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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)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, 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
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5-5. Using the other interior featuresOther interior features .............. 286
Garage door opener.................. 296
Compass........................................... 301
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 304
Lexus Enform Remote ............... 309
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............................................................ 310
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior .................................... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 315
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 319
General maintenance ................ 320
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 324
Hood.................................................. 326
Positioning a floor jack............... 326
Engine compartment.................. 328
12-volt battery................................ 334
Tires ................................................... 337
Tire inflation pressure ................. 345
Wheels.............................................. 346
Air conditioning filter..................348
Electronic key battery ................ 349
Checking and replacing fuses . 351
Headlight aim................................. 353
Light bulbs ....................................... 3557-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 360
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 360
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 362
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 365
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 367
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 376
If you have a flat tire .................... 379
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 387
If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 389
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 392
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 40
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Fuel information............................. 410
Tire information .............................. 412
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
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Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.256
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................... P.271
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.313
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.195
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .195
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.403
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.337
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.408
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.256
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.337
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .379
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.326
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.326
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.329
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.404
Coping with overheat ..................................................................................................... P.396
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.376
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.18 2
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.182
Fog lights................................................................................................................... P. 188
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.176
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.182
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.182
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 73
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.182
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.355, Watts: P.409)
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752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in any of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.367)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.367)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.367)
Output control warning light
*2
( P.367, 377)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.368)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.368)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.368)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.368)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.368)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.369)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.369)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.369)
PCS warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(Orange)
LDA indicator*2 ( P.370)
(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3
( P.370)
Slip indicator light
*1 ( P.370)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 ( P.370)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3
( P.371)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3
( P.371)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.371)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.371)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light
*4 ( P.372)
Master warning light
*1
( P.372)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.372)
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light
*2 ( P.373)
872-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
warning.
Sway sensitivity
Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity.
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( P.202)
Select to set up the following items.
PCS on/off
Select to enable/dis able the pre-collision
system.
PCS sensitivity
Select to change the warning timing.
■PKSA (Parking Support Alert) (if
equipped) ( P.226)
Select to set up the following items.
Intuitive parking assist sensor
Select to enable/disab le the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.
Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the parking support
alert is operated.
■ PKSB (Parking Support
Brake System) (if equipped)
( P.232)
PKSB on/off
Select to enable/dis able the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).
■Clock
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.
■Vehicle Settings
PBD (Power Back Door)
( P.108)
*1
Select to set up the following items.
•System settings
Select to enable/disable the power back
door system.
•Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back door
system.
• Kick Sensor
*2
Select to enable/dis able the kick sensor.
*1: Vehicles with power back door
*2:Vehicles with hands free power back
door
TPMS (Tire Pressure Warning Sys-
tem) ( P.339)
Select to initialize the tire pressure warning
system.
Scheduled Maintenance ( P.319)
Select to initialize the scheduled mainte-
nance.
Oil maintenance ( P.330)
Select to reset the engine oil maintenance
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
■Meter settings
Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
Units
Select to change the unit of measure for
fuel consumption.
EV Indicator ( P.62)
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
Switch settings ( P.84)
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Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•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
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Ensure that all tires are the same size and
brand, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the
225/60R18 tires.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
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
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 br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
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
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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
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicl e surface and harm
your vehicle’s 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.
■Note for a 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 follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(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.121)
■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
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions
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■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 or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect 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.
■To prevent damage to the windshield
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers
to their original position, do so from the
passenger side first.
■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 pressure 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
■When raising the windshield wiper
arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of
the wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
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