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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

1

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips — not
on your waist.

2

Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion
upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

D

Both high

−

positioned lap belts and loose

−

fitting

belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding
under the lap belt during a collision or other
unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as
low on hip as possible.

D

Do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.

"

Front and second outboard seat belts only

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the
anchor position, support the anchor while you push the lock
release button then slide the anchor down. After the
adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in
a collision.

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Summary of Contents for GX470 2006

Page 1: ...EASE BUCKLE UP Lexus has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Lexus belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 2: ...0 Imp qt See page 511 for detailed information D Engine coolant Capacity 12 9 L 13 6 qt 11 4 Imp qt Coolant type Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids...

Page 3: ...cle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Lexus authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 4: ...ce is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement Where to obtain the Repair Manual The repair manual for GX470 may be purchased from any Lexus dealer or the Material Distribution Center To purchase the repair manual please contact your Lexus deale...

Page 5: ...ng number D When traveling in the U S mainland or Canada Lexus Roadside Assistance Toll free 1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987 D Hawaii Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance Customer Services Toll free 1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987 CANADIAN OWNERS D When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Lexus Roadside Assistance Customer Service Toll free 1 800 26 LEXUS or 1 800 265 3987 Please leave this...

Page 6: ...E This is a warning 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 damage to your Lexus and its equipment Safety symbol In this manual you will also see a circle with a slash through it This means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Your Lexus O...

Page 7: ...ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision However the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times Children should always be s...

Page 8: ...Driver s seat position D Front passenger s occupant classification D SRS airbag deployment data D SRS airbag system diagnostic data If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control VSC system its Electronic Control Unit ECU may contain another EDR There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which the VSC EDR will record certain information The VSC E...

Page 9: ...ary D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non Lexus organization for research purposes New vehicle warranty Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited warranties D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others For further information please refer to the Owner s Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet Your respo...

Page 10: ...hese 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 vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Lexus products Modification with non genuine Lexus products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage o...

Page 11: ...le On pavement and off road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an or...

Page 12: ...NTROLS The vehicle s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed below Use of the equipment is explained including any points you should pay particular attention to 1 Keys and doors 2 Switches 3 Gauges meters and service reminder indicators 4 Interior equipment 5 Exterior equipment 6 Occupant restraint systems 7 Steering wheel and mirrors SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO The features of the ...

Page 13: ...to keep your vehicle in its best condition SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Simple maintenance procedure and service data are provided here for your reference should you wish to perform inspection and maintenance yourself INDEX The page number is listed for each item in the Owner s Manual so that you can rapidly find the item and page you are searching for GAS STATION INFORMATION Th...

Page 14: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL x I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 15: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xi INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicles without navigation system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 16: ...18 Ashtray 80 19 Cigarette lighter 80 20 Seat heater switches 44 Page 21 Four wheel drive control lever 356 22 Automatic transmission selector lever 349 23 Parking brake lever 347 24 Center differential lock switch 356 25 Power outlet 12 VDC 81 26 Downhill assist control switch 377 27 Electronic modulated suspension control switch 371 28 Rear height control air suspension switches 366 29 Ignition ...

Page 17: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicles with navigation system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 18: ...cator lights 169 17 Glove box 83 18 Audio system See the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 19 Ashtray 80 Page 20 Cigarette lighter 80 21 Seat heater switches 44 22 Four wheel drive control lever 356 23 Automatic transmission selector lever 349 24 Parking brake lever 347 25 Center differential lock switch 356 26 Power outlet 12 VDC 81 27 Downhill assist control switch 377 28 Electronic modu...

Page 19: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xv INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in U S A I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 20: ...minder light 60 16 Slip indicator light 373 375 378 381 17 Low engine oil pressure warning light 60 18 Charging system warning light 59 Page 19 Engine coolant temperature gauge 49 20 Malfunction indicator lamp 56 21 Vehicle stability control system off indicator light 376 22 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light 174 23 Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light 59 24 Cent...

Page 21: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xvii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 22: ...ip indicator light 373 375 378 381 16 Low engine oil pressure warning light 60 17 Charging system warning light 59 18 Engine coolant temperature gauge 49 Page 19 Malfunction indicator lamp 56 20 Vehicle stability control system off indicator light 376 21 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light 174 22 Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light 59 23 Center differential lock ...

Page 23: ...ering control switch 202 2 Seat position seat cushion angle and height control switch 115 116 3 Seatback angle control switch 115 4 Lumbar support control switch 116 For detailed information refer to the description given in each Section I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 24: ... 3 Fuel filler door 101 4 Moon roof 103 5 Windshield wiper and washer 33 558 6 Outside rear view mirror 203 7 Side door 20 8 Tire and wheel 523 9 Headlights 30 559 10 Hood 100 For detailed information refer to the description given in each Section I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 25: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xxi I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 26: ...IC OPERATION 1 QUICK REFERENCE Quick reference Driver s seat 2 Steering wheel 2 Automatic transmission 3 Headlight and turn signal switch 4 Wiper and washer switch 5 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 27: ...desired angle push the control switch in the required direction and release the button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle To move the steering wheel to the desired position push the control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the steering wheel reaches the desired position BPY020 7 2 5 5 BPY021 7 2 59 5 QUICK REFERENCE 2 1 DRIVER S SEAT 2 STEERING WHEEL I n f o r ma t i...

Page 28: ...into overdrive possible 4 Position for engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 3 2 Position for more powerful engine braking L Position for maximum engine braking NOTE When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift from D to 4 engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed see page 365 QUICK RE...

Page 29: ...nel lights turn on D HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic light control Headlights also turn on High beam Headlight flasher Right or left turn Lane change right or left D TURN SIGNAL SWITCH QUICK REFERENCE 4 4 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 30: ...termittent windshield wipers 1 Low speed operation 2 High speed operation Automatic operation Washer on Rain sensing windshield wipers 1 Low speed operation 2 High speed operation QUICK REFERENCE 5 5 WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 31: ...D Rear 3 Wiper on intermittent operation 4 Wiper on normal operation 5 Washer also on 6 Washer on QUICK REFERENCE 6 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 32: ...TION 1 1 7 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and doors Keys 8 Engine immobilizer system 12 Wireless remote control 13 Side doors 20 Back door 25 Theft deterrent system 26 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 33: ... system to function correctly so be careful not to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking leave the valet key with the attendant Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally ...

Page 34: ...ou for emergency use Do not leave it in your vehicle Starting the engine using a flat key 1 Remove the key plate from the key case 2 Insert the key plate into the ignition switch The indicator light keeps flashing 3 Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10 seconds as indicated by the arrow head The indicator light goes out This means the engine immobilizer system is automatically...

Page 35: ... Do not let the key case become bent as the key plate may fall out or become bent also D The flat key is designed for emergency use only When using a key containing a transponder chip observe the following precautions D When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Doing so may prevent the engine from starting...

Page 36: ... key and keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine D Do not bend the key grip or flat key D Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves D Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other objects D Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as...

Page 37: ...the vehicle The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch At this time the security indicator light flashes When you insert the key in the ignition switch the security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled automatically which enables the engine to start The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case You can cancel the engine immobilizer sys...

Page 38: ... 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 1 Locking the doors 2 Unlocking the doors 3 Indicator light 4 Sounding an alarm NOTE This feature can be set inoperative as vehicle theft deterrent measure in case of the loss of the wireless remote control key Ask your Lexus dealer for details When you operat...

Page 39: ...t of the battery see Replacing the battery on page 18 You can also have the battery of the key replaced by your Lexus dealer If you lose the wireless key contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same vehicle Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information The wireless remote control ke...

Page 40: ...CK button the driver s door is unlocked Pushing that button once again within 3 seconds from the first push all other side doors and back door are also unlocked NOTE The 2 step unlocking function can be changed Ask your Lexus dealer for details At this time you can hear two beeps and the turn signal lights flash twice Together with the activation of unlocking the personal lights and center interio...

Page 41: ...ore automatic re locking can be changed Ask your Lexus dealer for details Sounding an alarm When you push the PANIC button for about 1 second an alarm sounds to deter any person trying to break into or damage your vehicle If you want to stop the alarm push any button This function does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position NOTE The alarm can be set not to sound Ask your Lexus dealer...

Page 42: ...pment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter...

Page 43: ...may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Replacing the battery When you replace the battery prepare a lithium battery CR1616 or equivalent and a special screwdriver CAUTION Special care should be taken to prevent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components NOTICE D When rep...

Page 44: ...while pushing it in the arrow direction 2 Remove the module from the key frame 3 Remove the 2 screws to take out the lid of the module 4 Take out the discharged battery and put in a new battery with the positive side up I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 45: ...re not to damage or bend the O ring when installing 6 Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover with the screw 7 When pushing any switch on the wireless key make sure the indicator light comes on SIDE DOORS Locking with key 1 Lock 2 Unlock Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultane...

Page 46: ... in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle Doors cannot be locked when either front door is open...

Page 47: ...itch can be reset in the following ways D Turn the ignition key to the ON position D Unlock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control D Unlock the driver s door or front passenger s door with the inside lock button and then unlock all the doors with the power door lock switch Automatic door locking and unlocking functions AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING You can select the fol...

Page 48: ... To cancel the function do the above operation again AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING You can select the following functions D Unlocking linked with the shift position All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to P position D Unlocking linked with the ignition switch All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver s door is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switc...

Page 49: ...de power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set To cancel the function do the above operation again Locking with rear door child protector 1 Unlock 2 Lock Whenever small children are in the vehicle lock the rear door so that it does not open by the inside door handle To do this move the lever...

Page 50: ...h power door lock switch on page 22 See Stowage precautions on page 419 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION D Keep the back door closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle D If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked other road users must...

Page 51: ...your hands caught in the back door stay when closing the back door THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM To deter theft of the vehicle this system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and turn signal light...

Page 52: ...e control the turn signals flash twice Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated D Unlocking any door without using an ignition key or wireless remote control D Opening the hood and any doors forcibly D Reconnecting the battery If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time etc when the battery is recharged or repl...

Page 53: ...mote control to cancel the system 5 Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood When testing the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Lexus dealer NOTICE Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of information you have set in the computer memory Afte...

Page 54: ...al switch 32 Fog light switch 33 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33 Rear window wiper and washer switch 37 Rear window defogger switch 38 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 39 Power window switches 40 Emergency flasher switch 43 Seat heater switches 44 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 55: ...nada When the tail lights are on the tail light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster With the knob in the AUTO position there may be a case that the headlights do not turn on immediately even when the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking lot according to lighting conditions In this case we recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second clickstop to turn on the h...

Page 56: ...he time before turning off the lights can be changed Ask your Lexus dealer for details If any of the side door is kept opened the lights automatically turn off after 30 minutes When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked pushing the LOCK button on the wireless remote control key turns off the headlights If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off ...

Page 57: ...p or down in the conventional manner The ignition key must be in the ON position The turn signal is self cancelling after a turn but after a lane change you may have to cancel it by hand You can also signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than normal it indicates that the front or rear turn signa...

Page 58: ...HER SWITCH Variable intermittent windshield wipers 1 Interval adjuster 2 Washer on To turn the wipers on move the lever down until you reach the desired speed setting The ignition key must be in the ON position There are 3 settings INT position Variable intermittent operation LO position Low speed operation HI position High speed operation I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 59: ...ll the lever toward you and release it If the wiper lever is in the OFF position the wipers will automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to sweep the windshield completely The interval between the 3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about 170 km h 106 mph NOTE The last single wipe can be deactivated ...

Page 60: ...wing conditions D When the windshield gets extremely cold at less than 10_C or 14_F D When the system malfunctions However when the windshield gets extremely hot at more than 90_C or 194_F the wipers do not operate even if the wiper lever is in the AUTO position When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the AUTO position and then the ignition switch is turned on again the auto...

Page 61: ...the wiper lever is in the OFF position the wipers will automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to sweep the windshield completely The interval between the 3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed The last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about 170 km h 106 mph NOTE The last single wipe can be deactivated Ask your Lexus dealer for details The low ...

Page 62: ...twist the knob downward to position 2 Also the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the OFF position To make the washer squirt while operating in ON position twist the knob upward to position 1 The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster comes on ...

Page 63: ...hen the defogger has operated about 15 minutes If further defrosting or defogging is desired simply actuate the switch again When the surface has cleared push the switch once again to turn the defogger off Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to melt snow NOTICE D When cleaning the inside of the re...

Page 64: ... operated about 5 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the switch is on If further defrosting or defogging is desired simply actuate the switch again When the surface has cleared push the switch once again to turn the defogger off Continuous use may cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed to dry rain ...

Page 65: ...Key off operation Even if the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position with all the doors closed the window can be operated until a front door is opened or for 43 seconds Operating the switches To raise or lower the window pull the switch halfway up or push it halfway down Automatic operation To fully raise or lower the window automatically pull the switch fully up or push it fully down ...

Page 66: ...rating the windows from outside the vehicle The windows can be operated using an ignition key NOTE This feature can be deactivate Ask your Lexus dealer for details Close Open Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver s door To close the windows Turn the key in the locking direction and hold it After the doors are locked the windows begin to close To stop in the middle return the key ...

Page 67: ...r the windows halfway 2 Pull up the switches until the windows close and hold the switches for a second Make sure that the windows open and close automatically If the power windows cannot be operated properly have it checked by your Lexus dealer CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following D Before you close the power windows always make sure there is nobody around the power ...

Page 68: ...ection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closed EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch To turn them off push the switch again All the turn signal lights will flash The emergency flashers will work with the engine running or off and with or without the ignition key Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if y...

Page 69: ...d R for the front passenger s seat To turn the seat heaters on turn the dials forward The indicator lights come on To turn them off turn the dials backward until they stop The indicator lights go off You can adjust the heating temperature to 5 stages To increase the temperature turn them forward To decrease the temperature turn them backward The ignition key must be in the ON position to operate s...

Page 70: ...sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat from overheating do not use the seat heater with a blanket cushion or other insulating objects which cover the seat NOTICE D Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects needles nails etc into the seat D When cleaning the seats do not use organic substances paint thinner benzine alcohol gasoline etc They may...

Page 71: ...SWITCHES 46 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 72: ...e reminder indicators Fuel gauge 48 Engine coolant temperature gauge 49 Tachometer 50 Odometer and trip meter 50 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 51 Multi information display 63 Instrument panel light control 74 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 73: ... soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the movement of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Le...

Page 74: ...e operating conditions such as D Driving up a long hill on a hot day D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving D Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop and go traffic D Towing a trailer NOTICE D Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the t...

Page 75: ... This may cause severe engine damage ODOMETER AND TRIP METER Trip meter reset knob This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters To change the mode indication push the trip meter reset knob briefly Each time you push the knob the mode changes in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer etc The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been ...

Page 76: ...ancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON DO THIS a or Indicator and buzzer If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer b Indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Take vehicle to Lexus dealer immediately I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i ...

Page 77: ... and contact Lexus dealer g Close all side doors and back door h Shift four wheel drive control out of N i Stop and check IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON DO THIS j Take vehicle to Lexus dealer k Take vehicle to Lexus dealer l Stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer m Stop and check n Replace engine oil o Adjust tire inflation pressure If light remains contact Lexus dealer I n f o r ma t i o...

Page 78: ...vel is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low D When the hydraulic brake booster fails If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in poor braking performance the warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer in the following cases D The light does not come on even if the parking brak...

Page 79: ... may occur but do not indicate the malfunction D The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position It is normal if it turns off after a while D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the warning light and buzzer It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds D You may hear a small sound in the engine com...

