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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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Adjusting front seats

16PY001

Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control
switch

Seatback angle control switch

Lumbar support control switch

Adjusting seat position

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position. Do not
place anything under the seat, as this might interfere with the
seat movement.

Summary of Contents for 2004 GX470

Page 1: ...y other assistance you may require If there is not a Lexus dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number U S OWNERS When traveling in the U S mainlan...

Page 2: ...y or together can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision However the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly the greater your chances become of surviving an ac...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance Important health and safety information about your Lexus CAUTION WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile compon...

Page 4: ...vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system cruise control system anti lock brake system SRS airbag system and seat...

Page 5: ...ger car because it is designed for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design feature cau...

Page 6: ...O The features of the vehicle s air conditioning and audio are explained in detail Be sure to read this Section so that you can make full use of them SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine...

Page 7: ...ed in the following ways CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce th...

Page 8: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL viii...

Page 9: ...PICTORIAL INDEX ix INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicles without navigation system...

Page 10: ...ox 88 17 Ashtray 83 18 Cigarette lighter 83 19 Seat heater switches 49 20 Four wheel drive control lever 384 Page 21 Automatic transmission selector lever 376 22 Parking brake lever 374 23 Center diff...

Page 11: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xi INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicles with navigation system...

Page 12: ...belt reminder light 61 16 Glove box 88 17 Car audio 244 18 Ashtray 83 19 Cigarette lighter 83 20 Seat heater switches 49 Page 21 Four wheel drive control lever 384 22 Automatic transmission selector...

Page 13: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

Page 14: ...31 14 Cruise control indicator light 392 15 Engine oil replacement reminder light 67 16 Slip indicator light 404 406 409 411 17 Low engine oil pressure warning light 66 Page 18 Discharge warning ligh...

Page 15: ...and telescopic steering control switch 211 2 Seat position seat cushion angle and height control switch 119 120 3 Seatback angle control switch 120 4 Lumbar support control switch 121 For detailed inf...

Page 16: ...efogger 42 2 Back door 25 3 Fuel filler door 104 4 Moon roof 107 5 Wiper and washer 34 599 6 Outside rear view mirror 212 7 Side door 20 8 Tire and wheel 557 9 Headlights 31 600 10 Hood 103 For detail...

Page 17: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xvii...

Page 18: ...BASIC OPERATION 1 QUICK REFERENCE Driver s seat 2 Steering wheel 2 Automatic transmission 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 4 Wiper switch 5...

Page 19: ...p or down to the desired angle push the control switch in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle To move the steering wheel to the desired posi...

Page 20: ...position shifting into overdrive possible 4 Position for engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 3 2 Position for more powerful engine braking L Position for maximum engine braking NOTE Wh...

Page 21: ...ker and instrument panel lights turn on HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic light control Headlights also turn on High beam Headlight flasher Right or left turn Lane change right or left TURN SIGNAL SWITCH QUI...

Page 22: ...ration Washer on Intermittent operational type 1 Low speed operation 2 High speed operation Automatic operation Washer on Raindrop detection type 1 Low speed operation 2 High speed operation QUICK REF...

Page 23: ...Rear 3 Wiper on intermittent operation 4 Wiper on normal operation 5 Washer also on 6 Washer on QUICK REFERENCE 6...

Page 24: ...SECTION 1 1 7 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and doors Keys 8 Engine immobilizer system 14 Wireless remote control 15 Side doors 20 Back door 25 Theft deterrent system 26...

Page 25: ...required for the system to function correctly so be careful not to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect items lo...

Page 26: ...rom the key case 2 Insert the key plate into the ignition switch The indicator light keeps flashing 3 Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10 seconds as indicated by the arrow head...

Page 27: ...KEYS AND DOORS 10 NOTICE Do not let the key case become bent as the key plate may fall out or become bent also The flat key is designed for emergency use only...

Page 28: ...bserve the following precautions When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Doing so may prevent the engine...

Page 29: ...other key plates against the key grip Doing so may prevent the engine from starting or may cause the engine to stop soon after it starts If this happens remove the key once and then insert it again af...

Page 30: ...c waves Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other objects Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard or hood under direct sunlig...

Page 31: ...emoved from the ignition switch At this time the security indicator light flashes When you insert the key in the ignition switch the security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled automa...

Page 32: ...e wireless remote control without fail do it approximately 1 meter 3 ft from your Lexus In the following cases the battery in the key may be discharged If this is the case replace it using a special s...

Page 33: ...xus dealer for details When you push the UNLOCK button the driver s door is unlocked Pushing that button once again within 3 seconds from the first push all other side doors and back door are also unl...

Page 34: ...ws and moon roof can be opened using a wireless key from outside the vehicle NOTE The windows and moon roof can be set inoperative Ask your Lexus dealer for details Push the UNLOCK button until the wi...

Page 35: ...he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...

Page 36: ...and then the cover while pushing it in the arrow direction 2 Remove the module from the key frame 3 Remove the 2 screws to take out the lid of the module 4 Take out the discharged battery and put a n...

Page 37: ...eration Be careful not to bend the electrode of the battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the inside of the module Take care not to lose the screws and O ring 5 Install the lid with...

Page 38: ...us dealer for details Together with the activation of unlocking the personal lights and center interior light come on for 15 seconds if the personal light and center interior light switches are in the...

Page 39: ...locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Locking with powe...

Page 40: ...the doors are locked automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 20 km h 12 mph or higher However if any door is unlocked during driving this auto locking function will not operate until the unlocke...

Page 41: ...rt or too long Perform the procedure over again starting from step 1 If you want to cancel a function repeat the procedure Each time you perform the procedure the function is set or cancelled Locking...

Page 42: ...uctions see Locking with power door lock switch on page 22 See Stowage precautions on page 456 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door closed while driving This not only keeps...

Page 43: ...sure not to get your hands caught in the back door stay when closing the back door THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM To deter theft of the vehicle this system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors o...

Page 44: ...oor with wireless remote control the turn signals flash twice Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated Unlocking any door without using an ignition ke...

Page 45: ...or the wireless remote control to cancel the system 5 Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood When testing the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disc...

Page 46: ...KEYS AND DOORS 29...

Page 47: ...immer and turn signal switch 33 Fog light switch 34 Windshield wiper and washer switch 34 Rear window wiper and washer switch 40 Rear window defogger switch 42 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch...

Page 48: ...e headlights do not turn on immediately even when the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking lot according to lighting conditions In this case we recommend you to twist the knob manua...

Page 49: ...etails If any of the side door is kept opened the lights automatically turn off after 30 minutes When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked pushing the LOCK button on the wireless remot...

Page 50: ...s move the lever up or down in the conventional manner The ignition key must be in the ON position The turn signal is self cancelling after a turn but after a lane change you may have to cancel it by...

Page 51: ...beam WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH Intermittent operation type 1 Interval adjuster 2 Washer on To turn the wipers on move the lever down until you reach the desired speed setting The ignition key...

Page 52: ...s feature can be deactivated Ask your Lexus dealer for details To make the washer squirt pull the lever toward you and release it If the wiper lever is in the OFF position the wipers will automaticall...

Page 53: ...pers on move the lever down until you reach the desired speed setting The ignition switch must be in the ON position There are 3 settings AUTO position Automatic operation LO position Low speed operat...

Page 54: ...or 194 F the wipers do not operate even if the wiper lever is in the AUTO position When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the AUTO position and then the ignition switch is turn...

Page 55: ...operate automatically in the following cases If you touch the upper center of the windshield adjacent to the sensor If you wipe the upper center of the windshield adjacent to which the sensor is loca...

Page 56: ...he vehicle speed exceeds about 170 km h 106 mph NOTE The last single wipe can be deactivated Ask your Lexus dealer for details The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster comes on whe...

Page 57: ...ch in the ON position the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to intermittent operation speed To make the washer squirt twist the knob downward to position 2 To make the washer squirt whi...

Page 58: ...SWITCHES 41 NOTICE Do not operate the rear window wiper if the rear window is dry It may scratch the glass...

Page 59: ...r the surface An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has operated about 15 minutes If further defrosting or d...

Page 60: ...OTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors To prevent the battery from being discharged turn the switch off when the engine is...

Page 61: ...n the defogger has operated about 5 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the switch is on If further defrosting or defogging is desired simply actuate the switc...

Page 62: ...in the ON position Key off operation Even if the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position with all the doors closed the window can be operated until a front door is opened or for 43 seconds...

Page 63: ...an be operated Operating the windows from outside the vehicle The windows can be operated using an ignition key NOTE This feature can be deactivate Ask your Lexus dealer for details Close Open Insert...

Page 64: ...omatically If the power windows cannot be operated properly have it checked by your Lexus dealer CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following Before you close the power windows a...

Page 65: ...d with or without the ignition key Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as...

Page 66: ...crease the temperature turn them backward The ignition key must be in the ON position to operate seat heaters CAUTION Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because they may experie...

Page 67: ...sharp objects needles nails etc into the seat When cleaning the seats do not use organic substances paint thinner benzine alcohol gasoline etc They may damage the heater and seat surface To prevent th...

Page 68: ...SWITCHES 51...

Page 69: ...s meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 53 Engine coolant temperature gauge 54 Tachometer 56 Odometer and trip meter 57 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 57 Multi information...

Page 70: ...the movement of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator l...

Page 71: ...points to the red zone or higher stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions such as Driving up a long hill on a hot day Reducing speed...

Page 72: ...e engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do...

Page 73: ...the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy It is not a malfunction even if the need...

Page 74: ...ndently For example you can use one meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip To set the A trip meter to zero display the A meter reading push the knob and...

Page 75: ...immediately and contact Lexus dealer g Close all side doors and back door h Shift four wheel drive control out of N i Stop and check j Take vehicle to Lexus dealer IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...

Page 76: ...ake fluid level is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low When the hydraulic brake booster fails If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting...

Page 77: ...the following conditions may occur but do not indicate the malfunction The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position It is normal if it turns off after...

Page 78: ...nt seat belt pretensioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sensors side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies curtain shield air...

Page 79: ...em itself Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle If the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal depressed down there may be a problem somewhere in your...

Page 80: ...y road surfaces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possibl...

Page 81: ...store the park function shift the four wheel drive control out of N i Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too h...

Page 82: ...ler The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driving k KDSS Warnin...

Page 83: ...diately Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for conce...

Page 84: ...Before the light goes off it illuminates for 3 seconds flashes for 2 seconds and illuminates for 1 second If the system fails to reset the light will remain flashing In this case return to step 1 and...

Page 85: ...cept the low fuel level warning light 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open the door The following service reminder indicator should come on It goes off when you close the door completely 3 Place the four...

Page 86: ...ol system off indicator light and vehicle stability control system and active traction control system warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position...

Page 87: ...ignition switch is on the last previously used mode displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the multi information display...

Page 88: ...djust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Clock The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the ACC or ON position To res...

Page 89: ...Elapsed time mode The displayed values indicate general driving conditions Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions Outside temperature mode In outside temperature mode outside air temp...

Page 90: ...econd Instantaneous fuel consumption mode Instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on distance and fuel consumption for 2 seconds with the engine running The displayed value is...

Page 91: ...s consumed Every time you refuel the vehicle the calculation is reset The actual driving range varies with driving habits and road conditions If fuel consumption is good the driving range will be long...

Page 92: ...de is displayed The displayed altitude ranges from 1500 ft 500 m up to 13000 ft 4000 m As the altitude value is converted from the atmospheric pressure it can be easily affected by air motion and temp...

Page 93: ...hours 59 minutes can be displayed When the driving time exceeds 19 59 the counter returns to 0 00 To reset the calculations push and hold the RESET button for more than 1 second INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGH...

Page 94: ...GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 77...

Page 95: ...rsonal lights 81 Illuminated entry system 82 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 83 Power outlets 85 Glove box 88 Rear console box 89 Garage door opener 89 Cup holders 92 Overhead console box 94 Auxiliary b...

Page 96: ...t glare from the front swing the sun visor down 2 To block out glare from the side remove the sun visor from the hook and swing it to the side 3 To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you sli...

Page 97: ...tem To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any sid...

Page 98: ...mediately when the back door is closed PERSONAL LIGHTS 1 DOOR position 2 OFF position To turn on the personal light push the lens To turn the light off push the lens once again The personal light swit...

Page 99: ...main on for about 15 seconds before fading out NOTE The operating condition can be changed The duration of lighting can be changed and the foot lights and inside door handle lights can be set not to c...

Page 100: ...oved out of P position the intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle lights will be reduced NOTE The intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle lights can be set not to be reduced A...

Page 101: ...ay after use Rear To use the ashtray raise the lid When finished with your cigarette thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray...

Page 102: ...own do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not runn...

Page 103: ...is 115 VAC 100W If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically whe...

Page 104: ...switch is turned off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outl...

Page 105: ...cal equipment measuring instruments etc Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply Microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc Certain electrical appliances may...

Page 106: ...ing GARAGE DOOR OPENER The garage door opener Universal Transceiver is manufactured under license from HomeLink and can be programmed to operate garage doors gates entry doors door locks home lighting...

Page 107: ...he heading Programming a rolling code system 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each remaining HomeLink button to program another device Programming a rolling code system If your device is Rolling Code eq...

Page 108: ...des at one time press and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLink memory CAUTION...

Page 109: ...and DOC MDC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the device INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 92 CUP HOLDERS Front...

Page 110: ...p holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or...

Page 111: ...or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder of the second seat armrest closed when not in use OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX To use the overhead console box push the button CAUTION To reduce the chance of...

Page 112: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 95 NOTICE During hot weather the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter glasses etc inside...

Page 113: ...he auxiliary box closed while driving First aid kit holder 1 To loosen 2 To tighten This auxiliary box is equipped with a belt to hold the first aid kit To loosen or tighten the belt do as shown above...

Page 114: ...holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor mat with locking clips into the holes in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet I...

Page 115: ...quipment this auxiliary box can be used to store the warning reflector Make sure the warning reflector is securely held COAT HOOKS To use the coat hook push the hook CAUTION Do not hook a hanger heavy...

Page 116: ...bly injury people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Removing luggage cover To remove the luggage cover retract and release the both ends and lift it out After remove the luggage cove...

Page 117: ...0 TIE DOWN HOOKS To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Stowage precautions on page 456 for precautions when loading luggage NOTICE Do not use the third seat anchors instead...

Page 118: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 101...

Page 119: ...SECTION 1 5 102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Exterior equipment Hood 103 Fuel tank cap 104 Moon roof 107 Quarter windows 110 Roof luggage carrier 110 Rear step bumper 113...

Page 120: ...ngers under the hood push up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc Then lower the hood and make sure it locks...

Page 121: ...pull the lever under the instrument panel When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or allow open flames when refuelling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not...

Page 122: ...tional 30 degrees to point 2 Pause slightly before removing it It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened 15PY017 3 The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel fil...

Page 123: ...fully closed CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to regulate fue...

Page 124: ...switch on the TILT UP side for about 1 second The moon roof will fully close To stop partway push the same side or SLIDE OPEN side briefly To slide open the tilted up moon roof Push the switch on the...

Page 125: ...moon roof begins to open To stop in the middle return the key The moon roof also can be opened using the wireless remote control For details see page 17 Jam protection function If something gets caug...

Page 126: ...nds and other parts of the body in the roof opening If someone s neck head or hands get caught in the closing roof it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the moon roof first make sure...

Page 127: ...arter windows pull the latch handles toward you and swing it fully out When closing the windows make sure there are completely closed ROOF LUGGAGE CARRIER 1 Cross rails 2 Roof rails The roof luggage c...

Page 128: ...oss rails 2 Slide the cross rails to the appropriate position for loading the luggages There are cross rail stoppers on the roof rails which help you prevent the cross rails being touched with the til...

Page 129: ...never exceed the vehicle overall length or width See Specifications on page 606 for information on your vehicle overall length and width Before driving make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the...

Page 130: ...ar step bumper is for rear end protection and easier step up loading CAUTION Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time It is designed for only one person Never drive t...

Page 131: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 114...

Page 132: ...raint systems Seats 116 Front seats 116 Rear seats 121 Head restraints 135 Armrests 137 Seat belts 139 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 154 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 167...

Page 133: ...cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 5...

Page 134: ...ed so the front passenger sits upright Front seats with SRS side airbags CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats Observe the following precautions Do not lea...

Page 135: ...the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger luggage or the rear seat NOTICE Do not op...

Page 136: ...height control switch 2 Seatback angle control switch 3 Lumbar support control switch Adjusting seat position Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat i...

Page 137: ...protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and appl...

Page 138: ...he seat to its original position observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop There is no person or luggage around the seat and operate slowly by...

Page 139: ...and the seat cannot be reinstalled Tumbling folding up or removing the seats will enlarge the luggage compartment See Stowage precautions on page 456 for precautions when loading luggage Adjusting rea...

Page 140: ...abdomen In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of personal injury Tumbling second seat for third seat entry Vehicles with third seat For easy access to...

Page 141: ...dphone input jack lid of the rear seat audio system or the rear seat entertainment system must be closed before you tumble the second seat 1 Lower the head restraints to the lowest position 2 Fold dow...

Page 142: ...the whole seats down and swing the seatback up If you cannot raise the left side seatback because of the locked seat belt do not try it hard Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way 1 P...

Page 143: ...in the seat Make sure the seats are securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushions Failure to do so will prevent t...

Page 144: ...s use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts from being tangled For the center seat belt stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above Make sure the tabs are securely locked in...

Page 145: ...before you fold up the seats 1 Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position and remove the center head restraint 2 Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and stow the center...

Page 146: ...rips Pull the straps on the free end to secure the seats CAUTION When folding up the third seats fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap Failure to do so may cause an unexp...

Page 147: ...d in the seat Make sure the seats are securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushions Failure to do so will prevent...

Page 148: ...s use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts from being tangled For the center seat belt stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above Make sure the tabs are securely locked in...

Page 149: ...before you remove the seats 1 Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position and remove the center head restraint 2 Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and stow the center h...

Page 150: ...s by pulling the seat leg lock release knobs and lift the whole seats Retract the seat legs then place the seats on the floor 5 Remove the seat lock cover and push the seat lock release knobs then pul...

Page 151: ...y to sit on or place anything on the removed seat To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving Do not leave the removed...

Page 152: ...down To move the head restraint forward or rearward pull or push the base of the head restraint The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the sea...

Page 153: ...n it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting th...

Page 154: ...armrest lower the armrest to the lowest position and raise it to the desired angle Raising the armrest to the highest position unlocks the armrest to let you return it to the lowest position NOTICE To...

Page 155: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 138 Second seat To use the armrest pull it down as shown above NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest avoid putting heavy loads on it...

Page 156: ...uffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Lexus...

Page 157: ...Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive cleaners or allow them to come in...

Page 158: ...even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 184 To free the belt a...

Page 159: ...as possible Do not place the shoulder belt under your arm Front and second outside seat belts only Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise the anchor position push the anchor up To...

Page 160: ...e with light gray buckle release button Otherwise the seat belt may not work properly See the information in the following columns Third center seat belt Buckle with light gray buckle release button T...

Page 161: ...2 tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place 1 Buckle with light gray buckle release button Properly matches with concave end tab 2 Buckle with red buckl...

Page 162: ...lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision STOWING THE THIRD CENTER SEAT BELT Stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above Make sure the t...

Page 163: ...seat The second and third seat belt buckles can be stowed when they are not in use Hanging the third outside seat belts Seat belt hanger The third outside seat belts can be hung when they are not in...

Page 164: ...these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident increasing the chance of personal injury Remember that the extender provided for you may not...

Page 165: ...em which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision To connect the extender to the seat belt insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the PR...

Page 166: ...it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fro...

Page 167: ...pretensioner system consists mainly of the above components and their locations are shown in the illustration The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor...

Page 168: ...curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally which could result in death or serious injury Consult your Lexus dealer about any repair and modification Do not use tires or wheels other than the manu...

Page 169: ...of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension system Modi...

Page 170: ...t RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 57 for instructions If any of the following conditions occur...

Page 171: ...T PASSENGER AIRBAG The SRS Supplemental Restraint System front airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provid...

Page 172: ...r and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicl...

Page 173: ...hich the front of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed thresho...

Page 174: ...f pavement or hard surface 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicl...

Page 175: ...designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motio...

Page 176: ...ator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag CAUTION The driv...

Page 177: ...when the vehicle is in use since the front passenger airbag could inflates with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very close to an airbag when it inflates can be killed or serio...

Page 178: ...and up or to kneel on the front passenger seat since the front airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your...

Page 179: ...dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags...

Page 180: ...s injury Consult your Lexus dealer about any repair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Lexus dealer Such changes can interfere with proper oper...

Page 181: ...assemblies inflators warning light RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 57 for instructions If any...

Page 182: ...lowing cases contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible The SRS front airbags have been inflated The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe...

Page 183: ...S 166 The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before cont...

Page 184: ...ction In response to a vehicle rollover the curtain shield airbags on both sides work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating The curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to t...

Page 185: ...the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if t...

Page 186: ...nt as shown in the illustration The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side The curtain shield airbags are designed to inflat...

Page 187: ...tip up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration 1 Collision from the front 2 Collision from the rear 3 Pitching end over end The curtain s...

Page 188: ...ment or hard surface 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your...

Page 189: ...n the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and r...

Page 190: ...eriously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle Sit up straight and well back in the seat distributing your weight evenly in the seat Do not apply e...

Page 191: ...e side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate since these airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken esp...

Page 192: ...et his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be take...

Page 193: ...airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag and curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly resulting...

Page 194: ...lates the microphone or other device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger he...

Page 195: ...nt and rear pillars and roof side rails containing the curtain shield airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or seri...

Page 196: ...n death or serious injury Consult your Lexus dealer about any repair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Lexus dealer Such changes can interfere...

Page 197: ...pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 57 for instru...

Page 198: ...was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate The surface of the seats with the side airbag shaded in the illustration is s...

Page 199: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 182 NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Lexus dealer...

Page 200: ...e roll sensing function is turned off For details about the curtain shield airbags see SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags on page 167 In a severe frontal impact the seat belt pretensioners wi...

Page 201: ...page 139 for details CAUTION For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on age and size...

Page 202: ...jured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or...

Page 203: ...system To provide proper restraint use a child restraint system following the manufacturer s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system Install the ch...

Page 204: ...aint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the anchor...

Page 205: ...ar facing position only CAUTION Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airba...

Page 206: ...hild restraint system on the second right seat Align both third seatbacks at the same angle When installing a child restraint system in the third center position align both seatbacks at the same angle...

Page 207: ...e not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your ch...

Page 208: ...he seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it...

Page 209: ...e ready to work for an adult or older child passenger B Convertible seat installation A convertible seat must be used in forward facing or rear facing position depending on the age and size of the chi...

Page 210: ...nt system on the front passenger seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child...

Page 211: ...child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area...

Page 212: ...hild restraint system on the second right seat Align both third seatbacks at the same angle When installing a child restraint system in the third center position align both seatbacks at the same angle...

Page 213: ...e not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your ch...

Page 214: ...he seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sur...

Page 215: ...seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger C Booster seat installation A...

Page 216: ...Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the doo...

Page 217: ...oster seat and child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the ch...

Page 218: ...shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the...

Page 219: ...STEMS 202 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract Using a top strap Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires t...

Page 220: ...anchor brackets on the back of the second seatback to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each second seating positions This symbol mark indicates the location of the anchor bracke...

Page 221: ...child restraint system see Child restraint system on page 186 CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child restraint system is securely by pushing and pulling it in dif...

Page 222: ...e seating position and between the center and left side seating position Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with these anchorages In this case it is not nec...

Page 223: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 16PY108 Type A 16PY109 Type B...

Page 224: ...hat the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer Do not in...

Page 225: ...o the desired position 2 While pushing the SET button push button 1 or 2 until the signal beeps The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer s memory By repeating these two ste...

Page 226: ...n profiles is being activated the operation will stop To activate the system push the desired button 1 or 2 again The driving position memory control system cannot be operated while the vehicle is mov...

Page 227: ...SECTION 1 7 210 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheell 211 Outside rear view mirrors 212 Inside rear view mirror 215...

Page 228: ...ng Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Adjustment of telescopic steering column To adjust the steering column length...

Page 229: ...your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any object seen in a c...

Page 230: ...ol switch To adjust the power rear view mirror first place the master switch at L left or R right and push the control switch on the desired side The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the k...

Page 231: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 214 NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror...

Page 232: ...riving INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror Pushing the MIRROR switch changes the mode between AUTO and DAY The indicator comes on...

Page 233: ...serious injuries To ensure correct functioning of the anti glare mirror sensors located on both sides of the mirror do not touch or cover the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth etc Compass T...

Page 234: ...the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a crossing near a large vehicle etc The...

Page 235: ...ndicated or the system does not operate properly contact your Lexus dealer Compass sensor NOTICE Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror of the vehicle Doing this m...

Page 236: ...gnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the COMP switch until the zone number appear...

Page 237: ...CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Calibrating the compass circling calibration To rectify the compass stop th...

Page 238: ...cted Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower bet...

Page 239: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 222...

Page 240: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning controls 224 Rear cooler controls 241 For vehicles equipped with Navigation System please refer to the separate Navigation System...

Page 241: ...AIR CONDITIONING 224 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS 21PY023 You can adjust the brightness of the display See Instrument panel light control on page 76 for details...

Page 242: ...e the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed air flow air intake and on off the air conditioning according to the temperature The ignition key must be in the ON position NOTICE To preven...

Page 243: ...6 Passenger side temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade 7 Windshield air flow button 8 PASSENGER TEMP passenger side temperature control button 9 DUAL temperature setting mode change...

Page 244: ...AIR CONDITIONING 227 21PY024 Air flow selection...

Page 245: ...er conditions continue to be adjusted automatically Push the OFF button to turn the air conditioning system off 2 Use the TEMP or PASSENGER TEMP button to set the desired temperature The TEMP or PASSE...

Page 246: ...ons continue to be adjusted automatically If manual air flow selection is desired The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually by pushing the button The function of each mode is as...

Page 247: ...switching of air intake is desired Each time you push the air intake control button the mode changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode then back to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode...

Page 248: ...nomy The air conditioning can be used for year round automatic temperature control including cooling and dehumidifying operation If the air conditioning compressor does not operate the indicator of th...

Page 249: ...ndows open After the excess heat has blown away close the windows Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or other obstructions If air flow control is not...

Page 250: ...g OFF For manual operation Fan speed To the desired fan speed Temperature Towards high temperature Air intake OUTSIDE AIR Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select RECIRCULATED AIR...

Page 251: ...Air intake OUTSIDE AIR Air flow PANEL Air conditioning ON For quick cooling select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few minutes Ventilation For best results set controls to For automatic operation Push in the...

Page 252: ...SHIELD When the windshield air flow button is pushed air flows mainly from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view Pushing this button once...

Page 253: ...ols to For automatic operation Temperature Towards high temperature Air intake OUTSIDE AIR Air flow WINDSHIELD For manual operation Fan speed To the desired fan speed Temperature Towards high temperat...

Page 254: ...is is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode push the air intake control button once again Push the A C button for dehumidified heating or c...

Page 255: ...ioning filter may clog after long use The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begi...

Page 256: ...e 2 Push each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 3 Take out the filter case 4 Remove the filter from the filter case 5 Inspect the filter on the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced...

Page 257: ...NFORMATION The air conditioning filter should be installed properly in position The use of air conditioning with the filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof performance and then affect air con...

Page 258: ...on To turn the rear cooler off push the button once again When you turn the rear cooler on with the front air conditioning off the cooling device is not operated b Air flow control The fan speed can...

Page 259: ...emperature setting of the front air conditioning Push the left side of the button to lower the temperature and push the right side to raise the temperature NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis...

Page 260: ...AND AUDIO Audio Audio system 244 Rear seat audio system 273 Rear seat entertainment system 289 For Audio system instructions for vehicles equipped with Navigation System please refer to the separate...

Page 261: ...ence for your audio system 22PY029 You can adjust the brightness of the display See Instrument panel light control on page 76 for details If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed the Mark Le...

Page 262: ...mode Scan selection See page 262 for details 6 Radio mode Radio text message See page 255 for details CD mode Compact disc text See page 264 for details 7 Compact disc load button See page 259 for de...

Page 263: ...udio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality automatically While the system is adjusting the audio sound the audio sound fades out and then fades in Your audio system works when the igni...

Page 264: ...sette player or compact disc player does not turn on You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will...

Page 265: ...lance will increase the volume of one group of sounds while decreasing the volume of another Each time you push the AUDIO TUNE knob the display changes as in the following To adjust the tone and balan...

Page 266: ...tting a window tint especially conductive or metallic type on the quarter windows may affect the reception of radio or mobile telephone For the installation of the window tint consult with your Lexus...

Page 267: ...ce up If not the player will display ERROR 1 and the disc number NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for insertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc auto changer Insert only one compact disc in...

Page 268: ...step down Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separat...

Page 269: ...the power source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse c Selecting a station Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods Seek tuning Push the SEEK button The radio...

Page 270: ...re for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push the SCAN button a second time d RDS Radio Data System When you push the RDS button briefly during FM reception th...

Page 271: ...music and jazz R B Rhythm and Blues INFORM Information RELIGION MISC ALERT Emergency message TRAF Traffic function A station that regularly broadcasts traffic information is automatically located When...

Page 272: ...an store three messages consisting of 64 characters in memory To store a message in memory push the TEXT button until you hear a beep If three messages are already stored in memory the oldest message...

Page 273: ...ding If a cassette is already in the slot push the TAPE button Dolby Noise Reduction feature If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction push the button The display wil...

Page 274: ...n Fast forward button Push the button to fast forward a cassette tape FF appears on the display To stop fast forwarding push the same button or TAPE button c Automatic program selection RPT button The...

Page 275: ...button on the lower side to skip backward Push the button until REW and the number you want to skip appear on the display If you set REW 1 the player will rewind to the beginning of the current progra...

Page 276: ...ot be played In this case ERROR 1 and disc number appear on the display If you need to insert the next disc repeat the same procedure to insert another disc Setting all the discs 1 Push the LOAD butto...

Page 277: ...AUDIO 260 NOTICE Do not insert one disc stacked on top of another one or feed them in continuously to prevent discs from getting stuck in the player...

Page 278: ...u hear a beep b Playing a compact disc Push the DISC button if the discs are already loaded in the player CD appears on the display The discs set in the player are played continuously starting with th...

Page 279: ...for 10 seconds then scan again To select a track push the SCAN button a second time If the player reaches the end of the disc it will continue scanning at track 1 After all the tracks are scanned in o...

Page 280: ...ton and hold it to reverse the disc When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing f Repeating a track or a disc RPT button There are 2 repeat features you can either replay a...

Page 281: ...h the button to reset h Compact disc text When you push the TEXT button while the compact disc with compact disc text display function the logo CD TEXT marked on the CD is being played the track numbe...

Page 282: ...disc If the malfunction is not rectified Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer Audio remote controls steering switches The switches are installed on the left side of the steering wheel MODE switch U...

Page 283: ...iefly When automatically selecting a program you can skip up to 9 programs at a time For details see page 258 for details To fast forward or rewind the tape push this switch until you hear a beep To s...

Page 284: ...with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle mo...

Page 285: ...on interference When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broadc...

Page 286: ...es is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Caring for your compact disc player and discs Your compact disc player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only Extremely high...

Page 287: ...mpact discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD R W CD Re writable CD ROM SACD dts CD Special shaped di...

Page 288: ...AUDIO 271 Labeled discs NOTICE To prevent damage to the player or changer do not use special shaped low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations...

Page 289: ...ide Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light To clean a compact disc Wipe it...

Page 290: ...and FM radio cassette tape player and compact disc player with changer with the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape and a compact disc are loaded in the front audio system When the same mode i...

Page 291: ...rear seat audio system controller CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the controller It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the controller away from direct sunlight high heat and...

Page 292: ...he controller to the signal reception portion of the rear seat audio system display The rear seat audio system controller can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position The cont...

Page 293: ...driver s or front passenger s seatback CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the controller in the holder when it is not in use NOTICE Do no...

Page 294: ...e system is adjusting the audio sound the audio sound fades out and then fades in Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position You can enjoy the rear seat entertainmen...

Page 295: ...sound effects If you adjust the volume assuming that the conversations represent the maximum volume level that the DVD will play you may be startled by louder sound effects or when you change to a di...

Page 296: ...not loaded in the front audio system only a radio mode can be selected in the rear seat audio system If you push ON SOURCE button on rear seat audio system controller to select the casette tape playe...

Page 297: ...ds Seek tuning Push and hold the or TUNE TRACK button The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the statio...

Page 298: ...begins to play the other side regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding b Manual program selection Program button Push the or DISC CH PROG button to select the other side of a...

Page 299: ...the TUNE TRACK button to skip backward Push the button until REW and the number you want to skip appear on the display If you set REW 1 the player will rewind to the beginning of the current program...

Page 300: ...layed the track number and the time from the beginning of the program appear on the display When play of one disc ends the first track of the following disc starts When play of the final disc ends pla...

Page 301: ...the compact disc player will resume playing d If the player malfunctions If the player or another unit equipped with the player malfunctions your audio system will display one of the four following er...

Page 302: ...l care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed battery or components NOTICE When replacing the battery be careful not to lose the components Replace only with the same or equiva...

Page 303: ...e that the positive side of the controller battery is facing correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause rust Do not touch or move any components inside of the controller or it...

Page 304: ...If the controller still does not operate properly contact your Lexus dealer Headphone input jacks To use the jack push the lid You can enjoy the rear seat audio system with commercial headphone To use...

Page 305: ...ch sound properly Lexus recommends the use of Lexus genuine headphone Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details Wireless headphone You can also enjoy the rear seat audio system with a wirel...

Page 306: ...audio system 2 Rear seat entertainment system display 3 Rear seat entertainment system controller 4 DVD player 5 Power outlet 6 Input terminal adapter 7 Headphone volume control dials 8 Headphone inp...

Page 307: ...desired angle To close push up the display until you hear a click The illumination of the screen is automatically turned off when the display is closed However the rear seat entertainment system is n...

Page 308: ...and or wiped with a hard cloth the surface of the screen may be scratched Benzene or alkaline solutions may damage the coated surface of the screen To prevent the battery from being discharged do not...

Page 309: ...roller The system cannot be operated by touching the switches on the screen directly CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the controller It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the...

Page 310: ...troller remove the insulating sheet b Using the controller To use the rear seat entertainment system controller direct the signal output portion of the controller to the signal reception portion of th...

Page 311: ...AUDIO 294 NOTICE Observe the followings otherwise the controller may be damaged Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against hard objects Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the controller...

Page 312: ...he holder when it is not in use The holder can be hooked on the back of the driver s or front passenger s seatback CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while...

Page 313: ...AUDIO 296 NOTICE Do not leave the controller exposed to high temperatures such as on the instrument panel for a long time otherwise the controller may be damaged...

Page 314: ...seat entertainment system and selects the mode 5 DISPLAY button Adjust the color tone contrast and brightness of the screen 6 VIDEO button Turn on the video mode when your personal audio device is co...

Page 315: ...ow the instructions when the rear passengers use the rear seat entertainment system This section describes some of the basic features of the rear seat entertainment system Some information may not per...

Page 316: ...wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer CAUTION Do not drive with using the headphone Otherwise you may be hard to hear the sound from the outside while using the headphone and may cause an accident With...

Page 317: ...rned on The rear seat entertainment system can select all the modes When a cassette tape a compact disc a DVD video disc an audio CD a video CD a CD text a dts CD or a DVD audio disc is not loaded on...

Page 318: ...rear audio systems at the same time AM and FM modes cannot be changed on the rear seat audio system Selecting the mode Use the joy stick to select the mode Push the ENT button to enter the mode The m...

Page 319: ...ll flash on the screen and the rear seat audio system will turn off When the front audio receives a traffic announcement TA the rear seat audio system cannot select the AM FM mode b Selecting a statio...

Page 320: ...ront audio system Push the or DISC CH PROG button The radio will tune in the next preset station up or down the band The station frequency will appear on the screen Cassette tape player operation a Pl...

Page 321: ...appears on the display To stop fast forwarding push the same button c Automatic program selection Automatic program selection button The automatic program selection feature allows you to program your...

Page 322: ...ay There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between programs for this feature to work correctly This feature may not work well with some spoken word live or classical recordings Compact disc pl...

Page 323: ...desired track Push the or TUNE TRACK button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the screen If you want to return to the beginning of the current track quickly push the TUNE...

Page 324: ...ial care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed battery or components NOTICE When replacing the battery be careful not to lose the components Replace only with the same or equi...

Page 325: ...re that the positive side of the controller battery is facing correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause rust Do not touch or move any components inside of the controller or i...

Page 326: ...udio CDs DVD video discs CD texts dts CDs DVD audio discs and video CDs For appropriate discs for this player see Car audio video system operating hints on page 357 The DVD player works when the ignit...

Page 327: ...the lid The player is intended for the use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only If the label faces down the disc cannot be played In this case DISC CHECK appears on the screen If a disc which is not playable...

Page 328: ...rack or chapter again after it reaches the end CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving NOTICE Never try to disas...

Page 329: ...AUDIO 312 Pull the lid forward to open the DVD player Push the disc eject button to eject a disc NOTICE Do not place anything on the opened cover It could damage the cover...

Page 330: ...h the DVD button on the controller You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above DVD appears on the screen The DVD Hint screen appears when the DVD mode is first select...

Page 331: ...the switches on the screen To operate the switches on the screen select the switch by the joy stick and push the ENT button You cannot select the switches on the screen by touching them directly When...

Page 332: ...AUDIO 315 e Turning the operation switches on and off To turn on the operation switches push the CURSOR button on the controller...

Page 333: ...AUDIO 316 22PY056...

Page 334: ...deo CD There are operation switches on the Top Page and Second Page screens To change the screen push the Top Page or Second Page switch on the screen If appears on the screen when you select a switch...

Page 335: ...that the video tracks are playing and then activate playback When playback of a disc is completed If an audio CD is playing the first track starts If a DVD video DVD audio or video CD is playing play...

Page 336: ...the disc push the Top Menu or Menu switch on the screen or the MENU or TOP MENU button on the controller DVD audio To turn on the menu screen for the disc push the Top Menu switch on the screen or the...

Page 337: ...joy stick and the ENT button on the controller when the control switches are not indicated on the screen Push the Shift Keys on the screen and the switches Enter and Shift Keys switches will move up a...

Page 338: ...witches buttons Push and hold the or switch button to fast forward or reverse If you want to return to the beginning of the current track release the switch button DVD video only Push the or switch bu...

Page 339: ...e RETURN button on the controller The DVD player starts playing from the beginning of the predetermined screen For further details of the predetermined screen see the separate manual for the DVD disc...

Page 340: ...number by using the and switches The selected group number will appear on the screen Push the Enter switch The player starts playing the disc from the entered group number Push the Back switch to ret...

Page 341: ...the still picture DVD audio only Push the Still Prev or Still Next switch on the screen to forward or reverse the still pictures g Changing the subtitle language 22PY068 1 For DVD video 2 For DVD audi...

Page 342: ...guage stored on the disc is selected To turn off the subtitles push the Hide switch Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen The selected subtitle language will appear on the screen h Cha...

Page 343: ...lected audio language will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen i Changing audio format 1 Controller button 2 Screen switch DVD audio only Push the Audio switch o...

Page 344: ...e you touch the Audio switch another audio format stored on the disc is selected Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen j Changing angle screen 22PY072 1 For DVD video 2 For DVD audio 3...

Page 345: ...re multi angle compatible when the mark appears on the screen Each time you push the Angle switch the angle changes The angle number which you can select will appear on the screen To turn off the scre...

Page 346: ...itch on the screen After you change the initial setting push the Enter switch The initial setting switch will be turned off and return to the picture previously When the Initial Setting switch on Setu...

Page 347: ...he Incorrect Code screen will appear Push the language code you want to hear again To return to the Select Audio Language screen push the Back switch m Changing the subtitle language Push the Subtitle...

Page 348: ...the language code you want to read again To return to the Select Subtitle Lang screen push the Back switch on the screen n Changing the DVD language Push the DVD Language switch on the Setup Menu 1 s...

Page 349: ...he screen If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch is pushed the Incorrect code screen will appear Push the language code you want to read again To return to the Select DV...

Page 350: ...switch on the Setup Menu 1 screen The Enter Personal Code screen will appear Push the number for the password and the Enter switch The Select Restriction Level screen will appear If you enter a wrong...

Page 351: ...level number the stricter the age limit Push the Back switch to return to the Setup Menu 1 screen q Setting the display mode Each time you push the Display Mode switch on the Setup Menu 2 screen the...

Page 352: ...apanese 0514 English 0618 French 0405 German 0920 Italian 0519 Spanish 2608 Chinese 1412 Dutch 1620 Portuguese 1922 Swedish 1821 Russian 1115 Korean 0512 Greek 0101 Afar 0102 Abkhazian 0106 Afrikaans...

Page 353: ...russian 0207 Bulgarian 0208 Bihari 0209 Bislama 0214 Bengali 0215 Tibetan 0218 Breton 0301 Catalan 0315 Corsican 0319 Czech 0325 Welsh 0401 Danish 0426 Bhutani 0515 Esperanto 0520 Estonian 0521 Basque...

Page 354: ...lician 0714 Guarani 0721 Gujarati 0801 Hausa 0809 Hindi 0818 Croatian 0821 Hungarian 0825 Armenian 0901 Interlingua 0905 Interlingue 0911 Inupiak 0914 Indonesian 0919 Icelandic 0923 Hebrew 1009 Yiddis...

Page 355: ...1121 Kurdish 1125 Kirghiz 1201 Latin 1214 Lingala 1215 Laothian 1220 Lithuanian 1222 Latvian 1307 Malagasy 1309 Maori 1311 Macedonian 1312 Malayalam 1314 Mongolian 1315 Moldavian 1318 Marathi 1319 Mal...

Page 356: ...riya 1601 Punjabi 1612 Polish 1619 Pashto Pushto 1721 Quechua 1813 Rhaeto Romance 1814 Kirundi 1815 Romanian 1823 Kinyarwanda 1901 Sanskrit 1904 Sindhi 1907 Sangho 1908 Serbo Croatian 1909 Sinhalese 1...

Page 357: ...9 Siswati 1920 Sesotho 1921 Sundanese 1923 Swahili 2001 Tamil 2005 Telugu 2007 Tajik 2008 Thai 2009 Tigrinya 2011 Turkmen 2012 Tagalog 2014 Setswana 2015 Tonga 2018 Turkish 2019 Tsonga 2020 Tatar 2023...

Page 358: ...AUDIO 341 2209 Vietnamese 2215 Volap k 2315 Wolof 2408 Xhosa 2515 Yoruba 2621 Zulu...

Page 359: ...on the screen Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below PICTURE switch Push the PICTURE switch to turn off the control screen and return to the picture previously disp...

Page 360: ...ages If DISC CHECK appears on the screen It indicates that the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted upside down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If REGION CODE ERROR appears on the screen It...

Page 361: ...ng the Shift keys on the screen b Operating the and switches buttons 1 Controller button 2 Screen switch switch button Push this switch button to pause the disc switch button Push this switch button t...

Page 362: ...n for the disc For the operation of the menu screen see the manual for the video CD d Changing menu page or track video CD only Push the D Menu Next or D Menu Prev switch while the disc menu is displa...

Page 363: ...Main Sub switch f Changing the initial setting video CD only 1 Controller button 2 Screen switch Push the SET UP button on the controller or the Set Up switch on the screen and the initial setting sc...

Page 364: ...switch audio CD and CD text Push the RPT switch while the track is playing When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this switch again RAND switch audio CD...

Page 365: ...ars on the screen It indicates that the DVD region code is not set properly If DVD ERROR appears on the screen There is a problem inside the player Eject the disc Set the disc again If the malfunction...

Page 366: ...olor Strengthens the green color CONTRAST Strengthens the contrast Weakens the contrast TONE Strengthens the tone Weakens the tone BRIGHTNESS Brightens Darkens After adjusting the screen push the OK s...

Page 367: ...or TV formats DVD video discs conforming to other formats such as PAL or SECAM cannot be used Region codes Some DVD video discs have a region code indicating where you can use If the DVD video disc is...

Page 368: ...l which enables higher quality of sound Furthermore multi angle and multi language features will also help you enjoy the more advanced technology of DVD video Viewer restrictions This feature limits w...

Page 369: ...7 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owne...

Page 370: ...dapter MONO L Audio input adapter R Audio input adapter NOTICE Close the input terminal adapter lid when the input terminal adapter is not in use Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate...

Page 371: ...uires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC 100...

Page 372: ...ot use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug t...

Page 373: ...electric tools etc Measuring devices which process precise data Medical equipment measuring instruments etc Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply Microcomputer controlled electr...

Page 374: ...recommends the use of Lexus genuine headphone Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details Wireless headphone You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a wireless headphone F...

Page 375: ...can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as y...

Page 376: ...each other making it difficult to hear the broadcast Static AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise such as high tension power lines lightening or electrical motors This results...

Page 377: ...r from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you use the players Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player and DVD player skip If moi...

Page 378: ...scs DVD audio discs Video CDs Use only discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your DVD player SACD Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD R W CD Re writable CD ROM...

Page 379: ...AUDIO 362 Special shaped discs Low quality discs Labeled discs...

Page 380: ...AUDIO 363 NOTICE To prevent damage to the player or changer do not use special shaped low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations...

Page 381: ...section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture he...

Page 382: ...AUDIO 365...

Page 383: ...utomatic transmission 376 Four wheel drive system 384 Rear view monitor system 388 Cruise control 392 Rear height control air suspension 395 Electronic modulated suspension 402 Active traction control...

Page 384: ...lled in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas i...

Page 385: ...verter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 minutes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is movi...

Page 386: ...ic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Lexus Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information...

Page 387: ...exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot escape making this a p...

Page 388: ...icle s ventilation system keep the inlet grilles in front of the windshield clear of snow leaves or other obstructions If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the bac...

Page 389: ...e fuel gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK START Starter motor on The key will return to the ON position when released For starting tips see page 374 It is no...

Page 390: ...ng wheel is locked The ignition key can be removed only at this position To turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position you must put the transmission selector lever in the P position Once you remove th...

Page 391: ...ignition key to START position and release it the cranking hold function continues to crank the engine in ON position until it starts The function stops cranking the engine after about 25 seconds maxi...

Page 392: ...s With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START position then release it Engine should be warmed up by driving not in idle For warming up drive with smoothly turning engine u...

Page 393: ...nd on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal position R Reverse position N Neutral position D Normal driving position Shifting into overdrive possible 4 Position for engine b...

Page 394: ...d Backing up e Parking f Good driving practice g If you cannot shift the selector lever h Driving in second start mode a Normal driving 1 P Park position 2 N Neutral position 1 Start the engine as in...

Page 395: ...for smooth starting In normal cruising the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift up to the most suitable gear On inclines declines or winding roads etc the vehicle shifts up and do...

Page 396: ...r becomes lower than the speed listed below and stronger engine braking will be enabled Transfer H 133 km h 83 mph L 52 km h 32 mph 3 Shift into the 2 position The transmission will downshift to secon...

Page 397: ...is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the engine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is...

Page 398: ...hift into reverse while the vehicle is moving When the shift lever is shifted into R position the outside rear view mirrors automatically down to help backing up For details see page 213 Vehicles with...

Page 399: ...sition CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P under any circumstances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result f Good driving pract...

Page 400: ...use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or parking brake to hold...

Page 401: ...d STRT switch once again FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM a Four wheel drive control Use the four wheel drive control lever and center differential lock button to select the following transfer and center diffe...

Page 402: ...ction when you experience a loss of power such as wheel slipping in the center differential unlock mode N neutral position Lever at N No power is delivered to the wheels The vehicle must be stopped L...

Page 403: ...low speed position mode If you shift the four wheel drive control lever to L the automatic transmission lever to 2 when you drive in steep off road areas the output of the brake can be controlled eff...

Page 404: ...er move the four wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting NOTICE For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads unlock the center differential T...

Page 405: ...ever depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up Always make sure your intended path is clear Use caution just as you would when backing up any vehicle Never back up while looking...

Page 406: ...soft cloth If the lens is extremely dirty wash it with a mild cleanser and rinse The displayed image may become darker and moving images may be slightly distorted when the system is cold When backing...

Page 407: ...ose to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions If the above screen ap...

Page 408: ...or low When water droplets are adhering to the camera or when humidity is high for example when it rains When foreign matter for example snow or mud adheres to the camera lens When the sun or the bea...

Page 409: ...use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slippery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill If the vehicle speed is to...

Page 410: ...brake pedal If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will be automatically cancelled If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed wi...

Page 411: ...elled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled 5 Resuming the preset speed...

Page 412: ...I high mode The vehicle height is about 40 mm 1 6 in higher at the rear than the N mode height This mode is suitable when driving on the bumpy roads and through water However when the vehicle speed ex...

Page 413: ...mode changing condition To change the vehicle height it is necessary to meet the following conditions The engine should be running The height control OFF indicator light should go off When selecting...

Page 414: ...bed below Selecting the HI mode Push the height select switch on the side when the vehicle speed is under about 30 km h 19 mph To change the N mode to HI Push the switch once To change the LO mode to...

Page 415: ...to make sure nothing to damage the vehicle or no one to be injured is there and that the underbody of the vehicle does not touch the ground After unloading the height of a vehicle equipped with the re...

Page 416: ...pped If you push the switch again the height control OFF indicator light goes out and the rear height control air suspension is turned on Even after the rear height control air suspension is turned of...

Page 417: ...ion resulting in accident If your vehicle must be towed put the vehicle height in the N mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension Otherwise the vehicle height may change because of the...

Page 418: ...l suspension will not operate and the indicator lights change as follows 1 The present mode indicator light goes off and the selected mode indicator light blinks 2 The selected mode indicator light go...

Page 419: ...t control failure warning If there is a problem somewhere in the rear height control air suspension the N mode is automatically selected If this occurs the height control OFF indicator light blinks an...

Page 420: ...g of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces When the ignition key is turned to ON the system automatically turns on CAUTION Under certain slippery road condition...

Page 421: ...on or noise in your vehicle caused by operation of the brakes This indicates the system is functioning properly The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to O...

Page 422: ...aking operates when being applied there is no problem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Lexus dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to O...

Page 423: ...ecial care should be taken while driving The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned o...

Page 424: ...come on and will go off after a few seconds It is not a malfunction that the warning light may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position Depressing the brake pedal re...

Page 425: ...cur such as extremely steep slopes or icy or muddy roads Turning on the system 1 Shift the four wheel drive control lever to the L position The system will not operate if the four wheel drive control...

Page 426: ...ht will flash to alert the driver To continue driving at a low speed push the DAC switch to turn the system on The slip indicator light and downhill assist control system indicator light come on for a...

Page 427: ...e brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operating a buzzer will start to sound intermittently to indicate that the downhill assist control system can no longer operat...

Page 428: ...rt assist control system to stop the vehicle This system is not designed as a function for stopping the vehicle on a uphill slope The hill start assist control system will operate for 5 seconds maxima...

Page 429: ...intermittently In this case a buzzer will sound intermittently When the temperature of the brake actuator goes down the system will begin to operate again Until it restarts the active traction control...

Page 430: ...to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Lexus dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key...

Page 431: ...pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake in a panic stop This will result in reduced braking performance The anti lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed i...

Page 432: ...system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake...

Page 433: ...conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not...

Page 434: ...after the engine is started For an explanation of this system s warning light see ABS warning light on page 63 Drum in disc type parking brake system Your vehicle has a drum in disc type parking brake...

Page 435: ...ning light goes off a few minutes after air is put into the deflated tire This warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire pressure changes caused by temperature...

Page 436: ...mets for air pressure sensors as well If the warning light blinks The tire pressure warning system may be malfunctioning Contact your Lexus dealer System malfunction The tire pressure warning system d...

Page 437: ...re pressure monitoring system warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pre...

Page 438: ...ice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference receive...

Page 439: ...e will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user...

Page 440: ...cles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this de vice must accept any interference including interference that may cause...

Page 441: ...nstalled sensor is registered at MAIN of the selector switch use the 2nd position to register an ID for the new sensor You do not need to re register the ID code for any other replacements For the use...

Page 442: ...n the vehicle is registered on the switch at MAIN Have a new tires set with new air pressure sensors registered at 2nd by Lexus dealer ID codes should be registered by Lexus dealer Once registered cha...

Page 443: ...kes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the extent that replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by you...

Page 444: ...other drive axle It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is support...

Page 445: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 428...

Page 446: ...in period 431 Operation in foreign countries 432 Tips for driving in various conditionss 432 Off road driving precautions 435 Winter driving tips 438 Dinghy towing 440 Trailer towing 441 How to save...

Page 447: ...s at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle In a rollover crash an unbelted pers...

Page 448: ...cle or any similar off road vehicle can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward BREAK IN PERIOD Drive gently and avoid high speeds You need not follow a break in schedule with your...

Page 449: ...ng over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road Otherwise the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and or wheels When parking on a hill turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that the...

Page 450: ...eat and not work properly See page 379 Be careful when accelerating upshifting downshifting or braking on a slippery surface The abrupt change in engine speed such as sudden acceleration or engine bra...

Page 451: ...n the brakes are applied Also the parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely If you drive through deep water over about 500 mm 20 in in depth put the vehicle height in the HI High mode with the...

Page 452: ...s U S Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle Drive carefully when off t...

Page 453: ...ged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury You are also risking expensive...

Page 454: ...mage Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings causing rusting and premature failure and may also enter the differentials transmission and transfer case reducing the gear oil s lubricating qualiti...

Page 455: ...the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting Page 589 tells you how to visually inspect the batter...

Page 456: ...nsmission into P and block the front wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze the parking brake making it hard to release K...

Page 457: ...INGHY TOWING Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious dama...

Page 458: ...sk your local Lexus dealer for further details before towing CAUTION When disconnecting a trailer put the vehicle height in the LO low mode and push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear...

Page 459: ...ecommends to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity The combination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehicle occupants and vehicle cargo must never exceed a tot...

Page 460: ...er hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label Th...

Page 461: ...weight not exceeding the maximum of the following For weight carrying hitch 227 kg 500 lb Also for weight distributing hitch 294 kg 650 lb Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in t...

Page 462: ...e illustrations to confirm the hitch receiver type for your vehicle If you wish to install an aftermarket hitch the hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed according to the hi...

Page 463: ...your application 1 Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size The sizes you ll most likely find stamped on the couple...

Page 464: ...the threaded ball shank must protrude beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2 threads The trailer ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter size NOTICE Only use a bal...

Page 465: ...e trailer Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated For co...

Page 466: ...sub wire harness Be sure to position the towing brake controller where it does not prevent the driver from operating the pedal Lexus recommends that the sub wire harness be stored in the glove box whe...

Page 467: ...er approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving Connecting a trailer Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following 1 Put the rear height control air suspension in the LO low...

Page 468: ...le trailer connections After driving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and connections Practice turning stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the...

Page 469: ...and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance do not use overdrive Transmission must be 4 position Becaus...

Page 470: ...fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the correct...

Page 471: ...w down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not...

Page 472: ...eight of occupants cargo and luggage Tongue load is included when trailer towing Seating capacity With third seats Total 8 Front 2 Rear 6 Without third seats Total 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Seating capacity me...

Page 473: ...to the tires but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability which may cause an accident CARGO AND LUGGAGE Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle observe...

Page 474: ...nd distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants Cargo capacity Total load capacity Total weight of occupants Steps for determining correct load limit 1 Locate the statement...

Page 475: ...trailer towing see page 441 Example on your vehicle 1 Cargo capacity 2 Total load capacity In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg 366 lb are riding in your vehicle the available amou...

Page 476: ...f occupants who got on later must be reduced In other words if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage...

Page 477: ...variation In case of removing the third seats it is possible to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed seats Cargo capacity Total load capacity Total weight of occupants Weight of the remove...

Page 478: ...l not start 462 If you cannot increase the engine speed 466 If your vehicle overheats 467 If you have a flat tire 468 If your vehicle becomes stuck 483 If your vehicle needs to be towed 484 If you can...

Page 479: ...ngine on page 374 and that you have sufficient fuel Since your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system also check whether the other keys will start the engine If they work your key may...

Page 480: ...rting a flooded engine If the engine will not start your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking If this happens turn the ignition key to START with the accelerator pedal fully depressed an...

Page 481: ...le If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water immediately Then get immediate medical attention If possible...

Page 482: ...unning start it and let it run for about 5 minutes During jump starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Locate positive and negative terminals of each b...

Page 483: ...he cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked at your Lexus dealer IF YOU CANNOT INCREASE THE ENGINE SPEED If the engine speed does not inc...

Page 484: ...olant is sign of very high pressure B If no steam is coming from your engine Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning Check the following Is the cooling fan operating Is the coolant...

Page 485: ...ergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P 4 Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read the following instructions thoroughly CAUTION...

Page 486: ...y in the jack point Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when...

Page 487: ...nce can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair When jacking up or installing tire chains be sure to turn off the rear height control air suspension with the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch and stop the engin...

Page 488: ...should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool and their storage locations When storing the jack put it into place and secure to prevent it from flying forward during a collision...

Page 489: ...r jack handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration When connecting the jack handle with extension tighten the bolt on the joint securely Make sure the hollow meets the bolt...

Page 490: ...e extension and rear bumper to protect the bumper surface 3 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise until the spare tire completely lowered to the ground Make sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto...

Page 491: ...ered completely to the ground When removing the spare tire take care that fingers are not pinched between the wheel and holding bracket When storing the spare tire place it with the outer side of the...

Page 492: ...terfere with the suspension components If interference occurs lower the spare tire and start again NOTICE Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the hook securely Vehicle...

Page 493: ...ng the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel ornament...

Page 494: ...near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or gre...

Page 495: ...h the screws When connecting a jack handle extension with a jack handle end use a Phillips head screwdriver or jack handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration When connecti...

Page 496: ...dle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under t...

Page 497: ...a wheel to come off while driving 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them m...

Page 498: ...such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION...

Page 499: ...urely If the pressure of the replaced tire is low drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire valve cap as dirt and moisture could...

Page 500: ...ople or objects are anywhere near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects...

Page 501: ...the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To...

Page 502: ...with a wheel lift type truck From front Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with rear wheels on the ground as this may cau...

Page 503: ...GENCY 486 From rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear with front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage t...

Page 504: ...87 b Using a flat bed truck Tie down points If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed it should be tied down at locations A and B as shown above Rear emergency towing eyelet NOTICE Do not use the rea...

Page 505: ...down angle If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded black must be at 45 c Towing with a sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with a sling type truck either from the front or...

Page 506: ...g eyelet Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be damaged Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground This...

Page 507: ...is unlocked The indicator light must be off with the ignition on Release the parking brake and put the transmission in N The ignition key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the...

Page 508: ...move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible Keep away from the vehicle during tow...

Page 509: ...on as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent 3 Push down the shift lock override button You can...

Page 510: ...ion for the Lexus Link System Important Read this information before using the Lexus Link System EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS The Lexus Link System to be installed in your vehicle a low power r...

Page 511: ...arch to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC guidelines in addition to those standards Information for using the Lexus Link System The Lexus Link S...

Page 512: ...ular coverage areas Services may not be available in an area where the GPS and analog cellular phone signals cannot be received When the ignition is turned to the ON position The Lexus Link System is...

Page 513: ...ton your call will be forwarded to enrollment Once the deactivation process has been completed you will hear The Lexus Link System is not active NOTICE The voice prompt messages are the primary means...

Page 514: ...tion is not available when you are recording or hearing a playback See Audible voice prompts on page 506 for a written version of this recorder message The basic subscriber service package is availabl...

Page 515: ...terrent system on your vehicle is activated the Lexus Link System on your vehicle will automatically call the Lexus Link Call Center The Advisor will attempt to contact you to determine whether the al...

Page 516: ...ency call cannot be cancelled This system is only operational in GPS and analog cellular coverage areas Upon subscription expiration all Lexus Link services i e automatic notification emergency call f...

Page 517: ...ation If necessary the Advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider This emergency call should only be made in life threatening situations If your vehicle is stolen call the Lexus Link Ca...

Page 518: ...stem is only operational in GPS and analog cellular coverage areas Upon subscription expiration all Lexus Link services i e automatic notification emergency call functions service call functions door...

Page 519: ...55 3987 and select the option for Lexus Link To cancel a services call push the SERVICES button a second time Lexus Link call cancelled will be announced If any problem concerning the Lexus Link Syste...

Page 520: ...F AN EMERGENCY 503 The Lexus Link subscription has expired NOTICE Upon subscription expiration all Lexus Link services i e automatic notification emergency call functions service call functions are de...

Page 521: ...800 25 Lexus Toll Free 1 800 255 3987 a Lexus Link Advisor can assist in unlocking your vehicle NOTICE You must provide the Lexus Link operator with your Lexus Link PIN Personal Identification Number...

Page 522: ...ding will be announced At the end of recording you will hear Recording complete If there are only 15 seconds left for recording two chimes sound If the recording memory is full Recording time exceeded...

Page 523: ...Upon receiving your call the advisor will assess the situation and if necessary alert the nearest emergency services provider The emergency button should only be used in life threatening situations If...

Page 524: ...ink Center was unsuccessful Recording The recording will start Recording complete The recording is complete Recording time exceeded The recording memory is now full Playback complete The playback is c...

Page 525: ...pired subscription Your Lexus Link subscription has expired push the Services button a second time to reactivate No cellular service available Unable to contact the Call Center In cellular coverage ar...

Page 526: ...ulations CAUTION Persons who use a medical appliance like a pacemaker should not touch or come in close contact with the antenna while the vehicle is ignition on Otherwise the analog cellular signals...

Page 527: ...ion given in Keys on page 8 You can use the wireless remote control system with the new key Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get...

Page 528: ...ot be able to lock or unlock your vehicle if it has been parked for 48 hours or more after the ignition is turned off Upon subscription expiration all Lexus Link services i e automatic notification em...

Page 529: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 512...

Page 530: ...nance requirements 514 General maintenance 515 Does your vehicle need repairing 518 Emissions inspection and maintenance I M programs 519 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Owne...

Page 531: ...uled Maintenance are those required to be serviced at regular intervals For details of your maintenance schedule read the Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance It is recommended that only ge...

Page 532: ...Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the details GENERAL MAINTENANCE Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified It is recomme...

Page 533: ...ights stop lights tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning...

Page 534: ...If you smell fuel fumes or notice any leak have the cause found and corrected immediately Doors and engine hood Check that all side doors and back door operate smoothly and all latches lock securely...

Page 535: ...d have the exhaust system checked immediately Flat looking tires excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises re...

Page 536: ...ss the I M test as readiness codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are...

Page 537: ...MAINTENANCE 520...

Page 538: ...N 6 1 521 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Introduction Vehicle identification 522 Theft prevention labels 523 Engine compartment overview 525 Do it yourself service precautions 528 Parts and too...

Page 539: ...n the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehi...

Page 540: ...thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroying the integ...

Page 541: ...INTRODUCTION 524...

Page 542: ...MENT OVERVIEW 1 Engine oil level dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Fuse box 5 Battery 6 Condenser 7 Electric cooling fan 8 Radiator 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Washer fluid...

Page 543: ...hecking the power steering fluid or fuses in the engine compartment remove the engine compartment covers as follows 61PY007 1 Turn the plastic nuts counterclockwise and remove them 2 Push the core of...

Page 544: ...ips After checking the items install the engine compartment covers and insert the plastic nuts and clips in their original positions When inserting the clips do as shown above NOTICE After installing...

Page 545: ...ould be especially careful to observe CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt Removing rings watches and ties is advisable Right...

Page 546: ...to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc Do not drive with the air cleaner removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Do no...

Page 547: ...ty ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deioni...

Page 548: ...ecessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original Checking the cartridge type fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original Adding wa...

Page 549: ...Engine Specifications 533 Fuel 536 Fuel pump shut off system 539 Facts about engine oil consumption 539 Used engine oil 540 Checking the engine oil level 541 Checking the engine coolant level 545 Che...

Page 550: ...8 cylinder V Type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 94 0 84 0 mm 3 70 3 31 in Displacement 4664 cm3 284 6 cu in Valve clearance engine cold Intake Exhaust 0 15 0 25 mm 0 006 0 010 in 0 25 0 35 mm 0 01...

Page 551: ...7 L 6 0 qt 5 0 lmp qt Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity SAE NOTE Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is filled in your Lexus vehicle Use Lexus app...

Page 552: ...per Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Please contact your Lexus de...

Page 553: ...increase maintenance costs Octane rating Select Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 R...

Page 554: ...ontains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gasoline provi...

Page 555: ...nds If this does not rectify your problem then consult your Lexus dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems If drivabili...

Page 556: ...role in maintaining the engine in proper working order Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil during normal engine operation The causes of oil consumption in...

Page 557: ...ll even after 1000 km 600 miles or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evapora...

Page 558: ...trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Lexus dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal Do not leave used oil within the reach of children CHECKING THE ENGINE...

Page 559: ...full 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the end If it is between the low level mark 4 and the full level mark 5 it is O K NOTICE Be careful not to drop the eng...

Page 560: ...roximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low line and the full line on the dipstick is indicated below for reference When the level reaches within the correct range return the filler cap an...

Page 561: ...W 30 at the next oil change Oil identification marks API Service Symbol ILSAC Certification Mark Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you sho...

Page 562: ...GINE COOLANT LEVEL 1 Reservoir cap 2 F upper line 3 L lower line Look at the see through coolant reservoir when the engine is cold The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines...

Page 563: ...cap when the engine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based...

Page 564: ...en specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system malfunction on Lexus vehicles Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details CHECKING THE RADIATOR AND CONDENSER If either of the above pa...

