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Maintenance and care
the clip and cover .
3Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Replace the light bulb. 6
Turn clockwise and set the bulb
base.
7 Attach the clip to the cover.
Push up on the center of the clip and attach
the clip .
8Attach the cover.
Align the 2 tabs positions and close the
cover and fix the cover by pushing the
center of the clip .
9Install the engine compartment
cover. ( P.336)
B
A
A
B
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When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
(Red)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a mal-
function has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision
System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective
action may be necessary.
Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.197, 384)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stabil-
ity Control) system is disabl ed, the PCS warning light will
illuminate.
P.205
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The light will go off after several driving
trips.
If the light does not go off even after several
trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check
that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P.387
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the
tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and
adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even
after several minutes, check that the tire
inflation pressure is at the specified level
and carry out initialization. ( P.349)
The warning light may come on again if the
above operations are conducted without
first allowing the tire temperature to lower
sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with
a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The
tire pressure warning lig ht will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
P.345
■If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute
If the tire pressure wa rning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute when
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable
during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy. When steering wheel
operations are heavier than usual, grip
the steering wheel firmly and operate it
using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so could cause a loss
of vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
WARNING
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers op erate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
( P.377)
●Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( P.375)
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened withou t turning the engine switch to OFF with the shift lever in any
position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Front Camera Unav
ailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.197, 377)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
Messages and warnings
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
Comes on or
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly
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WARNING
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• EPS
• AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) (if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor) (if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................................................... 279
Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 260 Function ..........................................................260
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Warning light ................................................377
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 177
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) .............................................................. 261
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 180
Air conditioning filter ................................. 355
Air conditioning system ............................ 279 Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................ 376
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34 Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 442
SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light....................................... 376
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm................................................................... 70
Warning buzzer .........................................375
Anchor brackets ..................................... 57, 58
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 116
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 260 Function ......................................................... 260
Warning light ............................................... 377
Approach warning........................................231
Armrest............................................................308
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 177
Assist grips .....................................................308
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 279 Air conditioning filter............................... 355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ...................284
S-FLOW mode ..........................................284
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 179
Automatic High Beam ................................. 181
Automatic light control system................ 179
Auxiliary box.................................................. 294
B
Back door ........................................................ 104 Wireless remote control ......................... 105
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................362
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Trailer Sway Control.................................. 260
Trailer towing ....................................... 155, 163
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 168
Selecting a driving mode.......................258
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Wattage............................................................415
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .................................................. 299
Wattage............................................................415
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 299 Vanity lights .................................................. 299
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................408
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 260
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 260
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning...................................... 231
Downshifting ....................................................171
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 240
Light reminder............................................... 179
Open door....................................................... 101
Seat belt reminder........................ 379, 380
Vehicle sway warning ............................... 219 Warning lights
ABS ................................................................... 377
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 379
Brake Override System .......................... 381
Brake system................................................375
Charging system........................................375
Drive-Start Control.................................... 381
Electric power steering........................... 377
High coolant temperature..................... 376
LDA indicator ..............................................378
Low engine oil pressure.........................375
Low fuel level ............................................... 379
LTA indicator ...............................................378
Malfunction indicator lamp ................... 376
Master warning light................................ 380
Parking brake indicator .......................... 379
PCS warning light ..................................... 377
PKSB OFF indicator ................................378
Seat belt reminder light.............. 379, 380
Slip indicator .................................................378
SRS .................................................................... 376
Tire pressure ............................................... 380
Warning messages ..................................... 384
Washer Checking ....................................................... 342
Low washer fluid warning message342, 384
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................266
Switch..................................................... 184, 189
Washing and waxing.................................. 320
Weights Cargo capacity ..................... 152, 154, 408
Load limits ..........................................154, 408
Weights ......................................................... 408