Page 80: ...d curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies driver s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system AIRBAG ON indicator light AIRBAG OFF indicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and pow...

Page 81: ...act your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed there may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system At this time vibration may occur However if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly you can drive your vehicle at low speeds Have your vehicle checked by your Lexus deal...

Page 82: ...ither of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position or remains on D The light comes on while you are driving A warning light turning on briefly during operation does n...

Page 83: ... four wheel drive control lever out of N or the vehicle can move i Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high If this light comes on while you are driving slow down and pull off the road Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in P and leave the engine idling until the light goes off If t...

Page 84: ...er the ignition key is turned to ON D The warning light comes on while driving When the brake fluid level is too low the above mentioned systems will not operate and the warning light come on k KDSS Warning Light vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the kinetic dynamic suspension system The light will come on when the ignition key is...

Page 85: ... will go off after about a few seconds When you drive for about 7200 km 4500 miles after the engine oil replacement this light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 12 seconds with the ignition key turned to ON position If you continue driving without the engine oil replacement and if the driving range exceeds 8000 km 5000 miles the light will come on after the ignition key is...

Page 86: ...abel See Checking tire inflation pressure on page 523 The light should go off a few minutes after the tire pressure is adjusted If the warning light blinks the tire pressure warning system may be malfunctioning Contact your Lexus dealer For details see Tire pressure warning system on page 387 p Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes very low Fill t...

Page 87: ...off when you close the door completely 3 Place the four wheel drive control lever in N position and the selector lever in P position and turn the ignition key to ACC The following service reminder indicator should come on It goes off when you place the four wheel drive control lever in H or L position 4 Turn the ignition key to ON The following service reminder indicators should come on or or or w...

Page 88: ...system warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position It is normal if they go out after a while The following service reminder indicator should come on It goes off after about 6 seconds If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described above have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible MULTI INFORMATIO...

Page 89: ...adjust the brightness of the display To adjust the brightness see ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY below ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY The key must be in the ACC or ON position To adjust the brightness of the display push and hold the MODE button for more than 2 seconds ILL will appear on the display To increase the brightness Push the button To decrease the brightness Push the bu...

Page 90: ...once The time will blink To reset the hour Push the button To reset the minutes Push the button To adjust the time to the nearest hour push the RESET button For example if the RESET button is depressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electric power source has been disconnected the time display will...

Page 91: ...on the display toggles through this information D Outside temperature D Average fuel consumption D Instantaneous fuel consumption D Driving range D Average vehicle speed D Barometer D Altimeter D Elapsed time The displayed values indicate general driving conditions Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions D Outside temperature U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 92: ...nges from 22_F 30_C up to 122_F 50_C If there is some abnormality in the connection of the outside air temperature sensor will appear on the display If appears on the display contact your Lexus dealer In some cases may appear momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to ON It is normal if it goes out soon D Average fuel consumption U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 93: ...yed based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption with the engine running The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds To reset the calculations push and hold the RESET button for more than 1 second D Instantaneous fuel consumption U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 94: ... updated every 2 seconds Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following cases D When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running the display will indicate extremely high fuel consumption D When the vehicle is driving down a long slope with the engine brake applied the display will indicate extremely low fuel consumption D Driving range U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i ...

Page 95: ...traveled The displayed value is updated every time the fuel required to travel 1 mile or 1 km is consumed Every time you refuel the vehicle the calculation is reset The actual driving range varies with driving habits and road conditions If fuel consumption is good the driving range will be longer If fuel consumption is poor the driving range will be shorter If the low fuel level warning light come...

Page 96: ... and displayed based on total driving distance and total driving time with the engine running The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds To reset the calculations push and hold the RESET button for more than 1 second D Barometer U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 97: ...ospheric pressure ranges from 17 8 IN HG 600 hPa up to 31 0 IN HG 1050 hPa The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds The displayed value may deviate from the actual atmospheric pressure depending on opening or closing of the windows and doors and the driving conditions D Altimeter U S A Canada I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 98: ... vary The indicated altitude of a single position may deviate according to the atmospheric pressure and temperature The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds RECTIFICATION OF THE ALTITUDE Rectification is valid only when the correct altitude is known While the altitude mode is on the display push the or button to increase or decrease the altitude by 50 ft 10 m To reset the rectified altitude ...

Page 99: ...counter returns to 0 00 To reset the calculations push and hold the RESET button for more than 1 second INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights turn the dial With the dial turned fully up the intensity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced when the headlight switch is on If the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully down the ...

Page 100: ...luminated entry system 78 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 80 Power outlets 81 Glove box 83 Rear console box 84 Garage door opener 84 Cupholders 90 Overhead console box 92 Auxiliary box 93 Floor mat 94 Warning reflector holder 95 Coat hooks 95 Luggage cover 96 Tie down hooks 97 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 101: ...hook and swing it to the side 3 To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you slide the visor backwards At this position the vanity light does not come on 4 To block out glare from the front with the sun visor in the position 2 or 3 swing the other sun visor down INTERIOR LIGHTS Center Vehicles without rear seat audio system Vehicles with rear seat audio system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i ...

Page 102: ...is opened The light goes off when all the doors are closed For details see Illuminated entry system on page 78 Rear To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turn the light on when the back door is opened The light goes out immediately when the back door is closed I n f o r ma...

Page 103: ...in The personal light switch has the following positions DOOR Turn the lights on when any side door is opened without pushing the lens The light goes off when all the doors are closed For details see Illuminated entry system on page 78 OFF Turn the lights on only when you push the lens ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM 14PY027 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 104: ...ghts except the center console spot lights will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out To prevent the battery being discharged all of the lights will automatically turn off when the ignition key removed and the door is left opened for about 30 minutes Ignition switch light personal lights and center interior light The ignition switch light personal lights and center interior ...

Page 105: ... not running the ignition key must be in the ACC position to use the lighter When finished with your cigarette thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the lid completely To remove the ashtray press down on the lock spring plate and pull out Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement CAUTION T...

Page 106: ... accident or sudden stop while driving always completely close the ashtray after use POWER OUTLETS 12 VDC The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories The ignition key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE D To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 120W D To prevent the battery ...

Page 107: ...ty for this power outlet is 115 VAC 100W If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC 100W limits Main switch To use the power outlet push the main switch on the instrument panel An indicator light will il...

Page 108: ... type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc D Measuring devices which process precise data Medical equipment measuring instruments etc D Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply Microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise GLOVE BOX 1 Unlock 2 Open 3 Lock To use the g...

Page 109: ... The garage door opener R Universal Transceiver is manufactured under license from HomeLinkR and can be programmed to operate garage doors gates entry doors door locks home lighting systems and security systems etc a Programming the HomeLinkR 1 Indicator light 2 Buttons The HomeLinkR in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can store one program for each button To ensure correct programming into the ...

Page 110: ...n entrance gate programming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of 3 HomeLinkR buttons you want to program 1 HomeLinkr 2 Hand held garage transmitter 3 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in 2 Place your hand held garage transmitter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLinkR Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 111: ...programming a garage door opener check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate identify if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLinkR button The garage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeLinkR flashes rapidly and then remains lit after 2 seconds If your garage transmitter is the...

Page 112: ...cess by opening the garage door The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize the HomeLinkR unit and be able to activate the garage door up down 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each remaining HomeLinkR button to program another rolling code system Programming an entrance gate programming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of the 3 HomeLinkR buttons you want to pro...

Page 113: ...ator light should come on The HomeLinkR continues to send the signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed c Erasing the entire HomeLinkR memory all three programs To erase all previously programmed codes at one time press and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLin...

Page 114: ... by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the device INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 89 D Do not use this HomeLinkR Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect a...

Page 115: ...or inside In the rear console box To use the cupholder open the rear console box and pull down the cupholder The cupholder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely CAUTION D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cupholder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident D To r...

Page 116: ...e third seat CAUTION D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cupholder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cupholder of the second seat armrest closed when not in use I n f o r ma t...

Page 117: ...while driving D As this box is designed for holding eyeglasses do not place any object heavier than approximately 200 g 0 44 lb in it Heavier objects may cause the box to open and the contents to fly out resulting in injuries NOTICE During hot weather the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter glasses etc inside I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 118: ...losed while driving First aid kit holder 1 To loosen 2 To tighten This auxiliary box is equipped with a belt to hold the first aid kit To loosen or tighten the belt do as shown above Although the first aid kit itself is not included as original equipment this auxiliary box can be used to store the first aid kit Make sure the first aid kit is securely held I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 119: ...e designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor mat with locking clips into the holes in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving it may cause an accident I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 120: ... engage the belt do as shown above Although the warning reflector itself is not included as original equipment this auxiliary box can be used to store the warning reflector Make sure the warning reflector is securely held COAT HOOKS Ceiling border above the second seat To use the coat hook pull it down I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 121: ...way with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly When you hang clothes hang them on the coat hook directly LUGGAGE COVER Using luggage cover To use the luggage cover pull out the luggage cover and hook it on the anchors CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an ...

Page 122: ...ll prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident When installing the luggage cover keep the TOP mark of the luggage cover ends upward TIE DOWN HOOKS To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Stowage precautions on page 419 for precautions when loading luggage NOTICE Do not use the third seat anchors instead of the tie down hooks I n f o r ma t i o ...

Page 123: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 98 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 124: ...ECTION 1 5 99 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Exterior equipment Hood 100 Fuel tank cap 101 Moon roof 103 Quarter windows 107 Roof luggage carrier 107 Rear step bumper 110 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 125: ...od push up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc Then lower the hood and make sure it locks CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Otherwise the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 126: ...r the instrument panel When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION D Do not smoke cause sparks or allow open flames when refuelling The fumes are flammable D When opening the cap do not remove the cap quickly In hot weather fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 127: ...to point 2 Pause slightly before removing it It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened 15PY017 3 The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right or up and down and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 128: ...To prevent damage to the cap apply force only in the turning direction to the cap Do not pull or pry it MOON ROOF 1 Open 2 Close To slide open the moon roof push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side for about 1 second The moon roof will fully open To stop partway push the same side or TILT UP side briefly The sunshade can be opened or closed manually However if you open the moon roof the sunshade wil...

Page 129: ...n the moon roof push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side for about 1 second The moon roof will fully tilt down To stop partway push the same side or TILT UP side briefly To operate the moon roof the ignition key must be in the ON position Key off operation Even if the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position the moon roof can be operated until a front door is opened or for 43 seconds To ti...

Page 130: ... roof and frame during slide closing operation the moon roof stops and opens half way and the deflector stops and raises fully D If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during tilting down operation the moon roof stops and opens fully If the moon roof receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught If the moon roof does not operate automatically If the mo...

Page 131: ...t could result in death or serious injury When anyone closes the moon roof first make sure it is safe to do so D Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle D Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehicle especially with the ignition key still inserted Otherwise he she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening Unattended person part...

Page 132: ...the latch handles toward you and swing it fully out When closing the windows make sure there are completely closed ROOF LUGGAGE CARRIER 1 Cross rails 2 Roof rails The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails and sliding cross rails I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 133: ...he cross rails to the appropriate position for loading the luggages There are cross rail stoppers on the roof rails which help you prevent the cross rails being touched with the tilted up moon roof NOTICE Do not remove the cross rail stoppers or the moon roof may be damaged when it is tilted I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 134: ...cle overall length or width See Specifications on page 564 for information on your vehicle overall length and width D Before driving make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier D Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result ...

Page 135: ... rear end protection and easier step up loading CAUTION D Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time It is designed for only one person D Never drive the vehicle with anyone on the rear step bumper I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 136: ...128 Armrests 130 Seat belts 131 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 146 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 156 Front passenger occupant classification system 168 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 174 Child restraint 175 Driving position memory system 198 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 137: ...ious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit...

Page 138: ...passenger sits upright Front seats with SRS side airbags CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats Observe the following precautions D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use since the side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force Otherwise you may be killed or seriously injured D Do not use seat accessories which cover the ar...

Page 139: ... the vehicle D Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger luggage or the rear seat NOTICE Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time It may cause electrical overload Adjusting front seats 16PY001 1 Seat position seat cushion angle and height control switch 2 Seatback angle control switch 3 Lumbar support control switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 140: ... seatback in that position CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt...

Page 141: ...nly Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position Adjusting lumbar support Push the control switch on either side The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 142: ...The seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback and by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly The seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use D When using the seat make sure the seat is securely locked NOTICE Avoid p...

Page 143: ...at belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of death or personal in...

Page 144: ... from falling out when you fold up the second seat Vehicles with rear seat audio system or rear seat entertainment system Before tumbling the second seat close the headphone input jack lid NOTICE D The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble the second seat D The headphone jack lid of the rear seat audio system or the rear seat entertainment system must be closed before you tumble the s...

Page 145: ...iginal positions push the red knobs and swing the whole seats down and swing the seatback up If you cannot raise the left side seatback because of the locked seat belt do not try it hard Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way 1 Push in the lower front edge of the seatback to slacken the seat belt 2 Let the seat belt retract a little I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 146: ... sure the seats are securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushions Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Folding up third seats Stow the rear seat belt bu...

Page 147: ...elt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover To release the concave end tab see page 136 for instructions NOTICE The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold up the seats 1 Lower the outboard head restraints to the lowest position and remove the center head restraint I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 148: ...tbacks by pushing the lock release levers forward and fold them down 4 Unlock the seat legs by pulling the seat leg lock release knobs and lift the whole seats sideward 5 Retract the seat legs then take the holding straps out and hang the straps to the assist grips Pull the straps on the free end to secure the seats I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 149: ...ps above CAUTION When returning the seats to their original position observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop D Be careful not get your hands or feet pinched in the seat D Make sure the seats are securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushions Failure to do...

Page 150: ...eat belt buckles as shown above Seat belt hanger For the outer seat belts use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts from being tangled For the center seat belt stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 151: ...uckles must be stowed before you remove the seats 1 Lower the outboard head restraints to the lowest position and remove the center head restraint 2 Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and stow the center head restraint into the seatback 3 Unlock the seatbacks by pushing the lock release levers forward and fold them down I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 152: ...n the removed seats The metallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and the seats cannot be reinstalled To return them to the original positions reverse the steps above CAUTION When removing or reinstalling the seats observe the following to prevent personal injury D Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle is moving D Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seats D...

Page 153: ...n from which it was removed Failure to do so will prevent third seat occupants from using seat belts properly D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use HEAD RESTRAINTS For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving Front seat To raise the head restraint pull it up To lower it press the lo...

Page 154: ...emoved Second and third seats To raise the head restraint pull it up To lower it press the lock release button and push the head restraint down Second center head restraint When an occupant sits on the second center seat always pull up the head restraint to the lock position The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recommen...

Page 155: ...estraint can be stowed in the right side third seatback when they are not in use To stow the head restraint unfasten the zippers behind the seatback and stow it into the seatback ARMRESTS Front seats To use the armrest lower the armrest to the lowest position and raise it to the desired angle Raising the armrest to the highest position unlocks the armrest to let you return it to the lowest positio...

Page 156: ...t belts See Child restraint on page 175 for details If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci...

Page 157: ...r and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of death or personal injury D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware ...

Page 158: ... is locked in that position and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 175 To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retract...

Page 159: ...ot place the shoulder belt under your arm Front and second outboard seat belts only Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise the anchor position push the anchor up To lower the anchor position support the anchor while you push the lock release button then slide the anchor down After the adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder bel...

Page 160: ...uckle release button Otherwise the seat belt may not work properly See the information in the following columns Third center seat belt Buckle with light gray buckle release button The third center seat belt is a 3 point type restraint with 2 buckles Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation Make sure that buckle with light gray buckle release button...

Page 161: ...rent shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place 1 Buckle with light gray buckle release button Properly matches with concave end tab 2 Buckle with red buckle release button Properly matches with round end tab To release the concave end tab insert the key into the hole on buckle with light gray buckle release button and allow the belt to retract I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v...

Page 162: ...stening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision STOWING THE THIRD CENTER SEAT BELT Stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown above Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 163: ...YSTEMS 138 PULLING OUT THE THIRD CENTER SEAT BELT Pull the belt out a little and pull the tabs out from the cover Stowing the second and third seat belt buckles Second seat Third seat I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 164: ...lease contact your local Lexus dealer to order the proper required length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Lexus dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following precautions Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the se...

Page 165: ...hen reconnect the seat belt Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of collision D Be sure to wear the seat belt wi...

Page 166: ...nect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in order to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extender are not twi...

Page 167: ...front passenger occupant classification system However the front passenger s seat belt pretensioner may activate if luggage is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see page 168 The seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags may not operate together in case of collisions at a certa...

Page 168: ...n activated the seat belt retractors remain locked CAUTION D Do not modify remove strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring Failure to follow these instruction may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from activating correctly cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Consult your L...

Page 169: ...m D Modification of the front end structure D Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end D Repairs made on or near the front fenders the front end structure and console This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating ...

Page 170: ...f either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged In the following cases contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible D The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough t...

Page 171: ...sts of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating The SRS front airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or front passenger s head or chest caused hitting the vehicle interior The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sit...

Page 172: ... wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts on page 131 D Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags An infant or child who is t...

Page 173: ...ct or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the front of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts prop...

Page 174: ... surface 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration 16PY180 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 175: ...re This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you safely exit from the vehicle you should do so immediately Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with consi...

Page 176: ...shboard D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts For instructions and precautions concerning the seating position see Front seat precautions on page 112 D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use since the front passenger airbag could inflates with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very clos...

Page 177: ...erning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 175 D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags Likewise the driver and front passenger should ...

Page 178: ...le for a person with a physical disability consult your Lexus dealer It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Lexus dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases D Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape p...

Page 179: ...t belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 51 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible D The light does not ...

Page 180: ...aded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Lexus dealer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 181: ...de airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 168 Roll sensing function In response to a vehicle rollover the curtain shield airbags on both sides work with the seat belt...

Page 182: ...lar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate and the impact of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the occupant D Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or...

Page 183: ...stration The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side The curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side or vehicle rollover Always wear your seat belts properly 1 Collision from the front 2 Collision from the rear 3 Vehicle rollover The SRS side airba...

Page 184: ...f the skidding vehicle s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration 1 Collision from the front 2 Collision from the rear 3 Pitching end over end The curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it pitches end over end or if it is involved in a low speed side collision I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db ...

Page 185: ...e 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration 16PY181 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 186: ...uickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants In a vehicle rollover the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and ...

Page 187: ...hicle is in use since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle D Sit up straight and well back in the seat distributing your weight evenly in the seat Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the seats with...

Page 188: ...rtain shield airbag inflate since these airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle D Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the passenger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable spe...

Page 189: ... a small child in the vehicle D Do not attach a cupholder or any other device or object on or around the door When the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate the cupholder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag and curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not...

Page 190: ...activating correctly causing death or serious injury D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury D Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars and roof side rail containi...

Page 191: ...tronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or CD player D Modification of the suspension system D Modification of the structure of the passenger compartment D Repairs made on or near the console or front seat The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags ...

Page 192: ...ible D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes D The light comes on or starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFF indicator light will be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system 16PY177 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 193: ...ting your Lexus dealer FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system This system detects the conditions 1 4 in the table on page 171 and based on these conditions activates or deactivates the following systems D Front passenger airbag D Side airbag on the front passenger seat D Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner ...

Page 194: ... is likely to have occurred D The rear passenger lifts the front passenger seat cushion with their legs D Objects are placed under the front passenger seat D A front passenger seat seatback is in contact with a rear seat To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat make sure the above do not occur Make sure the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated when an...

Page 195: ...in for about four seconds and then go off After about two seconds the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges whether to turn the indicator light on or not The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFF indicator light will be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 196: ...ivated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system AIRBAG OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat the system...

Page 197: ...ssenger side may not activate correctly which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision D Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment e g armrest D Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat D Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with th...

Page 198: ... D Do not remove the seat D Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact Otherwise the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system In this case contact your Lexus dealer immediately D Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks In addition to the precautions outlined above the AIRBAG ON indicat...

Page 199: ...on is turned off For details about the curtain shield airbags see SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags on page 156 In a severe frontal impact the seat belt pretensioners will work even if the roll sensing function is turned off For details about the seat belt pretensioners see Seat belt pretensioners on page 142 If the ignition switch is turned to ACC or LOCK with the roll sensing function ...

Page 200: ...rear seat than in the front seat D Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat D A forward...

Page 201: ...erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt You must carefully consult the manufacturer s instructions which accompany the child restraint system To provide proper restraint use a child restraint system following the manufacturer s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system Install the child restraint system correctly f...

Page 202: ...ing the instructions provided by its manufacturer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket see Using a top strap on page 192 The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint lower anchorages on page 194 A Infant seat B Convertible ...

Page 203: ...l a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 204: ...tem on the second right seat Align both third seatbacks at the same angle D When installing a child restraint system in the third center position align both seatbacks at the same angle Otherwise the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 205: ...not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Lexus dealer immediately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode W...

Page 206: ...d seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 207: ...tions for installing the child restraint system Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly install the forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order 1 Turn the igni...

Page 208: ...tem after following these procedures The AIRBAG OFF indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy If the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated remove the child restraint system and reinstall it with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position If the AIRBAG ON indicator light still remains illuminated when the ignition key is turn...

Page 209: ...idable Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of...

Page 210: ...tem on the second right seat Align both third seatbacks at the same angle D When installing a child restraint system in the third center position align both seatbacks at the same angle Otherwise the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 211: ...not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Lexus dealer immediately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode W...

Page 212: ...d seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 213: ...ckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger C Booster seat installation A booster seat must be used in forward facing position only I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 214: ...d force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is d...

Page 215: ...child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child s hips See Seat belts on page 131 for details CAUTION D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child ...

Page 216: ...ure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Lexus dealer immediately Do not install the child restraint sys...

Page 217: ...hat requires the use of a top strap 1 Anchor brackets 2 Symbol Use the anchor brackets on the back of the second seatback to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each second seating positions This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 218: ...ket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child restraint system see Child restraint system on page 176 CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child restraint system is securely by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 219: ...S225 or CMVSS210 2 specification are installed in the second seat The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of the right side seating position and between the center and left side seating position Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed with these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt...

Page 220: ... rear seat legs are relocked into place folding down the seatback will disengage them by pushing downward on the back of the seat Adjust the seatback to the 1st lock position most upright position and then to the 5th lock position Make sure the seat and seatback is locked securely 16PY173 Canada only Type A I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 221: ...onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps 4 Type B Latch the buckles onto the anchorages For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 192 For installation details refer to the instruction ma...

Page 222: ...nstall a child restraint system on the second seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision D When using the left side lower anchorages for the child restraint system do not sit in the center seat The performance of the center seat belt cannot be brought out sufficien...

Page 223: ...ion 2 While pushing the SET button push button 1 or 2 until the signal beeps The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer s memory By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button the driving position for another driver can be recorded To set a new memorized position select the desired position and perform step 2 The previous memory will be erased and the new ...

Page 224: ... activated the operation will stop To activate the system push the desired button 1 or 2 again The driving position memory control system cannot be operated while the vehicle is moving If the vehicle s battery is disconnected the computer s memory will be erased and the memorized positions will have to be set again CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made D Take care...

Page 225: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 200 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 226: ...7 201 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 202 Outside rear view mirrors 203 Inside rear view mirror 206 Vanity mirrors 211 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 227: ...se the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Adjustment of telescopic steering column To adjust the steering column length push the control switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to the desired position CAUTION Do not adjust the steering column while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle...

Page 228: ...hicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in a normal flat mirror When you push the outside rear view mirror defogger switch the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly ...

Page 229: ... mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the outside rear view mirror defogger switch is on Power rear view mirror control 1 Master switch 2 Control switch To adjust the power rear view mirror first place the master switch at L left or R right and push the control switch on the desired side The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position I n f o r m...

Page 230: ...sition D Place the master switch in the neutral position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Folding rear view mirrors To fold the rear view mirror push backward The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver an...

Page 231: ...ight When the ignition key is inserted and turned on the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode When the outside air temperature is low it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may ...

Page 232: ...ass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions D The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped D The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning D The vehicle is on an inclined surface D The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields under...

Page 233: ...o not put magnets or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror of the vehicle Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor in the mirror Calibrating the compass deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction determined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To...

Page 234: ...TION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Calibrating the compass circling calibration To rectify the compass stop the vehicle and push and hold the COMP switch until C appears on the display There is also a case that C appears on the display in case of the drastic change of the magnetic field I n f o r ma t i o nP r o...

Page 235: ...circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a crossing near a large vehicle etc D During calibration do not operate electric systems moon roof power windows etc as they may interfere with the calibration CAUTION D When doing the ci...

Page 236: ...EERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 211 VANITY MIRRORS To use the vanity mirrors swing the sun visor down and slide the cover The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 237: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 212 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 238: ...ND AUDIO Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning controls 214 Rear cooler controls 228 For vehicles equipped with Navigation System please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 239: ...R CONDITIONING 214 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS 21PY023 You can adjust the brightness of the display See Instrument panel light control on page 74 for details I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 240: ...ning on longer than necessary when the engine is not running 1 AUTO button 2 OFF button 3 Driver side temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade 4 Fan speed display 5 Air flow display 6 Passenger side temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade 7 Windshield air flow button 8 PASSENGER TEMP passenger side temperature control button 9 DUAL temperature setting mode change but...

Page 241: ...AIR CONDITIONING 216 21PY024 Air flow selection I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 242: ...e to be adjusted automatically Push the OFF button to turn the air conditioning system off 2 Use the TEMP or PASSENGER TEMP button to set the desired temperature The TEMP or PASSENGER TEMP button is used to set the desired temperature The temperature will be controlled on the driver and passenger sides simultaneously or individually TEMP button Changes the temperature on the driver and passenger s...

Page 243: ...adjusted automatically If manual air flow selection is desired The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually by pushing the button The function of each mode is as follows 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows ...

Page 244: ...intake is desired Each time you push the air intake control button the mode changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode then back to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode Each indicator light shows which mode is now selected 1 RECIRCULATED AIR mode If quick circulation of cooled air is desired select this mode 2 OUTSIDE AIR mode The system will take fresh outside air into the vehicle T...

Page 245: ...tioning can be used for year round automatic temperature control including cooling and dehumidifying operation If the air conditioning compressor does not operate the indicator of the A C button will blink If the indicator of the A C button blinks even when the A C button is pushed again have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus dealer b Windshield defogging and defrosting To remove interi...

Page 246: ...cess heat has blown away close the windows D Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or other obstructions D If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents and rear vents See d Center vents and side vents D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the i...

Page 247: ...E AIR Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D For quick heating select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select OUTSIDE AIR after the vehicle interior has been warmed D Push the A C button on for dehumidified heating D Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set cont...

Page 248: ...h temperature to heat low temperature to cool Air intake OUTSIDE AIR Air flow WINDSHIELD When the windshield air flow button is pushed air flows mainly from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode aut...

Page 249: ...urns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode push the air intake control button once again Push the A C button...

Page 250: ... and side vents may be opened or closed as shown e Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter information label is placed in the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 251: ...To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert areas early replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance 1 Open the glove box and unhook the cip as show...

Page 252: ...ld be replaced When installing the filter in the filter case keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air conditioning filter should be installed properly in position The use of air conditioning with the filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof performance and then affect air conditioning performance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 253: ...AIR CONDITIONING 228 REAR COOLER CONTROLS 21PY038 1 Rear cooler vents 2 Fan speed control button 3 REAR COOL button 4 TEMP temperature control button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 254: ...the appropriate side of the fan speed control button AUTO mode The fan speed is automatically adjusted only when the air flow setting of the front air conditioning is in the panel mode c Temperature control The temperature of the cooled air can be adjusted between 10_F 5_C of the temperature of the front air conditioning system Push the left side of the button to lower the temperature NOTICE To pr...

Page 255: ...AIR CONDITIONING 230 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 256: ...system operating hints 252 Rear seat audio system 257 Rear seat entertainment system 271 Audio video system operating hints 333 For vehicles equipped with Navigation System please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 257: ...o system 22PY155 You can adjust the brightness of the display See Instrument panel light control on page 74 for details If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed the Mark Levinson logo is shown on the panel I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 258: ...ion See page 247 for details 6 Radio mode Radio text message See page 241 for details CD mode CD text See page 249 for details 7 CD load button See page 245 for details 8 AUDIO TUNE knob See page 236 for details 9 Traffic announcement button See page 241 for details 10 Program type button See page 240 for details 11 Mode selectors See page 235 for details 12 Radio mode Seek tuning See page 239 for...

Page 259: ...ng the audio sound the audio sound fades out and then fades in Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is not running a Turning the system on and off Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off Turn this knob to adjust the volume Th...

Page 260: ... between the CD player and DVD player When the DVD player is in operation AUX appears on the display In the TAPE or CD mode the applicable functions are shown in the lowest part of the display Push the switch just below to turn on each function b Tone and balance How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble mid range and bass levels In fact different kinds...

Page 261: ...udio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to road noise wind noise etc during driving the system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality according to the noise level While the automatic sound levelizer is on ASL appears on the display c Your radio antennas The wire antenna is mounted inside the quarter windows NOTICE D When cleaning the inside of the quarter windows be careful not to scr...

Page 262: ...ay selected CDs or continuously play all the CDs set in the player When you set CDs into the player make sure their labels face up If not the player will display ERROR 1 and the CD number NOTICE D Do not stack up two CDs for insertion or it will cause damage to the CD changer Insert only one CD into slot at a time D Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the CD player Do not insert anything o...

Page 263: ...to step down Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono reception In this case ST disappears from the display I n f o r ma t i ...

Page 264: ... interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse c Selecting a station Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods Seek tuning Push the SEEK button The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the stations will be searched automatically one after another Preset tuning Push the button ...

Page 265: ...p the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push the SCAN button a second time d RDS Radio Data System TYPE Program type When you push the TYPE button the current program type receiving from RDS station appears on the display If the system receives no RDS stations NO PTY appears on the display Each time you pushy the Ɲ or Ɯ button the progra...

Page 266: ...age If the radio receives a radio text from RDS station MSG appears on the display Push the TEXT button and a text message is displayed If the entire the message is not displayed will appear on the display To display the rest of the message push and hold the TEXT button until you hear a beep After the entire message has been displayed the message will disappear In case a text message is not accept...

Page 267: ...is already in the slot push the TAPE button Dolbyr Noise Reduction feature If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr Noise Reduction push the button The display will indicate that the Dolby noise reduction system is on The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB For best sound reproduction play your tapes with the Dolby NR on or off according to the mode used for recordi...

Page 268: ... button Push the button to fast forward a cassette tape FF appears on the display To stop fast forwarding push the same button or TAPE button c Automatic program selection RPT button The repeat feature automatically replays the current program Push the RPT button while the program is playing When the program ends it will automatically be rewound and replayed Push the button again to turn off the r...

Page 269: ...side to skip backward Push the button until REW and the number you want to skip appear on the display D If you set REW 1 the player will rewind to the beginning of the current program D When counting the number of programs you want to rewind remember to count the current program as well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to push this button un...

Page 270: ...repeat the same procedure to insert another CD D Setting all the CDs 1 Push the LOAD button until you hear a beep The umber indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and WAIT appears on the display After the blinking indicators change to green and stay on and WAIT changes to the LOAD the CD door opens 2 Insert only one CD while the CD door is open The CD door closes and WAIT appears again...

Page 271: ... Playing a CD Push the DISC button if the CDs are already loaded in the player CD appears on the display The CDs set in the player are played continuously starting with the last CD you inserted The CD number of the CD currently being played the track number and the time from the beginning of the program appear on the display When play of one CD ends the first track of the following CD starts When ...

Page 272: ... again To select a track push the SCAN button a second time If the player reaches the end of the CD it will continue scanning at track 1 After all the tracks are scanned in one pass normal play resumes Searching for a desired CD Push the SCAN button until you hear a beep With on the display the program at the beginning of each CD will be played for 10 seconds To continue listening to the program o...

Page 273: ...rd button Push the button and hold it to fast forward the CD When you release the button the CD player will resume playing from that position Reverse button Push the AA button and hold it to reverse the CD When you release the button the CD player will resume playing f Repeating a track or a CD RPT button There are 2 repeat features you can either replay a CD track or a whole CD Repeating a track ...

Page 274: ...n briefly will appear on the display and play the CD you are listening to in random order Random playing for all the tracks in the automatic changer Push the RAND button and hold it until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the CDs in the automatic changer in random order To turn off the random feature push RAND a second time When a track is...

Page 275: ...inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient temperature Remove the CD from the player and allow the player to cool down If ERROR 1 appears on the display It indicates that the CD is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side down Clean the CD or insert it correctly If ERROR 3 or ERROR 4 appears on the display It indicates there is a trouble inside the system Eject the CD If...

Page 276: ...rd or rewind the tape or for automatic program selection D To skip forward or reward for automatic program selection push this switch briefly When automatically selecting a program you can skip up to 9 programs at a time See page 244 for details D To fast forward or rewind the tape push this switch until you hear a beep To stop fast forwarding or rewinding push and hold the same side on the switch...

Page 277: ...reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio FM Fading and drifting stations Generally the effective range of FM is about 40 km 25 miles Once outside this range you may notice fading and drifting which increase with the distance from the radio transmitter They are often accompanied by di...

Page 278: ...Clean the tape head and other parts regularly D A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette tapes The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes D Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck...

Page 279: ... gets into your CD player you may not hear any sound even though your CD player appears to be working Eject all CDs from the player and wait until the player dries CAUTION CD players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly D Use only CDs marked as shown above The following products may not be pl...

Page 280: ...AUDIO 255 Special shaped CDs Transparent translucent CDs Low quality CDs Labeled CDs I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 281: ...e to eject the CD Correct Wrong D Handle CDs carefully especially when you set them into the player Hold them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side D Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other CD damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the CD up to the light I n f o r ma t i o nP r o ...

Page 282: ...em remote control even if the front audio system is off When the front audio is turned off the rear audio system will be turned off simultaneously The rear passengers can enjoy all the modes AM and FM radio cassette tape player and CD player with changer with the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape and a CD are loaded in the front audio system When the same mode is selected on the front an...

Page 283: ...emote control The rear seat audio system can be operated with the rear seat audio system remote control CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the remote control It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the remote control away from direct sunlight high heat and high humidity These conditions could cause the case to deform or the battery to explode or leak I n f o r ma t i o nP r o...

Page 284: ...e signal reception portion of the rear seat audio system display The rear seat audio system remote control can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position The remote control does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight Block the display from direct sunlight NOTICE Observe the followings otherwise the remote control m...

Page 285: ...se of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the remote control in the holder when it is not in use NOTICE Do not leave the remote control exposed to high temperatures such as on the instrument panel for a long time otherwise the remote control may be damaged Quick reference for your remote control 22PY112 1 DISC CH PROG buttons 2 TUNE TRACK buttons 3 ON SOURCE button 4 OFF button I n f o...

Page 286: ... becomes weak the headphone will mute For details refer to the manufacturer s instructions With some wireless headphone generally available in the market it may be difficult to catch sound properly Lexus recommends the use of Lexus genuine wireless headphone You can purchase a wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer CAUTION D Do not operate a motor vehicle while using headphones Doing so may cause an...

Page 287: ...udio system only a radio mode can be selected in the rear seat audio system If you push ON SOURCE button on rear seat audio system remote control to select the casette tape player mode or CD player mode in that case a beep sounds from front audio system and INVALID flashes on the screen for 6 seconds and then the rear audio system returns to the radio mode If you push ON SOURCE button while receiv...

Page 288: ...h and hold the or TUNE TRACK button The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the stations will be searched out one after another Manual tuning Quickly push and release the or TUNE TRACK button The radio will step up or down to another frequency To scan the preset stations Push the or DISC CH PROG button ...

Page 289: ... other side regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding b Manual program selection Program button Push the or DISC CH PROG button to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indicates the top side indicates the bottom side Rewind button Push and hold the TUNE TRACK button until REW appears on the display To stop rewinding...

Page 290: ...n to skip backward Push the button until REW and the number you want to skip appear on the display D If you set REW 1 the player will rewind to the beginning of the current program D When counting the number of programs you want to rewind remember to count the current program as well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to push this button until...

Page 291: ...ime from the beginning of the program appear on the display When play of one CD ends the first track of the following CD starts When play of the final CD ends play of the first CD starts again The player will skip any empty CD trays b Selecting a desired CD Searching for a desired CD Push the or DISC CH PROG button to select the CD number Push the button several times until the desired CD number a...

Page 292: ...layer will resume playing d If the player malfunctions If the player or another unit equipped with the player malfunctions your audio system will display following error messages If WAIT appears on the display It indicates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient temperature Remove the CD from the player and allow the player to cool down If ERROR 1 appears on ...

Page 293: ... replacing the battery be careful not to lose the components D Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by a Lexus dealer D Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws 1 Pull the case out while pushing the lock release button to the side 2 Remove the discharged battery 3 Put in a new battery with the positive side up 4 Put in the case securely I n f o r ma t i...

Page 294: ...remote control battery insertion and that dust or oil does not adhere to the transmitter case D Close the battery case securely After replacing the battery check that the remote control operates properly If the remote control still does not operate properly contact your Lexus dealer Headphone jacks To use the jack push the lid You can enjoy the rear seat audio system with commercial headphone To u...

Page 295: ...ly Lexus recommends the use of Lexus genuine headphone Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details Wireless headphone You can also enjoy the rear seat audio system with a wireless headphone For details ask your Lexus dealer CAUTION Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones to the jack Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body NOTICE The headphone jack lid must be...

Page 296: ...ear seat entertainment system display 3 Rear seat entertainment system remote control 4 DVD player 5 Power outlet 6 A V input adapter 7 Headphone volume control dials 8 Headphone jacks 9 Remote control holder 10 Power outlet main switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 297: ...close push up the display until you hear a click The illumination of the screen is automatically turned off when the display is closed However the rear seat entertainment system is not turned off CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving close the display when it is not in use I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 298: ...hen the engine is not running Rear seat entertainment system remote control The rear seat entertainment system can be operated with the rear seat entertainment system remote control The system cannot be operated by touching the switches on the screen directly CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the remote control It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the remote control away ...

Page 299: ...nsulating sheet b Using the remote control To use the rear seat entertainment system remote control direct the signal output portion of the remote control to the signal reception portion of the rear seat entertainment system display The remote control does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight Block the display from direct sunlight I n ...

Page 300: ...cts on the remote control c Remote control holder The remote control can be stowed in the holder when it is not in use The holder can be hooked on the back of the driver s or front passenger s seatback CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the remote control in the holder when it is not in use I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 301: ...ve the remote control exposed to high temperatures such as on the instrument panel for a long time otherwise the remote control may be damaged Quick reference for your remote control 22PY153 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 302: ... button Select the angle of the screen when the DVD player is operated 12 button Fast forwards a screen when the DVD player is operated 13 button Play a screen when the DVD player is operated 14 button Pause a screen when the DVD player is operated 15 AA button Reverse a screen when the DVD player is operated 16 TOP MENU button Indicate the title selection screen for DVD video when the DVD player ...

Page 303: ... and DVD player on the rear seat entertainment system only if a cassette tape and a CD are loaded in the front audio system The rear seat entertainment system can play DVD video audio CD video CD CD text dts CD or DVD audio only when a disc is loaded in the DVD player You can enjoy videos and sound when your personal audio system is connected to the input terminal adapter on the rear console box F...

Page 304: ... turn on the headphone NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is not running Turning the system on and off To turn on the system push the SOURCE button The screen indicates which mode can be selected Push the DVD or VIDEO button when the connected DVD player or your personal audio machine is on The rear seat entert...

Page 305: ...d on the rear seat entertainment system When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems simultaneously the system can be operated on the front audio system If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems at the same time AM and FM modes cannot be changed on the rear seat audio system Selecting the mode Use the joy stick to select the mode Push the ENT button to...

Page 306: ...mode display changes to green If the mode display is gray it cannot be selected The Speaker sound on the mode display is selected on the front audio system When you select a mode the screen indicates which is selected Radio operation a Listening to the radio AM mode FM mode I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 307: ...system will turn off When the front audio receives a traffic announcement TA the rear seat audio system cannot select the AM FM mode b Selecting a station Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods Seek tuning Push and hold the or TUNE TRACK button The radio will seek up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the ...

Page 308: ...ush the or DISC CH PROG button The radio will tune in the next preset station up or down the band The station frequency will appear on the screen Cassette tape player operation a Playing a cassette tape Using joy stick and the ENT button to select the cassette tape mode TAPE appears on the display Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape it automatically reverses an...

Page 309: ...y selected indicates the top side indicates the bottom side Rewind button Push the TUNE TRACK button to rewind a tape REW appears on the display To stop rewinding push the same button Fast forward button Push the TUNE TRACK button to fast forward a cassette tape FF appears on the display To stop fast forwarding push the same button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 310: ...al play Push the TINE TRACK button to skip backward Push the button until REW and the number you want to skip appear on the display D If you set REW 1 the player will rewind to the beginning of the current program D When counting the number of programs you want to rewind remember to count the current program as well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are li...

Page 311: ...ogram appear on the display When play of one CD ends the first track of the following CD starts When play of the final CD ends play of the first CD starts again The player will skip any empty CD trays b Selecting a desired CD Searching for a desired CD Push the and DISC CH PROG button to select the CD number Push the button several times until the desired CD number appears on the display When you ...

Page 312: ...ying from that position Reverse button Push the TUNE TRACK button and hold it to reverse the CD When you release the button the CD player will resume playing Replacing remote control battery For replacement use a CR2025 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed battery or components NOTICE D When replacing the battery be caref...

Page 313: ...ith wet hands Water may cause rust D Do not touch or move any components inside of the remote control or it may interfere with proper operation D Be careful not to bend the electrode of the remote control battery insertion and that dust or oil does not adhere to the transmitter case D Close the battery case securely After replacing the battery check that the remote control operates properly If the...

Page 314: ...video system operating hints on page 333 The DVD player works when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position To turn on the DVD player a disc must be loaded in the player To turn off the player eject the disc a Inserting the disc 1 Push the center of the rear console box lid 2 Push this button to open the cover 3 Pull the lid forward I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 315: ... see Audio video system operating hints on page 333 The indicator light turns on while the disc is loaded The player will play the track or chapter and it will play from the beginning of the track or chapter again after it reaches the end CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving NOTICE Never try to disassemble o...

Page 316: ...ecting the disc Pull the lid forward to open the DVD player Push the disc eject button to eject a disc NOTICE Do not place anything on the opened cover It could damage the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 317: ... the remote control You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above DVD appears on the screen The DVD Hint screen appears when the DVD mode is first selected after you turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position Push the OK switch when you read the message I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 318: ...the screen To operate the switches on the screen select the switch by the joy stick and push the ENT button You cannot select the switches on the screen by touching them directly When the switch is selected by the joy stick the outline of the switch changes to blue Push the ENT button and the switch will be highlighted in green I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 319: ...AUDIO 294 e Turning the operation switches on and off To turn on the operation switches push the CURSOR button on the remote control I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 320: ...AUDIO 295 22PY056 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 321: ...ion switches on the Top Page and Second Page screens To change the screen push the Top Page or Second Page switch on the screen If appears on the screen when you select a switch it indicates that the switch cannot work 1 Remote control button 2 Screen switch To turn off the switches on the screen push the CURSOR button on the remote control once again or push the Hide Keys on the screen I n f o r ...

Page 322: ...s are playing and then activate playback When playback of a disc is completed D If an audio CD is playing the first track starts D If a DVD video DVD audio or video CD is playing playback will stop or the menu screen will be displayed The title chapter number and playback time display may not appear while playing back certain DVD video discs CAUTION Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded a...

Page 323: ... Menu or Menu switch on the screen or the MENU or TOP MENU button on the remote control DVD audio To turn on the menu screen for the disc push the Top Menu switch on the screen or the TOP MENU button on the remote control For the operation of the menu screen see the separate manual for the DVD disc To turn on the selecting switch push the switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 324: ...button on the remote control when the control switches are not indicated on the screen Push the Shift Keys on the screen and the switches Enter and Shift Keys switches will move up and down To turn off the switch push the OFF switch on the screen To turn on the switch again push the ON switch on the screen To return to the previous screen push the Back switch on the screen b Operating the AA and s...

Page 325: ... and hold the AA or switch button to fast forward or reverse If you want to return to the beginning of the current track release the switch button DVD video only Push the AA or switch button while pausing the DVD video plays the slow motion video replay or the slow motion video replay in reverse c Skipping to the predetermined screen 22PY063 1 For DVD video 2 For DVD audio 3 Remote control button ...

Page 326: ... remote control The DVD player starts playing from the beginning of the predetermined screen For further details of the predetermined screen see the separate manual for the DVD disc d Selecting the title group 22PY064 1 For DVD video 2 For DVD audio 3 Remote control button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 327: ...switch to enter the number The player starts playing disc for that title number The selected title number will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the menu screen DVD audio Enter the group number by using the and switches The selected group number will appear on the screen Push the Enter switch The player starts playing the disc from the entered group number Push the Back switch...

Page 328: ...group you want to play push the group number If you enter the wrong number push the Clear switch on the screen to delete the number Push the Enter switch on the screen The player starts playing the disc from the selected bonus group number f Changing the still picture DVD audio only Push the Still Prev or Still Next switch on the screen to forward or reverse the still pictures I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 329: ...utton on the remote control and the changing subtitle language screen will appear Each time you push the Sub Title switch another language stored on the disc is selected To turn off the subtitles push the Hide switch Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen The selected subtitle language will appear on the screen I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 330: ...en or the AUDIO button on the remote control and the changing audio language screen will appear Each time you push the Audio switch another language stored on the disc is selected The selected audio language will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 331: ...Audio switch on the screen or the AUDIO button on the remote control and the changing audio format screen will appear Each time you touch the Audio switch another audio format stored on the disc is selected Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 332: ...te control and the changing angle screen will appear The angle can be selected for discs that are multi angle compatible when the mark appears on the screen Each time you push the Angle switch the angle changes The angle number which you can select will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 333: ...he player plays from the beginning of the chapter or the track There are initial setting switches on the Setup Menu 1 screen 1 and Setup Menu 2 screen 2 To change the screen push the Top Page or Second Page switch on the screen After you change the initial setting push the Enter switch The initial setting switch will be turned off and return to the picture previously When the Initial Setting switc...

Page 334: ...er Audio Lang Code screen will appear To enter the code of the language you want to hear push the number of the language code For details about the language codes see the language code list If you enter a wrong number push the Clear switch to delete the number If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch is pushed the Incorrect Code screen will appear Push the language cod...

Page 335: ...reen will appear To enter the code of the language you want to read push the number of the language code For details about the language codes see the language code list If you enter a wrong number push the Clear switch to delete the number Push the Enter switch on the screen If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch is pushed the Incorrect Code screen will appear Push t...

Page 336: ...push the Others switch The Enter DVD Language Code screen will appear To enter the code of the language you want to read push the number of the language code For details about the language codes see the language code list If you enter a wrong number push the Clear switch to delete the number Push the Enter switch on the screen If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch i...

Page 337: ...s on or off alternately p Setting level of viewer restrictions You can restrict the play back screen by setting the viewer restrictions You can prevent the restriction with a password Some discs do not supply a restriction To set the level of viewer restriction push the Parental switch on the Setup Menu 1 screen The Enter Personal Code screen will appear I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 338: ...annot change the setting without inputting the password When you forget or change the password push the Clear switch ten times to initialize the password To return to the Setup Menu 1 screen push the Back switch Push a parental level 1 8 The smaller the level number the stricter the age limit Push the Back switch to return to the Setup Menu 1 screen I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 339: ...ode to auto mode r Language code list Code Language 1001 Japanese 0514 English 0618 French 0405 German 0920 Italian 0519 Spanish 2608 Chinese 1412 Dutch 1620 Portuguese 1922 Swedish 1821 Russian 1115 Korean 0512 Greek 0101 Afar 0102 Abkhazian 0106 Afrikaans 0113 Amharic 0118 Arabic 0119 Assamese 0125 Aymara I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 340: ...to 0520 Estonian 0521 Basque 0601 Persian 0609 Finnish 0610 Fiji 0615 Faroese 0625 Frisian 0701 Irish 0704 Scots Gaelic 0712 Galician 0714 Guarani 0721 Gujarati 0801 Hausa 0809 Hindi 0818 Croatian 0821 Hungarian 0825 Armenian 0901 Interlingua 0905 Interlingue 0911 Inupiak 0914 Indonesian 0919 Icelandic 0923 Hebrew 1009 Yiddish 1023 Javanese 1101 Georgian 1111 Kazakh 1112 Greenlandic I n f o r ma t...

Page 341: ...vian 1318 Marathi 1319 Malay 1320 Maltese 1325 Burmese 1401 Nauru 1405 Nepali 1415 Norwegian 1503 Occitan 1513 Afan Oromo 1518 Oriya 1601 Punjabi 1612 Polish 1619 Pashto Pushto 1721 Quechua 1813 Rhaeto Romance 1814 Kirundi 1815 Romanian 1823 Kinyarwanda 1901 Sanskrit 1904 Sindhi 1907 Sangho 1908 Serbo Croatian 1909 Sinhalese 1911 Slovak 1912 Slovenian 1913 Samoan 1914 Shona 1915 Somali I n f o r m...

Page 342: ... Tamil 2005 Telugu 2007 Tajik 2008 Thai 2009 Tigrinya 2011 Turkmen 2012 Tagalog 2014 Setswana 2015 Tonga 2018 Turkish 2019 Tsonga 2020 Tatar 2023 Twi 2111 Ukrainian 2118 Urdu 2126 Uzbek 2209 Vietnamese 2215 Volapük 2315 Wolof 2408 Xhosa 2515 Yoruba 2621 Zulu I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 343: ...etails of the specific switches controls and features are described below PICTURE switch Push the PICTURE switch to turn off the control screen and return to the picture previously displayed RPT switch DVD audio only Push the RPT switch while the track is playing When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this switch again RAND switch DVD audio only Push t...

Page 344: ...aying u Error messages If the player malfunctions your audio system will display following error messages If DISC CHECK appears on the screen It indicates that the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted upside down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If REGION CODE ERROR appears on the screen It indicates that the DVD region code is not set properly If DVD ERROR appears on the screen There is ...

Page 345: ...reen and the disc menu number search screen will appear Enter the disc menu number by using the and 10 switches and push the Enter switch The player starts playing the disc from the entered disc menu number The entered disc menu number will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the menu screen Move up and down the switches by pushing the Shift keys on the screen I n f o r ma t i o...

Page 346: ...reverse If you want to return to the beginning of the current track release the switch button Video CD only Push the switch button while pausing the video CD plays the slow motion video replay c Turning on the disc menu video CD only 1 Remote control button 2 Screen switch Push the RETURN button on the remote control or the Return switch on the screen to turn on the menu screen for the disc For th...

Page 347: ...en Push the D Menu Next or D Menu Prev switch while the player is playing video The next or previous track will be searched and played e Changing a multiplex transmission video CD only Push the Main Sub switch to change a multiplex transmission The mode changes from Main Sub to Main to Sub and back to Main Sub by pushing the Main Sub switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 348: ...h on the screen and the initial setting screen will appear You can change the initial setting See k Changing the initial setting on page 308 for details After the setting is done the player plays from the beginning of the chapter or the track g Using the control screen 22PY095 1 For video CD 2 For audio CD 3 For CD text I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 349: ...ure push this switch again SCAN switch audio CD and CD text Push the SCAN switch The player will scan all the tracks on the CD To stop scanning push this switch again When the player has scanned all the tracks on the CD it will stop scanning and switches Push the or switch to fast forward or reverse the disc When you push the switch again the DVD player will resume playing h Error messages If the ...

Page 350: ... is not a malfunction Each time you push the or switch you can adjust the color contrast tone and brightness of the screen or GREEN or RED COLOR Strengthens the green color Strengthens the red color CONTRAST Strengthens the contrast Weakens the contrast TONE Strengthens the tone Weakens the tone BRIGHTNESS Brightens Darkens After adjusting the screen push the OK switch to return to the previous sc...

Page 351: ...iscs This DVD player conforms to NTSC color TV formats DVD video discs conforming to other formats such as PAL or SECAM cannot be used Region codes Some DVD video discs have a region code indicating where you can use If the DVD video disc is not labeled ALL or 1 you cannot use it in this DVD player If you attempt to play an inappropriate DVD video disc in this player REGION CODE ERROR appears on t...

Page 352: ... the picture format has also been adopted Audio data is stored using PCM and Dolby digital which enables higher quality of sound Furthermore multi angle and multi language features will also help you enjoy the more advanced technology of DVD video Viewer restrictions This feature limits what can be viewed in conformity with the level of restrictions of the country The level of restrictions varies ...

Page 353: ...itle Chapter A unit smaller than a title A title comprises plural chapters Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works E1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectu...

Page 354: ... open the cover The A V input adapter is composed of 3 input adapters VIDEO Image input adapter MONO L Audio input adapter mono left R Audio input adapter right NOTICE D Close the cover and lid when the A V input adapter is not in use Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug may cause electrical failure or short circuit D The input terminal lid must be closed before you fold up t...

Page 355: ... VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC 100W limits Main switch To use the power outlet push the main switch on the instrument panel An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is ready for use Push the main switch once again to turn the...

Page 356: ...These appliances may not operate properly D Appliances with high initial peak wattage Cathode ray tube type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc D Measuring devices which process precise data Medical equipment measuring instruments etc D Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply Microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps...

Page 357: ...exus recommends the use of Lexus genuine headphone Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details Wireless headphone You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a wireless headphone For details ask your Lexus dealer CAUTION Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones to the jack Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body NOTICE The headphone jack lid mus...

Page 358: ...ver this does not indicate a malfunction Radio reception Usually a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farth...

Page 359: ...tion until the original signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio station causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearl...

Page 360: ...could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Caring for your CD player DVD player and CDs D Your CD player and DVD player are intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in CDs only D Extremely high temperatures can keep your CD player and DVD player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you use the players D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD...

Page 361: ... above The following products may not be playable on your CD player Copy protected CDs CD Rs CD Recordable CD RWs CD Re writable CD ROMs SACDs dts CDs DVD player Audio CDs DVD video discs DVD audio discs Video CDs I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 362: ...ing products may not be playable on your DVD player SACDs Copy protected CDs CD Rs CD Recordable CD RWs CD Re writable CD ROMs DVD Rs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD RWs DVD ROMs DVD RAMs Special shaped CDs Transparent translucent CDs I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 363: ...o not use special shaped transparent translucent low quality or labeled CDs such as those shown in the illustrations The use of such CDs may damage the player or changer or it may be impossible to eject the CD I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 364: ...of a track To see a pin hole hold the CD up to the light D Remove CDs from the CD player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a CD Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been dampened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the CD not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cl...

Page 365: ...AUDIO 340 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 366: ...9 Four wheel drive system 356 Rear view monitor system 358 Cruise control 362 Rear height control air suspension 366 Electronic modulated suspension 371 Active traction control system 372 Vehicle stability control system 375 Downhill assist control system 377 Hill start assist control 380 Brake system 383 Tire pressure warning system 387 Brake pad wear limit indicators 394 Limited slip differentia...

Page 367: ...t to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions D Use only unleaded gasoline D Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire creating an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter D Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 minutes D Avoid racing the engine D...

Page 368: ...rless and odorless gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately D Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exh...

Page 369: ...he cause immediately located and corrected BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Check the area around the vehicle before entering it 2 Adjust seat position seatback angle head restraint height and steering wheel angle 3 Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors 4 Lock all doors 5 Fasten seat belts Remember to check that the service reminder indicators function when turning the key to ON and check th...

Page 370: ...ormal driving position NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ON position if the engine is not running The battery will discharge and the electronic ignition system could be damaged ACC Accessories such as the radio operate but the engine is off If you leave the key in the ACC or LOCK position and open the driver s door a buzzer will remind you to remove the key I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 371: ... it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes This is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction See Leak detection pump on page vii If in an emergency you must turn the en...

Page 372: ... up the lever slightly 1 press the lock release button 2 and lower the lever 3 Before leaving your vehicle firmly apply the parking brake For better holding power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake CAUTION Before driving make sure the parking brake is fully released and that the parking brake reminder light is off I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 373: ...ive position 4 Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to follow the instructions in Before cranking Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engin...

Page 374: ...ent cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal position R Reverse position N Neutral position D Normal driving position Shifting into overdrive possible 4 Position for engine braking Shifting into overdrive not possible When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift from D to 4 engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled For the operation to d...

Page 375: ...king f Good driving practice g If you cannot shift the selector lever h Driving in second start mode a Normal driving 1 P Park position 2 N Neutral position 1 Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine on page 348 The transmission must be in P or N The engine will not start in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to START I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 376: ...g In normal cruising the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift up to the most suitable gear On inclines declines or winding roads etc the vehicle shifts up and down automatically according to the running conditions to obtain the suitable driving power and engine braking When the lever is in the 4 position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for t...

Page 377: ...an the speed listed below and stronger engine braking will be enabled Transfer H 139 km h 86 mph L 54 km h 33 mph 3 Shift into the 2 position The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking than that of 3 position will be enabled Transfer H 94 km h 58 mph L 36 km h 22 mph 4 Shift into the L posit...

Page 378: ...low for your reference Transmission Transfer L H 3 60 km h 37 mph 154 km h 96 mph 2 41 km h 25 mph 105 km h 65 mph L 24 km h 15 mph 61 km h 38 mph D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the 3 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating To prevent such damage 4 position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing d Backing up 1 ...

Page 379: ... page 358 e Parking 1 Brake pedal 2 Parking brake lever 3 P Park position 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Apply the parking brake fully 3 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the P position CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P under any circumstances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control ma...

Page 380: ...brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal as this can cause the transmission to overheat g If you cannot shift the selector lever If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever on page 453 h D...

Page 381: ...TICE As soon as the center differential lock switch is turned on the VSC OFF indicator light comes on After the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy surface turn the center differential lock switch off Make sure the center differential lock indicator light and vehicle stability control system off indicator light turn off H high speed position center differential unlocked Lever ...

Page 382: ...dicator light remains off When the operation is not completed the indicator blinks If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock switch drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating or drive in reverse The center differential lock system operation is not completed within 5 seconds while the cruise control system is set cancel the cruise control sys...

Page 383: ...system assists the driver by displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while backing up The displayed image on the screen is a horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view mirror To display the rear view image on the screen place the selector lever in the R position when the ignition switch is in the ON position If you move the selector lever out of the R position the screen ret...

Page 384: ...ack of the vehicle is hit the position and mounting angle of the camera may change Be sure to have the camera s position and mounting angle checked at your Lexus dealer D If the temperature changes rapidly such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather the system may not operate normally D If the camera lens becomes dirty it cannot transmit a clear image If water droplets snow or ...

Page 385: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 360 AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN Image is displayed approximately level on screen 31PY046 Check surroundings for safety Corners of bumper I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 386: ...is located on the back door as shown in the illustration The camera uses a special lens The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance In the following cases it may become difficult to see the images on the screen even when the system is functioning D In the dark for example at night D When the temperature near the lens is extremely high or low D When water d...

Page 387: ...thout requiring the driver to operate the accelerator Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km h 25 mph Within the limits of the engine s capabilities cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades However changes in vehicle speed may occur on steeper grades CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traff...

Page 388: ... To avoid accidentally engaging the cruise control turn the system off when it is not in use Make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off Setting operation Each function is described below 1 Setting the cruising speed The transmission must be in D or 4 before you set the cruising speed Bring the vehicle to the desired speed push the control lever downward in the SET direction and release it This se...

Page 389: ... cruise control off press the ON OFF button Make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off If the cruise control automatically cancels out other than for the above cases have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity 3 Resuming the cruise control If the cruise control is temporarily cancelled the cruising speed can be resumed by pushing the lever up in the RES direction Ve...

Page 390: ...n from the D position to 4 position with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled Cruise control failure warning If the CRUISE indicator light flashes when using the cruise c...

Page 391: ...icle height is about 40 mm 1 6 in higher at the rear than the N mode height This mode is suitable when driving on the bumpy roads and through water However when the vehicle speed exceeds about 30 km h 19 mph or over in the HI mode the N mode is automatically selected CAUTION The HI mode should be used for severe off road driving condition only As the vehicle s center of gravity is higher in this s...

Page 392: ...o The mode cannot be selected LO mode N mode HI mode Under about 12 km h 7 mph Yes Yes Yes Under about 30 km h 19 mph No Yes Yes About 30 km h 19 mph or over No Yes No In the following cases the rear height control suspension will not operate D The underbody of the vehicle has touched the surface on bumpy roads D The area around the rear suspension is coated with ice If the vehicle is moved to its...

Page 393: ...gine is stopped while the vehicle height is being lowered the operation continues for up to 25 seconds If within this 25 seconds any of the side doors or the back door is opened operation will continue for a further 15 seconds NOTICE D If the vehicle height is changed frequently when the vehicle is heavily loaded the compressor may overheat causing the vehicle height adjustment operation to stop D...

Page 394: ...rough deep water over about 700 mm 28 in in depth put the vehicle height in the HI mode with the height select switch and then turn off the rear height control air suspension by pushing the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch NOTICE D When jacking up or installing tire chains be sure to turn off the rear height control air suspension with the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch and stop the engine Otherwise the vehic...

Page 395: ...t operate and the indicator lights change as follows 1 The present mode indicator light goes off and the selected mode indicator light blinks 2 The selected mode indicator light goes off The vehicle height does not change The present mode indicator light comes on again Height control OFF indicator light When the ignition switch is turned on this light comes on If it goes out after a few seconds th...

Page 396: ...vehicle returns to the previous height g Rear height control failure warning If there is a problem somewhere in the rear height control air suspension the N mode is automatically selected If this occurs the height control OFF indicator light blinks and the vehicle height control cannot be activated until the malfunction is corrected If this is the case bring your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as so...

Page 397: ...trol system automatically helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces When the ignition key is turned to ON the system automatically turns on CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions full traction of the vehicle and power to the 4 wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive th...

Page 398: ...ontact your Lexus dealer The brake actuator temperature increase during continuous operation of the following systems D Active traction control system D Vehicle stability control system D Downhill assist control system D Hill start assist control If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operating a buzzer will start to sound intermittently to indicate that the...

Page 399: ...the ignition key is turned to the ON position Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light It is normal if it goes out after a few seconds If the VSC TRAC warning light and slip indicator light comes on while driving the active traction control system does not work However as normal braking operates when being applied there is no problem to continue your driving In the following cas...

Page 400: ...ty control system Even if the vehicle stability control system is operating you must always drive carefully and attentively to avoid serious injury Reckless driving will result in an unexpected accident If the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds special care should be taken while driving D Only use tires of specified size The size manufacturer brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires sh...

Page 401: ...e the VSC OFF indicator comes on with the center differential lock indicator light VSC OFF indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the center differential lock switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Lexus dealer D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON D The indi...

Page 402: ...lowing cases contact your Lexus dealer D The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON D The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON D The warning light comes on while driving DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SYSTEM The downhill assist control system is a system that assists the deceleration of the engine brake when you drive down a steep hill When you ar...

Page 403: ...downhill assist control system indicator light on the instrument panel will come on If the downhill assist control system indicator light flashes the transmission selector lever may be in N or four wheel drive control lever may be in the H position If the indicator light does not come on when the switch is pushed contact your Lexus dealer Slip indicator light With the vehicle traveling at a speed ...

Page 404: ...uator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operating a buzzer will start to sound intermittently to indicate that the downhill assist control system can no longer operate In this case stop your vehicle immediately at a safe place If the system continues to operate the buzzer sound changes from intermittent to continuous The continuous buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds At this t...

Page 405: ... to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Lexus dealer D The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON D The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON D The warning light comes on while driving HILL START ASSIST CONTROL The hill start assist control assists you in starting to move up a steep or slippery hill When you start to mo...

Page 406: ...en the ignition is turned on contact your Lexus dealer Keep in mind the following when driving D The hill start assist control operates for 5 seconds maximally If both the brake and accelerator pedals remain undepressed for longer than 5 seconds the buzzer will sound at more frequent intervals and the system will gradually stop operating D The hill start assist control is not designed as a functio...

Page 407: ...ut VSC TRAC warning light If there is any abnormality in the system the VSC TRAC warning light will come on If the system malfunctions the VSC TRAC warning light will come on If the VSC TRAC warning light comes on there may be an abnormality in any of the following systems in addition to the hill start assist control D Downhill assist control system D Active traction control system D Vehicle stabi...

Page 408: ... will increase Also the brake system warning light may come on CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system Have your brakes fixed immediately Brake booster The brake booster uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power assist the brakes If the brake booster fails during driving the brake system warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously In this case the brakes...

Page 409: ...mly Do not pump the brake in a panic stop This will result in reduced braking performance The anti lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a manhole cover a steel...

Page 410: ...to shorten the stopping distance Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases D Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads D Driving with tire chains installed D Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road...

Page 411: ...urs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position or remains on D The light comes on while you are driving A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ...

Page 412: ...s started For an explanation of this system s warning light see ABS warning light on page 57 Drum in disc type parking brake system Your vehicle has a drum in disc type parking brake system This type of brake system needs bedding down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and or drums are replaced Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down TIRE PRESSURE WARNING S...

Page 413: ...ew minutes after air is put into the deflated tire This warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire pressure changes caused by temperature In this case adjusting the tire pressure will turn off the warning light CAUTION When the low tire pressure warning light comes on observe the following instructions D Depending on the conditions reduce to an appropriate sp...

Page 414: ... may be malfunctioning Contact your Lexus dealer System malfunction The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain circumstances In the following cases the low tire pressure 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 D Electric devices or facilities using similar radio wav...

Page 415: ...e including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label tire and load information label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label tire and load information label you s...

Page 416: ...rmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation This eq...

Page 417: ...nd install it to the new wheel b Keep the same wheel with air pressure sensor and replace only the tire c Use a new wheel and sensor You have to register an ID code for a new sensor Up to 2 sets of codes can be registered As one ID for the originally installed sensor is registered at MAIN of the selector switch use the 2nd position to register an ID for the new sensor You do not need to re registe...

Page 418: ...s to transmit the electronic code in different manner resulting in the failure of the system Selector switch 1 Main position 2 2nd position The selector switch is located in the lower part of the driver s side instrument panel The ID code is given in the sensor To activate the air pressure warning system it is necessary to register the ID code of the sensor on the selector switch in the vehicle I ...

Page 419: ...res whose ID code is registered at MAIN are used the system does not work properly with the selector switch set at 2nd If the tires whose ID code is registered at 2nd are stored nearby the system will detect their tire pressure and vice versa BRAKE PAD WEAR LIMIT INDICATORS The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the extent that ...

Page 420: ...t transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or result in serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Lexus...

Page 421: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 396 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 422: ...ration in foreign countries 400 Tips for driving in various conditions 400 Off road driving precautions 402 Winter driving tips 404 Dinghy towing 405 Trailer towing 406 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 416 Vehicle load limits 418 Cargo and luggage 419 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 423: ...ay cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle D In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers if at ...

Page 424: ...f road vehicle can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward BREAK IN PERIOD Drive gently and avoid high speeds You need not follow a break in schedule with your new Lexus But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle D Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving D Avoid racing the engin...

Page 425: ...ravelling on a bumpy road Otherwise the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and or wheels D When parking on a hill turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll Apply the parking brake and place the transmission in P If necessary block the wheels D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet che...

Page 426: ...ed limit Even if the legal speed limit permits it do not drive over 140 km h 85 mph unless your vehicle has high speed capability tires Driving over 140 km h 85 mph may result in tire failure loss of control and possible injury Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds D Do not continue norma...

Page 427: ... and Bureau of Land Management CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle D Drive carefully when off the road Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places D Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially yo...

Page 428: ...r damage to the engine or other components does not occur Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings causing rusting and premature failure and may also enter the differentials transmission and transfer case reducing the gear oil s lubricating qualities D Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs m...

Page 429: ...eratures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting Page 551 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the battery charge level Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather See page 513 for recommended viscosity Leaving a heavy summer oil in...

Page 430: ...er your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emergency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc DINGHY TOWING Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed wi...

Page 431: ... dealer for further details before towing CAUTION When disconnecting a trailer put the vehicle height in the LO low mode and push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension Otherwise the vehicle height may be changed in the automatic leveling function resulting in accident For details see Rear height control air suspension on page 366 Weight limits Before towi...

Page 432: ...000 lb Exceeding the maximum weight of the trailer the vehicle or the vehicle and trailer combination can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries D Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the pa...

Page 433: ...ther the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the front and rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR listed on the Certification Label Total trailer weight Tongue load D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 10 of the total trailer weight not exceeding the maximum of 294 kg 650 lb D Never load the trai...

Page 434: ...ll the grommet to the hitch to prevent entry of dirt and mud NOTICE Do not use axle mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires Also never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper Trailer ball Follow these easy steps to properly determine the correct trailer ball for your application 1 Determine the c...

Page 435: ...at least 2 threads The trailer ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter size NOTICE Only use a ball mount attachment specified for the Lexus GX470 Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height No matter which class of tow hitch applies for a safe trailer hookup the trailer ball setup on must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v ...

Page 436: ...ue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated For correct safety chain procedures consult your Lexus dealer CAUTION D If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required D Never tap into your vehicle s hydraulic system as it will lower its braking effectiveness D Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trail...

Page 437: ... the towing brake controller where it does not prevent the driver from operating the pedal Lexus recommends that the sub wire harness be stored in the glove box when it is not in use Tires D Ensure that your vehicle s tires are properly inflated Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure indicated below Tire inflation pressure 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar 32 p...

Page 438: ...heduled Maintenance D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving Connecting a trailer Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following 1 Put the rear height control air suspension in the LO low mode Turn the ignition switch off or push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear height control air suspe...

Page 439: ...e trailer accidents are driver error excessive speed and improper trailer loading Keep these in mind when towing D Before starting out check the operation of the lights and all vehicle trailer connections After driving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and connections Practice turning stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel D Backing wit...

Page 440: ...iderable distance After passing a vehicle do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes D In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance do not use overdrive Transmission must be 4 position D Because of the added load of the trailer your vehicle s engine may overheat on hot days at temperatures over 30_C 85_F w...

Page 441: ...CLE LAST LONGER Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs D Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure Check the pressure every two weeks or at least once a month Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel D Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle Excess w...

Page 442: ...ent Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion D Keep your vehicle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner improper valve clearance dirty plugs dirty o...

Page 443: ...ined weight of occupants cargo and luggage Tongue load is included when trailer towing Seating capacity With third seats Total 8 Front 2 Rear 6 Without third seats Total 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seating capacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE ...

Page 444: ...autions When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle observe the following D Put cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment when at all possible Be sure all items are secured in place D Be careful to keep the vehicle level Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance D For better fuel economy do not carry unnecessary weight CAUTION D To prevent cargo and luggage ...

Page 445: ...and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants Cargo capacity Total load capacity Total weight of occupants Steps for determining correct load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3...

Page 446: ...page 406 Example on your vehicle 1 Cargo capacity 2 Total load capacity In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg 366 lb are riding in your vehicle the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows With third seats Total load capacity 544 kg 1200 lb 544 kg 166 kg 378 kg 1200 lb 366 lb 834 lb Without third seats Total load capacity 454 kg 1000 lb 454 kg 166 k...

Page 447: ... on later must be reduced In other words if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle For details about total load capacity see Vehicle load limits on page 418 CAUTION Even if the total load of occupant s weight and the cargo load is less than...

Page 448: ... of removing the third seats it is possible to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed seats Cargo capacity Total load capacity Total weight of occupants Weight of the removed third seats Third seats weights Right side 13 7 kg 30 2 lb Left side 14 7 kg 32 4 lb I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 449: ...DRIVING TIPS 424 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 450: ...If you cannot increase engine speed 430 If your vehicle overheats 431 If you have a flat tire 432 If your vehicle becomes stuck 446 If your vehicle needs to be towed 447 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 453 Lexus link system 454 If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 481 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 451: ...and that you have sufficient fuel Since your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system also check whether the other keys will start the engine If they work your key may be broken Have the key checked at your Lexus dealer If none of your keys work there may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system Call your Lexus dealer See Keys on page 8 If the engine is not turning over or is turni...

Page 452: ...f this happens turn the ignition key to START with the accelerator pedal fully depressed and hold the key at this position for about 30 seconds Then the cranking hold function stops cranking automatically and you can try starting the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal If the engine does not start wait a few minutes and try again If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment o...

Page 453: ...h water immediately Then get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office D The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start...

Page 454: ...the positive red cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect a negative black cable clamp to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point e g engine hanger away from the battery Do not connect it to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked CAUTION When m...

Page 455: ...accelerator pedal is depressed there may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system At this time vibration may occur However if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly you can drive your vehicle at low speeds Have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during...

Page 456: ...gh pressure B If no steam is coming from your engine Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning Check the following D Is the cooling fan operating D Is the coolant in the acceptable range D Is the engine drive belt O K CAUTION D When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belt D Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engi...

Page 457: ... the active height control switch D Follow jacking instructions D Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle supported by a jack Personal injury may occur D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed ...

Page 458: ...g even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair D When jacking up or installing tire chains be sure to turn off the rear height control air suspension with the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch and stop the engine Otherwise the vehicle height may change because of the automatic leveling function resulting in accident 40PY040 1 Jack 2 Spare tire 3 Tool tray 1 Get the tool jack and spare t...

Page 459: ... locations When storing the jack put it into place and secure to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking 1 Jack handle extension with bolt 2 Jack handle extension without bolt 3 Jack handle To remove the spare tire under the luggage compartment Put a jack handle and jack handle extensions together as shown in the illustration CAUTION Make sure they are securely fixed wi...

Page 460: ...e illustration When connecting the jack handle with extension tighten the bolt on the joint securely Make sure the hollow meets the bolt on every joint when you tighten the bolts NOTICE Tighten all the joints securely Otherwise the extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body 40PY053 1 Lower 2 Raise 3 Cloth I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 461: ...handle counterclockwise until the spare tire completely lowered to the ground Make sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system When lowering the spare tire make sure the spare tire does not to interfere with the suspension components If interference occurs raise the spare tire and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle and st...

Page 462: ...wheel facing up Then secure the tire taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system When raising the spare tire pull the tire toward the rear of the vehicle After raising the tire visually check that the tire does not interfere with the suspension co...

Page 463: ...ire does not interfere with the suspension components when the spare tire is stowed If interference occurs the suspension system will be damaged 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 464: ...ry 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un...

Page 465: ...ase on the bolts or nuts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident Front vehicles without kinetic dynamic suspension system Front vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 466: ...ions Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid surface 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extension with bolt 3 Jack handle extension without bolt 4 Jack handle Put a jack handle jack handle extensions and jack handle end together as shown in the illustration CAUTION Make sure they are securely fixed with the screws I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Page 467: ...extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body 6 After making sure no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Allow for the fact that you need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle extension into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise ...

Page 468: ...n the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on the wheel remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a whe...

Page 469: ...s oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts To lower the vehicle turn the jack handle extension counterclockwise with the handle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hamme...

Page 470: ...g wheels Otherwise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION D Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury D Do not attach a heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament It ma...

Page 471: ...flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking IF YOUR VEHICLE BECOMES STUCK If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward In this situation lock the center differential and turn off the vehicle stability control system Fo...

Page 472: ... your vehicle towed using either a or b a Towing with a wheel lift type truck b Using a flat bed truck c Never tow with a sling type truck Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in d Emergency towing on page 451 Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not d...

Page 473: ... HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension Otherwise the vehicle height may be changed in the automatic leveling function resulting in accident For details see Rear height control air suspension on page 366 a Towing with a wheel lift type truck D From front Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the...

Page 474: ...under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear with front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the transmission b Using a flat bed truck D Tie down points I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 475: ...ur Lexus is transported by a flat bed it should be tied down at locations A B and C as shown above D Tie down angle If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded black must be at 45_ I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 476: ... a commercial tow truck service If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle NOTICE D Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be damaged D Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage...

Page 477: ...fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing check that the center differential is unlocked The indicator light must be off with the ignition on Release the parking brake and put the transmission in N The ignition key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering an...

Page 478: ...ng towing Tips for towing a stuck vehicle The following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is stuck in the mud sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle In addition keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing D Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires D...

Page 479: ...n 4 SERVICES button 5 Emergency button The Lexus Link System is an in vehicle communications service that provides you with enhanced safety security and convenience With an active subscription you can push the SERVICES button for operator assistance or in an emergency situation such as a vehicle accident in which the airbag was activated you will automatically be connected to the Lexus Link Call C...

Page 480: ...istent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies D ANSI C95 1 1992 1 D NCRP Report 86 1986 2 D ICNIRP 1996 3 1 American National Standards Institute 2 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 3 International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relev...

Page 481: ...free 1 800 25 Lexus Toll Free 1 800 255 3987 and select the option for Lexus Link If you are not enrolled you will hear the explanation about the Lexus Link System The actual message is shown on Audible voice prompts on page 478 If you push the SERVICES button again you will be connected to the Lexus Link Call Center for enrollment To cancel the enrollment call push the phone button NOTICE This sy...

Page 482: ...comes on or you will hear A system error has been detected Please contact your Lexus dealer In either case take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer In some cases even if your subscription has expired the indicator light may come on This is due to the time delay required to process the deactivation of your Lexus Link System During this period when you push the SERVICES button your call will be forwar...

Page 483: ...operational in GPS and cellular coverage areas Upon subscription expiration all Lexus Link services i e automatic notification emergency call functions service call functions remote door locking unlocking function remote horn and lights function are deactivated Manual emergency calling You can place an emergency call manually Push the emergency button You will hear Connecting to Lexus Link Emergen...

Page 484: ...ation to the appropriate police authority To protect subscriber privacy the Lexus Link Call Center will not provide the location of a vehicle to anyone other than a law enforcement authority Other Services When you push the SERVICES button you will hear Connecting to Lexus Link Your location and system ID are automatically transmitted to the advisors that provide services The services provided wil...

Page 485: ...e deactivated Remote Door Locking Unlocking by Lexus Link System The Lexus Link System will allow your vehicle to be locked and unlocked remotely If you find that your vehicle has not been locked call the Lexus Link Call Center 1 800 25 LEXUS Toll Free 1 800 255 3987 and select the option for Lexus Link the Lexus Link Advisor can assist in locking your vehicle In case you are locked out call the L...

Page 486: ...ction remote horn and lights function are deactivated Personal calling 1 PTT Push To Talk button 2 Phone button Personal calling provides you with a nationwide wireless phone service that is completely integrated into your vehicle To place a phone call 1 Push the PTT or the phone button 2 Say a few simple voice commands to dial 3 Push the phone button to end a call To receive a phone call push the...

Page 487: ...sh the button again Up to about 2 minutes of recording time is available When you push the SERVICES button all previous messages are deleted and the system begins recording your new message To playback Push the PTT or phone button and Lexus Link ready will be announced Then say Advisor playback to play the recorded conversation To stop the playback push the phone button To restart the playback say...

Page 488: ... obtain any of the Lexus Link services available in your package When the indicator light starts flashing a call to the Lexus Link Call Center is being connected or in progress When the warning light remains on there is any problem with the Lexus Link system Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible When the indicator and warning lights go off your subscription has expired I n f o...

Page 489: ...n You will hear beeps and recording starts Note that start of recording may be delayed up to five seconds to clear existing audio information Recording starts immediately after the last beep 2 Press the SERVICES button again Recording ends To play back only when the Lexus Link System is not in a call 1 Press the phone button You will hear Lexus Link ready 2 Say Advisor playback The playback will s...

Page 490: ...its this command will erase the last digit entered Cancel This command takes you from the current function to the Lexus Link ready prompt If the last response from the system was Lexus Link ready this command will exit personal calling Placing a call There are 5 ways to place a call 1 To dial a specific telephone number say Dial 2 To dial a specific telephone number say Digit dial This option is s...

Page 491: ... not pause between digits D After 3 unsuccessful tries pardons you will be prompted to the digit dial format This lets you dial each digit individually and should be more successful for you To dial a number using digit dial 1 Press the phone button You will hear Lexus Link ready 2 Say Digit dial You will hear First digit to dial please 3 Say the number to be dialed one digit at a time Lexus Link w...

Page 492: ... have stored a number with a nametag then you simply say Call and the nametag in order to call the number D To differentiate pound and star from other numbers and commands you must use the commands Pound key and Star key To place a call using a stored nametag See STORING DELETING NUMBERS IN MEMORY NAMETAGS on page 470 for instructions on how to set up nametags 1 Press the phone button You will hea...

Page 493: ...vated key pad feature of personal calling allows access to most voicemail system It also allows you to respond to number requests from computer systems such as Press 1 for sales press 2 for service Once you receive the request for a number while in a call press the PTT button on the overhead console Note that this feature works only during a call If you press the PTT button and do not speak a comm...

Page 494: ...ial Lexus Link sends tone and you will hear Mailbox number please 7 Press the PTT button You will hear First digit to send please 8 Say Four You will hear Four 9 Say Six You will hear Six 10 Say Zero You will hear Zero 11 Say Eight You will hear Eight 12 Say Dial Lexus Link sends tones Voicemail will respond to 4608 Automated system example 1 Press the phone button You will hear Lexus Link ready 2...

Page 495: ...rs These numbers can be dialed by simply saying Call then saying the nametag Tips for creating nametags D Short nametags that are similar may be easily confused by the system You may get better recognition of your nametags if you make them longer for example George Washington no pause instead of George only D The best way to store a nametag is when it is quiet inside the vehicle The vehicle should...

Page 496: ... Yes or No to try again You will hear Storing new nametag To store a nametag using digit store This is similar to digit dial where you enter numbers one at a time 1 Press the phone button You will hear Lexus Link ready 2 Say Digit store You will hear First digit to store please 3 Say the number to be dialed one digit at a time Lexus Link will confirm each digit by repeating it back to you 4 When f...

Page 497: ... you have purchased and used in units The number of total remaining units is stored within the Lexus Link System and can be accessed easily Lexus Link will also notify you at the beginning of a call if you have 10 or fewer calling minutes remaining To verify remaining minutes 1 Press the phone button You will hear Lexus Link ready 2 Say Units You will hear Verify or add 3 Say Verify You will hear ...

Page 498: ...ure that unauthorized people do not use the calling capability of your system With security code set to on the system will respond with Security code on to any personal call including 911 or an advanced services request With the security code on only calls from the Lexus Link Call Center will be presented Before calls can be made or received you must turn the security code off To turn on off the s...

Page 499: ...h However the technology does not work equally well across all regional and ethnic accents The Lexus Link voice recognition system may not work with all voices Although there is no one right way to speak English the system will work best when you try to modify their pronunciation in response to system errors If you do not obtain good results try the tips found on the following pages Voice command ...

Page 500: ...ng the system is only listening for about 5 seconds after it prompts you to speak If the system does not hear a response it will prompt you again or cancel the transaction If you begin to speak too soon it will tell you Slower please Try pausing for a half second before speaking How to speak D Speak forcefully and clearly The noisier the environment the louder you need to speak If you are in the d...

Page 501: ...l and store commands D Say the entire 7 10 or 11 digit number and wait for the system to respond You do not need to say Dial Store or Verify after the phone number D If you want to enter a number that is not 7 10 or 11 digit use the digit dial or digit store commands D Do not pause between the digits If there is a long pause between digits the system may think that you have finished saying the ent...

Page 502: ...unce the distinction In this example Redial may be recognized better if the first syllable is emphasized and slightly lengthened Avoid clipping short words and syllables Instead try lengthening the short words and syllables and slow down your overall speech rate a little You can also try lengthening different syllables of the word Try speaking louder When there is a lot of background noise the sys...

Page 503: ...ion or talk to your Lexus dealer N A English only The SERVICES button is pushed with out an active subscription Impact detected connecting to Lexus Link Emergency Impacto detectado Conectando con Emergencia de Lexus Link In response to the airbag deployment an emergency call will be placed automati cally Connecting to Lexus Link Emergency Conectando con Emergencia de Lexus Link The emergency butto...

Page 504: ...d The Lexus Link system is not active Su servicio Lexus Link no ha sido activa do The emergency button is pushed without an active subscription A system error has been detected Please contact your Lexus dealer Un error en el sistema ha sido detectado Por favor contacte su concesionario Lexus As a substitute of the faulty warning light I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 505: ...ersons who use a medical appliance like a pacemaker should not touch or come in close contact with the antenna while the vehicle ignition is on Otherwise the cellular signals may produce improper operation of a medical appliance NOTICE D Do not contact with the antenna this may affect quality of transceiver s operation and may cause the unit to operate at a higher power level than needed D If you ...

Page 506: ... system must be replaced See the suggestion given in Keys on page 8 You can use the wireless remote control system with the new key Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Lexus dealers can still open the door for you using special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side w...

Page 507: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 482 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 508: ... 484 General maintenance 485 Does your vehicle need repairing 488 Emissions inspection and maintenance I M programs 489 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 509: ...e those required to be serviced at regular intervals For details of your maintenance schedule read the Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance It is recommended that only genuine Lexus parts be used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system The owner may elect to use non Lexus supplied parts for replacement purposes without invalidating the emission control system wa...

Page 510: ...al Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the details GENERAL MAINTENANCE Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified It is recommended that any problem you notice be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice CAUTION Make these checks only with adequate ventilation if you run the engine Engine compart...

Page 511: ...tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Check that it has the specified free play Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering excessive free play or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat ...

Page 512: ...fumes or notice any leak have the cause found and corrected immediately Doors and engine hood Check that all side doors and back door operate smoothly and all latches lock securely Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is released Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month and adjust as shown on the t...

Page 513: ...system checked immediately D Flat looking tires excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road D Strange noises related to suspension movement D Loss of brake effectiveness spongy feeling brake pedal pedal almost touches floors vehicle pulls to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal ...

Page 514: ... readiness codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary malfunction such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may n...

Page 515: ...MAINTENANCE 490 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 516: ...ROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Introduction Vehicle identification 492 Theft prevention labels 493 Engine compartment overview 494 Do it yourself service precautions 496 Parts and tools 498 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 517: ...the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 518: ...ilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroying the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to another will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws I ...

Page 519: ...gine oil level dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Fuse box 5 Battery 6 Condenser 7 Electric cooling fan 8 Radiator 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Washer fluid tank 11 Power steering fluid reservoir I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 520: ...e clips using a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the clips 3 Remove the covers Be careful not to lose the removed plastic nuts and clips After checking the items install the engine compartment covers and insert the plastic nuts and clips in their original positions When inserting the clips do as shown above NOTICE After installing the engine compartment covers make sure the covers are securely...

Page 521: ...pecially careful to observe CAUTION D When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt Removing rings watches and ties is advisable D Right after driving the engine compartment the engine radiator exhaust manifold and power steering fluid reservoir etc will be hot So be careful not to touch them Oil other fluids and spark plugs may also be hot...

Page 522: ...acid technology to fill the radiator Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water for the U S A or 55 coolant and 45 deionized water for Canada D If you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint D Before closing the engine hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc D Do not dr...

Page 523: ...the engine coolant level Parts if level is low D Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 5...

Page 524: ...d Checking battery condition Tools D Warm water D Baking soda D Grease D Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing the blade type fuses Parts if replacement is necessary D Fuse with same amperage rating as original Checking the cartridge type fuses Parts if replacement is necessary D Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original Adding washer flui...

Page 525: ...INTRODUCTION 500 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 526: ...ions 502 Fuel 506 Fuel pump shut off system 508 Facts about engine oil consumption 509 Used engine oil 510 Checking the engine oil level 511 Checking the engine coolant level 514 Checking the radiator and condenser 516 Spark plugs 516 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 527: ... 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 94 0 84 0 mm 3 70 3 31 in Displacement 4664 cm3 284 5 cu in Valve clearance engine cold Intake Exhaust 0 15 0 25 mm 0 006 0 010 in 0 25 0 35 mm 0 010 0 014 in Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 528: ... 7 L 6 0 qt 5 0 Imp qt Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity SAE NOTE Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Lexus vehicle Use Lexus approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the above grade and viscosity Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 529: ...TE Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is used in your Lexus vehicle at factory fill In order to avoid technical problems only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and ...

Page 530: ...43 in ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery Open voltage at 20_C 68_F Charging rates 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights turned off 5 A max I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 531: ...e performance However if such premium type cannot be obtained you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating as low as 87 Research Octane Number 91 Use of unleaded fuel with an octane number or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking If severe this will lead to engine damage If your engine knocks If you detect heavy knocking even when using the recommended fuel or ...

Page 532: ...nd appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality Oxygenates in gasoline Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Lexus be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 91 Lexus does not recomme...

Page 533: ...e D Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage Fuel tank capacity 87 L 23 gal 19 1 Imp gal FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SYSTEM The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition...

Page 534: ...long with the fuel High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil the quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven More oil is consumed by high speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder wa...

Page 535: ...Checking the engine oil level described below USED ENGINE OIL CAUTION D Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To remove used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water D Dispose of used oil and used oil filters only in a s...

Page 536: ... the bottom of the engine 2 Pull the dipstick out hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean 3 Reinsert the dipstick and push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 1 Add oil 2 O K 3 Too full 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the end If it is between the low level mark 4 and the full level mark 5 it is O K NOTICE Be careful not to dr...

Page 537: ...e the level between low line and full line on the dipstick is indicated as follows 1 5 L 1 6 qt 1 3 Imp qt For the engine oil capacity see Specifications on page 518 When the level reaches within the correct range return the filler cap and turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click NOTICE D Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components D Avoid overfilling or the engine could be d...

Page 538: ... is not available SAE 10W 30 may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change Oil identification marks The ILSAC International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use To ensure excellent lubrication performance for your engine Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is available wh...

Page 539: ... will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below the L line add coolant Bring the level up to the F line If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing there may be a leak in the system Visually check the radiator hoses engine coolant filler cap radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Lexus dealer test the radiator cap p...

Page 540: ...lant provides protection down to about 35_C 31_F For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water This coolant provides protection down to about 42_C 44_F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Lexus recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant syst...

Page 541: ...burning yourself be careful not to touch the radiator or condenser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself SPARK PLUGS Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust gaps for engine performance or smooth drivability I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 542: ...ing power steering fluid 522 Checking tire inflation pressure 523 Tire information 527 Types of tires 536 Rotating tires 537 Checking and replacing tires 538 Installing snow tires and chains 540 Replacing wheels 543 Aluminum wheel precautions 544 Suspension and chassis 544 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 543: ... 3 3 qt 2 7 Imp qt Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Oil viscosity Above 18_C 0_F SAE 90 or SAE 85W 90 Below 18_C 0_F SAE 80W or SAE 80W 90 TRANSFER Oil capacity 1 4 L 1 5 qt 1 2 Imp qt Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 544: ...CE Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details BRAKES Pedal clearance 52 mm 2 0 in Min 1 Pedal free play 1 6 mm 0 04 0 24 in Brake pad wear limit 1 0 mm 0 04 in...

Page 545: ...II TIRES AND WHEELS Tire size P265 65R17 110S Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Front 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar 32 psi Rear 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar 32 psi Spare 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar 32 psi Wheel size 17 7 1 2 JJ Wheel nut torque 112 N m 11 5 kgf m 83 ft lbf NOTE For complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire infl...

Page 546: ...il the brake pedal resistance decreases and pedal travel increases 3 Remove the reservoir cap by hand Add brake fluid up to the MAX line If you do not follow the procedure above the reservoir may overflow Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency CAUTION Take care when filling the res...

Page 547: ...en the fluid is cold about room temperature 10_C 30_C or 50_F 85_F if the engine has not been run for about five hours 1 If cold O K 2 If cold add 3 If hot O K 4 If hot add Clean all dirt off the reservoir and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of the ap...

Page 548: ... D Avoid overfilling or the power steering could be damaged D When adding the power steering fluid avoid spilling it The generator under the power steering reservoir could be damaged if fluid is spilled on it CHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE 63PY025 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 549: ...ce you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading D If you cannot adjust the tire pressure when the tires are cold add 20 kPa 0 2 kgf cm2 or bar 2 9 psi to 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 or bar 4 3 psi more to the front tires and rear tires than the cold tire pressure but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall D Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of...

