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When driving ■
Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluoresc ent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
CAUTION■
When using the rear view monitor system, observe the following precautions to
avoid an accident that could resu lt in death or serious injuries:●
Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.●
Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is clear.●
Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s surroundings, as the displayed image
may become faint or dark, and moving imag es will be distorted, or not entirely
visible when the outside temperature is low. When backing up, be sure to check
behind and all around the vehicle visually and with the mirrors before proceeding.●
Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-
tances.●
Do not use the system if the back door is open.
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When driving CAUTION■
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes.■
When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn
the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.■
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire
inflation pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed
on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.■
Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driv-
ing assist systems, and may cause a system malfunction.
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3162-5. Driving information
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer va ry by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing
vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases.
Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with th e trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is gene rally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to redu ce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. Th is is especially true on wet or slip-
pery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
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When driving ■
Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met: ●
Ensure that your vehicle’s ti res are properly inflated. ( P. 8 0 7 )●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion.●
All trailer lights work as required by law.●
All lights work each time you connect them.●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension , or other possible causes.
●
The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●
The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses. No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the cou-
pler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
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6303-7. Other interior features
■ Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and re covering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a descriptio n of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.
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Maintenance and care
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6334-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 640
General maintenance .......... 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 647 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ........................... 648
Hood ........................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack ......... 652
Engine compartment ........... 654
12-volt battery ........................ 664
Tires............................................. 670
Tire inflation pressure............ 679
Wheels ...................................... 683
Air conditioning filter ........... 685
Electronic key battery.......... 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ........................................ 689
Headlight aim ......................... 705
Light bulbs ................................ 708
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6464-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield without streaking or
skipping.
CAUTION
■
If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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Maintenance and care Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 6 5 6 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 6 8 9 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 6 7 9 ) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( P. 7 0 5 ) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser ( P. 6 6 1 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 663) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)
