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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
XVehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
XVehicles with run-flat tires
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 60
km/h (37 mph).
●Check and adjust the tire in flation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by the nearest
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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■Run-flat tires (A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall)
Take your vehicle to the nearest
Lexus dealer or authorized tire
dealer as soon as possible if any tire
goes flat.
The vehicle can be driven for a maxi-
mum of 300 km (186 miles) at a
speed below 60 km/h (37 mph)
after the tire pressure warning light
comes on. (→P. 5 2 3 )
■In some conditions (such as at high temperatures)
You cannot continue driving for up to 300 km (186 miles).
■For the detailed information on run-flat tires
See the tire warranty booklet.
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires)
Your vehicle is not equipped with a sp are tire, but instead you can continue
driving the vehicle with run-flat tires even if any tire goes flat.In this case, slow
down and drive with extra caution.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-
aged if not handled correctly.
■When driving over bumps
If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle height will be lower than usual. Ensure that nothing
strikes the bottom of the vehicle.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants , the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qu alified and equipped professional or other
qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( →P. 4 6 8 )
607What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→P. 5 2 7 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 2 1 , 5 2 7 .
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 5 4 5 )
●Vehicles with run-flat tires
Slow down and drive with extra caution. Take your vehicle to the nearest
Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer to have the flat tire replaced.
(→ P. 559)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 5 7 5 )
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
614Alphabetical index
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First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 432
Flat tireVehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................545
Vehicles with run-flat tires............ 559
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake....................................................... 585
Hybrid transmission ..................................... 584
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights .................................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs........................507
Switch ...................................................... 236
Follow me home system ....................230
Footwell light .......................................... 425 Wattage................................................. 588
Front fog lights ....................................... 236 Replacing light bulbs........................507
Switch ...................................................... 236 Front personal lights............................ 426
Wattage ................................................ 588
Front position lights ............................. 229 Light switch............................................229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Front seats .................................................165
Adjustment .............................................165
Cleaning ................................................ 446
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 169
Head restraints ..................................... 174
Power easy access system............. 169
Seat heaters...........................................424
Seat position memory .......................169
Seat ventilators ....................................424
Front turn signal lights ........................ 225
Replacing light bulbs ........... 497, 499
Turn signal lever..................................225
Wattage ................................................ 588
F
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Rear turn signal lights.......................... 225Replacing light bulbs....................... 500
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wattage................................................. 588
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................179
Outside rear view mirrors................ 181
Rear view monitor system.................283
Rear window defogger ...................... 418
Refueling .................................................. 246
Capacity ................................................ 580
Fuel types .............................................. 580
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................................... 248
Opening the fuel tank cap ............248
Regenerative braking ............................. 81
Remote Touch
*
Replacing
Electronic key battery..................... 488
Fuses ..........................................................491
Light bulbs.............................................495
Tires .......................................................... 476
Rev indicator.............................................. 117
Rev peak ...................................................... 117
Road accident cautions......................... 87
Run-flat tires ............................................559 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 523
Seat belts..................................................... 38
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 39
Child restraint system installation ..............................................70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................................447
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt ............ 38
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and
buzzer.................................................. 523
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 39
SRS warning light ...............................522
Seat heaters ............................................ 424
Seat position memory...........................169
Seat ventilators ...................................... 424
S
*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Outside rear view mirror switches.................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches .......................... 221
PCS OFF switch ................................303
Power door lock switch ...................139
Power switch ......................................... 212
Power window switches ................. 185
Rear sunshade switch...................... 437
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch..................................................... 418
Seat heater switches ........................ 424
Seat ventilator switches .................. 424
Snow mode switch ........................... 220
Talk switch ...............................................391
Telephone switches............................391
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................................... 177
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................469
Trunk opener main switch ..............145
Trunk opener switch ..........................143
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................258
VSC OFF switch ...............................298
Window lock switch.......................... 185
Windshield wiper de-icer switch......................................................419
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 238 Tachometer ............................................. 109
Tachometer settings .............................. 117
Tail lights................................................... 229
Light switch............................................229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Talk switch .................................................391
Telephone switches ...............................391
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 96
Double locking system...................... 95
Immobilizer system ............................. 90
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor...... 99
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 482
Maintenance data .............................586
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 468
Warning light....................................... 523
Tire pressure warning system ......... 468 Function.................................................. 468
Initializing ............................................... 468
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 468
Registering ID codes....................... 469
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 469
Warning light....................................... 523T
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Tires ............................................................ 466Chains ..................................................... 323
Checking ...............................................466
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................545
If you have a flat tire ............. 545, 559
Inflation pressure............................... 586
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires ........................................ 467
Size........................................................... 586
Snow tires .............................................. 324
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................................... 468
Tire pressure warning system .... 468
Warning light ....................................... 523
Tools ........................................................... 476
Top strap ..................................................... 74
Towing ........................................................ 514
Emergency towing..............................514
Towing capacity .................................578
Towing eyelet ........................................517
Trailer towing ....................................... 204
Traction battery (hybrid battery).......83
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 296
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 79
Trailer towing .........................................204 Transmission.............................................219
Driving mode select switch.......... 293
Hybrid transmission ........................... 219
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 562
Paddle shift switches.......................... 221
S mode .................................................... 222
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 296
Trip meters ............................................... 109
Trunk ............................................................143
Luggage security system ................ 145
Smart entry & start system ............. 143
Trunk features ......................................432
Trunk grip................................................ 144
Trunk light ............................................... 146
Trunk opener main switch .............. 145
Trunk opener switch.......................... 143
Wireless remote control ................. 144
Trunk light .................................................. 146 Trunk light ............................................... 146
Wattage ................................................ 588
Turn signal lights ................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............................497, 499, 500, 507
Turn signal lever..................................225
Wattage ................................................ 588
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Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 4 5 3 P. 1 4 3 P. 2 4 6
Hood lock release leverTi r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 4 5 3
P. 5 8 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only P. 2 4 6 , 5 8 0
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 8 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 5 8 1
Engine oil type P. 581