4398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load for vari-
ous designated seating capacities
Pneumatic
tire
A mechanical device made
of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides
the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Radial ply
tire
A pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at sub-
stantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced
tire
A tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures
than the corresponding
standard tire
Section
width
The linear distance between
the exteriors of the sidewalls
of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling,
decoration, or protective
bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire
between the tread and bead
Sidewall sep-
arationThe parting of the rubber
compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction
index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the
ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel
Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and
Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an
Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fit-
ted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropri-
ate for use with that tire
Tread
That portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA tread section running cir-
cumferentially around a tire
Tread sepa-
rationPulling away of the tread
from the tire carcass
Treadwear
indicators
(TWI)
The projections within the
principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of
the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-hold-
ing fixtureThe fixture used to hold the
wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
4488-2. Customization
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■Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)* ( P.252)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.138)
*:If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.146)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* ( P.217)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)OnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffO—O—Partial
Selection the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
——O—Linked to opera-
tion of the power switch
Linked mirror function when
reversingOnOff——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O——
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typesSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
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*:If equipped
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)* ( P.226)
*:If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.210)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)* ( P. 234)
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O——
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O——Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typesSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O——
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O——Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O——
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly—O——Late
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
RSA systemOnOff—OO—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-tingABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
466What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.409)
If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.409)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.368)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.176)
Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure
that you have the electronic key on
your person.
The function may not operate prop- erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (
P.128)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the child-
protector lock. ( P.113)
Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.174)
Is the shift lever in P? ( P.174)
Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.126)
Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.175)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can
be started in a temporary way.
( P.411)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.412)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
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Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode
( P.180)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.175)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.149)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.176)
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? (
P.391)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.183)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.386, 396)
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.77)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.396)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.386, 396.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
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B
Back door .......................................................... 114 Wireless remote control............................117
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb.................................. 374
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................277
Replacing ......................................................... 414
Warning light ...............................................386
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
Bottle holders................................................ 304
Brake Brake Hold .................................................... 186
Fluid .................................................................. 427
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ............................................... 387
Brake assist .................................................... 270
Brake Hold ...................................................... 186
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch261
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ..................................... 330
Exterior............................................................333
Interior .............................................................333
Seat belts ........................................................333
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 422
Cargo hooks ................................................. 306
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 306
Chains .............................................................. 278
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation .................. 52
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats installation ..................................51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .55
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ...........................................55
Child safety ........................................................47 12-volt battery precautions ........ 353, 415
Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions .............................. 114
Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
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Power window lock switch.....................149
Power window precautions ...................149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions ...369
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 28
Seat belt precautions ...................................47
Seat heater precautions ......................... 297
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning.............................................. 330, 333 Aluminum wheels ......................................330
Exterior ...........................................................330
Interior ............................................................. 333
Seat belts........................................................ 333
Clock ................................................................. 310
Compass ......................................................... 326
Condenser ..................................................... 350
Console box .................................................. 304
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 425
Checking ....................................................... 349
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................277
Warning light ............................................... 387
Cooling system............................................. 349 Hybrid system overheating ....................416
Cornering lights .............................................. 191 Coussins gonflables
Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ...................... 462
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 458
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau........................................................... 458
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables .................................................. 458
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................236
Cup holders ................................................... 304
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................441
D
Daytime running light system .................. 190
Deck board .................................................... 307
Deck under tray ........................................... 307
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 290
Rear window ............................................... 290
Windshield ................................................... 290
Differential .......................................................427
Dimension ...................................................... 422
Dinghy towing................................................. 173
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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
............................................................................391
Front seat heaters........................................ 297
Front seats ........................................................132 Adjustment...................................................... 132
Cleaning......................................................... 333
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory........................ 138
Head restraints ...............................................141
Power easy access system .................... 138
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory .............................. 138
Front side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
Wattage.......................................................... 429
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................... 374, 375
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Wattage.......................................................... 429
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 423
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 84
Gas station information..........................484
Information ....................................................430
Refueling ........................................................ 202
Type.................................................................. 423
Warning light .................................................391
Fuel filler door ............................................... 202 Refueling ........................................................ 202
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................409
Fuses ................................................................. 370G
Garage door opener ................................. 320
Gas station information ............................ 484
Gauges ............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 304
Glove box light ............................................. 304
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 307
H
Head restraints ................................................ 141
Head-up display.............................................. 94
Headlights ....................................................... 189 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 190
Automatic High Beam ..............................192
Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Heated steering wheel .............................. 297
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .. 289
Heated steering wheel ............................ 297
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 290
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb .................................. 374
Hill-start assist control ............................... 270
Hood ................................................................. 344 Open................................................................ 344
Hooks Cargo hooks............................................... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................144