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
4528-3. Initialization
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8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects)
*After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt batteryP.258
Message indicating maintenance is
required (Except for Canada)After the maintenance is performedP.337
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size
P.361
Oil maintenanceAfter the maintenance is performedP.348
Lexus parking assist monitor*
• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIME- DIA SYS- TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Panoramic view monitor*
Power back door*P.121
Power window
When functioning abnormally
P.148
Moon roof*P.151
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Emergency flashers .................................... 378
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ..................386
If a warning light turns on ......................386
If a warning message is displayed.....396
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 412
If the electronic key does not operate properly........................................................ 410
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................409
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 407
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................................................... 379
If you have a flat tire ................................. 400
If you lose your keys.................................409
If you think something is wrong .........384
If your vehicle becomes stuck...............419
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 381
If your vehicle overheats ..........................416
Energy monitor ............................................... 99
Engine Accessory mode ......................................... 176
Compartment ............................................. 346
Engine switch................................................. 174
Hood................................................................ 344
How to start the hybrid system ............ 174
Identification number ............................... 423
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 378
Ignition switch (power switch) .............. 174
Overheating...................................................416
Power switch ................................................. 174 Engine compartment cover .................... 347
Engine coolant
Capacity .........................................................425
Checking .......................................................349
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 277
Warning light ...............................................387
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 84
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 424
Checking ....................................................... 347
Warning light ...............................................387
Engine switch .................................................. 174
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 270
Warning light .............................................. 388
EV drive mode................................................ 177
EV indicator ...................................................... 68
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire .............................................................400
Tire pressure warning system .............357
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 427
Transmission................................................. 426
Washer ............................................................ 351
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Switch................................................................ 195
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
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Side mirrors .....................................................146 Adjusting and folding ................................146
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..................... 261
Heaters ...........................................................290
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Smart access system with push-button start................................................................... 126Antenna location.......................................... 126
Entry functions....................................... 110, 115
Starting the hybrid system....................... 174
Warning message.....................................396
Snow tires ........................................................277
Spare tire Inflation pressure........................................ 428
Storage location ........................................ 400
Spark plug ...................................................... 426
Specifications ................................................ 422
Speedometer ................................................... 84
Sport mode .................................................... 269
Steering wheel Adjustment......................................................143
Heated steering wheel............................ 297
Power easy access system .................... 138
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Storage feature ............................................ 303
Storage precautions................................... 303
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..................419
Sun visors ......................................................... 310
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial ......187
Automatic High Beam switch ...............192
Brake hold switch....................................... 186
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch........................................................................... 261 Cruise control switch...............................236
Door lock switch ........................................... 112
Driving mode select switch ..................269
Driving position memory switches .... 138
Emergency flashers switch ...................378
EV drive mode switch............................... 177
Fog light switch ............................................ 195
Garage door opener switches...........320
Heated steering wheel ............................ 297
HUD (Head-up display) switches ....... 94
Ignition switch ................................................174
Intuitive parking assist switch ............... 247
LDA switch ...................................................230
Light switches ............................................... 189
LTA switch .................................................... 222
Meter control switches ..............................89
Moon roof switches................................... 150
Outside rear view mi
rror switches .... 146
Paddle shift switches ................................... 181
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS switch...................................................... 212
Power back door opener and closer switch ............................................................... 117
Power switch..................................................174
Power window switch .............................. 148
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ........................... 290
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......................................................................... 200
Seat heater switches................................. 297
“SOS” button...................................................60
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 361
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch...236
VSC off switch .............................................. 271
Window lock switch.................................. 149
Windshield wipers and washer switch ...............................................................195, 200
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T
Tachometer....................................................... 84
Tail lightsLight switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Theft deterrent system Alarm ................................................................... 77
Immobilizer system...................................... 75
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 428
Warning light ............................................... 392
Tire information ............................................ 432 Glossary......................................................... 436
Size.................................................................... 434
Tire identification number ..................... 433
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 435
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 357
Initializing .........................................................361
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................360
Registering ID codes ............................... 362
Warning light ............................................... 392
Tires................................................................... 355 Chains ............................................................. 278
Checking .......................................................355
Glossary......................................................... 436
If you have a flat tire ................................. 400
Inflation pressure............................363, 428
Replacing ...................................................... 400
Rotating tires ................................................356
Size.................................................................... 428
Snow tires .......................................................277
Spare tire........................................... 400, 428
Tire identification number ..................... 433
Tire pressure warning system ............. 357
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 435
Warning light ............................................... 392 Tools..................................................................400
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 422
Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................173
Emergency towing..................................... 381
Towing eyelet.............................................. 383
Trailer Sway Control................................270
Trailer towing ...................................... 165, 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 270
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 70 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents ................... 72
Location ............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 423
Warning messages...................................... 73
Traction motor (electric motor) ................67
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 270
Trailer towing ........................................ 165, 173
Transmission Hybrid transmission....................................179
Selecting a driving mode .......................269
Trip meters ........................................................ 84
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 374, 375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wattage .......................................................... 429
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights ................................................... 310
Wattage .......................................................... 429
Vanity mirrors ................................................ 310 Vanity lights ................................................... 310
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 422
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 270
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 270
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Warning buzzers Approach warning.................................... 242
Downshifting ..................................................182
Intuitive parking assist................................251
Light reminder.............................................. 190
Open door......................................................... 111
Seat belt reminder.......................................391
Vehicle sway warning ................... 221, 230
Warning lights ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........390
Brake Override System ......................... 393
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control .................................. 393
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
LDA indicator..............................................389
Low engine oil pressure......................... 387
Low fuel level .................................................391
LTA indicator ...............................................389
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Master warning light ................................ 392
Parking brake indicator ..........................390
PCS warning light .....................................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Seat belt reminder light ............................391
Slip indicator ................................................390
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 392
Warning messages ..................................... 396 Washer
Checking ........................................................ 351
Low washer fluid warning message 351, 396
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 277
Switch....................................................195, 200
Washing and waxing.................................. 330
Weights Cargo capacity ........................ 161, 164, 422
Load limits ..................................................... 422
Weights .......................................................... 422
Wheels ............................................................. 365 Replacing wheels ...................................... 365
Size ....................................................................428
Window glasses ............................................ 148
Window lock switch .....................................149
Windows Power windows ........................................... 148
Rear window defogger.......................... 290
Washer ................................................195, 200
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 294
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 195
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........197
Winter driving tips........................................277
Wireless charger ...........................................312
Wireless remote control key ....................107 Battery-saving function............................. 127
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 107
Panic mode ....................................................108
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.344)
Back door opener switch
* ( P.117)
Fuel filler door ( P.202)
Hood lock release lever ( P.344)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.428)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.423
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.428
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — ref-
erence)
P.424
Engine oil typeP.424
A
B
C
D
E