3026-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.
Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
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
A
B
3287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.331)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.171)
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.146)
There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.63)
There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.
* ( P.149)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The battery may be discharged.
( P.332)
The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
( P.280)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( P.280)
The battery may be discharged.
( P.332)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.146), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the
horn does not sound.
3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
tery, you can jump start your vehicle
using the following procedure.
1Confirm that the electronic key
(including the card key) is being
carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.66)
2 Open the hood ( P.272) and
open the fuse box cover.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
3 Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
4 Remove the engine cover.
5 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on the second vehicle.
A
B
3357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Then, connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and con-
nect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any mo ving parts as shown in the illustration
6 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehi-
cle.
7 Open and close any of the door of
your vehicle with the engine switch
OFF.
8 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to ON.
9 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected. 10
Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the
fuse box cover to its original posi-
tion.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is stopped.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
C
D
A
B
C
D
Alphabetical index397
Capacity ...........................................................351
Checking ....................................................... 274
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 223
Warning light .................................................314
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................75
Engine switch ..................................................146 Auto power off function ...........................149
Changing the engine switch modes..149
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................306
Starting the engine ......................................146
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................219 Function ............................................................ 219
Warning light .................................................315
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 248
Flat tire ............................................................. 327 Tire pressure warning system ............. 283
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................353
Brake................................................................ 354
Washer ........................................................... 278
Footwell light ................................................. 244
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front seats ......................................................... 110 Adjustment....................................................... 110
Cleaning......................................................... 262
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory...........................112
Head restraints .............................................. 116
Jam protection function............................... 111
Memory recall function ..............................114
Neck heaters ............................................... 240
Power easy access system .......................112
Seat heaters .................................................. 240
Seat position memory .................................112
Seat ventilators............................................ 240 Front side marker light ................................. 161
Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Front turn signal lights .................................156 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Fuel ....................................................................... 171 Capacity .......................................................... 351
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 75
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 313
Information ....................................................357
Refueling............................................................ 171
Type ................................................................... 351
Warning light ................................................ 318
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
............................................................................ 80
Average fuel economy ............................. 80
Current fuel consumption ....................... 80
Fuel filler door .................................................. 171 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 330
Refueling............................................................ 171
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 75
Fuel pump shut off system..........................313
Fuses ................................................................. 299
G
Garage door opener ................................. 250
Gauges ............................................................... 75
Gear positions ...................................................81
G-force.................................................................81
Glove box ....................................................... 246
Glove box light ............................................. 246
H
Headlights ......................................................... 161 Automatic High Beam system ............. 164
Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Headlights aim .............................................. 302
Alphabetical index401
Capacity ...........................................................351
Fuel types.........................................................351
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................330
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................171
Remote Touch .............................................. 226
Replacing Electronic key battery.............................. 297
Fuses ................................................................ 299
Light bulbs.....................................................303
Tires ..................................................................289
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 265
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak..............................................................76
Run-flat tires........................................283, 327
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t.............................. 318
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ..........47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 262
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Rear seat belt holder....................................27
Reminder light and buzzer .................... 318
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt guide ............................................... 26
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ........................................315
Seat heaters .................... ............................... 240
Seating capacity.............................................144
Seat lights........................................................ 244
Seat position memory................................... 112
Seats..................................................................... 110 Adjustment precautions ............................ 110 Adjustment ....................................................... 110
Child seats/child restraint system instal-
lation ................................................................. 46
Cleaning ......................................................... 262
Driving position memory .......................... 112
Head restraints............................................... 116
Jam protection function ............................... 111
Neck heaters................................................240
Power easy access system ...................... 112
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters ..................................................240
Seat position memory ................................ 112
Seat ventilators ............................................240
Seat ventilators ............................................. 240
Secondary Collision Brake .......................219
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................... 161
Automatic High Beam system ............. 164
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 118
Intuitive parking assist ..............................204
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 186
Radar sensor ........................................173, 212
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 168
Service reminder message ..................... 265
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 150
Shift lever light .............................................. 244
Shift position and gear position ................ 75
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights........................................... 161 Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Side mirrors ...................................................... 119 Adjustment ....................................................... 119
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 209
Folding.............................................................. 120
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 120
Mirror position memory ............................ 112
Side turn signal lights ...................................156 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156