Page 565: ...ENGINE 548 SPARK PLUGS Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your engine performance and smooth drivability...

Page 566: ...ake fluid 554 Checking power steering fluid 555 Checking tire inflation pressure 557 Tire information 561 Types of tires 569 Rotating tires 570 Checking and replacing tires 571 Installing snow tires a...

Page 567: ...t 1 2 lmp qt 3 1 L 3 3 qt 2 7 lmp qt Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Oil viscosity Above 18 C 0 F SAE 90 or SAE 85W 90 Below 18 C 0 F SAE 80W or SAE 80W 90 TRANSFER Oil capacity 1 4 L 1 5 qt 1 2 lmp...

Page 568: ...as necessary Generally it is necessary to change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions listed in your Owner s Manual Supplement Sche...

Page 569: ...t your Lexus dealer for further details BRAKES Pedal clearance 55 mm 2 2 in Min 1 Pedal free play 1 6 mm 0 04 0 24 in Brake pad wear limit 1 0 mm 0 04 in Parking brake lining wear limit 1 0 mm 0 04 in...

Page 570: ...r steering fluid Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III TIRES AND WHEELS Tire size P265 65R17 110S Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar 32...

Page 571: ...switch off 2 Depress the brake pedal more than 40 times 3 Remove the reservoir cap by hand Add brake fluid up to the MAX line If you do not follow the procedure above the reservoir may overflow Use on...

Page 572: ...check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours 1 If cold O K 2 If cold add 3 If hot O K 4 If hot add Clean all...

Page 573: ...so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steering could be damaged When adding the power steering fluid avoid spilling it The generator under the power steering reservo...

Page 574: ...ressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since...

Page 575: ...e pressure gauge 1 Remove the tire valve cap 2 Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge to the tire valve 3 Read the pressure using a graduation of the gauge 4 In case that the tire inflation pressure...

Page 576: ...use air leakage If the caps have been lost have new ones put on as soon as possible NOTICE Use only the original valve cap If any other valve cap is used it may corrode or melt and become difficult or...

Page 577: ...e pressure underinflation Excessive wear Uneven wear Poor handling Possibility of blowouts from overheated tire Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibi...

Page 578: ...CHASSIS 561 TIRE INFORMATION Tire symbols 63PY018 The illustration indicates typical tire symbols...

Page 579: ...s ply tire 6 TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 7 Load limit at maximum cold...

Page 580: ...code 6 Manufacturing week 7 Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Tire size The illustration indicates typical tire s...

Page 581: ...S 564 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter Name of each section of tire 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11...

Page 582: ...nces in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under c...

Page 583: ...more or it has not been driven more than 1 5 km or 1 mile under that condition Curb weight the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant...

Page 584: ...turer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or b the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular si...

Page 585: ...share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by th...

Page 586: ...rovide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared wi...

Page 587: ...e rotation may vary according to your driving habits and road surface conditions The wheel assemblies must be rotated as illustrated above When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal...

Page 588: ...res is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage the tire should be repla...

Page 589: ...ire see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire and as for the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR see the Certification Label For details about Certifi...

Page 590: ...t checking local regulations for possible restrictions CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Do not use snow tires other tha...

Page 591: ...in A Diameter of side chain 5 0 0 20 B Width of side chain 18 0 0 71 C Length of side chain 46 0 1 81 D Width of cross chain 22 6 0 89 E Length of cross chain 38 1 1 5 F Diameter of cross chain 6 3 0...

Page 592: ...CHASSIS 575 NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used the chains could damage the vehicle body...

Page 593: ...y avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns which may cause the vehicle to bounce Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains i...

Page 594: ...e should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer A wheel of a differen...

Page 595: ...ains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use only Lexus balance weights or equivalent and...

Page 596: ...CHASSIS 579...

Page 597: ...TIONS Electrical components Specifications 581 Checking battery condition 589 Battery recharging precautions 594 Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 595 Checking the cartridge type fuses 597 A...

Page 598: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 581 SPECIFICATIONS FUSE LOCATIONS 64PY003 1 Engine compartment 2 Driver s side instrument panel FUSES Engine compartment...

Page 599: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 582 Driver s side instrument panel...

Page 600: ...tioning system 5 AIR SUS 50 Rear height control air suspension 6 AM1 50 All components in ACC CIG IG1 FR WIP WSH RR WIP RR WSH DIFF TEMS and STA fuses 7 TOWING BRK 30 Trailer brake controller 8 J B 50...

Page 601: ...uel injection system 15 AC115V INV 15 Power outlet 115 VAC 16 FR FOG 15 Front fog lights 17 OBD 7 5 On board diagnosis system 18 HEAD LO RH 10 Right hand headlight low beam 19 HEAD LO LH 10 Left hand...

Page 602: ...stem 29 ECU B 10 Multiplex communication system vehicle stability control system wireless remote control system inside rear view mirror air conditioning system electronic modulated suspension driving...

Page 603: ...EFI 20 Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 40 D FR P W 20 Power window 41 DR LCK 25 Power door lock 42 TOWING 30 Towing converter 43 RADIO NO 2 30 Car audio syst...

Page 604: ...onditioning system inside rear view mirror kinetic dynamic suspension system 56 RR WSH 15 Rear window washer 57 ECU IG 10 Shift lock control system power windows outside rear view mirror defogger anti...

Page 605: ...P W 20 Rear right side power window 62 D RR P W 20 Rear left side power window 63 PANEL 10 Instrument panel lights 64 TAIL 10 Parking lights tail lights license plate lights front fog lights 65 ACC 7...

Page 606: ...ectrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid Avoid contact with eyes skin or clothes Never inhale or swallow electrolyte Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery Keep c...

Page 607: ...ctrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if necessary If you accidentally to...

Page 608: ...own clamps 1 If the battery is corroded wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda Coat the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion 2 If the connections are loose tighten the...

Page 609: ...down The power windows and moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection function will not function correctly after you reconnect replace or recharge the battery In any of these case...

Page 610: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 593 NOTICE Do not refill the battery with water...

Page 611: ...charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge the battery in an unconfined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed roo...

Page 612: ...ing the engine compartment fuses remove the cover For details see Removing the engine compartment covers on page 526 Engine compartment 1 Pull out tool 2 Spare fuses Driver s side instrument panel 1 T...

Page 613: ...ow is good b Only install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the CIG RADIO NO 1 or SEAT HEATER fuse which m...

Page 614: ...it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE FUS...

Page 615: ...are O K check the cartridge type fuses If any of the cartridge type fuses are blown they must be replaced If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery the fuses are designed to blow before...

Page 616: ...tank becomes nearly empty add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This p...

Page 617: ...can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of...

Page 618: ...NENTS 601 Light Bulbs Bulb No W Type 1 Headlights High beam 9005 60 A 2 Headlights Low beam 55 B 3 Front side marker lights 168 5 C 4 Front turn signal lights 4157NAK 27 8 D 5 Parking lights 168 5 C 6...

Page 619: ...ulbs Bulb No W Type 7 Running board lights 194 3 8 C 8 Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 C 9 Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 C 10 Stop tail and rear side marker lights 7443 21 5 C 11 Back up lights 7440 21 C...

Page 620: ...y lights 2 F 14 Personal lights 8 G 15 Interior lights 8 F 16 Door courtesy lights 3 8 G 17 Glove box light 1 2 C A HB3 halogen bulbs B H11 halogen bulbs C Wedge base bulbs clear D Wedge base bulbs am...

Page 621: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 604...

Page 622: ...SECTION 6 5 605 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Body Specifications 606 Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 607 Washing and waxing 608 Cleaning the interior 611 Rain clearing mirrors 615...

Page 623: ...Tread Front Rear 1585 mm 62 4 in 1585 mm 62 4 in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage With third seats Without third seats 556 kg 1225 lb 454 kg 1000 lb Towing capacity For weight carrying hitch...

Page 624: ...oper ventilation are exposed to high ambient temperature To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus follow these guidelines Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing In addition observe the following po...

Page 625: ...e garage or if you drive it covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp and it will cause corrosion Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor WASHING...

Page 626: ...o wash it off with water and check if the ornament is damaged CAUTION Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the vehicle is moving...

Page 627: ...educes paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle Waxing your Lexus Polis...

Page 628: ...omponents above or under the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Leather Interior Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened with 5 solution of neutral detergent f...

Page 629: ...e of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leathe...

Page 630: ...t cloth apply the soap solution to the synthetic leather After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dirt remove the dirt and wipe off the soap with a clean damp cloth If all the dirt...

Page 631: ...and follow them closely The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water Use a cloth or sponge As you are cleaning check the belts for excessive wear fraying or cuts NOTIC...

Page 632: ...ill the liquid onto the vehicle s interior surfaces It may contain the ingredients mentioned above Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above If you have any questions about the clea...

Page 633: ...hicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking lots etc where there is no direct sunlight If you would like to restore the rain clearing effect to its normal level immediately in the a...

Page 634: ...t scrape the mirror Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Wash off any wax stuck to the mirrors with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on the surface of the mirrors can cause the rain...

Page 635: ...BODY 618...

Page 636: ...SECTION 7 619 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 620...

Page 637: ...es similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in...

Page 638: ...PLEASE BUCKLE UP Lexus has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Lexus belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive 2004 GX470 f...

Page 639: ...r 6 2 L 6 5 qt 5 5 lmp qt without filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt 5 0 lmp qt See page 541 for detailed information Engine coolant Capacity 12 9 L 13 6 qt 11 4 lmp qt Coolant type Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or...

Page 640: ...maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off...

Page 641: ...The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement valve clearan...

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