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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 V DC /
10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices
with charging functions, such as mobile battery packs. If
such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be off normally.
Fold down the armrest for use.
Power outlets
FrontRear
Open the lid.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the power out-
lets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
Armrest

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●The rear sunshade can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate
rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the sh ift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
• The button is pressed again.
*
• Shift the shift lever into P.
• The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse opera-
tion feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has been
pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
●Vehicles with rear control panel: To preven t inadvertent operation, some buttons on the
rear armrest can be locked. ( P. 331)
●Vehicles with rear control panel: Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be
turned off. ( P. 331)
●Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 542)
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being operated, do not place fingers or other objects in the
fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
●To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is
off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade
and rear door sunshades.
• Do not place excessive load on the moto r or other components of the rear sun-
shade.
• Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
• Do not attach items to the rear sunshade and rear door sunshades.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade cont inuously for long periods of time.

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 367
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 370
General maintenance.............. 372
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 375
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 376
Hood ............................................... 378
Positioning a floor jack ............ 379
Engine compartment ................ 381
Tires ................................................. 394
Tire inflation pressure............... 404
Wheels ........................................... 407
Air conditioning filter ...............409
Electronic key battery ................. 411
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 413
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights).........417
Light bulbs...................................... 419

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and rear bumper diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touc hing hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper dif-
fusers can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to preventthe wiper from operating. ( P. 229)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

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Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenanc e is performed according to the maintenance schedule,
please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure described below:
Press or of the meter control switch and select .
Press or of the meter control switch an d select “Vehicle Settings”. Then press
.
Press or of the meter control switch and select “Scheduled Maintenance”.
Then press .
Select “Yes” and press .
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your
vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty co verage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it. A message is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to th e State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and other reproductive ha rm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component
wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash any affected area
immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related acce ssories contain lead and lead compounds
which are known to cause brain damage . Wash your hands after handling. (P. 391)
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenanc
e items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and connections.
(  P. 391)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 390)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level?
( P. 388)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 385)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 389)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( P. 393)

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-
erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be an y signs of fluid leakage
after the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of
cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
*: Vehicles with sing
le-beam headlights
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 391)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 390)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 388)
•“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, 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 Cool ant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 385)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 413)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim*
(  P. 417)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 419)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 389)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 404)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 393)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)