2704-6. Driving tips
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restrict travel.
Stay on established roads. When
conditions are we t, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel
delayed to prevent damage to
roads.
■Additional informatio n for off-road driv-
ing
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and
Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining
to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the
following organizations.
●State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
●State Motor Vehicle Bureau
●Recreational Vehicle Clubs
●U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land
Management
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do
not take unnecessary risks by driving in
dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes
when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your
hands. Keep both hands and especially
your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud,
rock, sand, water, et c., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,
sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the
underbody. Clear of f any such matter
from the underbody. If the vehicle is
used with these materials trapped or
adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your
vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to
ensure that water damage to the engine
or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake
will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic trans-
mission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
ture failure, and may also enter the dif-
ferentials, transmission and transfer
case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating
qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the
riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
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speed range
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system is suspended tempo-
rarily or until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. (causes and coping
methods: P.197)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system cannot be used tempo-
rarily. Use the system when it becomes
available again.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system shou ld be reset. (P.337)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed. (After the engine oil is changed
and the oil maintenance data has been
reset.)
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P.337)
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instructions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.403)
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low” • “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High”
■Warning buzzer
P.382
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
4128-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above sp ecification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above sp ecification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.2 qt. (6.8L, 6.0 Imp. qt)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ca use deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately
damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related
termMeaning
Cold tire infla-
tion pressure
Tire pressure when the
vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or
has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum
inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on
the sidewall of the tire
Recom-
mended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure
recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory
weight
The combined weight (in
excess of thos e standard
items which may be
replaced) of transmission,
power steering, power
brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equip-
ment (whether installed or
not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor
vehicle with standard
equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum
loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options
weight
Normal occu-
pant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants
specified in the second
column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant
distribution
Distribution of occupants
in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
*
below
Production
options
weight
The combined weight of
installed regu lar produc-
tion options weighing over
5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which
they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb
weight or accessory
weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty bat-
tery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diam-
eter)Nominal diameter of the
bead seat
Rim size des-
ignationRim diameter and width
Tire related termMeaning
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Alphabetical Index459
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 337
Engine switch ..................................................165
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 387 Tire pressure warning system ............. 345
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................ 412
Brake..................................................................413
Washer ........................................................... 342
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Switch ............................................................... 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
.......................................................................... 379
Front seat heaters........................................ 287
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment...................................................... 122
Cleaning......................................................... 323
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory.........................128
Head restraints .............................................. 131
Power easy access system .....................128
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
Seat position memory ...............................128
Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Wattage............................................................415 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................................362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Wattage ........................................................... 415
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 409
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 79
Gas station information ......................... 468
Information ..................................................... 416
Refueling............................................................ 191
Type ................................................................. 409
Warning light ............................................... 379
Fuel filler door .................................................. 191 Refueling............................................................ 191
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened......................................................... 397
Fuses .................................................................358
G
Garage door opener ................................. 309
Gas station information ............................ 468
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 293
Glove box light ............................................. 293
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 296
H
Head restraints ................................................ 131
Head-up display..............................................88
Headlights ........................................................178 Automatic headlight leveling .................179
Automatic High Beam system ............... 181
Light switch .................................................... 178
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