2966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the washer
tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.Check if the treadw
ear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the side wall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all acces-
sories are turned off.
Adding the washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine
is hot or running as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on
the engine, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C
3427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Spare tire
Wheel bolt socket
Guide pin
Jack
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with
this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do
not use other tire jacks for replacing
tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the
vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.
3487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
•PCS
•EPS
• Tire pressure warning system
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■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
When driving with the compact spare
tire installed, the vehicle height will be
different than when driving with standard
tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces, etc.
■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 pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
3798-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tireLocation of treadwear indicators ( P.296)
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.297)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.372)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.379)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coa ted parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a 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.
Tire size (P.380)
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.
Type A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
423Alphabetical Index
Seat belt pretensioners ............................... 27
SRS warning light ......................................330
Seat heaters .....................................................251
Seat position memory................................. 104
Seat ventilators ...............................................251
Seating capacity.............................................128
Seats Adjustment......................................................102
Adjustment precautions ...........................102
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ...................................................................... 41
Cleaning......................................................... 274
Driving position memory........................ 104
Head restraints .............................................107
Power easy access system .................... 104
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 251
Seat position memory .............................. 104
Seat ventilators..............................................251
Sensor Automatic headlight system...................145
Automatic High Beam system.............. 147
Inside rear view mirror................................. 111
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 175
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 225
Parking Support Brak e function (static
objects)........................................................ 223
Radar sensor....................................... 160, 197
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 155
RCTA ..................................................................211
Service reminder message ..................... 278
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................134
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................145
Replacing light bulbs..................................314
Side mirrors Adjustment........................................................112
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................... 197 Folding................................................................ 113
Linked mirror function when reversing
............................................................................. 112
Mirror position memory .......................... 104
RCTA function ............................................. 210
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Turn signal lever .......................................... 138
Side windows ................................................... 114
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location ........................................... 97
Entry functions ................................................90
Starting the engine ..................................... 130
Snow mode ......................................................136
Snow tires ....................................................... 234
Spare tire...........................................................341 Storage location ......................................... 342
Spark plug ...................................................... 370
Specifications ................................................ 364
Speedometer ................................... 69, 70, 79
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 130
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 130
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 109
Heated steering wheel ............................. 251
Meter control switches .............................. 76
Power easy access system .................... 104
Steering wheel position memory........ 104
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Storage features .......................................... 256
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 361
Sun visors ..........................................................261
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 117
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial.......144