4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Positioning a floor jack...............285
Engine compartment.................. 287
Tires ................................................... 296
Tire inflation pressure................. 304
Wheels.............................................. 305
Air conditioning filter..................307
Electronic key battery ................ 308
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 310
Headlight aim.................................. 312
Light bulbs ........................................ 313
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 320
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 320
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ................... 321
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 323
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 327
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 328
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 329
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 338
If you have a flat tire...................... 341
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 349
If you lose your keys .................... 350
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 351
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 351If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 353
If your vehicle overheats ........... 357
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 361
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 364
Fuel information............................ 376
Tire information ............................ 378
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 388
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 398
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 400
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 400
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .................... 401
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 402
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
.......................................................... 408
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................................................ 412
Alphabetical Index ....................... 415
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
12Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.234
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.249
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.272
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.157
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.157
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ......................................................................................... P.367
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .. P.296
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ .................................................... P.296, 372
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.234
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.296
Coping with flat tires......................................................................................................... P.341
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 285
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.285
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.367
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.357
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.338
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 5
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.138
Parking lights/daytime running lights................ ............................................... P.145
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.145
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.145
Stop lights
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.145
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 5
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.145
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 313, Watts: P.375)
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1204-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
P.130
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.134)
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( P.139)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.134)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.139),
and shift the shift lever to P
( P.134).
Check that the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
3 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine. 4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.135)
2 Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.
( P.139)
3 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4 Press the parking brake switch to
release the parking brake manually.
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
( P.229)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be re duced, the windows
may become fogged-u p, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●When the accelerato r pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
1224-1. Before driving
WARNING
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (
P.134)
●Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive across a river or through
other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic
components to short circuit, damage
the engine or cause other serious
damage to the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has
high-speed capability tires. Driving
over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in
tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires
or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the
brakes on only one side are wet and
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever
is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall
or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving
position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine
braking is not available when N is
selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other
than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that
may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.
1244-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if
you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could
cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a serious
health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●If the brake booster device does not
operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns
that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up
the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individ-
ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-
tems fails, the other will still operate. In
this case, the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual and
the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine
output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
●IS300: Make sure to idle the engine
immediately after high-load driving.
Stop the engine only after the
turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the turbocharger.
1284-1. Before driving
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.304)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight): P.364
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity: P.364
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires,
but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not desi gned for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.
1434-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
warning buzzer will sound and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set
automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a
period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the
parking brake will be set automatically. In
this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is
holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will inform the
driver of this situat ion. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the
instructions.
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
Perform any of the follo wing operations to
release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The
parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. ( P.139)
■When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake
to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or
“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow
the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
P.335
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline, exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed
for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the engine
switch off while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake, which
would cause the vehicle to move. When
operating the engine switch, depress the
brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and
set the parking brake.
1444-2. Driving procedures
*:If equipped
1Louder
2 Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
■ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode
or sport mode. ( P.227)
■Situations where may disable the ASC
system
The ASC system may be disabled depend-
ing on the driving cond itions, such as when
the tires slip due to sudden acceleration.ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)
*
The ASC system is an electronic
sound system that generates driv-
ing sound, conveying the kinetic sit-
uations of the vehi cle’s acceleration
and deceleration to the driver
through the speakers behind the
instrument panel. The vehicle’s
response to the driver’s accelera-
tion behavior and shift operations
are also conveyed in sound. When
sport mode is selected, the sound
conveyed to the driver will be
louder.
Controlling volume