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When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu
t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (red indicator) and warning buzzer Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110.2 lbf (490 N, 50.0 kgf)while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf).
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.54 in. (90 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Front and rear brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code

587Alphabetical index
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Enhanced VSC ......................................272
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function .................................................. 273
Warning light ...................................... 500
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ......................................................508
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 540
Hybrid transmission......................... 540
Washer ...................................................454
Fog lights Switch........................................................ 185
Footwell light .......................................... 396
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................ 397
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 129
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 395 Front side marker lights
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......................486
Wattage ................................................. 542
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 484
Turn signal lever ................................... 176
Wattage ................................................. 542
Fuel Capacity.................................................536
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 543
Refueling ................................................. 190
Type..........................................................536
Warning light ...................................... 500
Fuel filler door..........................................190 Refueling ................................................. 190
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 192
Fuses........................................................... 477
Garage door opener..............................411
Gauges........................................................ 86
Glove box ............................................... 400
Grocery bag hooks............................. 403
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*........................ 345
Head restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights Light switch ............................................ 178
Replacing light bulbs......................................... 482, 489
Wattage ..................................................542
Heaters Air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Heated steering wheel ................... 395
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 388
High-voltage components .................... 71
Hill-start assist control .........................272
Hood .......................................................... 443
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 403
Coat hooks ............................................ 410
Grocery bag hooks......................... 403
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28
Horn .............................................................139
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .................................... 71
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents .................72 Hybrid system............................................ 67
Emergency shut off system .............. 72
Energy monitor/consumption screen ..................................................... 96
EV drive mode ....................................... 171
High voltage components ................. 71
Hybrid System Indicator ...................88
Hybrid system precautions ............... 71
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 278
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 518
Overheating......................................... 527
“Power” (ignition) switch .................166
Starting the hybrid system...............166
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 68
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 88
Hybrid transmission .............................. 173 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................520
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SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 129
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 395
Sensor Automatic headlight system ...........179
Humidity sensor .................................393
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 237
Lexus Safety System+....................... 196
Radar sensor ......................................... 196
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ....................................................188
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever Hybrid transmission............................173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 520
Shift lever light ....................................... 396
Shift lock system.................................... 520
Side airbags ............................................... 37 Side marker lights
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......... 486, 489
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 264
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................489
Turn signal lever ................................... 176
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location....................................121
Entry functions ..................................... 108
Starting the hybrid system...............166
Snow tires ................................................ 283
Spare tire ................................................. 508 Inflation pressure..................................541
Storage location ................................ 509
Spark plug ............................................... 539
Specifications......................................... 534
Speedometer ............................................ 86

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TiresChains....................................................... 281
Checking............................................... 459
If you have a flat tire ......................... 508
Inflation pressure ................................. 541
Information ........................................... 546
Replacing .............................................. 508
Rotating tires ....................................... 459
Size ............................................................. 541
Snow tires ............................................. 283
Spare tire ............................................... 508
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 92
Tire pressure warning system .... 460
Warning light ........................................ 501
Tools...........................................................509
Top tether strap........................................ 63
Total load capacity .................................163
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 165
Emergency towing............................494
Towing eyelet...................................... 496
Trailer towing ........................................ 164
TRAC (Traction Control) ..................272
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 71
Traction motor (electric motor) .......... 71
Transmission Driving mode select switch .......... 262
Hybrid transmission............................173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 520
Trip information........................................ 92
Trip meters ................................................. 86 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever .............. 116
Jam protection function..................... 116
Luggage security system.................. 115
Power trunk opener and closer .....114
Smart access system with push-button start......................114
Trunk closer switch.............................. 115
Trunk easy closer ................................. 116
Trunk features......................................403
Trunk handle ........................................... 115
Trunk light................................................. 116
Trunk opener main switch ............... 115
Trunk opener switch ............................114
Wireless remote control................. 108
Trunk light Trunk light................................................. 116
Wattage ................................................. 542
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ...........484, 487
Turn signal lever ................................... 176
Wattage ................................................. 542
USB memory
*.......................................294
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.