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
257
6
6
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
2996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1Turn the engine switch off.
2
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment:
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Trunk
Remove the luggage mat.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing
the battery
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
Checking and replacing
f
uses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
3006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.
Front passenger’s side instrument
panel
Remove the cover, and then remove the
footwell light connector.Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.3
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using
3016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
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.
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
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
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