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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

12Pictorial index
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.142
Precautions for winter season ...................................................................................... P.198
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................... P.211
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.235
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.149
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .149
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.320
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .. P.257
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.324
Winter tires/tire chain ..................................................................................................... P.1 98
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.257
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .296
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.247
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.247
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.320
Coping with overheating .................................................................................................. P.311
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.292
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.13 7
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.137
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.134
Cornering lights ...................................................................................................... P.137
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.137
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.137
Stop lights
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 0
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.137
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.272, Watts: P.328)
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612-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON 
mode to indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn off after 
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a 
system if a light does not come on, or 
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates 
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center  panel.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.284)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.284)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.284)
Charging system warning 
light
*3 (  P.284)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.285)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.285)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light 
( P.286)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light 
( P.286)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control 
warning light
*2 (  P.286)
Electric power st eering system 
warning light
*1 (  P.286)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator ( P.287)
(flashes or 
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.287)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.287)
Open door warning light 
(  P.288)
Low fuel level warning light 
(  P.288)
Driver’s and front passenger’s 
seat belt reminder light 
(  P.288)
Rear passenger’s  seat belt 
reminder lights
*4 (  P.288)
Master warning light
*1 
(  P.289)
Tire pressure warning light
*1 
(  P.289) 

722-1. Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving IndicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco 
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light 
will turn on. When  the acceleration 
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when 
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of 
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate. 
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light 
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate 
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position 
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco drive 
mode is selected. ( P.192) 
The vehicle speed is approximately 
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure 
gauge (if equipped)
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Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display 
will change color if th e specified pressure is 
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature.The 
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer 
will sound and warning message will be 
displayed if the engine oil pressure 
becomes low. ( P.284)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road 
surface condition, temperature and vehicle 
speed, the display may not show the actual 
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not  available when the main meter is in the 
center position.
■G-force (if equipped)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
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1984-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and brand, and that chains match the size 
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing 
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch 
tires.
Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window 
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour 
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of 
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air 
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 
km/h), regardless of the type of snow 
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some 
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle 
being unable to be driven safely, and may 
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit specified for the tire chains being 
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces 
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 
steering, sudden br aking and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine 
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering 
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is 
maintained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert with steering control) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow 
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation 
of the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle 

2366-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precautions regarding the exhaust 
pipes
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust 
pipes to become quite hot, do not touch 
the exhaust pipes while the engine is run-
ning or immediately after the engine is 
turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not 
to touch the exhaust pipes until they have 
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot 
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear 
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if 
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 
or scratched, the  system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and 
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the 
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the  paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or  bird droppings are present on the 
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated  with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron 
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled  with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline  are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched, 
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, 
remove any dirt and store in a place 
with low humidity when storing the 
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic 
substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the 
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the 
lights.Wax may cause damage to the 
lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield 
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from 
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper 
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers 
to their original position, do so from the 
passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash 
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 
wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-
shield wipers. (
P.142)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers 
may operate and the wiper blades may 
be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not 
spray the camera or its surrounding 
area directly with a high pressure 
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not 
operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 
boots (rubber or resin manufactured 
cover), connectors or the following 
parts. The parts may be damaged if 
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Suspension parts
• Steering parts 

2466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs 
( P.272)
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
• Phillips-head screw- driver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator 
(  P.254)
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.263)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 
source
Washer fluid 
( P.256)
• Water or washer 
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter 
use)
• Funnel (used only for  adding water or 
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many 
mechanisms and fluids that may move 
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following 
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away 
from the moving fans  and engine drive 
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, 
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right 
after driving as they may be hot. Oil 
and other fluids may also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools●Do not leave anything that may burn 
easily, such as paper and rags, in the 
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 
an open flame to fuel or the battery. 
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working 
on the battery. It contains poisonous 
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION 
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may 
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.254)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive engine 
wear due to dirt in the air. 

2857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a  safe place and contact your Lexus 
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.