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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 446
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 449
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 452
General mainte nance.............. 455
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 458
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 459
Hood ............................................... 462
Engine compartment ............... 463
Tires ................................................. 476
Tire inflation pressure .............. 483
Wheels ........................................... 487
Air conditioning filter ............... 489
Electronic key battery................491
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 493
Headlight aim .............................. 496
Light bulbs .................................... 498 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................. 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................512
If you think something is wrong............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system........519
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 520
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 528
If you have a flat tire .................. 542
If the engine will not start ........ 556
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............558
If the vehicle battery is discharged...................................561
If your vehicle overheats......... 564
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 567
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (
→P. 580)
■Fuel types
→ P. 580
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexu s has a fuel tank opening that only accommo-
dates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fu el tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any pe rson or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................. 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................. 512
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 519
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................520
If a warning message is displayed.....................................528
If you have a flat tire .................. 542
If the engine will not start ........556
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............ 558
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 561
If your vehicle overheats ......... 564
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 567
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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Vehicle specifications
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the
build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a lis t of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as et hers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. Thes e fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the form ulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your Lexu s, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcy clopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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Fuel ............................................................. 572Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel gauge ................................................83
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 519
Information ........................................... 580
Refueling................................................... 221
Type ................................................ 221, 572
Warning light ....................................... 522
Fuel consumption information ........... 92
Fuel filler door .......................................... 221 Refueling................................................... 221
Fuel gauge .................................................. 83
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 519
Fuses .......................................................... 493
Garage door opener .......................... 433
Gauges ........................................................ 83
Glass hatch ................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................ 406
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ....................................... 140
Headlights ............................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 500
Wattage ..................................................579
Headlights cleaner............................... 220
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 386, 396
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391 Height control ........................................337
Hill-start assist control ....................... 352
Hood ..........................................................462
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...............................412, 413
Coat hooks ........................................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 143
I/M test ..................................................... 458
Identification Engine ..................................................... 572
Vehicle ...................................................... 571
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........189
Ignition switch light .............................. 402
Illuminated entry system ................... 404
Immobilizer system ................................. 72
Indicators .....................................................78
Initialization Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
Inside rear view mirror......................... 145
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights .......................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 543
Jack handle ............................................. 546
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
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