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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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
2404-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 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/19-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
3116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
Engine oil selection
P.384
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
A
B
C
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
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.308)
Trunk opener ( P.95)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.162)
Fuel filler door ( P.162)
Hood lock release lever ( P.308)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.387)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.383
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.387
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill reference)P.384
Engine oil typeP.384
A
B
C
D
E
F