4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs ............ 305
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 306
Hood.................................................. 308
Positioning a floor jack............... 308
Engine compartment................... 310
Tires .................................................... 316
Tire inflation pressure ................. 325
Wheels.............................................. 327
Air conditioning filter..................328
Electronic key battery ................ 330
Checking and replacing fuses . 331
Headlight aim................................. 333
Light bulbs ....................................... 335
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 340
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 340
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water................................................ 341
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 343
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 348
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 358
If you have a flat tire..................... 362
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 369If you lose your keys......................
371
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 371
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 372
If the battery is discharged ....... 374
If your vehicle overheats ........... 377
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 379
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 382
Fuel information............................ 389
Tire information ............................. 391
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 400
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 410
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................................. 414
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ..................... 414
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) .......... 416
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 422
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
1614-4. Refueling
4
Driving
4-4.Refueling
Turn the engine switch off and
ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P.389
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.
■If the fuel level gauge is malfunctioning
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate if the fuel level gauge is malfunctioning.
(A malfunction may be detected and the
malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
erroneously in some situations, such as
when the vehicle is refueled repeatedly
when the fuel tank is nearly full.)
Opening the fuel tank cap
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■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 refu-
eling because sparks resulting from
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 fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such
as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel
system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.
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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 340
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 340
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................. 341
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................ 343
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 347
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 348
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 358
If you have a flat tire.................. 362
If the engine wi ll not start .......369
If you lose your keys .................. 371
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................... 371
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 372
If the battery is discharged .... 374
If your vehicle overheats ........ 377
If the vehicle becomes stuck 379
3477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2 Restart the engine.Fuel pump shut off system
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.
Restarting 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 sy stem has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.
3898-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may
be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try
changing the brand of gasoline. If this does
not correct the problem, consult your Lexus
dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the
World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied world-
wide.
●The WWFC improves air quality by low-
ering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through
better performance.
■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 pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to
the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities.
These fuels are typically acceptable for use,
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the
formulations allow for reduced vehicle
emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of
blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50%
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ])
(which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, 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 gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy. If the octane ra ting is less than
87, damage to the engine may
occur and may void the vehicle war-
ranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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431What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index431
Warning message.................................... 358
Distance until next engine oil change .. 65, 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 302
Door courtesy lights ................................... 262
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 89
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 100
Wireless remote control........................... 87
Doors ................................................................... 89 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 92
Door glasses ................................................... 118
Door lock.......................................................... 89
Open door warning buzzer .......... 90, 92
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 115
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 92
Drive distance ...................................................73
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................73
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 108 Driving position memory ........................ 108
Memory recall function ........................... 109
Drive-start control ........................................129
Driving................................................................128 Break-in tips ................................................... 129
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch ................. 202
Procedures .....................................................128
Winter drive tips......................................... 240
Driving information display .........................73
Driving Mode Select switch.................... 202
Driving range ....................................................73
Driving support system information display ..............................................................................76
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................187Warning message...................................... 195
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Eco drive mode ............................................ 202
Eco Driving Indicator..................... 74, 75, 81 Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................74
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................73
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..........................................................236
Warning light .............................................. 350
Electronic key .................................................. 86 Battery-saving function.............................. 101
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 372
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ............................124
Operation ........................................................123
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 348
If a warning light turns on...................... 348
If a warning message is displayed .... 358
If the battery is discharged .................... 374
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 372
If the engine will not start....................... 369
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................371
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................................................341
If you have a flat tire ..................................362
If you lose your keys ...................................371
If you think something is wrong..........346
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 379
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....343
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 377
Emergency flashers .................................... 340
Engine ................................................................ 137 ACCESSORY mode............................... 139
Compartment............................................... 310
Engine switch .................................................137
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 347
Hood ............................................................... 308
How to start the engine ............................137
432Alphabetical index
Identification number ...............................383
If the engine will not start .......................369
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................340
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 137
Overheating..................................................377
Tachometer .............................................64, 67
Engine coolant................................................312 Capacity ........................................................ 385
Checking ......................................................... 312
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 240
Engine coolant temperature gauge 64, 67
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 54
Engine oil ......................................................... 310 Capacity .........................................................384
Checking ........................................................ 310
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 240
Warning light ............................................... 349
Engine oil maintenance data ....................312
Engine switch ........................................ 137, 137 Auto power off function ................ 139, 139
Changing the engine switch modes139, 139
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 340, 340
Starting the engine ............................ 137, 137
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 236
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 236 Function .......................................................... 236
Warning light .............................................. 350
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
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Flat tire ............................................................. 362 Tire pressure warning system ...............319
Floor mats ...........................................................22 Fluid
Automatic transmission ......................... 385
Brake ............................................................... 386
Washer ............................................................ 315
Footwell light ................................................. 262
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ........................................................107 Adjustment ..................................................... 107
Cleaning .........................................................299
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ................................................. 258
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ........................................... 258
Front side marker light ............................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Front turn signal lights .................................145
Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Fuel ....................................................................... 161 Capacity ........................................................ 383
Fuel gauge ............................................... 64, 67
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 347
Information ................................................... 389
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type ................................................................. 383
Warning light ................................................ 351
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door .................................................. 161 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................371
Refueling............................................................ 161
Fuel gauge ................................................. 64, 67
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 347