4118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Spark plug
■Battery
■Charging rates
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
Intercooler3.1 qt. (2.9 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high-quality ethy lene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and nonborate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
MakeNGK DILFR7K9G
Gap0.04 in. (0.9 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Specific gravity reading at 68°F
(20°C):1.25 or higher
If the specific gravity is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
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Battery
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 375
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
Bottle holders................................................ 293
Brake Brake Hold ..................................................... 175
Fluid ....................................................................413
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Warning light ............................................... 376
Brake assist .................................................... 260
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips..................................................... 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ..................81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 250
C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 320
Exterior ........................................................... 320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts........................................................ 323
Cargo capacity.........................152, 154, 408
Cargo hooks ................................................. 295
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 295
Chains ...............................................................267 Child restraint system................................... 48
Booster seats installation ..........................55
Convertible seats installation .................. 53
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats definition ................................... 53
Infant seats installation ................................50
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 57
Installing CRS with seat belts .................. 52
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....58
LATCH anchors ........................................... 57
Child safety ....................................................... 48 Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions ............................ 104
Battery precautions ....................... 341, 402
Child restraint system .................................48
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints.............................48
Moon roof precautions.............................142
Power window lock switch .................... 139
Power window precautions .................. 139
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Removed key battery precautions....357
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 26
Seat heater precautions..........................287
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning ...............................................320, 323 Aluminum wheels ......................................320
Exterior............................................................320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts ........................................................ 323
Clock ................................................................ 299
Compass ...........................................................315
Condenser ..................................................... 339
Console box .................................................. 293
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Drive information ........................................... 83
Drive-start control ..............................147, 168
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............ 379
Driver’s seat position memory .................128
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 147
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch ..................258
Procedures .....................................................146
Winter drive tips......................................... 266
Driving position memory............................128 Memory recall function ............................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 225
Warning message.....................................384
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco mode........................................................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Electronic key Battery-saving function ..............................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397
Replacing the battery...............................356
Emergency flashers .................................... 366
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 375
If a warning light turns on ...................... 375
If a warning message is displayed.....384
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397 If the engine will not start....................... 395
If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 397
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 367
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
If you think something is wrong.......... 373
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 369
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 403
Engine Accessory mode......................................... 166
Compartment..............................................335
Engine switch ................................................ 165
Hood ................................................................333
How to start the engine ........................... 165
Identification number .............................. 409
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ............ 165
Overheating ................................................ 403
Engine compartment cover .................... 336
Engine coolant Capacity ............................................................ 411
Checking ...................................................... 338
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 410
Checking .......................................................336
Warning light ...............................................375
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Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................134
Outside rear view mirrors ......................136
Rear window defogger .............................280
Rear window wiper...................................... 189
Refueling ............................................................ 191 Capacity .........................................................409
Fuel types.......................................................409
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 191
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................ 397
Remote Touch ...............................................274
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................356
Fuses ............................................................... 358
Light bulbs..................................................... 362
Tires .................................................................. 387
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................................................... 440
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 326
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 223
S
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 284
Safety Connect.................................................. 61
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height............................................................... 30
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 48
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ......................................................................... 323 Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 27
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer ...... 379, 380
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own- ers .................................................................. 440
Seat belt pretensioners ..............................30
SRS warning light....................................... 376
Seat heaters ................................................... 287
Seat position memory..................................128
Seat ventilators .............................................288
Seating capacity.............................................154
Seats Adjustment ............................................122, 123
Adjustment precautions .................122, 124
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ....................................................................48
Cleaning ......................................................... 323
Driving position memory ........................ 128
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Front seat heaters ......................................287
Head restraint ................................................. 131
Power easy access system .................... 128
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Rear seat heaters ....................................... 287
Seat position memory .............................. 128
Seat ventilators ........................................... 288
Sécurité de l’enfant Précautions avec les coussins gonflables.......................................................................... 444