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The following may indicate a problem
with your hybrid transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing. ( P.383)
The hybrid system warning message
is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not
move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
NOTICE
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
Hybrid AWD system and transmission.
( P.173)
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.412)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.70)
There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.75)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. ( P.410)
WARNING
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the hybrid system will not
start
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation.
Check the following and perform
the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( P.174)
4308-1. Specifications
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Type A
Type B
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/65R17 102H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160
km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permit-
ted by law)
Add 1 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indica ted on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17 7 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size225/60R18 100H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160
km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permit-
ted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indica ted on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size18 7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tire
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
*:If equipped
Tire sizeT165/80D17 104M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lights (bulb
type)W5W5A
Front turn signal lights (bulb
type)
*WY21W21B
InteriorVanity lights8A
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Vehicle specifications
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.357)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.430)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.357)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
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Vehicle specifications
Rim type
designationThe industry manufac-
turer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between
rim flanges
Vehicle
capacity
weight
(Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and lug-
gage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s des-
ignated seating capacity
Vehicle max-
imum load
on the tire
The load on an individual
tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle nor-
mal load on
the tire
The load on an individual
tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its
share of curb weight, acces-
sory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distrib-
uted in accordance with
Table 1
* below), and dividing
by two
Weather
sideThe surface area of the rim
not covered by the inflated
tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is
made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by
ply cords and that is shaped
to fit the rim
Bead sepa-
rationA breakdown of the bond
between components in the
bead
Tire related termMeaning
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alter-
nate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Carcass
The tire structure, except
tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears
the load
Chunking
The breaking away of
pieces of the tread or side-
wall
CordThe strands forming the
plies in the tire
Cord sepa-
rationThe parting of cords from
adjacent rubber com-
pounds
Cracking
Any parting within the
tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an
inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is
designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on
the underside of the rim in a
manner that encloses the
rim flanges inside the air
cavity of the tire
Extra load
tire
A tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures
than the corresponding
standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Indicator ...................................................80, 82
Warning light ............................................... 392
Warning messages .................................. 259
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Changing settings of the system ......... 213
Function ..............................................................211
Warning light .................................................391
Warning message.....................................398
Personal lights............................................... 302 Switch ..............................................................303
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...............247
Power back door open er and closer ..... 117
Power control unit coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 279
Radiator .......................................................... 352
Power easy access system ....................... 138
Power outlets ..................................................313
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system)...........................................................272Warning light ...............................................390
Power switch ................................................... 174
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..149
Jam protection function........................... 148
Operation....................................................... 148
Window lock switch ..................................149
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Changing settings of the system ......... 213
Function ..............................................................211
Warning light .................................................391
Warning message.....................................398
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 237
Radiator ........................................................... 352
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ............................267
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks........134 Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulb ..................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..............................144
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 146
Rear window defogger ............................. 292
Rear window wiper.......................................201
Refueling ......................................................... 203 Capacity .........................................................425
Fuel types .......................................................425
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................203
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened............................................................ 411
Regenerative braking ................................... 68
Remote Touch .............................................. 286
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 369
Fuses...................................................................371
Light bulbs .....................................................375
Tires ..................................................................402
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................................................... 456
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 339
Road accident cautions ................................. 71
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 235
S
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 296
Safety Connect................................................ 60
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ...............................................................30
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ..........................................................................335
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.346)
Back door opener switch
* ( P.117)
Fuel filler door ( P.203)
Hood lock release lever ( P.346)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.430)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.425
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.430
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — ref-
erence)
P.426
Engine oil typeP.426
A
B
C
D
E