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Maintenance and care
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as that already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil
maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 647
Oil quantity (Low Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Select on the multi- information display. (P. 119)
Press the or meter control switch on the steering wheel to select “Vehicle
Settings” then “Oil Maintenance” . (To confirm setting, press .)
Select “Yes” and then press .
A message is displa yed on the multi-information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cance r, so care should be taken to avoid pro- longed and repeated contact . To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a sa fe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and filters in household tras h, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call any authorized Lexus re tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, service station or auto parts st ore for information concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th e headlight unit. This may damage the head- lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
NOTICE
■When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stop ping you from conducting the replace operation properly,
open the window on the side you are working on to allow you enough space to work.
Continuing the operation without giving yourself enough space to work could lead you to scratch the vehicle.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or • The electronically controlled brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may ap pear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.
Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be disp layed when driving under
severe operating conditions. (For example, when driv-
ing up a long steep hill.) A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 636)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or • The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped); or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
3 C (37F) or lower A buzzer also sounds.
Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated Turn the TRC on. (P. 354)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing the
engine oil, the message should be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automa tic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam. Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
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When trouble arises
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■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displaye d on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds your vehicle speed
●When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow speed
●Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) lane departure warning func-
tion (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning messag e will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system func- tions ( P. 284)
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized (P. 286)
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 518)
■Warning buzzer
P. 579
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9Vehicle specifications
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 644
Fuel information.......................... 655
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 657
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ......................... 666