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WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of ve
hicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. ( →P. 2 6 5 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
3005-4. Using the radio
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■XM Radio Services — Descriptions
●Radio and Entertainment
XM offers more than 170 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music and pre-
mier sports, news, talk, and entertainment. XM is broadcast via satellites to millions of
listeners across the continental United States . XM subscribers listen to XM on satellite
radio receivers for the car, home, and portable use. More information about XM is
available online at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying Text
Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
■XM Radio Services — Subscription Instructions
For XM Services requiring a subscription (s uch as XM Radio), the following paragraph
shall be included.
Required XM Radio monthly subscriptions sold separately after trial period. Subscrip-
tion fee is consumer only. A ll fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions are
subject to the Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada) XM service only availa ble in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces. © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all
related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All other marks, channel
names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, program schedules, and to subscribe or extend subscription after
complimentary trial period; more information is available at:
XU.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-877-447-0011
XCanadian Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activatin g XM service or reporting a problem. If
“Ch000” is selected using the “TUNE•SCRO LL” knob, the ID code, which is 8 alpha-
numeric characters, will be displayed. If anot her channel is selected, the ID code will no
longer be displayed. The channel (000) alternates between displaying the radio ID and
the specific radio code.
■XM Radio Services — Legal Disclaimers and Warnings
●Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.)
or www.siriusxm.ca
(Canada) XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United
States and Canada
*.
*: Canada — some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes.
This is beyond the control of XM Satellite Radio.
Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated
with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Ch annel blocking is available for XM Satel-
lite Radio receivers by notifying XM at;
XU.S.A. Customers :
Visit ww w.s ir iusxm .com or calling 1-877-447-0011
XCanadian Customers:
Visit ww w.s ir iusxm .ca
or calling 1-877-438-9677
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■Certification for Lexus Enform (for vehicles sold in the U. S. A.)
FCC ID: N7NGTM2
FCC WARNING:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment shou
ld be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
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4417-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the multi-
information display, the washer tank
may be empty. Add washer fluid.
Washer fluid
WA R N I N G
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
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Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires
for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Wo r n t r e a d
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ∆” mark, etc., molded
into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life,
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same interval as tire
inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
Tire rotation
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4437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise.
●If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is warned by
a screen display and a warning light. ( →P. 4 8 4 )
●The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display. ( →P. 8 0 )
The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the image
that is actually displayed on the multi-
information display.
◆Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID
codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must be initiali zed. Have tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 444)
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circum-
stances:
●When rotating the tires.
●When the tire inflation pressure is ch anged such as when changing travel-
ing speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation
pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system
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■How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure
level. (→ P. 522)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure
level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode and
then turn the engine switch off.
◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is nec-
essary to register the ID code. Have the ID code registered by your Lexus
dealer.
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4457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and
bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of
a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire
pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the
tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minu te and stays on to indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom
or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks.
Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■When rotating the tires
Make sure that the engine switch is off. If the tires are rotated while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the tire position information will not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the engine switch to off and then to IGNITION ON
mode, or initialize the system after checking that the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
■Low profile tires (P225/45R18 tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to use
snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appro-
priate for road and weather conditions.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1 /2 of the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is
greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. For
the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit
at maximum cold tire inflation pressure men-
tioned on the sidewall of the tire.
( → P. 5 2 8 )