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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 445
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 448
General mainte nance................451
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 454
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 455
Hood ............................................... 458
Engine compartment ............... 459
Tires ..................................................472
Tire inflation pressure .............. 484
Wheels ...........................................488
Air conditioning filter ............... 490
Electronic key battery.............. 492
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 494
Headlight aim .............................. 497
Light bulbs .................................... 499 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 509
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................. 510
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 511
If you think something is wrong.............................................516
Fuel pump shut off system........ 517
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .......................................... 518
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 527
If you have a flat tire ....................531
If the engine will not start ........ 545
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 547
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................550
If your vehicle overheats......... 553
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 556
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 37 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114, 520
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 278, 292
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Downhill assist control system*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 499, Watts: P. 569)
*: If equipped
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 445
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................448
General maintenance............... 451
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 454
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................455
Hood ...............................................458
Engine compartment ............... 459
Tires ................................................. 472
Tire inflation pressure...............484
Wheels .......................................... 488
Air conditioning filter ...............490
Electronic key battery .............. 492
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 494
Headlight aim .............................. 497
Light bulbs..................................... 499
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Headlight aim
(
P. 497)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 499)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid
level (P. 467)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel•Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 465)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 484)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 471)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsParts and tools
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Maintenance and care
■Running board lightsTurn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlights
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Fog lights (if equipped)
●Side turn signal lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Stop/tail lights
●License plate lights
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■LED lights
The headlights, parking lights/daytime running
lights, front side marker lights, fog lights,
side turn signal lights, high mounted stoplig ht, stop/tail lights and license plate lights con-
sist 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 indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is sc ratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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A/C ................................................ 384, 394Air conditioning filter....................... 490
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 355 Function ................................................. 355
Warning light ........................................ 519
Active Traction Control .................... 356
Air conditioning filter .......................... 490
Air conditioning system ......... 384, 394 Air conditioning filter....................... 490
Micro dust and pollen filter .......... 389
Airbags ........................................................ 36 Airbag operating conditions ........... 44
Airbag precautions for your child........................................ 39
Airbag warning light .......................... 518
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions........................ 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................... 39
General airbag precautions............ 39
Locations of airbags ............................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 43
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions..................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................ 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ........................................... 39
SRS airbags.............................................. 36
SRS warning light................................ 518
Alarm Alarm........................................................... 79
Warning buzzer .................................. 518 Anchor brackets...................................... 58
Antennas (smart access system
with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)........ 355 Function ..................................................355
Warning light .........................................519
Armrest ..................................................... 427
Assist grip ................................................ 428
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................... 215
Automatic High Beam ......................... 216
Automatic light control system ........ 214
Automatic transmission..................... 206 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 209
S mode.................................................... 207
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes .............................408, 411
AVS ........................................................... 343
Back door ................................................... 115
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .......................504
Wattage .................................................569
Battery ...................................................... 468 Battery checking ................................468
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................................ 550
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 374
Warning light ........................................ 518
Bluetooth
®*
A
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Fuel ............................................................. 562Capacity .................................................562
Fuel gauge ................................................90
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 517
Information ........................................... 570
Refueling................................................. 229
Type ............................................. 562, 570
Warning light ...................................... 520
Fuel consumption information ......... 100
Fuel filler door ........................................ 229 Refueling................................................. 229
Fuel gauge .................................................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system...................517
Fuses .......................................................... 494
Garage door opener .......................... 433
Gauges ........................................................ 90
Glass hatch .............................................. 120
Glove box ................................................ 404
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ....................................... 150
Headlights .................................................213 Light switch .............................................213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 505
Headlights cleaner............................... 228
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 384, 394
Seat heaters ......................................... 398
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 389
Height control........................................ 339
Hill-start assist control ........................ 356 Hood ......................................................... 458
Hooks
Cargo hooks ................................ 410, 411
Coat hooks ........................................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 153
I/M test ..................................................... 454
Identification Engine ..................................................... 562
Vehicle ......................................................561
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 200
Ignition switch light .............................. 400
Illuminated entry system ................... 402
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .................................................... 84
Initialization Items to initialize .................................593
Maintenance data.................. 449, 462
Moon roof ...............................................164
Power windows..................................... 161
Tire pressure warning system ..... 474
Inside rear view mirror......................... 155
Instrument panel light control .............. 91
Interior lights .......................................... 400 Switch ........................................................401
Wattage .................................................569
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 532
Jack handle ............................................. 535
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................164
Power windows..................................... 161
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