5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects th e radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi cle, particularly around the wheels or wheel
housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extr emely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility that generates st rong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be
extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initialization afte r adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carryi ng out initialization or tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the engine swit ch off during initialization, it is not neces-
sary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart automatically when the
engine switch has been turned to IG NITION ON mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to th e specified level when the tires are cold, and conduct initial-
ization again.
■When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases, the set-
tings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If repeated
attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●When operating the tire pres sure warning reset switch, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initializat ion procedure, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.
5297-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drivetrain as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have be en used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
●Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do no t tow if your vehicle has a compact spare
tire installed.
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow anything if a tire that
has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture repair kit is installed. The load
on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pressu re is low, or it may come on when the tire
inflation pressure is actually normal.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●Users of any electrical medical device ot her than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization th erapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-
lators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.
●People with implantabl e cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemak-
ers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators
should not come within 17.7 in. (450 mm) of
the tire pressure warn ing system initiators.
The radio waves may affect the operation of
such devices.
5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “A IR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passen-
ger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (→ P. 41)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fu el tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficien t or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning li ght may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressu re and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not tu rn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caus ed by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire (if equipped)
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire pr essure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire
goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 522
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly 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 mo de, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■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 your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function
In the following situations, th e warning message 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
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■Resetting the message indicati ng maintenance is required
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 489)
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 522
■Warning buzzer
→P. 568
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
→ Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
719Alphabetical index
Moon roof switches........................... 187
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................180
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
PCS OFF switch ................................307
Power door lock switch .................. 143
Power window switches ................. 183
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................439
Seat heater switches.........................446
Seat ventilator switches .................. 447
Snow mode switch..............................214
“SOS” button........................................ 472
Talk switch .............................................407
Telephone switches ..........................407
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................176
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 519
Trunk opener main switch.............. 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................147
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .........................329
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................253
VSC OFF switch .............................. 300
Window lock switch.......................... 183
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer switch................................................... 440 Tachometer ..................................... 96, 102
Variable red zone ...............................107
Tail lights ...................................................224 Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Talk switch
*.............................................407
Telephone switches
*...........................407
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ..............79
Luggage security system.................148
Theft prevention labels ...................... 85
Tire inflation pressure........................... 531 Maintenance data.............................. 652
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 518
Warning light ....................................... 567
Tire information ...................................... 661 Glossary................................................ 668
Size ........................................................... 664
Tire identification number ............. 663
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................666
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
720Alphabetical index
Tire pressure warning system .......... 518Initializing................................................. 518
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 518
Registering ID codes ........................ 519
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 519
Warning light .......................................567
Tires.............................................................. 517 Chains......................................................333
Checking................................................. 517
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............................................. 606
If you have a flat tire .............592, 606
Inflation pressure ................................652
Information ............................................. 661
Replacing ...............................................592
Rotating tires ......................................... 517
Size ............................................................652
Snow tires ..............................................334
Spare tire ................................................592
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 518
Tire pressure warning system ...... 518
Warning light .......................................567 Tools .............................................. 593, 608
Top tether strap ........................................ 76
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ..................................................... 329
Total load capacity............................... 204
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 206
Emergency towing ...........................556
Towing eyelet ......................................559
Trailer towing.......................................205
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 298
Traction Control (TRAC)................. 298
Trailer towing ......................................... 205
Transmission ............................................ 213 Automatic transmission .................... 213
Driving mode select switch .......... 294
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................218
M mode .................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
Trip meters....................................... 96, 102