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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, power windows)
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
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 317
Hood................................................... 319
Positioning a floor jack................ 319
Engine compartment................... 321
12-volt battery................................ 326
Tires ................................................... 329
Tire inflation pressure ................. 338
Wheels.............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter...................341
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 343
Electronic key battery ................ 346
Checking and replacing fuses 348
Headlight aim................................. 350
Light bulbs ........................................ 351
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 356
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 356
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 357
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 359
If you think something is wrong 362
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 364
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire..................... 378If the hybrid syst
em will not start
.......................................................... 385
If you lose your keys.................... 387
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 387
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 388
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 390
If your vehicle overheats ........... 395
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 398
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 400
Fuel information............................ 407
Tire information ............................ 409
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 418
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 429
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 432
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 432
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 434
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 440
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.256
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.269
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.307
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.172
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.172
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.401
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.329
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.405
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.25 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.329
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .378
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.319
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ........ P.319
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.402
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.395
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.161
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.156
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.161
Tail/stop lights ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.161
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.15 3
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.351, Watts: P.406)
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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............. 319
Engine compartment................ 321
12-volt battery............................. 326
Tires ................................................ 329
Tire inflation pressure .............. 338
Wheels........................................... 340
Air conditioning filter................341
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and
filter .............................................. 343
Electronic key battery ............. 346
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 348
Headlight aim.............................. 350
Light bulbs ..................................... 351
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Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.326)•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.325)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
or SAE J1704 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( P.323)
•“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
( P.343)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver
Engine oil level
( P.321)
•“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.348)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.351)
•Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
• Flathead screwdriver
ItemsParts and tools
3516-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles with triple-beam headlights
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
Headlights
Parking lights and daytime running
lights
Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with triple-beam headlights)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
A
B
3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Cornering lights
Side turn signal lights
Outer foot lights
Tail lights
Stop lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights) and front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam head lights) 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 ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.349
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)/front
side marker lights (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced. Remove
the fender liner clip.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
2
To protect the front bumper from
being damaged, apply protective
tape around the clips as shown in
the illustration.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
3Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the front bumper and
Replacing light bulb
4068-1. Specifications
Type B
*1: 99 mph (160 km/h) or less
*2: More than 99 mph (160 km/h)
Tire size235/45R18 94V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 x 8J, 17 x 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Front turn signal lights (single-beam
headlights)7444NA28/8Wedge base
bulbs (amber)
Front side marker lights (single-beam
headlights)W5W5Wedge base bulbs (clear)