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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.345)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.333)
• 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
●Make sure that the “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, 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. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P.332)
■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.
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Maintenance and care
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
( P.408)
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge 1
Remove the tire valve cap.
2 Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.
3 Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.
4 If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.
5 After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
6 Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure
every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Driving with incorrect ti re inflation pressure
may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor han-
dling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation
pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven for
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure
A
B
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When trouble arises
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (I f your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], yo u should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warnin g light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) . When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) from func-
tioning properly. Always check the
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire
pressure warning system) to continue to
function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning
system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifi-
cations or makers, as the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
4168-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire
inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehi-
cle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has
not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum
inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recom-
mended
inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure
recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory
weight
The combined weight (in
excess of those standard
items which may be
replaced) of transmission,
power steering, power
brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehi-
cle with standard equip-
ment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum
loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options
weight
Normal
occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant
distribution
Distribution of occupants in
a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
*
below
Production
options
weight
The combined weight of
installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb.
(2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they
replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride lev-
elers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or
a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diame-
ter
(Wheel
diameter)
Nominal diameter of the
bead seat
Rim size des-
ignationRim diameter and width
Tire related termMeaning
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Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 367
If a warning light turns on ...................... 367
If a warning message is displayed..... 376
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 392
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................389
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................389
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys................................ 388
If you think something is wrong .........365
If your vehicle becomes stuck.............399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 362
If your vehicle overheats ........................396
Energy monitor ............................................... 93
Engine Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 328
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 326
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ...............................403
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating.................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 329
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................405
Checking .........................................................331
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 256
Warning light ...............................................368
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79 Engine oil
Capacity ........................................................ 404
Checking .......................................................329
Warning light .............................................. 368
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
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Flat tire ............................................................. 379
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................407
Transmission................................................ 406
Washer ...........................................................333
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Switch................................................................188
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ............................................................................ 371
Front seat heaters.........................................274
Front seats ........................................................126 Adjustment ......................................................126
Cleaning .......................................................... 315
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................132
Head restraints............................................. 135
Power easy access system .....................132
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
Seat position memory ...............................132
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TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 250
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents................... 66
Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................403
Warning messages ..................................... 67
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 250
Trailer towing ........................................ 159, 167
Transmission Hybrid transmission ................................... 173
Selecting a driving mode....................... 248
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 286 Vanity lights ..................................................286
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 402
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 249
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 249
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Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 222
Downshifting ..................................................176
Intuitive parking assist ................................231
Light reminder .............................................. 183
Open door ..................................................... 105
Seat belt reminder .......................................371
Vehicle sway warning .............................. 210
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 369
Brake hold operated indicator ...........370
Brake Override System ......................... 373
Brake system................................................ 367
Charging system........................................ 367
Drive-Start Control................................... 373
Electric power steering.......................... 369
High coolant temperature.................... 368
LDA indicator ..............................................370
Low engine oil pressure........................ 368
Low fuel level .................................................371
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 368
Master warning light................................. 372
Parking brake indicator ............................371
PCS warning light .................................... 369
PKSB OFF indicator ................................370
Seat belt reminder light.............................371
Slip indicator .................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 369
Tire pressure ................................................ 372
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Auxiliary catch lever (P.326)
Back door opener switch
* ( P.111)
Fuel filler door ( P.195)
Hood lock release lever ( P.326)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.408)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.403
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.408
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — ref-
erence)
P.404
Engine oil typeP.404
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B
C
D
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