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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

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 

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.242
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.255
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.297
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.383
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ... P.316
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.387
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.316
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .362
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 308
Opening .............................................................................................................................. P.308
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.384
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.377
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.358
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................P.150
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.145
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.150
Tail/stop lights ..........................................................................................................P.150
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.150
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 42
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.335, Watts: P.388)
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1754-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a 
bicycle ridden by more than one person, 
or a uniquely shaped  bicycle (bicycle with 
a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a  bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over-
sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, 
etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or 
squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheel- chair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in incl ement weather such 
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such  as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in 
a tunnel, making a detectable object 
appear to be nearly the same color as its 
surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness  changes suddenly, 
such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle 
has not been driven for a certain amount 
of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a 
few seconds after makin g a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few  seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam- era
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely  high speeds.
• When driving on a hill • If the radar sensor or front camera is mis-
aligned
●In some situations su ch as the following, 
sufficient braking force may not be 
obtained, preventing the system from 
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to  their full extent, such as when the brake 
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, 
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained  (brakes or tires are excessively worn, 
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a  gravel road or other slippery surface
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.237), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and 
“VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake 
System Unavailable” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display. 

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Driving
WARNING
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes 
or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not 
be achievable while driving on slippery 
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC 
system is operating. 
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions 
where stability and power may be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not 
operate effectively when
●Do not rely solely upon Active Cor-
nering Assist. Active Cornering Assist 
may not operate effectively when 
accelerating down slopes or driving on 
slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering 
Assist may temporarily stop operating 
to ensure proper operation of the 
brakes, TRAC, VSC.
■Hill- start assist control does not 
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist 
control. Hill-start assist control may 
not operate effectively on steep 
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start 
assist control is not intended to hold 
the vehicle stationary for an extended 
period of time. Do not attempt to use 
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead 
to an accident.
■When the TRAC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always 
drive carefully. Re ckless driving may 
cause an accident. Exercise particular 
care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRAC/VSC systems are 
turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed 
appropriate to the road conditions. As 
these are the systems to help ensure 
vehicle stability and driving force, do not 
turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless 
necessary.
■Secondary Collision Brake
Do not overly rely on the Secondary Col-
lision Brake. This system is designed to 
help reduce the possibility of further 
damage due to a secondary collision, 
however, that effect changes according 
to various conditions. Overly relying on 
the system may result in death or serious 
injury.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all ti res are of the speci-
fied size, brand, tread pattern and total 
load capacity. In addition, make sure that 
the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will 
not function correctly if different tires are 
installed on the vehicle. 
Contact your Lexus dealer for further 
information when replacing tires or 
wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or 
modifying the suspensi on will affect the 
driving assist systems, and may cause a 
system to malfunction. 

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 296
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 299
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 301
General maintenance ............. 302
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 

3046-2. Maintenance
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steering  wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?
•There should not be  any strange sounds 
coming from the 
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood
•Does the engine hood lock system 
work properly?
Fluid leaks
•There should not be any signs of fluid 
leakage after the 
vehicle has been 
parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not  be damaged or 
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been  rotated according to 
the maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers
• The wiper blades should not show any 
signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield without 
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck points 

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.325)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.315)
• 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
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away 
from the moving fan and engine drive 
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, 
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 or the battery. 
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION 
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may 
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.313)
ItemsParts and tools■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.