
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
E
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