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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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■Shift ranges and their functions
You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.
A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.
■Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4 Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■Customization
P.427
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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Maintenance and care
P.329
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light (bulb type)
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
the Lexus dealer
Headlights
Front turn signal lights (LED type)
Parking lights and Daytime running
lights
Front fog lights
Front side marker lights (LED type)
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Outer foot lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front side marker
lights (bulb type) and front turn signal lights
(bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.352
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself.
The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If
necessary bulb replacement seems
difficult to perform, contact your
Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Removing the engine compart-
ment cover
Bulb locations
A
B
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Before replacing, check the wattage of
the light bulb to be replaced.
( P.409)
■Front side marker lights (bulb type)
1 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
1 Open the hood and remove the
cover for engine compartment
cover. ( P.326, 329)
2 Remove the cover.
Push the center of the clip and remove the clip and cover .
3
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Replace the light bulb.
Replacing light bulbs
A
B
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Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tire
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
*:If equipped
Tire sizeT165/80D17 104M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lights (bulb
type)W5W5A
Front turn signal lights (bulb
type)*585
(WY21W)21B
InteriorVanity lights8A
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Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................356
Wattage..........................................................409
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
Fuel Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 79
Gas station information..........................460
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling ......................................................... 195
Type..................................................................403
Warning light ................................................. 371
Fuel filler door .................................................195 Refueling ......................................................... 195
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................389
Fuses ...................................................................351
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Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gas station information ............................ 460
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box .......................................................280
Glove box light .............................................280
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
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Head restraints ...............................................135
Head-up display.............................................. 89
Headlights ........................................................182 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 183
Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Light switch .................................................... 182
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Heated steering wheel ...............................274
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 267
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Hill-start assist control ............................... 250
Hood ................................................................. 326 Open................................................................326
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................282
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ................................................................... 138
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................ 404
Hybrid battery air vent ................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen93
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 82
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
If the hybrid system will not start ........387
Overheating ................................................ 396
Power switch................................................. 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63
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Lexus Safety System+.................................. 197 Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................................................ 217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................209
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 202
License plate lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Light Automatic High Beam system............. 185
Cornering lights .......................................... 184
Fog light switch ............................................ 188
Headlight switch ..........................................182
Illuminated entry system......................... 276
Interior light list ............................................ 276
Interior lights..................................................277
Luggage compartment light ................... 110
Personal lights ..............................................277
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Vanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Welcome light illumination control ... 105
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................... 355, 356
Wattage..........................................................409
Luggage cover ............................................. 284
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Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 324
General maintenance ...............................319
Maintenance data...................................... 402
Maintenance requirements ....................319
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 368 Meter
Head-up display............................................89
Indicators........................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control.................83
Meters................................................................. 79
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning lights ............................................. 367
Warning messages................................... 376
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................... 271
Microphone ................................................... 304
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 138
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 267
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 140
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 286
Moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ........................................................144
Warning message .......................... 146, 376
Multi-information display Clock................................................................... 79
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor .............................................. 93
Language ....................................................... 424
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....................................................... 209
Warning messages................................... 376
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Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 217
Radiator ........................................................... 332
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ........................... 245
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks........128
Rear side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulb..................................355
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 138
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 140
Rear window defogger ..............................267
Rear window wiper.......................................193
Refueling ...........................................................195 Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel types.......................................................403
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 195
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................389
Regenerative braking ................................... 62
Remote Touch .............................................. 262
Replacing Electronic key battery.............................. 349
Fuses ..................................................................351
Light bulbs.....................................................355
Tires .................................................................. 379
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................................................... 432
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ........................................319
Road accident cautions ............................... 65
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S-FLOW mode .............................................. 271
Safety Connect............................................. 304
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height .................................................................31
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................................................................... 315
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 27
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 27
Reminder light and buzzer ......... 371, 372
Seat belt extender......................................... 28
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own- ers ................................................................... 432
Seat belt pretensioners ................................31
SRS warning light...................................... 369
Seat heaters ................................................... 273
Seat position memory..................................132
Seat ventilators ............................................. 275
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats Adjustment ............................................126, 127
Adjustment precautions ................ 126, 128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 47
Cleaning .......................................................... 315
Driving position memory .........................132
Folding down the rear seatbacks ....... 128
Front seat heaters ...................................... 274
Head restraint ............................................... 135
Power easy access system .....................132
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Rear seat heaters ....................................... 274
Seat position memory ...............................132
Seat ventilators ............................................ 275