3416-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
Items
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from
the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause
a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
If none of the washer do not work or
the “Windshield Washer Fluid Low”
appears on the multi-information dis-
play, the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
WARNING
■When the electric cooling fans are
operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
With the power switch in ON, the elec-
tric cooling fans may automatically start
to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. Be sure
the power switch is OFF when working
near the electric cooling fans or radiator
grille.
Checking and adding the brake
fluid
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your
hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,
flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a
doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear out
or when the fluid leve l in the accumulator
is high.
If the reservoir need s frequent refilling,
there may be a serious problem.
Adding the washer fluid
3426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located in the left-
hand side of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
●The hybrid system may not start. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1
Shift the shift lever to P.
2
Open and close any of the doors.
3
Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACC. The hybrid system may
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid
system is hot or operating as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if
spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location
3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while
the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to
come off.
2Install the tire and loosely tighten
each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount.
Turn the wheel nuts until the washers come into contact with the disc wheel.
Disc wheel
Washer
3
Lower the vehicle.
4
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
5
Stow the tire jack and all tools.
WARNING
■Replacing a tire
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area
around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc
wheels and the area around the brakes
will be extremely hot. Touching these
areas with hands, feet or other body
parts while changing a tire, etc. may
result in burns.
■Replacing a tire for vehicles with
power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires,
make sure to cancel the power back
door system ( P.122). Failure to do so
may cause the back door to operate
unintentionally if the power back door
switch is accidentally touched, resulting
in hands and fingers being caught and
injured.
Installing the tire
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4418-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Rear window wiper (P.188)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.198)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.205)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Rear window wiper operation
when the back door is openedOnOff*O
Washer linked rear window
wiper operationOnOffO
Shift position linked rear win-
dow wiper operationOnceOffOContinuous
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
functionOnOffO
Adjust alert timingMiddleFarONear
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Lane centering functionOnOffO
Steering assist functionOnOffO
Alert typeSteering wheel vibrationBuzzerO
Alert sensitivityHighStandardO
Vehicle sway warning functionOnOffO
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityStandardHighOLow
ABC
ABC
ABC
466Alphabetical Index
Emergency flashers .................................... 378
Energy monitor ................................................97
EngineACC ..................................................................164
Compartment ............................................. 337
Hood................................................................335
How to start the hybrid system ............ 162
Identification number ................................. 417
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 162
Overheating.................................................. 410
Power switch ................................................. 162
Tachometer ............................................ 78, 82
Engine coolant.............................................. 339 Capacity ...........................................................419
Checking ....................................................... 339
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 263
Engine coolant temperature gauge78, 82
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 418
Checking ....................................................... 337
Warning light ...............................................386
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 339
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 257 Function .......................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 388
EV drive mode................................................165
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 63
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 399 Tire pressure warning system .............348
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake.................................................................. 421
Hybrid transmission ................................. 420
Washer ............................................................. 341
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374 Switch................................................................ 183
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats ......................................................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning .........................................................325
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ..................................................287
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ............................................287
Front side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 177
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Turn signal lever ............................................ 171
Wattage .......................................................... 422
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................417
Fuel gauge ............................................... 78, 82
Information .................................................... 423
Refueling.......................................................... 190
Type ....................................................................417
Warning light .............................................. 390
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..............................89
Current fuel consumption ........................89
Fuel filler door ................................................ 190 Refueling.......................................................... 190
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.........................................................402
Fuel gauge ................................................. 78, 82
Fuses ................................................................. 370
G
Garage door opener .................................... 311
Gauges ....................................................... 78, 82
G-force............................................................... 90
Glove box ....................................................... 294
472Alphabetical Index
Speedometer ........................................... 78, 82
Sport mode .................................................... 255
Steering lockColumn lock release..................................163
Steering lock system warning message...........................................................................163
Steering wheel Adjustment......................................................139
Heated steering wheel............................286
Meter control switches ..............................88
Power easy access system .....................133
Steering wheel position memory ........133
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Storage feature ............................................ 293
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..................413
Suggestion function....................................... 92
Sunshade.......................................................... 148
Sun visors ......................................................... 301
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .......................... 80, 86
“SOS” button .................................................. 56
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch 176
Automatic High Beam system............. 180
Brake hold switch........................................ 175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch .... 228
Door lock switches ...................................... 110
Driving mode select switch .................. 255
Driving position memory switches .....133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ................................. 217
Emergency flashers switch ................... 378
EV drive mode switch ............................. 165
Fog light switch ............................................ 183
Garage door opener switches ............. 311
Head-up display switch............................. 94
Heated steering wheel............................286
Ignition switch................................................ 162
Instrument panel light control switches .................................................................. 80, 86
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 233 Light switch ..................................................... 177
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch ..... 210
Meter control switches ............................. 88
Moon roof switches....................................147
Outside rear view mi
rror switches .....142
Paddle shift switches .......................169, 170
Parking brake switch.................................. 172
PCS OFF switch ....................................... 200
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .......................................................................... 244
Power back door opener and closer switch ............................................................... 115
Power door lock switch ............................ 110
Power switch..................................................162
Power window switch .............................. 145
RCTA switch ................................................239
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 277
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................................................... 188
Seat heater switches.................................287
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 287
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 351
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch..... 217
VSC off switch ............................................ 257
Window lock switch.................................. 146
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 279
Windshield wipers and washer switch ........................................................................... 184
T
Tachometer............................................... 78, 82 Rev indicator ...................................................84
Rev peak............................................................84
Tail lights Light switch ..................................................... 177
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................................................... 71
Immobilizer system ......................................69
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ...................................... 422
474Alphabetical Index
Engine ............................................................. 387
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Hybrid system overheat......................... 392
Hybrid system ............................................. 387
Intuitive parking assist................. 238, 389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 205, 391
Open door.............................................. 109, 111
Open hood........................................................ 111
Open window ...............................................146
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 231
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........390
Pre-collision braking................................. 198
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......389
Seat belt ............................................... 390, 391
Warning lights............................................... 386 ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........389
Brake Override System ...........................391
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control ....................................391
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
Low fuel level ...............................................390
LTA indicator .................................................391
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Parking brake indicator ..........................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Pre-collision system ................................. 392
RCTA OFF indicator...............................389
Seat belt reminder light ............... 390, 391
Slip indicator ............................................... 388
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 387
Warning messages ..................................... 395
Washer Checking ......................................................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................263
Switch..................................................... 184, 188
Washing and waxing.................................. 322
Weights Cargo capacity .............................................157
Load limits ...................................................... 160
Weights ........................................................... 416
Wheels ............................................................. 363 Size .................................................................... 422
Window glasses .............................................145
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ........................................... 145
Rear window defogger........................... 277
Washer ................................................. 184, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................281
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 184
Position............................................................. 186
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips....................................... 263
Wireless remote control key ................... 106 Battery-saving function............................ 125
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Panic mode .................................................... 106
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform