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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ES350_U_(L/O_0802)

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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Summary of Contents for 2008 ES350

Page 1: ...e driving experience 4 Maintenance andcare Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it your self maintenance and maintenance information 5 Whentrouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs...

Page 2: ...windows andmoonroof 60 Power windows 60 Moon roof 63 1 5 Refueling 67 Opening the fuel tank cap 67 1 6 Theftdeterrentsystem 70 Engine immobilizer system 70 Alarm 72 Theft prevention labels for USA 74...

Page 3: ...tioning system 184 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 191 3 2 Using theaudio system 192 Audio system type 192 Using the radio 194 Using the CD player 201 Playing back MP3 and WMA discs...

Page 4: ...274 Compass 279 4 1 Maintenanceand care 284 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior 284 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior 287 4 2 Maintenance 290 Maintenance requirements 290 General m...

Page 5: ...398 If you lose your keys 399 If the electronic key does not operate properly 400 If the vehicle battery is discharged 402 If your vehicle overheats 405 If the vehicle becomes stuck 407 6 1 Specifica...

Page 6: ...or Headlights high beam P 134 Turn signal lights P 122 Side marker lights P 134 Headlights low beam P 134 Hood P 300 Windshield wipers P 138 Moon roof P 63 Outside rear view mirrors P 58 Fog lights P...

Page 7: ...es l Rotation l Replacement l Inflation pressure P 318 P 386 P 417 Tail lights P 134 Side marker lights P 134 Trunk P 41 Rear window defogger P 191 Doors P 37 Fuel filler door P 67 Turn signal lights...

Page 8: ...SRS front passenger airbag P 77 SRS knee airbags P 77 SRS driver airbag P 77 Floor mat P 271 Console box P 253 Seat belts P 50 Front seats P 43 SRS side airbags P 77 Power outlet P 264 AUX adapter P 2...

Page 9: ...switches P 274 Anti glare inside rear view mirror P 57 Moon roof switches P 63 Personal lights P 251 Interior lights P 251 Vanity mirrors P 260 Sun visors P 259 Personal lights P 251 SRS curtain shiel...

Page 10: ...B Door lock switch P 37 Power window switches P 60 Pictorial index Interior Driving position memory switches Seat position memory switches P 44 P 47 Window lock switch P 60 Inside door lock button P...

Page 11: ...11 C Seat heater ventilator switches P 265 Automatic transmission shift lever P 119 Shift lock override button P 398 Cigarette lighter Ashtray P 263 P 262 Cup holders P 256 If equipped...

Page 12: ...washer switch P 138 Engine ignition switch P 116 Trunk opener main switch P 41 Glove box P 252 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P 56 Parking brake pedal P 123 Audio remote control switches...

Page 13: ...and out side rear view mirror defoggers P 191 Security indicator P 70 72 Emergency flashers Audio system Securityindicator P 70 72 Emergency flashers Air conditioning system Withnavigation system If...

Page 14: ...14 Pictorial index Instrument panel B Telephone switch P 225 Cruise control switch P 141 144 Distance switch P 146 DISP switch P 131 Talk switch P 225...

Page 15: ...er to Navigation System Owner s Manual Outside rear view mirror switch P 58 Auxiliary box P 258 TypeA TypeB Trunk opener P 41 Fuel filler door opener P 67 Rear sunshade switch P 268 Instrument panel l...

Page 16: ...ota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Lexus vehicle This ve...

Page 17: ...Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you your occupants or others Defensive driving Always driv...

Page 18: ...arning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of dam...

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Page 20: ...system with push button start P 22 Operating the wireless remote control function P 34 Mechanical keys Key number plate n When requiredtoleaveakeytothevehiclewith aparking attendant Turn the trunk op...

Page 21: ...ct the keys to strong shocks expose them to high temperatures by placing them in direct sunlight or get them wet l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that block...

Page 22: ...stem with push button start The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec tronic keyon your person forexampleinyourpocket Thedrivershould alwayscarrytheelectronickey Locks and...

Page 23: ...tton to lock the door Pressing and holding the button closes the windows and standard moon roof Grip the handle to unlock the door Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The door cann...

Page 24: ...24 1 2 Opening closing and locking the doors and trunk Antennalocationandeffectiverange n Antennalocation Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin Antenna inside trunk Antenna outside trunk...

Page 25: ...electronic key is within about 2 3 ft 70 cm of any of the outside door han dles Only the doors detect ing the key can be operated When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the electron...

Page 26: ...o waves In the fol lowing situations the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected preventing the smart access system with push button start and wireless remote control...

Page 27: ...or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing on the key The setting changes each time an operation is performed as shown below When changing the setting continuously release the buttons wait for at l...

Page 28: ...ause the key always transmits radio waves If the smart access system with push but ton start or the wireless remote control does not operate or the detection area becomes smaller the battery may be de...

Page 29: ...ey is near the window l The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle such as in the rain or in a car wash The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 s...

Page 30: ...etrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside the trunk and all doors are locked Retrieve the electronic...

Page 31: ...es sold in the USA NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must...

Page 32: ...levision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate...

Page 33: ...Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function l User of any el...

Page 34: ...nk has been unlocked Windows and standard moon roof A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and standard moon roof are operating n Doorlockbuzzer If a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds for...

Page 35: ...ction against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions...

Page 36: ...unk For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer enc...

Page 37: ...the entry function wireless remotecontrolor door lock switch n Entryfunction P 22 n Wirelessremotecontrol P 34 n Doorlockswitch Locks all doors Unlocks all doors n Insidelockbutton Locks the door Unl...

Page 38: ...revent children from opening the rear doors Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors Automaticdoorlockingandunlockingsystems The following functions can be set or cancelled Function...

Page 39: ...and hold the driver s door lock switch or for approxi mately 5 seconds and then release The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired func tion to be set or canceled are shown as f...

Page 40: ...400 n Customizationthat canbeconfigured atLexusdealer Settings e g unlocking function using a key can be changed Customizable fea tures P 435 CAUTION n Toprevent an accident Observe the following pre...

Page 41: ...e glove box OFF to disable the trunk opener ON OFF The trunk lid cannot be opened even with the trunk opener the wireless remote control or the entry function The trunk can be opened using the trunk o...

Page 42: ...nts exhaust gases from entering the vehicle n When children are inthe vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk which could cause the c...

Page 43: ...belt If the seat is too reclined the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increas ing the risk of death or ser...

Page 44: ...mory n Enteringapositiontomemory Check that the shift lever is set in P Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode Adjust the driver s seat steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors to t...

Page 45: ...ol and the driver s door is opened Open one of the doors If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set In case that...

Page 46: ...Push button 1 or 2 l Adjust the seat using the switches only cancels seat position recall n Ifthebatteryisdisconnected The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected CAUTION n Se...

Page 47: ...ontomemory Check that the shift lever is set in P Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position While pushing the SET button push button...

Page 48: ...ENGINE START STOP switch OFF n Tocancel seatpositionrecall Perform any of the following operations l Push the SET button l Push button 1 or 2 l Adjust the seat position using the switches n Ifthebatte...

Page 49: ...aints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times l Do not driv...

Page 50: ...the shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder l Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips l Adjust the position of the seatback Sit up straight and w...

Page 51: ...rs frontandoutsiderearseats The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal colli si...

Page 52: ...ve around fully n Automaticlockingretractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This...

Page 53: ...the vehicle s seat belt P 93 l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt follow the instructions on P 50 regarding seat belt usage n Replacingthe beltafterthepreten...

Page 54: ...ny more than necessary to achieve a proper seating position The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats l Do not wear the shoulder belt under...

Page 55: ...ve modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer Inappropriate han dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly result...

Page 56: ...RT STOP switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode will return the steering wheel to the original position The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the ENGINE START STOP switch...

Page 57: ...icle and an accident resulting in death or serious injury In AUTO mode sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behindandautomatically reducesthe reflectedlight Turns AUTO mode ON OFF The...

Page 58: ...entofthemirrorangle vehicleswithdriving positionmemory A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the touch of a button P 44 Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch w...

Page 59: ...rear view mirror is set to AUTO mode the outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light P 57 CAUTION n Whendrivingthevehic...

Page 60: ...ger window switches Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos ing a passenger window The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches Closing One tou...

Page 61: ...function P 22 n Operating the power windows after turning the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the ENGINE START STOP switch is sw...

Page 62: ...dy in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated l Do not allow children to operate the power windows Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury and in some in...

Page 63: ...roof up and down n Openingandclosing Standard type Open The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened position Push the switch again to fully open Close Push the switch in the either direc tion...

Page 64: ...and moon roof n Tiltingupanddown Standard type Tilt up Tilt down Push the switch in the either side to stop the moon roof partway Glass type Tilt up Push the switch in the either side to stop the moon...

Page 65: ...ENGINE START STOP switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF It cannot however be operated once either front door is opened n Jam protectionfunction If an object is detected between the moon r...

Page 66: ...Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is bei...

Page 67: ...ueltankcap n Beforerefuelingthevehicle Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed n Openingthefueltankcap Open the fuel filler door Turn the fuel tank c...

Page 68: ...te direction n Fueltypes Use unleaded gasoline 91 Octane rating Research Octane Number 96 or higher n Fueltankcapacity Approximately 18 5 gal 70 L 15 4 Imp gal n When thefuel fillerdooropener isinoper...

Page 69: ...has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to come close to an open fuel tank l Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled l Do not smoke while refu...

Page 70: ...1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For vehicles sold in Canada Operation...

Page 71: ...the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTICE n Toprevent damageto thekey Do not modify remove or disable the engine immobilizer system If any...

Page 72: ...is no one in the vehi cle and that all windows and moon roof are closed before locking the vehicle The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected Close the moon roof an...

Page 73: ...ystem may be triggered when the battery is reconnected When is pushed for longer than about one second the headlights tail lights emer gency flashers will flash the front and rear interior lights will...

Page 74: ...errent system Theft prevention labels for USA These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove unde...

Page 75: ...nsure the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 43 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily opera ble Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering...

Page 76: ...sing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger l Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the...

Page 77: ...us injury Front airbags Driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen ger from impact with interior components Knee airbags Can help provide d...

Page 78: ...sists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Side airbags for the front pas sengers Side an...

Page 79: ...ld may crack n Operatingconditions frontairbags l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level comparable to an approximate 15 mph 25 k...

Page 80: ...an a colli sion The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration n Typesofcollisionsthatmaynotdeploythe SRS...

Page 81: ...ion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal o...

Page 82: ...f the doors is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate l The pad section of the st...

Page 83: ...e is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far...

Page 84: ...properly secured using a child restraint system Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are the safes...

Page 85: ...ont of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees l Do not lean against the...

Page 86: ...hot l If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed open a door or window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possible...

Page 87: ...SRS airbags l Repairs modifications removal or replacement of the steering wheel instrument panel dashboard seats or seat upholstery front side and rear pillars or roof side rails l Repairs or modific...

Page 88: ...ccupantclassificationsys tem This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activatesor deactivatesthedevices forfront passenger SRS warning light Front passenger s seat belt remin...

Page 89: ...airbag on the right side passenger seats Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAGONand AIR...

Page 90: ...IR BAGONand AIR BAGOFF indicator lights Not illuminated SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the right side passen...

Page 91: ...nnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated the front passenger...

Page 92: ...rearward l When it is unavoidable to install the forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order P...

Page 93: ...ails follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 97 Typesofchildrestraints Child restraint systems are classified i...

Page 94: ...t Booster seat n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child If a child is too large for a child restraint system sit the child on a rear se...

Page 95: ...the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate wi...

Page 96: ...secured on the seat even if it is not in use Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment l If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system remove it from the vehicle or s...

Page 97: ...loweranchorage Attachthetop strapwheninstalling a child restraint Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha nism ALR ELR belts except driver s seat belt P 50 Child restraint lower anch...

Page 98: ...ld seat on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Fully extend the shoulder b...

Page 99: ...k in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended n Forwardfacing Convertibleseat Place the child seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child sea...

Page 100: ...eck that it cannot be extended n Boosterseat Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle Sit the child in the booster seat Fit the seat belt to the booster seat according to the...

Page 101: ...ledwithaseatbelt Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt Installationwithchildrestraintloweranchorages Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Type A Latch...

Page 102: ...be latched onto the anchorages P 102 For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system Childrestraintsystemswithatopstrap Secure the child...

Page 103: ...SS210 2 Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used This vehicle is designed to confirm to the SAE J1819 CAUTION n Wheninstallingaboosterseat Do not fully ext...

Page 104: ...eath or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking l Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted l Push and pull the child seat in different dir...

Page 105: ...ry to the child or other passengers in the event of a collision n Tocorrectly attacha child restraintsystemtotheanchorages When using the lower anchorages be sure that there are no foreign objects aro...

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Page 108: ...pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle n Stopping With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal If necessary set the parking brake When the vehicle is stopped for...

Page 109: ...00 miles 1000 km Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden acceleration Do not drive continuously in the low gears Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods n Drum in disctypepark...

Page 110: ...sing your left foot may delay response in an emergency resulting in an acci dent l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials l Do not let the vehicle roll backwards wh...

Page 111: ...it do not drive over 85 mph 140 km h unless your vehicle has high speed capability tires Driving over 85 mph 140 km h may result in tire failure loss of control and possible injury Be sure to consult...

Page 112: ...llowing Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can and may lead to a fire The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack...

Page 113: ...tionally if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle leading to death or a serious health hazard n Whenbrakingthe vehicle l When the brakes are...

Page 114: ...d drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag ing the wheels underside of the vehicle etc n Ifyouhearasquealing or scrapingnoise brakepadwearlimit indicators Have your Lexus dealer check and replace th...

Page 115: ...talling l Short in electrical components l Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Lexus dealer check the...

Page 116: ...h atthe same time as depressing the brake pedal n Changing ENGINESTARTSTOP switchmode OFF Emergency flashers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used...

Page 117: ...dealer immediately n AutopowerOFFfunction If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the shift lever in P the ENGINE START STOP switch will automatically turn off n Startingt...

Page 118: ...ein an emergency If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle push and hold the ENGINE START STOP switch for more than 3 seconds However do not touch the ENGINE START STOP...

Page 119: ...brake pedal and move the shift lever n Shiftpositionuses 1 To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises set the shift lever in the D position for normal driving 2 Selecting shift ranges using S mode...

Page 120: ...shift range Shift range Function 6 Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions 5 Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 5 according to vehicle...

Page 121: ...when downshifting to 5 or 4 P 141 144 n Iftheshift levercannotbeshiftedfromP P 398 n Ifthe indicator does notcomeon evenaftershifting theshiftlevertoS This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic...

Page 122: ...asterthanusual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out Left turn Right turn Move and hold the lever part way to signal a lane change The left hand signal wil...

Page 123: ...with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over heating which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear Sets the parking brake Depressing the pedal again releases the parkin...

Page 124: ...TOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Multi information display P 130 Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Odometer trip meter and trip met...

Page 125: ...distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ ent distances independently Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays t...

Page 126: ...e indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel informthedriver of the statusofthe vehicle s various systems Instrument cluster The units used on the speedometer and the tach...

Page 127: ...127 2 2 Instrument cluster 2 When driving Center panel without navigation system Center panel with navigation system...

Page 128: ...icator P 141 Headlight high beam indi cator P 134 if equipped AFS OFF indicator light P 135 USA Headlight indicator P 134 Slip indicator P 159 Canada Tail light indicator P 134 without navigation syst...

Page 129: ...tely if this occurs n Warninglights Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions or suspected prob lem in any of the vehicle s systems P 364 These lights turn on when the ENGINE START STOP switch...

Page 130: ...s driving range fuel con sumption and other cruising related information l Intuitive parking assist dis play if equipped P 153 Automatically displayed when using intuitive parking assist l Dynamic rad...

Page 131: ...ormation Type A Display items can be switched by pushing the DISP switch Type B n Outsidetemperature Displays the outside air temperature The temperature range that can be displayed in the fol lowing...

Page 132: ...a small amount of fuel is added to the tank the display may not be updated Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset The function can be reset by pushing the DISP switch for...

Page 133: ...is checked When the system check is complete is displayed before returning to the normal screen NOTICE n Themulti informationdisplayatlowtemperatures Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up befor...

Page 134: ...e lever toward you to turn on the high beams Release to turn them off You can flash the high beams with the head lights on or off Theheadlights canbe operated manually or automatically The side marker...

Page 135: ...gAFS Turn the switch OFF to deactivate AFS OFF ON n Daytimerunning lightsystem To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers the headlights turn on automati cally at a reduced intensity whenever...

Page 136: ...n again switch to IGNITION ON mode or turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the or position n Automaticheadlightlevelingsystem vehicleswithdischargeheadlights The level of the headlights is...

Page 137: ...lights and windshield wipers 2 When driving Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain orfog Theycanbe turnedononlywhen the headlightsareonlowb...

Page 138: ...adjusted for intermittent operation when INT is selected Intermittent windshield wiper interval increases Intermittent windshield wiper interval decreases Intermittent windshield wiper operation INT L...

Page 139: ...g in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed Sensor sensitivity With AUTO selected wiper response to falling rain is less sensitive Sensor sensitivity With AUTO selected wiper response to fallin...

Page 140: ...id reservoir CAUTION n Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode vehicles equippedwiththerain sensing windshieldwipers The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is...

Page 141: ...era tor n Setthevehiclespeed Turn the ON OFF button ON Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set the crui...

Page 142: ...an be accelerated normally n Automatic cruise controlcancellation The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations l Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph 16 km h belo...

Page 143: ...control system Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer CAUTION n Toavoid inadvertentcruisecontrolactivation Keep the ON OFF button off when not in use n Situationsunsuitableforcruise control D...

Page 144: ...tainasetfollowing distancefrom vehiclesahead n Selectcruisemode Selecting vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode Turn the ON OFF button ON Push the button once more to deactivate Selecting conventi...

Page 145: ...wn to set n Adjustingthespeedsetting Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is displayed n Cancelingandresumingthespeedsetting Cancel Push the lever towards you t...

Page 146: ...e vehicle to vehicle distance Long Medium Short The vehicle to vehicle distance is automatically set to the long mode when the ENGINE START STOP switch is switched to IGNITION ON mode A mark will be d...

Page 147: ...the speed set by the driver The desired vehicle to vehi cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle to vehicle distance switch Example of deceleration cruising when the vehicle ahead is dri...

Page 148: ...system slowly accelerates until the set vehicle speed is reached The system then returns to fixed speed cruising n Fine adjustmentofthesetspeed Adjustment of the set speed by the following speed can...

Page 149: ...other reason there may be a malfunction in the system Contact your Lexus dealer n Automatically cancellingconstantspeed control The set speed is automatically canceled in the following situations l A...

Page 150: ...ertification For vehicles sold in USA For vehicles sold in Canada Grille cover Radar sensor FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vo...

Page 151: ...off when not in use n Situationsunsuitablefor dynamicradar cruise control Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in inappropriate control of spe...

Page 152: ...t function correctly Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead and an accident may result l When water or snow th...

Page 153: ...rallel parking or maneuvering into a garage Always check the surrounding area when using thissystem For vehicles equipped with a navigation system refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manua...

Page 154: ...es within approxi mately 1 6 ft 50 cm of an obstacle Approximately 1 6 ft 50 cm to 1 2 ft 37 5 cm from the obsta cle Approximately 1 2 ft 37 5 cm to 0 8 ft 25 cm from the obstacle Flashing Within 0 8...

Page 155: ...cle When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the obsta cle the buzzer sounds continuously Corner sensors Approximately 0 8 ft 25 cm Back sensors Approximately 1 2 ft 35 cm l When two or...

Page 156: ...ft 50 cm Approximately 4 9 ft 150 cm Approximately 1 6 ft 50 cm The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors Note that the sensors cannot detect obstacles that are extremely close to the vehi...

Page 157: ...r vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna Towing eyelets ar...

Page 158: ...ures P 435 CAUTION n Cautionwhenusingthe intuitiveparking assist Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and possi bly cause an ac...

Page 159: ...are supplementary and should not be relied upontoo heavilywhenoperatingthevehicle n ABS Anti lockBrakeSystem Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly or if the brakes are appl...

Page 160: ...tions may result in an accident which could cause death or serious injury n The ABSdoes notoperateeffectivelywhen l The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded l The vehicle hydroplanes...

Page 161: ...rticular care when the indica tor light flashes and a buzzer sounds n Replacingtires Make sure that all tires are of the same size brand tread pattern and total load capacity In addition make sure tha...

Page 162: ...avoidablefrontalcollision n Pre collisionseatbelts The front seat belts are immediately retracted as the effect of the preten sioner is increased P 51 to provide even greater constraining force to pro...

Page 163: ...pedal is depressed n Conditionsthatmaytriggerthesystemeven ifthereisnodangerofcollision l When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve l When passing an oncoming vehicle on a cur...

Page 164: ...rea to a strong impact If the sensor moves even slightly off position the system may malfunction If the sensor or surrounding area are subject to a strong impact always have the area inspected and adj...

Page 165: ...vailable amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage loa...

Page 166: ...d luggage load capacity will be as follows 900 lb 366 lb 534 lb 410 kg 166 kg 244 kg In this condition if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb 176 kg get on the available cargo and lug...

Page 167: ...ion or turning thus impairing the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants l Secure all items in the occupant compartment as they may shift and injure some...

Page 168: ...ting in an accident Vehicle load limits include total load capacity seating capacity towing capacityand cargo capacity n Totalloadcapacity 900lb 410kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of...

Page 169: ...tside tempera tures Engine oil Engine coolant Washer fluid l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of battery electrolyte l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or p...

Page 170: ...fan remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield l Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis l Periodically check for and remove any excess...

Page 171: ...8 in 30 mm in length 0 39 in 10 mm in width Cross chain 0 16 in 4 mm in diameter 0 98 in 25 mm in length 0 55 in 14 mm in width Regulationsontheuseofsnow chains l Regulations regarding the use of tire...

Page 172: ...snow or icy condition etc Grip the hook section of the wiper arm firmly when shifting the wiper position To rest position Raise the wiper in line with the windshield You can stand the wipers up for t...

Page 173: ...ol and cause death or serious injury l Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle l Maintain the recommended level of air pressure l Do not drive in excess of 75 mph 120 km h regardless of the t...

Page 174: ...w tires from Lexus dealers or legiti mate tire retailers This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters n Fittingti...

Page 175: ...ross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits n Grossvehicleweight The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on...

Page 176: ...o load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11 of the total trailer weight not exceeding the maximum 100 lb 45 kg Tongue load Total trailer weight x 100 9 to 11 The total trailer weig...

Page 177: ...dule Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train components engine transmission differential wheel bearings etc to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles 80...

Page 178: ...ng the hitch seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub stances into the vehicle n When towing a trailer l Never tap into your vehicle s hydraulic system as this will lowe...

Page 179: ...ft Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached Avoid sharp or prolonged turning Have someone guide you when reversin...

Page 180: ...ing wheel reduce speed immediately but gradually and steer straight ahead Never increase speed If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes your vehicle and trailer will stabilize l T...

Page 181: ...ition start the engine Be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed Shift into 3 2 1 or the R position if reversing Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blo...

Page 182: ...nformation Dinghy towing NOTICE n Toavoid seriousdamageto yourvehicle Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground...

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Page 184: ...matically adjusted according to the tempera turesetting With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Without navigatio...

Page 185: ...s to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera ture on the switch Press increase or decrease on the switch to separately adjust the temperature for the passenger and driver sides dual mode...

Page 186: ...er body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the front windshield defogger oper ates n Switchingbetweenoutsideairandrecirculatedairmodes Press The mode switches between recycles ai...

Page 187: ...l operates automatically Recirculated air mode will auto matically switch to outside air mode It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on Adjustingthesensitivityoftheai...

Page 188: ...lets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Front outlets right and left side Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob right to open the vent and left to close the vent R...

Page 189: ...lly switch to outside air mode in sit uations where the windows need to be defogged n Outsideairtemperatureapproaches32 F 0 C The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed n Whenthe...

Page 190: ...190 3 1 Usingthe air conditioning system and defogger NOTICE n Toprevent batterydischarge Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped...

Page 191: ...These features are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain drops dewandfrostfrom the outsiderear viewmirrors Without navigation system ON OFF The defoggers will automatically turn off after 1...

Page 192: ...tem is operating With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Without navigation system CD player with changer and AM...

Page 193: ...he surface of compact discs The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet Therefore never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed...

Page 194: ...elliteRadio n Scanningthepresetradiostations Press and hold until you hear a beep Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press the switch once again Seek...

Page 195: ...c from radio stations which broadcast this information n Receiving RDSbroadcasts Press or on during FM reception The type of program changes each time the button is pressed l ROCK l EASY LIS Easy list...

Page 196: ...as follows each time the switch is pressed AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or press or on to select the desired channel in the current category n SettingXM...

Page 197: ...u hear a beep When the desired channel is reached press the switch again n Displayingtextinformation Press The display will show up to 10 characters The display changes as follows each time the button...

Page 198: ...is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro vided under a separate subscription Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces l XM subscriptions For detai...

Page 199: ...subscrip tion information When a contract is canceled you can choose the CH000 and all free to air channels The premium channel you selected is not authorized Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio...

Page 200: ...re is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning t...

Page 201: ...LOAD n LoadingmultipleCDs Press and hold until you hear a beep WAIT is shown on the display Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green The display changes from WAIT to LOAD...

Page 202: ...own on the display Press and remove the CD n EjectingalltheCDs Press and hold until you hear a beep and then remove the CDs Selecting fast forwarding rewinding andscanningtracks n Selectingatrack Pres...

Page 203: ...play n Torepeatatrack Press RPT n TorepeatallofthetracksonaCD Press and hold RPT until you hear a beep Randomplayback n Current CD Press RAND Tracks are played in random order until random playback is...

Page 204: ...ess Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD still cannot be played back n Discsthat canbeused Discs with the marks shown below can be used Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or dis...

Page 205: ...m CD adapters or Dual Disc Doing so may damage the CD player and or the CD insert eject function l CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm l Low quality and deformed CDs l CDs with a transpa...

Page 206: ...below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself l Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot l Do not apply oil to the CD player l Store CDs away from direct sunlight l...

Page 207: ...s or to select the desired folder n Selectingthedesiredfolderby cueingthefirstfileofeachfolder Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired folder is reached press the switch once again n Ret...

Page 208: ...n Torepeatafile Press RPT Folder repeat n Torepeatallofthefilesonafolder Press and hold RPT until you hear a beep Randomplayback n Toplayfilesfromaparticularfolderinrandomorder Press RAND n Toplayallo...

Page 209: ...us dealer if the CD still cannot be played back NO MUSIC This indicates that the MP3 WMA file is not included in the CD n Discsthat canbeused Discs with the marks shown below can be used Playback may...

Page 210: ...48 kHz MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 16 22 05 24 kHz Compatible bit rates MPEG1 LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 kbps Compatible with VBR Compatible channe...

Page 211: ...Maximum number of folders 192 including the root Maximum number of files per disc 255 l File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extension mp3 or wma...

Page 212: ...of interference and damage to the speakers l Playback To play MP3 file with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW playback...

Page 213: ...dapters or Dual Disc Doing so may damage the CD player and render the CD insert eject function unusable l CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm l Low quality and deformed CDs l CDs with a...

Page 214: ...ons below may result in damage to the CDs or the player itself l Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot l Do not apply oil to the CD player l Store CDs away from direct sunlight l Neve...

Page 215: ...ollowing order POS BAS MID TRE FAD BAL ASL Displays the current mode Changes the following set ting Listening position P 216 The sound feel setting can be changed to produce the best sound for each li...

Page 216: ...ER Position best suited to the driver s seat FRONT Position best suited to the driver s and front passenger seats REAR Position best suited to the rear seats ALL Position best suited to all seats Soun...

Page 217: ...eatures n Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer ASL Turning to the right turns ON the ASL and turning to the left turns OFF the ASL ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to...

Page 218: ...ll other adjust ments must be made on the portable audio device itself n Whenusingaportableaudiodeviceconnected to thepoweroutlet Noise may occur during playback Use the power source of the portable a...

Page 219: ...audio system is turned ON The audio source changes as follows each time the switch is pressed FM1 FM2 CD changer AUX AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Adjustingthevolume Press on to increase the volume and to decreas...

Page 220: ...ch until you hear a beep Selectingatrack file Press to select the CD mode Press or on the switch to select the desired track file SelectingadiscintheCDplayer Press to select the CD mode Press and hold...

Page 221: ...e box or metal material cov ers or touches the phone n Whentransferring ownershipof thevehicle Be sure to initialize the system to prevent the personal data from being improperly accessed n Requiredpr...

Page 222: ...equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there...

Page 223: ...equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm...

Page 224: ...and special characters such as an umlaut cannot be displayed Push and hold Displays infor mation that is too long to be displayed at one time on the screen Selects speed dials Selects items such as m...

Page 225: ...ures n Steering wheel Volume The voice guidance volume cannot be adjusted by using this button Hands free phone system ON starts a call Hands free phone system OFF ends a call refuses a call Press Voi...

Page 226: ...operating n Operationprocedurewhenusingavoicecommand Press and say a command for a desired function P 228 n Auxiliary commandswhenusingavoicecommand The following auxiliary commands can be used when...

Page 227: ...and phone name registration instructions are heard Register a phone name by either of the following methods a Select Record Name by using and say a name to be registered b Press and say a name to be r...

Page 228: ...ng a number stored in the outgoing history memory Dial by number Dialing by inputting a number Dial by name Dialing by inputting a name registered in the phone book Phonebook Add Entry Adding a new nu...

Page 229: ...Registering a cellular phone to be used Change Name Changing a registered name of a cellular phone Delete Deleting a registered cellular phone List phones Listing the registered cellular phones Select...

Page 230: ...he phone book Phone book add entry Adding a new number Phone book change name Changing a name of a phone number in the phone book Phone book delete entry Deleting phone book data Phone book set speed...

Page 231: ...command l For numbers say a combination of single digits from zero to nine pound star and plus l Say a command correctly and clearly n The systemmaynotrecognizeyour voice in thefollowingsituations l W...

Page 232: ...ting a number 1 Dial by number l Dialing by inputting a name 1 Dial by name l Speed dialing l Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory 1 Redial l Dialing a number stored in the incoming...

Page 233: ...name Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods a Press and say a registered name b Press and say List names Press while the desired name is being read aloud Dial by one o...

Page 234: ...h the cellular phone for the opera tion of the phone b Press 1 c Press and say Call Transfer 2 1 This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system dur...

Page 235: ...n be performed Dialing Press or select Dial by using a voice command or Storing the number in the phone book Select Store by using a voice command or Deleting Select Delete by using a voice command or...

Page 236: ...gistered cellular phones n Functionsandoperationprocedures To enter menu for each function follow the steps below by using a voice command or l Registering a cellular phone 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Pai...

Page 237: ...say List phones While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud press Pattern B Select a cellular phone to be used by using Changingaregisteredname Select Change Name by using a voic...

Page 238: ...f cellular phone is being read selects the cellular phone and the following functions will be available Selecting a cellular phone Select Phone Changing a registered name Change Name Deleting a cellul...

Page 239: ...r Pattern A Press say a 4 to 8 digit number and select Confirm by using a voice command or Pattern B Select a 4 to 8 digit number by using The number should be input 1 digit at a time When the entire...

Page 240: ...u of each setting follow the steps below n Securitysettingitemsandoperationprocedure l Setting or changing the PIN Personal Identification Number 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Set PIN l Locking the phone book...

Page 241: ...Phonebook lock Phbk Lock or Phonebook unlock Phbk Unlock by using a voice command or Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select Con firm by using a voice command or a Press and say t...

Page 242: ...initialized Phone book Outgoing and incoming history Speed dial Registered cellular phone data Security code l Once the initialization has been completed the data cannot be restored to its original s...

Page 243: ...ing a phone number from outgoing or incoming history n Adding procedure Select Add Entry by using a voice command or To enter the menu of each setting follow the steps below l Adding a new phone numbe...

Page 244: ...then Confirm by using a voice command or STEP2 2 Transfer the data from the cellular phone Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the details of transferring data STEP2 3 Select t...

Page 245: ...thods a Say Previous or Go back until the desired data is displayed and select Confirm by using a voice command b Select the desired data by using Select the name to be registered by either of the fol...

Page 246: ...select Confirm by using a voice command or b Press and say List names While the desired name is being read aloud press and select Confirm by using a voice command or c Select the desired data by usin...

Page 247: ...the desired name is read aloud press and select Confirm by using a voice command or c Select the desired name by using Select Record Name with or the talk switch Say a new name and select Confirm by u...

Page 248: ...elect Confirm by using a voice command or Listingtheregistereddata Selecting List names by using a voice command begins reading the list of the registered data When listing is complete the system retu...

Page 249: ...tothepresenceof the electronic key whether the doors are locked unlocked whether the doorsareopened closed and the ENGINE START STOP switch mode Front personal lights P 251 Front interior lights P 251...

Page 250: ...lly closed and the DOOR switch is ON the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes l Interior lights l Front personal lights l Front foot well lighting l Rear door courtesy lighting n Customiz...

Page 251: ...activated when the switch is not in the locked position the door position is on ON OFF Personallights Front ON OFF As for front personal lights the illuminated entry system is acti vated even if the...

Page 252: ...ing the storage features List of storage features Glovebox Open push button Lock with the mechanical key Unlock with the mechanical key Glove box Overhead console Cup holders Console box Auxiliary box...

Page 253: ...er n Gloveboxlight The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on n Trunk opener mainswitch The trunk opener main switch located in the glove box P 41 CAUTION n Cautionwhiledriving Ke...

Page 254: ...eboxlight The console box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on CAUTION n Cautionwhiledriving Keep the console box closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking...

Page 255: ...small items CAUTION n Itemsthatshouldnot be leftin theoverhead console Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot lighters may explode and glasses may w...

Page 256: ...256 3 5 Using thestorage features Cupholders Front To open press down and release the front of the cup holder lid Rear Cup holders...

Page 257: ...pholder Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury If possibl...

Page 258: ...press down the knob CAUTION n Cautionwhiledriving Keep the auxiliary box closed In the event of sudden braking personal injury may result from contact due to movement of the open auxiliary box or item...

Page 259: ...259 3 Interior features 3 6 Other interior features Sun visors Forward position Flip down Side position Flip down unhook and swing to the side Side extender Place in side position then slide backwards...

Page 260: ...260 3 6 Other interior features Vanity mirror The light turns on when the cover is opened...

Page 261: ...Clock n The clock is displayedwhen The ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode Without navigation system Adjusts the hour Adjusts the minutes Rounds to the nearest hour e g 1 00 t...

Page 262: ...t of an accident or sudden braking n Toprevent fire l Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray then make sure the ashtray is fully closed l Do not place paper or any...

Page 263: ...CAUTION n Toavoid burnsorfires l Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter l Do not hold the cigarette lighter down It could overheat and cause a fire l Do not insert anything other than...

Page 264: ...d when the power outlet is not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit n Toprevent thefusefrombeingblown Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12...

Page 265: ...sensitive skin Persons who are fatigued Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc l Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Usi...

Page 266: ...es NOTICE n Toprevent seat heaterdamage Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects needles nails etc into the seat n Toprevent batterydischarge Set the dial to 0 w...

Page 267: ...267 3 6 Other interior features 3 Interior features Armrest NOTICE n Toprevent damageto thearmrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest Pull the armrest down for use...

Page 268: ...n the shift lever is shifted into R The rear sunshade rises when the shift lever is shifted out of R and vehicle speed reaches 9 mph 15 km h n When thereverseoperationfeaturedoesnotoperate The rear su...

Page 269: ...discharged Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is not running n Toensurenormal operation of thesunshade Observe the following precautions l Do not place excessive load on the motor or ot...

Page 270: ...sudden braking items stored in the trunk may be thrown forward into the cabin resulting in injury Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rearseat area Pull down the...

Page 271: ...r mat slipping and interfering with the move ment of the pedals during driving resulting in an accident l Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct side faces up...

Page 272: ...272 3 6 Other interior features Trunk features n Cargohooks Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items n Grocerybaghooks n Luggagemat Pull the lever upwards when lift ing the luggage mat up...

Page 273: ...arenotin use To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they are not in use NOTICE n Whenclosing thetrunk Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk...

Page 274: ...grammed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Buttons Indicator n ProgrammingtheHomeLink Point the remote control for the device 1 to 3 in 25...

Page 275: ...rage door opener check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate see if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink...

Page 276: ...e the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize the HomeLink t...

Page 277: ...nce n Reprogrammingabutton The individual HomeLink buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed To reprogram a button follow the Basic program ming instructions OperatingtheHomeLink Press the appr...

Page 278: ...itter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the device C...

Page 279: ...insiderear view mirror indicates the direction in which the vehicleisheading n Operation To turn the compass on or off push and hold AUTO for 3 seconds n Displays anddirections Display Direction N No...

Page 280: ...according to the geographic position of the vehicle If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration the compass will devi ate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to the fol...

Page 281: ...ent the cali bration is complete n Circlingcalibration Stop the vehicle where it is safe to drive in a circle Push and hold AUTO for 9 sec onds C appears on the compass display Drive the vehicle at 5...

Page 282: ...ected l A door is open CAUTION n While drivingthevehicle Do not adjust the display Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped n Whendoingthecirclingcalibration Be sure to secure a...

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Page 284: ...damage occurs or corrosion may set in To apply the touch up paint so it is hardly noticeable the trick is to apply it only to the bare spots Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint th...

Page 285: ...er driving on salted roads If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint After driving in an area contaminated with soot oily smoke mine...

Page 286: ...organic substances or scrub with a hard brush This may damage the surfaces of the lights l Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights Wax may cause damage to the lenses n When using an automatic...

Page 287: ...d dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool deter gent l Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all...

Page 288: ...or n Shampooingthecarpets There are several commercial foaming type cleaners available Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water The excel lent results are...

Page 289: ...urfaces l Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately l Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer l D...

Page 290: ...Generalmaintenance Should be performed on a daily basis This can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer n Scheduledmaintenance Should be performed at specified intervals according to the mainte nanc...

Page 291: ...of it CAUTION n Warninginhandlingof battery l Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...

Page 292: ...trange sounds Power steering fluid At the correct level P 312 Radiator condenser hoses Not blocked with foreign matter P 311 Washer fluid At the correct level P 317 Listed below are the general mainte...

Page 293: ...learance and correct amount of free play Brakes Not pull to one side when applied Loss of brake effectiveness Spongy feeling brake pedal Pedal almost touches floor Head restraints Move smoothly and lo...

Page 294: ...Engine hood The lock system works properly Fluid leaks Is there any leakage after parking Tire Inflation pressure is correct Tire surfaces not worn or dam aged Tires rotated according to the maintenan...

Page 295: ...o service the vehicle n YourvehiclemaynotpasstheI Mtest l When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on your driving...

Page 296: ...T 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine coolant level P 309 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene gly col based non sil...

Page 297: ...se with same amperage rating as original Tire inflation pressure P 326 Tire pressure gauge Compressed air source Headlight aim P 344 Phillips head screwdriver Power steering fluid level P 312 Automati...

Page 298: ...flame to fuel or the battery Fuel and battery fumes are flammable l Be extremely cautious when working on the battery It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid l Take care because brake fluid...

Page 299: ...cessive engine wear due to dirt in the air Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment n Ifthefluidlevel isloworhigh It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the...

Page 300: ...If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Releasethelock from the insideofthevehicleto open theho...

Page 301: ...t yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack correctly Improperplacementmay damage your vehicleor causeinjury n...

Page 302: ...e engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack l Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P l Make sure to set the floor jack properly a...

Page 303: ...artment Power steering fluid reservoir P 312 Engine oil filler cap P 306 Engine oil level dipstick P 305 Brake fluid reservoir P 311 Battery P 314 Fuse box P 336 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 311...

Page 304: ...maintenance Enginecompartmentcover n Removingtheenginecompartmentcover Front Right hand side When installing the cover make sure that the engine coolant reservoir hose positioned as shown in the illus...

Page 305: ...ating temperature and turned off check the oil level on the dipstick n Checking theengine oil Park the vehicle on level ground After turning off the engine wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back...

Page 306: ...eady in the engine Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil Remove the oil filler cap Add engine oil slowly checking the dipstick Install the filler cap turning i...

Page 307: ...onomy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 oil is not available SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change n How to read oil container lab...

Page 308: ...ystem follow the procedure below 1 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF with the trip meter A reading shown P 124 2 While pressing the trip meter reset button set the ENGINE START STOP switch to the...

Page 309: ...riousenginedamage Check the oil level on regular basis n Whenreplacingtheengineoil l Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components l Avoid overfilling or the engine could be damaged l C...

Page 310: ...ture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water Enabled 31 F 35 C Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Enabled 44 F 42 C For more details about engine cool...

Page 311: ...luidlevel The brake fluid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items n Addingfluid CAUTION n Whentheengineishot Do not...

Page 312: ...not been run for about 5 hours Room tempera ture 50 F 85 F 10 C 30 C CAUTION n When fillingthereservoir Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid g...

Page 313: ...reservoir cap Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Items Rag or paper towel and funnel only for adding fluid CAUTION n C...

Page 314: ...ded and that there are no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp n Checkingbatterycondition Check the battery condition using the indicator color Blue Good condition White...

Page 315: ...arging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable l Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon necting the charger cables to the...

Page 316: ...oom where there is not sufficient ventilation n Howtorechargethebattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate n Emergency measuresregardingelectro...

Page 317: ...o ries are turned off CAUTION n Whenrefillingthewasherfluid Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as the washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the e...

Page 318: ...tion of treadwear indi cators is shown by the TWI or marks etc molded on the side wall of each tire Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated n Tire rotation If equipped with full size sp...

Page 319: ...tire pressure warning valve and transmit ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer P 321 If equipped with compact spare tire Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tir...

Page 320: ...d turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF While the vehicle is moving initialization is not performed Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level P 417 Make su...

Page 321: ...res originally installed on the vehicle is registered 2nd position The ID code is not registered When you replace a new set of tires purchase tire pressure warning valves and transmitters from your Le...

Page 322: ...about 20 minutes the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indi cate a system malfunction n Tire life Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician...

Page 323: ...d capac ity as the originally installed tires Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment make sure your snow tires also have radial construction Do not install studded tires without fir...

Page 324: ...ot installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install...

Page 325: ...ssure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal NOTICE n Repairing or replacing tires wheels and ti...

Page 326: ...6 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Tire inflation pressure n Tire inflationpressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis played on the tire and loading information label P 4...

Page 327: ...he tire valve cap Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended lev els...

Page 328: ...Check 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 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure rea...

Page 329: ...l Poor handling l Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires l Poor sealing of the tire bead l Wheel deformation and or tire separation l A greater possibility of tire damage from road ha...

Page 330: ...tion When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and offset Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer...

Page 331: ...nt causing death or serious injury NOTICE n Replacingtirepressurewarningvalvesandtransmitters l Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters make sur...

Page 332: ...changed regularly to main tainairconditioning efficiency n Replacement method Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Open the glove box Remove the glove box cover Remove the filter cover Remove the fi...

Page 333: ...nance n Ifairflowfromthe ventsdecreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary NOTICE n Toprevent damage tothesystem l When using the air conditioning system...

Page 334: ...tis discharged n Youwillneedthefollowingitems l Flathead screwdriver l Small Phillips head screwdriver l Lithium battery CR1632 n Replacingthebattery Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover Remov...

Page 335: ...tores l Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Lexus dealer l Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws CAUTION n Removedbatteryandother parts Keep away from childr...

Page 336: ...y Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Remove the engine compartment cover P 304 Open the fuse box cover Engine compartment Push the tabs in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Remove...

Page 337: ...Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appro priate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appro...

Page 338: ...P P SEAT 30 A Power seat 4 RR DEF 50 A Rear window defogger 5 ABS NO 2 30 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stabil ity control system 6 FAN MAIN 50 A Electric cooling fans 7 ABS NO 1 50 A Anti lock br...

Page 339: ...A Turn signal lights 16 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system 17 E ACM 10 A Electric active control mount 18 A C CTRL PNL 15 A Air conditioning system 19 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 20 AM2 7 5...

Page 340: ...m sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem ECT system 34 MPX B 10 A Meters 35 A F 20 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 36 S HORN 7 5 A Horn 37 EFI NO 2 1...

Page 341: ...opener 4 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights 5 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosis system 6 ECU B NO 2 7 5 A ECU powers 7 STOP 10 A Stop lights 8 TI TE 30 A Tilt and telescopic steering 9 A C 7 5 A Air conditioning...

Page 342: ...system rear window defogger 18 WASH 10 A Windshield washer 19 S HTR 20 A Seat heaters air conditioning system 20 GAUGE NO 1 10 A Emergency flashers back up lights rear sunshade charging system 21 WIP...

Page 343: ...re wiring harness is damaged CAUTION n Toprevent systembreakdowns andvehiclefire Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may cause damage and possibly a fire or injury l Never use a fuse of...

Page 344: ...on level ground Sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times n Adjustingthe headlight aim Turn bolt A in either direction using a Phillips head screw driver Remember the turning directio...

Page 345: ...contactyourLexusdealer n Prepareareplacementlightbulb Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced P 419 n Removetheenginecompartmentcover P 304 n Frontbulblocations n Rearbulblocations Headligh...

Page 346: ...346 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Replacinglightbulbs n Headlightlowbeams forvehicleswithoutdischargebulbs Unplug the connector Remove the cover Release the lock STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3...

Page 347: ...e Remove the light bulb n Headlighthighbeams Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release n Parkinglightsandfrontsidemarkerlights frontturnsignallights R...

Page 348: ...Parking light and front side marker light Front turn signal light Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Parking light and front side marker light Remove the light bulb Front turn signal light Remove t...

Page 349: ...Stop tail rearturnsignalandrearsidemarkerlights Open the trunk lid and remove the access hole cover Stop tail light Rear turn signal light Rear side marker light Turn the bulb base counterclock wise...

Page 350: ...marker light Remove the light bulb n Bulbsotherthantheabove If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out have your Lexus dealer replace it l Headlight low beams discharge bulbs l Front fog lights l...

Page 351: ...alfunction l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens l Water has built up inside the headlight n Dischargeheadlights If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient the bulbs may...

Page 352: ...er entering the headlight unit This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens l Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam headlight bulbs connectors power suppl...

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Page 354: ...yelet This should only attempted on hard surfaced roads for short dis tances at low speeds A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehi cle s wheels drive train axles steer...

Page 355: ...ITION ON mode engine running position CAUTION n Cautionwhiletowing l Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the em...

Page 356: ...t securely using a wheel nut wrench STEP 2 STEP 3 n Locationoftheemergencytowingeyelet P 386 CAUTION n Installing towingeyelet tothevehicle Make sure that towing eyelet are installed securely If not s...

Page 357: ...5 When trouble arises 357 5 1 Essentialinformation Towingwithasling typetruck NOTICE n Toprevent body damage Do not tow with a sling type truck either from the front or rear...

Page 358: ...NOTICE n Toprevent damagingthe vehicle When raising the vehicle ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Without adequate clearance the vehicle could be d...

Page 359: ...down at the locations shown in the illustration If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded in black must be 45 Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be da...

Page 360: ...r l Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal n Audiblesymptoms l Changes in exhaust sound l Excessive tire squeal when cornering l Strange noises related to the su...

Page 361: ...e or OFF Restart the engine NOTICE n Beforestartingtheengine Inspect the ground under the vehicle If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of r...

Page 362: ...e seat belts or not l Driver s seat position l SRS airbag deployment data l SRS airbag system diagnostic data l Front passenger s occupant classification The information above is intended to be used f...

Page 363: ...d by the police or other authorities l Used as a defense for Lexus in a law suit l Ordered by a court law However if necessary Lexus will l Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety performanc...

Page 364: ...buzzer P 378 Warning light Warning light Details USA Canada Brakesystemwarning light warning buzzer Indicates the following Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also come...

Page 365: ...dent Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Charging system warninglight Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle s charging system USA Canada Ma...

Page 366: ...ng light Indicates a malfunction in the pre collision system Warning light Warning light Details Correction procedure Opendoor warninglight warning buzzer 1 Indicates that a door or trunk is not fully...

Page 367: ...er s seatbelt reminder light warning buzzer 2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt Fasten the seat belt Tirepressure warninglight When the light comes on Low tire inflation pressur...

Page 368: ...ill sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds Masterwarning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction P...

Page 369: ...ring and power sources n Front passengerdetection sensor andpassenger seat beltreminder If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat depending on its weight the reminder light may fl...

Page 370: ...rning light does not turn off Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation pressure The tire pressure warning light will turn off after a few minutes Compact spar...

Page 371: ...may be disabled in the following conditions When the condition becomes normal the system will work properly l If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby l If a...

Page 372: ...following precautions Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury l Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible Adjust the tire inflation pres...

Page 373: ...that the TPMS tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reach...

Page 374: ...2 Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE n Precaution wheninstallinga different tire When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed the tire pressure warn ing system may not operate pro...

Page 375: ...Warning message Details Flashing Indicatesanabnormal engineoilpressure A buzzer also sounds If a warning is shown on the multi information display stay calm and per formthefollowing actions Master war...

Page 376: ...wing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning message Details Flashing Indicatesamalfunct...

Page 377: ...malfunctioning assist sensor is shown flashing on the display Flashing Flashing If equipped Indicatesamalfunction in the radar cruisecontrol system A buzzer also sounds Stop the vehicle in a safe plac...

Page 378: ...isnot fullyclosed The system also indi cates which doors are not fully closed flashes and a buzzer sounds to indi cate that one or more of the doors is not fully closed with the vehicle having reached...

Page 379: ...eached a speed of 3 mph 5 km h Close the trunk Flashing Indicatesthat the moon roofisnotfully closed withthe ENGINE STARTSTOP switch OFF and the driver s dooropened A buzzer also sounds Close the moon...

Page 380: ...changed A buzzer also sounds Check and the engine oil and change if necessary Comesonapproximately 4500 miles 7200km after the engineoilis changed The indicator will notwork properly unlessthe oil mai...

Page 381: ...ounds Clean the grille and the sensor This message appears when the pre collision systemishot In thiscase wait until the system cools down If equipped Indicatesthat the sensor ofintuitiveparking assis...

Page 382: ...nearing thevehicle ahead inradar cruise mode A buzzer also sounds Slow the vehicle by apply ing the brakes n Changing theengineoil USAonly Make sure to reset the oil change system P 305 n Warninglight...

Page 383: ...rection procedure Once Comesonfor8seconds Flashing Indicates that an attemptwasmade to start the engine without the elec tronic key being present or the electronickeywas not functioning normally Start...

Page 384: ...the detection area Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF or confirm the location of the electronic key Con tinuous Con tinuous Displayed alternately Flashing Indicates that the driver s door has been...

Page 385: ...message Details Correction procedure Indicates that a door has been opened or closed andthe ENGINE START STOP switch has been switched twice to ACCESSORY mode from OFF Press the ENGINE START STOP swi...

Page 386: ...ththespare provided n Beforejackingupthevehicle l Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface l Set the parking brake l Shift the shift lever to P l Stop the engine l Turn on the emergency flashers n Loca...

Page 387: ...When trouble arises 387 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency Takingoutthejack Lift up the hook of the panel on the trunk floor Secure the panel using the hook provided Remove the hook STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP...

Page 388: ...to take in an emergency Takingoutthesparetire Lift up the hook of the panel on the trunk floor Secure the panel using the hook provided Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire STEP 1 S...

Page 389: ...A by hand until the notch of the jack is in con tact with the jack point STEP 1 Flat tire Wheelchock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rea...

Page 390: ...tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface Installingthesparetire Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface If fo...

Page 391: ...ely the same amount Turn the lug nuts until the washers come into contact with the wheel Lower the vehicle Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration Tighteningt...

Page 392: ...the spare tire will not be warned Also if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on the light remains on n If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with...

Page 393: ...e someone is in it l When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack l Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire l Use a jack stand if it i...

Page 394: ...celeration deceleration and braking as well as sharp cornering n Speedlimit whenusingthecompactsparetire Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph 80 km h when a compact spare tire is installed on th...

Page 395: ...ing valve and trans mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly n Toavoid damagingthe tirepressure warning valves andtransmitters Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires n Be careful when driving...

Page 396: ...llowing correct starting procedures P 116 l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system P 70 n The starter motor turns over slowly the interior lights and head lights are dim or the ho...

Page 397: ...ile depressing the brake pedal firmly Even if the engine can be started using the above steps the system may be malfunctioning Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer n The starter motor does no...

Page 398: ...r Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift levercan be shifted Set the parking brake Turn the ENGINE...

Page 399: ...5 When trouble arises 399 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys NewgenuineLexuskeyscanbemadebyyourLexusdealerusingtheother key andthekeynumberstamped on yourkeynumberplate...

Page 400: ...or Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver s door Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors Opens the windows standard moon roof turn and hold Return the cover to the original position af...

Page 401: ...seconds of the buzzer sounding release the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START STOP switch Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed P 116 To start the engine Press the ENGINE START STO...

Page 402: ...can jump start your Lexus following the steps below Remove the cover Connecting the jumper cables If required remove all vent plugs from the booster battery Lay a cloth over the open vents on the boo...

Page 403: ...the engine of the second vehicle Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle Open and close any of the doors with...

Page 404: ...lead and lead compounds Observe the following precautions when han dling the battery l When working with the battery always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids acid to c...

Page 405: ...e the engine compartment cover P 304 Check to see if the cooling fan is operating If the fan is operating Wait until the temperature of the engine shown on the instrument cluster begins to fall and th...

Page 406: ...engine is running l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot Serious injury such as burns may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure NOTICE n Whenadding...

Page 407: ...pected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury NOTICE n Toavoid damagingthe transmissionand other components l Avoid spinning the wheels and...

Page 408: ...408 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency...

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Page 410: ...hicle Overall length 191 1 in 4855 mm Overall width 71 7 in 1820 mm Overall height 57 1 in 1450 mm Wheelbase 109 3 in 2775 mm Tread Front 62 0 in 1575 mm Rear 61 6 in 1565 mm Vehicle capacity weight O...

Page 411: ...the legal identifier for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the ins...

Page 412: ...pe 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 70 3 27 in 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane rating 91 Research octan...

Page 413: ...the oil is at its operating temperature An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds or under extreme load condition Oil capacity drain and refill wit...

Page 414: ...t Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non sili cate non amine non nitrite and non borate cool ant with long life organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Spark plug Make DENSO Gap F...

Page 415: ...4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights are turned off Charging rates 5 A max Fluid capacity 6 76 qt 6 4 L 5 63 lmp qt Fluid type Toyo...

Page 416: ...a force of 67 4 lbf 300 N 30 6 kgf Steering Pedal clearance 1 2 4 in 61 mm Min Pedal free play 0 04 0 24 in 1 0 6 0 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake lining wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 m...

Page 417: ...10 kPa 2 1 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add 4 3 psi 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 or bar to the front tires and rear tires...

Page 418: ...i 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add 4 3 psi 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 or bar to the front tires and rear ti...

Page 419: ...Type Exterior Headlights low beam Discharge bulbs Halogen bulbs D4S H7 35 55 A B Headlights high beam 9005 60 C Front fog lights 9006 51 D Front turn signal lights 21 E Parking lights and front side m...

Page 420: ...y notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving uphill This is normal and there is no need for concern n Gasolinequality In very few cases driveability problems may be caused by...

Page 421: ...ated gasoline that contains oxygen ates such as ethanol or MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is available in many areas Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended re...

Page 422: ...rformance problems l Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be cor rected by refueling with...

Page 423: ...423 6 1 Specifications 6 Vehicle specifications Tire information Typical tiresymbols Standard tire Compact spare tire...

Page 424: ...irectly filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres sure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 322 Maximum cold tire inflation pre...

Page 425: ...uring week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Tiresize n Typicaltiresizeinformation The illustration indicates typi...

Page 426: ...rmTireQualityGrading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U S A Department of Transportation It provide...

Page 427: ...half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the...

Page 428: ...stablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail...

Page 429: ...options weight The combined weight of installed regular production options weighing over 5 lb 2 3 kg in excess of the standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or acc...

Page 430: ...ire that is made of steel wires wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead Bias ply tire A pneumatic ti...

Page 431: ...cord material in the carcass Intended outboard side wall a The sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper...

Page 432: ...er coated parallel cords Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber chemicals fab ric and steel or other materials that when m...

Page 433: ...in a Straight Line on Snow and Ice Covered Surfaces and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol on at least one sidewall Test rim Therimon which atire is fittedfortesting andmaybe any rim listed as appr...

Page 434: ...umber of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front 1 in second seat 11 through 15 5 2 in front 1 in second seat 1 in third seat 1...

Page 435: ...tion signal Emergency flashers ON OFF Operation signal Buzzer ON OFF Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personal ized to your preferences Programming these preferences...

Page 436: ...not opened after being unlocked ON OFF Time elapsed before auto maticdoorlockfunctionis activated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 seconds 30 seconds 120 seconds Operation signal Emergenc...

Page 437: ...oor lock function OFF ON Opening driver s door unlocks all doors OFF ON Shifting gears to P unlocks all doors ON OFF Shifting gears to position other than P locks all doors ON OFF Power win dows P 60...

Page 438: ...de only Tilt only Linked entry function ON OFF Automatic light control system P 134 Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 Time elapsed before headlights automatically turn off after doors are...

Page 439: ...seconds Operation when the doors are unlocked ON OFF Operation after the ENGINE START STOP switch turned OFF ON OFF Front foot well lighting ON OFF Outer foot light ON OFF Seat belt reminder P 366 Ve...

Page 440: ...ce data USA only After changing engine oil P 305 Tire pressure warning system When changing the tire inflation pres sure by changing traveling speed or load weight etc P 319 After reconnecting or perf...

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Page 442: ...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 individual problems be...

Page 443: ...gonale de telle sorte qu elle passe bien sur l paule sans pour autant tre en contact avec votre cou ou glisser de votre paule Placez la sangle abdominale le plus bas possible sur les hanches R glez la...

Page 444: ...issent pas exag r ment us es ATTENTION D t riorationet usure des ceintures de s curit Inspectez les ceintures de s curit p riodiquement Contr lez qu elles ne sont pas entaill es effiloch es et que leu...

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Page 446: ...ntrol Unit EDR Event data recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating HI High I M Emission inspection and maintenance INT Intermittent LED...

Page 447: ...447 Abbreviation list VIN Vehicle Identification Number VSC Vehicle Stability Control ABBREVIATIONS MEANING...

Page 448: ...ns of airbags 77 Modification and disposal of airbags 87 Proper driving posture 75 83 Side airbag operating conditions 80 Side airbag precautions 83 SRS airbags 77 Alarm 72 Antenna 198 Anti lock brake...

Page 449: ...ant seats definition 93 Infant seats installation 98 Installing CRS with lower anchorages 101 Installing CRS with seat belts 98 Installing CRS with top straps 102 Child safety Airbag precautions 83 Ba...

Page 450: ...75 Procedures 108 Winter driving tips 169 Driving position memory 44 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly 400 Emergency in case of If the electronic key does not operate pro...

Page 451: ...ts Switch 137 Wattage 419 Front passenger occupant classification system 88 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 366 Front seats Adjustment 43 Driving position memory 44 Seat position memory 47...

Page 452: ...ze 440 Inside rear view mirror 57 Interior lights Interior lights 251 Switch 251 Intuitive parking assist 153 Jack Positioning a floor jack 301 Replacing the wheel 386 Jack handle 386 Keyless entry 34...

Page 453: ...and folding 58 Mirror position memory 44 Outside temperature display 131 Overhead console 255 Overheating Engine 405 Parking assist sensors 153 Parking brake 123 Parking lights Replacing light bulbs 3...

Page 454: ...44 Front passenger seat position memory 47 Head restraint 49 Properly sitting in the seat 75 Seat heaters 265 Ventilated seats 265 Service reminder indicators 126 Shift lever Automatic transmission 1...

Page 455: ...els 74 Tire inflation pressure 326 Tire information Glossary 428 Size 425 Tire identification number 425 Uniform tire quality grading 426 Tires Chains 171 Checking 318 If you have a flat tire 386 Infl...

Page 456: ...stem 365 Pretensioners 365 Rear light failure warning light 366 Seat belt reminder light 366 SRS airbags 365 Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control 376 378 Engine oil level 378 Engine oil maint...

Page 457: ...ndex Windows Power windows 60 Rear window defogger 191 Washer 138 Windshield wipers Position 172 Windshield wipers 138 Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery 334 Wireless remote control key...

Page 458: ...e moved out P 398 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P 405 If your vehicle overheats The...

Page 459: ...6 P 366 P 365 P 366 P 366 P 365 Brake system warning light Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Low fuel level warn...

Page 460: ...ressure P 417 Fuel tank capacity 18 5 gal 70L 15 4 lmp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 68 412 Cold tire inflation pressure P 417 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill qt L Imp qt With filter 6 4...

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