
662-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
The image may differ from the actual condition.
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and 
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver  of the status of the vehicle’s various 
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.358)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.358)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.358)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.358)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 ( P.359)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.359)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1 
(  P.359)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1 
(  P.359)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.359)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light
*1 (
 P.360) 

2424-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant/power control unit cool-
ant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and brand, and that chains match the size 
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window 
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of 
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous 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 (vehicles with 
17-inch tires)
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), which-
ever 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 curve to ensure that vehicle control is 
maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
system.
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 attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation 
of the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle 

3006-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body, 
wheel wells and underside of the 
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a 
sponge or soft cloth, such as a 
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car 
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with 
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, 
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface 
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from 
when the vehicle is delivered from the 
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on 
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become 
shorter when the coating is warmed by 
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, 
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the 
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors 
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes 
may scratch the vehicle body and dam-
age the paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in 
some automatic car washes. There may 
also be an increased  risk of damage to 
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash 
to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the 
fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed 
properly.
■Notes for the smart access system with 
push-button start
If the door handle  becomes wet while the 
electronic key is within the effective range, 
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In 
that case, follow the following correction 
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or 
more separate from the vehicle while the 
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to 
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving 
mode to disable the smart access system 
with push-button start. ( P.103)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a 
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make 
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive 
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when  they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.
Cleaning instructions 

3026-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear 
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if 
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 
or scratched, the  system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and 
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the 
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present  on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or  bird droppings are present on the 
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated  with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron 
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled  with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline  are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched, 
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, 
remove any dirt and store in a place 
with low humidity when storing the 
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic 
substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the 
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the 
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash 
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades 
may be damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let 
water of the high-p ressure washer hit 
directly or the vicinity of the camera. 
Due to the shock from the high-pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may 
not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 
boots (rubber or resin manufactured 
cover), connectors or the following 
parts. The parts may be damaged if 
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle 
body. Otherwise resin section, such as 
molding and bumpers, may be 
deformed and damaged. 
Also, do not continuously hold the 
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer. 

3156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Radiator and 
condenser 
( P.321)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.334)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.322)
• Water or washer fluid 
containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for  adding water or washer 
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many 
mechanisms and fluids that may move 
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following 
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Make sure that the “IGNITION ON” 
on the multi-information display and 
the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away 
from the moving fan and engine drive 
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, 
power control unit, radiator, exhaust 
manifold, etc. right after driving as they 
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may 
also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn 
easily, such as paper and rags, in the 
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are 
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the 
electric cooling fan may automatically 
start to run if the air conditioning is on 
and/or the coolant temperature is high. 
(  P.321)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive engine 
wear due to dirt in the air. 

3597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a  safe place and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a  safe place and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a  safe place and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. 

3717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles 
(7200 km) after the  message has been 
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance. 
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.309)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval 
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your 
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to 
correspond to the driven distance on the 
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles 
(8000 km) after the message has been 
reset. (The indicator will not work properly 
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please 
reset the message after the maintenance is 
performed. ( P.309)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval 
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is 
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be 
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make 
sure to reset the message. ( P.309)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be 
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the 
engine oil, make sure  to reset the message. 
(  P.320)
■If a message that in dicates the need for 
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part  shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer  immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for 
referring to Owner’
s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-information display, 
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.389)
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it 
may indicate a malf unction. Have the 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
• “Hybrid system malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are 
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it 
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately 
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Hybrid system stopped”
• “Engine stopped”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is shown
• When the display goes off after several 
seconds
*:
Maintain the hybrid  system operation for 
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the proce-
dures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.384).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling Parts” is  shown, the filters 
may be clogged, the air intake vents may 
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the 
duct. Therefore, perform the following 
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent s and filters of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, 
perform the procedure on P.304 to  

4078-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to 
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they 
represent the tire’s  ability to stop on 
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on  specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and 
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction 
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to 
this tire is based on braking (straight 
ahead) traction tests and does not include 
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the 
highest), B, and C, representing the 
tire’s resistance to the generation of 
heat and its ability to dissipate heat  when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory 
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the 
material of the tire to degenerate and 
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature 
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to  a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must 
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of 
performance on the laboratory test wheel 
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire 
assume that it is properly inflated and not 
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and 
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or 
more, or has not been driven more  than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that 
condition
Maximum inflation 
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, 
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure  recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may 
be replaced) of hybrid transmissi on, power steering, power brakes, 
power windows, power se ats, radio and heater, to the extent that 
these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether 
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the 
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air 
conditioning and additional weight optional engine