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2805-5. Using the storage features
Raise the hooks to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
When using the hooks, press the bot-
tom side to lift it up.Lift the deck board and attach the
string. (
P.281) The following items
can be stowed.
Vehicles without compact spare tire
Towing eyelet
Warning reflector
*
Jack (if equipped)
Accessories
Wheel nut wrench (if equipped)
*: The warning reflec tor itself is not
included as an original equipment.
Luggage compartment fea-
tures
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 9 lb.
(4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
Deck under tray
A
B
C
D
E
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2815-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Vehicles with compact spare tireWarning reflector
*
Jack
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Accessories
*: The warning reflector itself is not included as an original equipment.
■Warning reflector
Depending on the size and shape of the
warning reflector case, you may not be able
to store it.
Center
1 Open the back door.
2 Pull the lever upwards and open the
deck board.
3 Unhook the string on the backside
of the deck board.
A
B
C
D
E
Deck board
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2825-5. Using the storage features
4Attach the string to the luggage
cover hook on the back door.
Side (vehicles with compact spare
tire)
Pull the strap upwards to lift the side
deck board and remove it.
■When installing the side deck board
(vehicles with compact spare tire)
Insert the claw of the side deck board and
install it.
■Installing the luggage cover
1
Take out the luggage cover from
the bag.
2
Slowly unfold the luggage cover.
3
Attach the strings to the luggage
cover hooks.
Make sure that the side the strings are
WARNING
■If the deck boards are opened or
removed
Return them to their original positions
before driving. In the event of sudden
braking, an accident may occur due to an
occupant being struck by the deck
boards or the items stored in the deck
under tray.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the deck board
When closing the back door, do not
leave the deck board string attached to
the hook.
Luggage cover
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3005-6. Using the other interior features
Press the appropriate HomeLink®
button. The HomeLink
® indicator light
should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)
The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received. To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-
Link
® buttons and or
and simultaneously. The
last recorded status will be displayed
for 3 seconds.
Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink
®
indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink
® mem-
ory.
Operating HomeLink®
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently open- ing/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals
cannot be received
A
B
Erasing the entire HomeLink®
memory (all three codes)
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6
6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 309
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 312
General maintenance .............. 313
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs .......... 316
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 317
Hood................................................ 319
Positioning a floor jack............ 320
Engine compartment................ 321
Tires ................................................ 328
Tire inflation pressure .............. 337
Wheels........................................... 339
Air conditioning filter...............340
Electronic key battery .............. 341
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 343
Headlight aim.............................. 345
Light bulbs .................................... 346
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3156-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system work
properly?
Fluid leaks
•There should not be any signs of fluid leak-
age after the vehicle
has been parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-
sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers/
rear window
wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the wind-
shield/rear window
without streaking or
skipping.
ItemsCheck points
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3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator and
condenser
( P.324)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.337)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.327)
• 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.
●Be extremely cautions when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF.
With the engine switch in ON, the elec-
tric cooling fan may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P.324)
■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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3286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica- tors are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repe atedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus
dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of
either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the
load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. ( P.399)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway driv-
ing under dry conditions. Since summer
tires do not have the same traction per-
formance as snow tires, summer tires are
inadequate for driving on snow-covered
or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C