Page 550: ...st 5 After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage 6 Install the tire valve cap If a gauge and air pump are not available have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer CAUTION Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps Without the valve caps dirt or moisture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage If the caps...

Page 551: ... occur and cause an accident resulting in death or serious injuries Low tire pressure underinflation D Excessive wear D Uneven wear D Poor handling D Possibility of blowouts from an overheated tire D Poor sealing of the tire bead D Wheel deformation and or tire separation D A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards High tire pressure overinflation D Poor handling D Excessive wear D Un...

Page 552: ...CHASSIS 527 TIRE INFORMATION Tire symbols 63PY018 The illustration indicates typical tire symbols I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 553: ...SS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 7 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 538 8 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated For details about recommended cold tire in...

Page 554: ...facturing week 7 Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Tire size The illustration indicates typical tire size 1 Tire use P Passenger car T Temporary use 2 Section width in millimeters 3 Aspect ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 dig...

Page 555: ...th 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter Name of each section of tire 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 556: ...ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a 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 norm due to variations in driving...

Page 557: ... can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overl...

Page 558: ...pment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall a the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or b the outward facing sidewall of an a...

Page 559: ...ch they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of t...

Page 560: ...e that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capa...

Page 561: ...on in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all seas...

Page 562: ...y according to your driving habits and road surface conditions The wheel assemblies must be rotated as illustrated above When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure improper wheel alignment out of balance wheels or severe braking Before storing radial snow or studded tires mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them...

Page 563: ...be replaced The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure cons...

Page 564: ...oad of the tire see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire and as for the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR see the Certification Label For details about Certification Label and sidewall of the tire see pages 492 and 527 CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D Do not mix r...

Page 565: ...tions for possible restrictions CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control D Do not use snow tires of different brands sizes construction or tread patterns as this may cause da...

Page 566: ...71 C Length of side chain 46 0 1 81 D Width of cross chain 22 6 0 89 E Length of cross chain 38 1 1 5 F Diameter of cross chain 6 3 0 25 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used the chains could damage the vehicle body I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 567: ...les and sharp turns which may cause the vehicle to bounce D Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling D When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur NOTICE When jacking up or installing tire chains be sure to turn off the re...

Page 568: ... ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or snow chain clearance to...

Page 569: ...ot to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D When balancing your wheels use only Lexus balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer D As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If damaged replace immediately SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spac...

Page 570: ...mponents Specifications 546 Checking battery condition 551 Battery recharging precautions 554 Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 554 Checking the cartridge type fuses 557 Adding washer fluid 558 Replacing light bulbs 559 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 571: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 546 SPECIFICATIONS FUSE LOCATIONS 64PY003 1 Engine compartment 2 Driver s side instrument panel FUSES 64PY020 Engine compartment I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 572: ... TOWING fuses 3 SPARE 15 Spare fuse 4 HEATER 50 Air conditioning system 5 AIR SUS 50 Rear height control air suspension 6 AM1 50 All components in ACC CIG IG1 FR WIP WSH RR WIP RR WSH DIFF ECU IG TEMS and STA fuses 7 TOWING BRK 30 Trailer brake controller 8 J B 50 All components in P FR P W P RR P W D RR P W D P SEAT P P SEAT TAIL PANEL and POWER OR TI TE fuses 9 BATT CHG 30 Trailer sub battery 10...

Page 573: ...tem 18 HEAD LO RH 10 Right hand headlight low beam 19 HEAD LO LH 10 Left hand headlight low beam No FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT 20 HEAD HI RH 10 Right hand headlight high beam 21 HEAD HI LH 10 Left hand headlight high beam 22 EFI NO 2 10 Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 23 HEATER NO 2 7 5 Air conditioning system 24 DEFOG 30 Rear window defogger 25 AIRSUS NO 2 10 R...

Page 574: ...ck brake system vehicle stability control system active traction control system brake assist system No FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT 34 ALT S 7 5 Charging system 35 MAYDAY 7 5 Lexus Link System 36 HORN 10 Horns 37 A F HEATER 15 A F sensor 38 TRN HAZ 15 Turn signal lights 39 ETCS 10 Electronic throttle control system 40 EFI 20 Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 41 D FR...

Page 575: ...ic dynamic suspension system 58 RR WSH 15 Rear window washer No FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT 59 ECU IG 10 Shift lock control system power windows outside rear view mirror defogger anti lock brake system active traction control system vehicle stability control system air conditioning system navigation system power windows moon roof tilt and telescopic steering multi information display driving position memo...

Page 576: ...AUTION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas D Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery terminals with tools D Do not smoke or light a match near the battery The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid D Avoid contact with eyes skin or clothes D Never inhale or swallow electrolyte D Wear protective safety glasses when working near th...

Page 577: ...k Follow with milk of magnesia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emergency help Checking battery exterior 1 Terminals 2 Hold down clamp Check the battery for corroded or loose connections cracks or loose hold down clamps 1 If the battery is corroded wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda Coat the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion 2 If the c...

Page 578: ... may not operate automatically and the jam protection function will not function correctly after you reconnect replace or recharge the battery In any of these cases you should normalize the power windows and moon roof To normalize the power windows and moon roof see pages 42 and 105 Checking battery condition Check the battery condition by the indicator color 1 BLUE Good condition 2 WHITE Charging...

Page 579: ...y in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation D Only do a slow charge 5 A or less Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous The battery may explode causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also make sure all accessories are turned off CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE TYPE FUSES The engine compartment fuse box is located under th...

Page 580: ...mine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse 2 Make sure the inoperative component is turned off Pull the suspected fuse straight out with the pull out tool and check it If it has blown push a new fuse into the clips I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 581: ...use might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clips It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical system Have your Lexus dealer correct it as soon as possibl...

Page 582: ... box is located under the left side engine compartment cover Before checking the engine compartment fuses remove the cover For details see Removing the engine compartment covers on page 495 Engine compartment Driver s side instrument panel Good Blown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 583: ...his may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire NOTICE Before replacing the fuses have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer ADDING WASHER FLUID If the washer tank becomes nearly empty add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This...

Page 584: ...t or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference ...

Page 585: ... 4 Front turn signal lights 4157NAK 27 8 D 5 Parking lights 168 5 C 6 Fog lights 55 E Light Bulbs Bulb No W Type 7 Running board lights 194 3 8 C 8 Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 C 9 Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 C 10 Stop tail and rear side marker lights 7443 21 5 C 11 Back up lights 7440 21 C 12 License plate lights 168 5 C I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 586: ...rsonal lights 8 G 15 Interior lights 8 F 16 Door courtesy lights 3 8 G 17 Glove box light 1 2 C A HB3 halogen bulbs B H11 halogen bulbs C Wedge base bulbs clear D Wedge base bulbs amber E H3 halogen bulbs F Double end bulbs G Single end bulbs I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 587: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 562 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 588: ...SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Body Specifications 564 Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 566 Washing and waxing 567 Cleaning the interior 569 Rain clearing mirrors 572 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 589: ...95 mm 74 6 in 3 Wheelbase 2790 mm 109 8 in Tread Front Rear 1585 mm 62 4 in 1585 mm 62 4 in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage With third seats Without third seats 544 kg 1200 lb 454 kg 1000 lb Towing capacity 2948 kg 6500 lb 1 Unladen vehicle 2 Without roof luggage carrier 3 With roof luggage carrier I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 590: ...BODY 565 FUEL TANK Capacity 87 L 23 gal 19 1 Imp gal I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 591: ...n are exposed to high ambient temperature To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus follow these guidelines Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing In addition observe the following points D If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live near the ocean you should hose off the undercarriage at least once a month to minimize corrosion D High pressure water or steam is effective for clean...

Page 592: ...drive it covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor WASHING AND WAXING Washing your Lexus Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as possible D When driving in a coasta...

Page 593: ...e lights Road tar Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces 3 Rinse thoroughly dried soap can cause streaking In hot weather you may need to rinse each section right after you wash it 4 To prevent water spots dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel Do not rub or press hard you might scratch the paint NOTICE D Do not use organic substances gasoline kerosen...

Page 594: ...es Exterior lights Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights Wax may cause damage to the lenses If you accidentally put wax on the light surfaces wipe or wash it off CLEANING THE INTERIOR CAUTION Do not wash the vehicle floor with water or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above o...

Page 595: ...t to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm D Improper cleaning of the leather upholstery could result in discoloration or staining Non leather Trim Part of door panels The non leather trim may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery...

Page 596: ...The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water Use a cloth or sponge As you are cleaning check the belts for excessive wear fraying or cuts NOTICE D Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets D Do not use dye or bleach on the belts it may weaken them D Do not use the belts until they become dry D The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner D D...

Page 597: ...bout the cleaning of your Lexus your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer them RAIN CLEARING MIRRORS The rear view mirrors have been coated to produce a rain clearing effect This coating causes the raindrops to spread clearing the driver s rear view when it rains It is sufficient to wash the mirrors with water for day to day care The rain clearing effect is reduced in drizzle and light rai...

Page 598: ...r Use a spray de icer to free the mirror D Wash off any wax stuck to the mirrors with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on the surface of the mirrors can cause the rain clearing effect to be lost D Do not use any water repellents as they can destroy the rain clearing effect If any repellent gets stuck on the surface of the mirrors wash it off with neutral detergent then rinse thoro...

Page 599: ...BODY 574 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 600: ...SECTION 7 575 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 576 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 601: ...ts 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 between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U...

Page 602: ...mended maintenance guide lines as well as logs in which to document your vehicle s maintenance history In addition to scheduled maintenance your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections These procedures are listed on page 41 of this booklet and described in detail in the Maintenance section of the Owner s Manual With proper maintenance and care your ve...

Page 603: ...r vehicle However damage or failures caused by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under warranty Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you choose Lexus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other than a Lexus dealer ship for maintenance and repairs However damage or failures caused by improper maint...

Page 604: ...rous exams through both Lexus and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Additionally when you have your vehicle serviced at a Lexus dealership your service information is recorded in the Lexus National Service History database This is the first database of its kind in the automotive industry It can be accessed by any Lexus dealership in the U S a great convenience if you relocat...

Page 605: ...he Owner s Manual for a detailed description of inspection procedures When Refueling When refueling perform these inspections v Check engine oil level using the dipstick v Visually check engine coolant level on the see through reservoir v Visually check brake fluid level on the see through reservoir v Visually check condition of battery v Check level of windshield washer fluid Every 30 Days At lea...

Page 606: ...n less than six months you should obtain maintenance at 5 000 miles don t wait until six months Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage so that you obtain maintenance when recommended If you are a low mileage driver mark your calendar to remind your self to obtain maintenance every six months Complimentary First Scheduled Maintenance Service Lexus provides your first scheduled maintenance service a...

Page 607: ... 12 months of the vehicle s in service date Programming of your Lexus Personalized Settings requires special equipment and may be per formed only by an authorized Lexus dealership To obtain your Lexus Personalized Settings please contact your Lexus dealership The dealership may verify performance of the service in the box on this page Lexus Personalized Settings Must be obtained within 12 months o...

Page 608: ...gine air filter 12 Months or 10 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Replace air conditioner filter GX 470 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft boots ____Nuts and bolts on chassis ____Bal...

Page 609: ...Brake lines and hoses ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Engine coolant3 ____Exhaust pipes and mountings 18 Months or 15 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate...

Page 610: ... chassis ____Ball joints and dust covers ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 30 Months or 25 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft boo...

Page 611: ...d and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses 36 Months or 30 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine non borate ethylene glycol coolant with long life hybrid o...

Page 612: ...rs ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 48 Months or 40 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Replace air conditioner filter GX 470 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft boo...

Page 613: ...covers ____Body ____Brake lines and hoses ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Engine coolant3 54 Months or 45 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine n...

Page 614: ... chassis ____Ball joints and dust covers ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 66 Months or 55 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft boo...

Page 615: ...ated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Required only for vehicles registered in California Massachusetts and New York 4 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine non borate ethylene glycol coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology i e a combination of low phosphates and organic acids Inspect nuts and bolts ...

Page 616: ...rs ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 84 Months or 70 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Replace air conditioner filter GX 470 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft boo...

Page 617: ...___Body ____Brake lines and hoses ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Drive belts ____Engine coolant3 90 Months or 75 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non...

Page 618: ... chassis ____Ball joints and dust covers ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 102 Months or 85 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____Axle shaft bo...

Page 619: ... 108 Months or 90 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine non borate ethylene glycol coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology i e a combinati...

Page 620: ...ing linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 120 Months or 100 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Replace air conditioner filter GX 470 Replace engine coolant3 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____...

Page 621: ... covers ____Body ____Brake lines and hoses ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Drive belts 126 Months or 105 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine no...

Page 622: ..._Ball joints and dust covers ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 138 Months or 115 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Inspect engine coolant3 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____...

Page 623: ...70 LX 470 RX 330 AWD 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 Rotate tires Inspect the following ____Active height control system LX 470 ____Axle shaft boots ____Ball joints and dust covers ____Body ____ ____Brake lines and hoses ____ ____Charcoal canister GX 470 LX 470 5 ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Drive belts ____Engine valve clearance ____Exhaust pipes and mountings 144 Months or 1...

Page 624: ...ing linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 156 Months or 130 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Inspect engine coolant3 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Replace air conditioner filter GX 470 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____...

Page 625: ... covers ____Body ____Brake lines and hoses ____Differential oil GX 470 LX 470 ____Drive belts 162 Months or 135 000 Miles 1 Reset the oil replacement reminder MAINT REQD light after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine no...

Page 626: ..._Ball joints and dust covers ____Steering linkage and boots ____Engine air filter 174 Months or 145 000 Miles Replace engine oil and oil filter1 Clean air conditioner filter LX 470 Inspect engine coolant3 Lubricate drive shaft re torque bolts GX 470 LX 470 2 Re torque axle shaft flange bolts GX 470 2 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake pads and rotors Road test vehicle Inspect the following 2 ____...

Page 627: ...after replacing engine oil 2 Required only if vehicle is operated primarily in desert on dirt roads or while towing 3 Replace only with Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality non silicate non amine non borate ethylene glycol coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology i e a combination of low phosphates and organic acids S C H E D U L E D M A I N T E N A N C E L O...

Page 628: ...wner s Manual Air Conditioner Filter Replace as directed at the maintenance interval you choose Refer to your Owner s Manual for service details Axle Shaft Boots Check the axle shaft boots and clamps for cracks deterioration and damage Replace any damaged parts and if necessary repack the grease Re torque the axle shaft flange bolts at the indicated intervals A qualified technician should perform ...

Page 629: ...ing brake linings shoes and drums for scoring burning fluid leakage broken parts and excessive wear Check brake pads and rotors for exces sive wear check brake rotors for runout Check brake calipers for fluid leakage A qualified technician should perform these inspections Charcoal Canister Check for internal damage and clogging If necessary clean with compressed air or replace A qualified tech nic...

Page 630: ...an should per form this operation Note Initial replacement is at 120 months 100 000 miles Replace every 60 months 50 000 miles there after Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals For recommended oil grade and viscosity refer to your Owner s Manual Engine Valve Clearance Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and a...

Page 631: ... steering Also check for abnormal noise or vibration from any part of the vehicle Spark Plugs Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped Refer to your Owner s Manual A qualified technician should perform this operation Steering Linkage and Boots With the vehicle stopped check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots f...

Page 632: ...ire adding or replacing fluid should be performed by a qualified technician following procedures in Lexus service and repair pub lications Transmission Fluid RX 330 Check for correct fluid level and inspect each transmission component for signs of leakage If you discover any leakage have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately Variable Gear Ratio Steering Assembly LX 470 Inspect the vari...

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