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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
Electronic key battery ................297
Checking and replacing fuses 299
Headlight aim................................. 302
Light bulbs ....................................... 303
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 306
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 306
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 307
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 309
If you think something is wrong 312
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 313
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ...................... 314
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 323
If you have a flat tire..................... 327
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 328
If you lose your keys .................... 329
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 330
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 330
If the battery is discharged ....... 332
If the soft top roof cannot be closed ........................................................... 338
If your vehicle overheats ........... 345
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3478-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 350
Fuel information............................ 357
Tire information ............................ 359
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 367
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 378
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 380
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 380
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 382
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 388
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 392
Alphabetical index ..................... 394
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.224
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.237
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.259
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.17 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.171
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.351
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.281
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.355
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.223
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.281
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .327
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.272
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.272
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.351
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.345
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.323
Soft top roof .............................................................................................................. P.12 6
Opening/closing the soft top roof...............................................................................P.126
If it does not operate properly ...................... ................................................................ P.128
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... P.25 8, 262
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.161
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.161
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.156
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.161
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.161
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.15 2
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.303, Watts: P.356)
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1564-2. Driving procedures
changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.
■Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
P.367
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 258
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 262
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 265
General maintenance ............. 266
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 269
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 270
Hood............................................... 272
Positioning a floor jack............ 272
Engine compartment............... 274
Battery ........................................... 279
Tires ................................................. 281
Replacing the tire ...................... 289
Tire inflation pressure .............. 293
Wheels........................................... 295
Air conditioning filter...............296
Electronic key battery ............. 297
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 299
Headlight aim.............................. 302
Light bulbs .................................... 303

2706-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condi-
tion (P.279)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.277)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 3 brake
fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No. 116 DOT 4 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level
( P.276)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-
borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.274)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.299)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.303)
Radiator and
condenser
( P.277)
ItemsParts and tools

3016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse Blown fuse
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P.303)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
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B
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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