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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
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Positioning a floor jack...............293
Engine compartment.................. 295
Tires ................................................... 303
Tire inflation pressure .................. 312
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter...................315
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 318
Headlight aim................................. 320
Light bulbs ........................................ 321
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 328
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 329
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 331
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 335
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 336
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 337
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 346
If you have a flat tire..................... 349
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 357
If you lose your keys .................... 358
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 359
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 359If the vehicle battery is discharged
........................................................... 361
If your vehicle overheats ........... 365
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 368
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 372
Fuel information............................ 382
Tire information ............................ 384
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 394
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 404
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 406
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 406
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 408
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)............................................................ 414
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 418
Alphabetical Index ........................ 421
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
12Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.243
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.259
Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................ P.281
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.374
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.303
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................... P.303, 379
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.243
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.303
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .349
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.293
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.293
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.374
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.365
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.346
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 9
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.142
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.149
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.149
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Stop lights
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.149
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 9
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.149
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.321, Watts: P.381)
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 280
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 283
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements........................................................ 286
General maintenance ............. 287
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 290
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 291
Hood............................................... 293
Positioning a floor jack............ 293
Engine compartment............... 295
Tires ................................................ 303
Tire inflation pressure ............... 312
Wheels............................................ 313
Air conditioning filter................315
Electronic key battery .............. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 318
Headlight aim.............................. 320
Light bulbs ..................................... 321
3226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Front turn signal light (bulb type)
Rear turn signal light
■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 (LED type)
Side marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Tail lights
Back-up light
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (bulb type) and rear turn signal lights
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.319
Bulb locations
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Maintenance and care
by inserting it and turning it clock-
wise.
9 Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light unit
toward the front of the vehicle to install it.
10Install the 2 bolts. 11
Install the cover.
12 Remove the protective tape.
■When replacing the front turn signal
lights (bulb type)
When the washer fluid filler opening is
removed with a large amount of washer
fluid contained in the washer tank, washer
fluid may spill onto the vehicle and cleaning
may be required.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable 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 scratched 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 the he adlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.
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Alphabetical Index
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A/CAir conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 238 Warning light ............................................... 339
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 238
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 238
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 147
Adaptive Variable Suspension system238
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 151
Air conditioning filter ...................................315
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................338
Alarm ................................................................... 62 Warning buzzer ......................................... 337
Anchor brackets .......................................42, 51 Antennas (smart acc
ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 99
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 238 Warning light ...............................................339
Approach warning........................................ 197
Armrest............................................................ 270
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 147
Assist grips ..................................................... 270
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 253
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 150
Automatic High Beam ................................. 151
Automatic light control system................149
Automatic transmission ............................. 138 M mode ............................................................. 141
Paddle shift switches .........................140, 141
Snow mode.................................................... 140
Average fuel economy..................................79
Average vehicle speed .................................79
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Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Battery If the battery is discharged ..................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 338
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 202
Boost gauge...................................................... 80
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 146
Fluid......................................................300, 378
Parking brake ................................................143
Warning light ............................................... 337
Brake assist .................................................... 238
Break-in tips.....................................................125
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 202
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Refueling ........................................................... 161
Fuel gauge ................................................... 71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 336
Fuses .................................................................. 318
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Garage door opener ................................. 273
Gauges ................................................................. 71
Gear Position.....................................................81
G-force............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 266
Glove box light ..............................................267
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Head restraints ..................................................111
Headlight aim ................................................ 320
Headlights Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Light switch .....................................................149
Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Heated steering wheel ................................ 261
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 255
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Hill-start assist control ............................... 238
Hood Open ............................................................... 293
Hooks Coat hooks ................................................... 270
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 114
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I/M test ............................................................ 290
Identification Engine ............................................................. 373 Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch).................134 Auto power off function........................... 136
Changing the engine switch modes . 136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................328
Indicators ........................................................... 68
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 404
Maintenance.................................... 286, 298
Power windows ............................................. 118
Tire pressure warning system ............ 308
Inside door handle ligh ts........................... 263
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 114
Instrument panel light control ................... 75
Intercooler......................................................300
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ...................................................... 298
Interior lights.................................................. 263 Front interior light ......................................263
Rear interior light........................................263
Intuitive parking assist......................208, 210 Function ........................................................... 210
Warning message ....................................... 212
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JackPositioning a floor jack ............................293
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 350
Jack handle ....................................................350
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 121
Power windows ............................................. 118
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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................99
Wireless remote control ...........................90