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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
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 353
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 356
General maintenance ................ 357
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 360
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 361
Hood.................................................. 363
Positioning a floor jack............... 363
Engine compartment.................. 365
Tires .................................................... 371
Tire inflation pressure ................. 383
Wheels.............................................. 384
Air conditioning filter..................386
Windshield wiper inserts........... 388
Electronic key battery ................ 389
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 391
Headlight aim................................. 392
Light bulbs ....................................... 394
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 404
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 404If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water .............................................. 405
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 407
If you think something is wrong ............................................................. 411
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 412
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds....................... 413
If a warning messa ge is displayed
........................................................... 422
If you have a flat tire .................... 426
If the engine will not start .......... 438
If you lose your keys.................... 440
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 440
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................... 441
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 443
If your vehicle overheats ........... 447
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 449
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 452
Fuel information............................ 459
Tire information ............................. 461
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 470
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 483
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
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Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.283
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................P.303
Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................ P.351
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.202
Refueling method ............................................................................................................. P. 202
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.454
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ... P.371
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................................................................. P.371, 457
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.283
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system................................................P.371
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .426
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.363
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.363
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.454
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.447
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.422
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ............ P.184, 190
Side turn signal lights .............................................................................................P.184
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.190
Fog lights/cornering lights
*....................................................................... P.190, 195
Rear side marker lights .........................................................................................P.190
Stop/tail lights ..........................................................................................................P.190
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ...................................................... P.184, 190
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.18 0
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.190
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.394, Watts: P.458)
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Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 353
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements........................................................ 356
General maintenance ............. 357
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 360
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 361
Hood............................................... 363
Positioning a floor jack............ 363
Engine compartment............... 365
Tires ................................................. 371
Tire inflation pressure .............. 383
Wheels........................................... 384
Air conditioning filter...............386
Windshield wiper inserts........ 388
Electronic key battery ............. 389
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 391
Headlight aim.............................. 392
Light bulbs .................................... 394
3926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not designed for
this vehicle may be unusable.
Vehicles without single-beam head-
lights
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Vehicles with single-beam head-
lightsAdjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
1 Make sure the vehicle has a full
tank of gasoline and the area
around the headlight is not
deformed.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim
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B
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B
3946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. (P.458)
P.111
■Front
Front side marker light (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front turn signal light (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment
Canceling the power back door
system
Bulb locations
A
B
3956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■RearBack-up light (bulb type)
Rear turn signal light (bulb type)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has
burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
Headlight
Parking lights and daytime running
lights
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
without single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
without single-beam headlights)
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Cornering lights (if equipped)
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Back-up lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal light (LED type)
Rear side marker lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Outer foot lights
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights), front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlig hts), rear turn sig-
nal lights (bulb type) and back-up lights
(bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.392
■Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel
to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip, use a
A
B
Replacing light bulbs
3976-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6Reinstall the fender liner and install
the 3 fender liner clips.
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-bea m headlights)
1 Removing the engine compartment
cover. 1
Push the center of the clip.
2 Remove the clip.
2 For the right side only: Remove the
bolt, and move the washer fluid
inlet.
3 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove it.