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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, seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim in structions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trunk features................................349
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 352
Garage door opener.................. 360
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 371
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 374
General maintenance ................ 375
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 379
Hood................................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack................ 381
Engine compartment.................. 383
Battery ............................................... 391
Tires ................................................... 393
Replacing the tire ......................... 402
Tire inflation pressure ................. 406
Wheels.............................................. 407
Air conditioning filter..................409
Electronic key battery ................. 410
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 412
Headlight aim.................................. 415
Light bulbs ........................................ 4167-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................... 418
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 418
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................... 419
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 421
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 425
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 426
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 427
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 436
If you have a flat tire .................... 438
If the engine will not start .......... 439
If you lose your keys...................... 441
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 441
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 442
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 444
If your vehicle overheats ........... 449
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 452
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 456
Fuel information .
........................... 465
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
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Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................P.328
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.369
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.200
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 200
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.457
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.393
Tire size/inflation pressure ......................... .......................................................P.393, 462
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.309
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.393
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .438
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.381
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ........ P.381
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.384
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.458
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.449
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.436
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................P.190
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.190
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.185
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.190
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 304
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.190
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R................................................................................... P.178
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.190
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.416)
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Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................. 371
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 374
General maintenance ............. 375
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 379
Hood................................................ 381
Positioning a floor jack............. 381
Engine compartment............... 383
Battery ............................................ 391
Tires ................................................ 393
Replacing the tire ...................... 402
Tire inflation pressure .............. 406
Wheels........................................... 407
Air conditioning filter...............409
Electronic key battery .............. 410
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 412
Headlight aim............................... 415
Light bulbs ..................................... 416
4166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
■LED Lights
The lights 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.
Light bulbs
If any lights burn out, have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
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Alphabetical Index
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A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................409
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................330
Micro dust and pollen filter...................330
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 333
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 304 Warning light ............................................... 429
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 304
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .192
Adaptive Variable Suspension System304
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .192
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................193
Air conditioning filter ................................. 409
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................409
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................330
Micro dust and pollen filter...................330
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 333
Airbags Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags . 36
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34 Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags...................................................... 29
SRS warning light.......................................428
Alarm ................................................................... 66 Warning buzzer ......................................... 427
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 113
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 304 Warning light ............................................... 429
Approach warning...................................... 260
Armrest............................................................ 353
Assist grips ..................................................... 353
Audio system-linked display ...................... 87
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 191
Automatic High Beam ................................193
Automatic light control system................. 191
Automatic transmission ..............................178 M mode ........................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches .......................182, 183
Snow mode.................................................... 182
Auxiliary boxes ................................. 348, 350
Average fuel economy................................. 84
Average vehicle speed ................................ 84
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Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Battery Battery checking ......................................... 391
If the battery is discharged .................... 444
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................428
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 264
Boost gauge...................................................... 86
Brake Brake hold ......................................................188
Fluid........................................................ 389, 461
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Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat position memory ...............................133
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 457
Fuel gauge .............................................. 75, 78
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 426
Information ....................................................465
Refueling ........................................................200
Type.................................................................. 457
Warning light ...............................................430
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 84
Current fuel consumption........................ 84
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................................................... 441
Refueling ........................................................200
Fuel gauge ................................................. 75, 78
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 426
Fuses ................................................................... 412
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Garage door opener ................................. 360
Gauges ....................................................... 75, 78
Gear Position................................................... 86
G-force............................................................... 86
Glove box ....................................................... 345
Glove box light ............................................. 346
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Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 109
Head restraints .............................................. 138
Headlight aim ..................................................415 Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)............................................................................192
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Head-up display.............................................. 89 Driving information display area ...........89
Driving support system display area .. 92
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 93
HUD (Head-up display) switch ..............91
Navigation system-linked display ........89
Pop-up display ............................................... 92
Settings.................................................................91
Heated steering wheel .............................. 336
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system.......................................................................... 323
Heated steering wheel ............................336
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear automatic air conditioning system
..........................................................................333
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Height control Electronically modulated air suspension..........................................................................302
Hill-start assist control ............................... 304
Hood Open................................................................. 381
Pop Up Hood................................................. 37
Hooks Coat hooks ...................................................353
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ..................................................................... 141
HUD (Head-up display) switch .................. 91
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I/M test ............................................................ 378
Identification Engine.............................................................. 457
Vehicle ........................................................... 456
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Lexus Safety System + AAHB (Automatic High Beam)..............193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............................251, 254
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ..... 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 238
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................215
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ...........................251
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Light bulbs Replacing .........................................................416
Lights Automatic High Beam system..............193
Front interior lights ...................................... 341
Front personal lights................................. 342
Headlight switch ......................................... 190
Interior lights.................................................340
Interior lights list..........................................340
Rear interior lights ....................................... 341
Rear personal lights.................................. 342
Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Trunk lid light................................................... 110
Trunk light......................................................... 110
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185
Vanity lights ..................................................356
Welcome light illumination control .... 192
Lock steering column .................................. 174
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation...................................................... 238
Warning messages ..................................250
Luggage mats ............................................... 349
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Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 379
General maintenance ............................. 375
Maintenance data......................................456
Maintenance requirements .................. 374
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 428
Menu icons........................................................ 83 Meter
Changing the main meter location...... 82
Clock.......................................................... 75, 78
Indicators........................................................... 72
Instrument panel light control.......... 77, 81
Meter control switches ..............................83
Meters........................................................ 75, 78
Multi-information display .......................... 82
Settings............................................................... 87
Units.....................................................................86
Warning lights ............................................. 427
Warning message .....................................436
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 330
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror ............................143
Inside rear view mirror ..............................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 151
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 356
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation................................................................ 156, 160
Jam protection function ........................... 156
Operation ....................................................... 156
Multi-information display ............................ 82 Audio system-linked display ................... 87
Boost gauge ....................................................86
Drive information 1/Drive information 2.............................................................................84
Driving information display ......................84
Driving support system information dis- play.................................................................... 87
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................254
Eco Driving Indicator..................................85
Gear Position .................................................86
G-force ..............................................................86
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 244
Menu icons ......................................................83
Meter control switches ..............................83
Navigation system-linked display ........86
Pop-up display ............................................... 82