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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Audio system screen: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline solutions, and alcohol• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco-
hol • Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as theymay stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contactwith electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 314). If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or maycause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to therear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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When trouble arises
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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 engine switch is turned to IGNITION 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.
WARNING
■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.
Vehicles with a spare tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●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, change itwith the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●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 theflat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e 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.
6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on
your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the
second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, stationary,
unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any moving parts, as
shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the door of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon
as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is stopped. (Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: except when the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system.)
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may beunable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
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Vehicle specifications
9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Vehicles with a Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio controller
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
( P. 392)
Select “Setup” on the “MENU” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
P. 133, 140
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of th ese features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio con-
troller or at any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Customizing vehicle features
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio
controller
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 110, 118, 124, 131, 139)
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Customizable features
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Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
Language*2English
French
—O—
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Units*2km (L/100 km)km (km/L)OO—miles (MPG)
Eco Driving Indicator LightON
(Self-lighting)OFF—O—
switch settings*3Drive
information 1Desired status screen*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel
economy
*5—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance
(driving range)
*5—O—Average vehi- cle speed
(after reset)
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■Vehicle customization
●When the speed-detecting automatic door lock and shift-linked automatic door lock are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, both side the doors will be
locked. • If the vehicle is started with both side doors locked, the speed-detecting automaticdoor lock will not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the speed-detecting automatic door lock will operate.
●When the smart entry & start system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be custom-ized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer activated auto-
matic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in accordance with the operational signal (Emergency flashers) function setting.
●Some settings can be changed using a switch or the audio system screen. If a setting is
changed using a switch, the changed setting will not be reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch is turn ed off and then to IGNITION ON mode.
■When customizing using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while customizing the features.
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. Thismay lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea-
tures.
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Index
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What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...................700
Alphabetical index .................... 704
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information regardin g the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor
705Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................................... 103
Anchor brackets ...................................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 175
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......349
Warning light ....................................... 592
Approach warning ...............................303
Armrest .....................................................502
ASC (Active Sound
Control)......................................262, 263
Assist grips ..............................................504
Audio input .............................................. 397
Audio system ..........................................390
Audio CD player ................................. 417
Audio input ........................................... 397
AUX port/USB port ....................... 397
Bluetooth® audio ................................441
iPod........................................................... 423
Optimal use .......................................... 407
Portable music player...................... 432
Radio ..........................................................415
Steering wheel audio switch ........396
USB memory....................................... 427
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 266
Warning light....................................... 592
Automatic High Beam .......................267
Automatic light control system ...... 264
Automatic transmission ..................... 253
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 258
M mode.................................................. 256
Paddle shift switches............ 255, 256
AUX port................................................. 397
Average fuel economy ............... 134, 141
Average vehicle speed ............... 134, 141