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2-1. Driving procedures

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Braking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:

For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

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Do not drive at excessively high speeds.

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Avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Do not continue to drive in a low gear.

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Do not drive for a long time at any single speed.

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Operation in foreign countries

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane rating

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P.309).

CAUTION

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When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

Summary of Contents for SC 430 2006

Page 1: ...res for a comfortable driving experience 4 Maintenanceand care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it yourself maintenance and maintenance information 5 Whentrouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed gets a flat tire or is involved in an accident 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information 7 For US owners Reporting safety defects for US owners Index Alphabe...

Page 2: ...able hardtop 35 1 5 Removingthefueltankcap 39 Removing the fuel tank cap 39 1 6 Theftdeterrentsystem 43 Engine immobilizer system 43 Alarm 44 Theft prevention labels U S A Only 46 1 7 Safetyinformation 47 Correct driving posture 47 SRS airbags 49 Child restraint system 60 Installing child restraints 63 2 1 Drivingprocedures 74 Driving the vehicle 74 Starting the engine 82 Automatic transmission 85...

Page 3: ...ndow defogger 129 3 2 Usingthe audiosystem 130 Audio system 130 Opening the audio door 132 Using the radio 133 Using the cassette player 137 Using the CD changer 140 Optimal use of the audio system 147 Using the steering switches 149 3 3 Turning oninteriorlights 152 Interior lights list 152 3 4 Storage 155 Storage features 155 3 5 Otherinteriorfeatures 161 Sun visors 161 Clock 162 Ashtray 163 Ciga...

Page 4: ...something is wrong 253 Fuel pump shut off system 254 Event data recorder 255 5 2 Steps totakeinan emergency 257 If the warning light turns on 257 If you have a flat tire Vehicles with run flat tires 268 If you have a flat tire Vehicles with standard tires 270 If the engine will not start 279 If the transmission selector lever cannot be shifted from P 280 If you lose your keys 281 If the vehicle ha...

Page 5: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Reporting safety defects for US owners 326 Alphabetical index 328 What to do if 335 7 ForUSowners Index ...

Page 6: ...Windshield wipers P 101 Turn signal light front P 89 Retractable hardtop P 35 Headlight P 96 Fuel filler door P 39 Pictorial index Exterior Side mirrors P 30 Hood P 194 Front fog light P 100 ...

Page 7: ...Trunk P 10 Rear window defogger P 129 Doors P 7 Tire Rotation Replacement Inflation pressure Information P 212 P 272 P 219 P 312 Turn signal light rear P 89 ...

Page 8: ...A B Power window switches P 32 Pictorial index Interior Driving position memory buttons P 15 Cup holder P 159 SRS airbag P 49 SRS airbags P 49 Ashtray P 163 SRS side airbags P 49 Front seats P 13 ...

Page 9: ...ch P 32 Power window switches P 32 Garage door opener buttons P 170 Personal lights P 154 Sun visors P 161 Auto anti glare mirror P 29 Door lock switch P 7 Vanity mirrors P 161 Power window switch P 32 Door lock switch P 7 ...

Page 10: ...dex Instrument panel Clock P 162 Rear window defogger switch P 129 Glove box P 156 Emergency flasher switch P 44 Automatic transmission select lever P 85 VSC off switch P 108 Cigarette lighter P 164 Ashtray P 163 Coin box P 158 Audio system P 130 Windshield wiper and washer switch P 101 Cruise control switch P 104 If equipped ...

Page 11: ...ver P 90 Headlight cleaner switch P 103 Headlight switch P 96 Instrument panel light control P 92 Rear view mirror adjusting switch P 30 Hood lock release lever P 194 Trunk lid opener P 10 Adaptive front lighting system cancel switch P 98 Fuel filler door opener P 39 ...

Page 12: ...ota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Lexus vehicle This vehicle should only be modified using genuine Lexus products Modification with non genuine Lexus products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations ...

Page 13: ...ility to operate your vehicle Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you your occupants or others Defensive driving Always drive defensively Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents Driver distraction Always give your full attention to drivin...

Page 14: ...to reduce the risk of death or injury to yourself and others NOTICE 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 In this manual you will also see a circle with a slash through it This means Do not D...

Page 15: ... Steering wheel 27 Auto anti glare mirror 29 Side mirrors 30 1 4 Openingand closing the windowsandretractable hardtop 32 Power windows 32 Retractable hardtop 35 1 5 Removing thefueltank cap 39 Removing the fuel tank cap 39 1 6 Theft deterrentsystem 43 Engine immobilizer system 43 Alarm 44 Theft prevention labels U S A Only 46 1 7 Safety information 47 Correct driving posture 47 SRS airbags 49 Chil...

Page 16: ... box with a master key and provide the parking attendant with the valet key Key numberplate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle In the event that a key is lost a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number plate Thefollowing keysareprovided withthevehicle Master keys Valet key Key number plate Flat key 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...ing NOTICE Toprevent keydamage Do not bend the keys expose them to high temperatures by placing them in direct sunlight or get them wet Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or any material that blocks electromagnetic waves ...

Page 18: ... to stop the alarm push any button This function does not work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Operatingindicator Doors A buzzer sounds and the hazard lights flash Lock Once Unlock Twice Trunk A buzzer sounds Lowbattery If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to the vehicle the battery may be low P 228 The wireless remote control can be use...

Page 19: ...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 installa tion 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 fere...

Page 20: ...pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Certificationforthewireless remotecontrol forvehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device ...

Page 21: ...m a key or the door lock switch Wirelessremotecontrol P 4 Key Locks both side doors Closes the side windows turn and hold Unlocks doors Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver s door Turning the key once again unlocks the other door Opens the side windows turn and hold Doorlockswitch Locks both side doors Unlocks both side doors 1 2 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...nds if the driver s door is opened while the key is in the LOCK or ACC position to remind you to remove the key Automatic door lockingsystem The vehicle locks both side doors automatically when the automatic transmission selector lever is moved from the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position This feature can be deactivated or changed P 322 Insidelockbutton Locks the door Unlocks th...

Page 23: ...e can be deactivated or changed P 323 Customization The doors that are automatically locked unlocked when the key is used can be changed P 323 CAUTION Toprevent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle Failing to do so may result in a door opening and cause occupant out resulting in death or dangerous injury Always use a seat belt Always lock the doors Ensure that al...

Page 24: ...1 2 Opening closing and locking the doors and trunk Trunk Thetrunkcanbe opened using thetrunkopenerorawirelessremotecontrol Trunkopener Push the switch to release the trunk lid Wirelessremotecontrol P 4 1 ...

Page 25: ...e vehicle with a parking atten dant provide the attendant with the valet key 1 2 Trunk light The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened Trunk handle Whenkeepingitemsinthetrunk Turn off the main switch and lock the glove box and rear console box The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire in the rear console box even with the main switch in the glove box turned off Use the grip when clo...

Page 26: ...from entering the vehicle When children areinthe vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in death or serious injury The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down on the glow in the dark handle located on the inside of trunk lid The handle will continue to glow for some ti...

Page 27: ...seats Adjust theseat positionsusingtheswitches Seat position fore aft control switch Seatback angle control switch Seat cushion front angle control switch Vertical height adjust switch Vertical height adjust switch Seatback lock release lever 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 28: ...k movement The following procedure must be per formed Move the seat position control switch forward until a beeping sound is emitted Move the seatback angle switch forward until a beeping sound is emitted CAUTION Recliningadjustment Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt If the seat is too reclined during an accide...

Page 29: ...the front passenger s side allowing the posi tion of the front passenger sseat tobememorized Settingthedrivingposition With the transmission selector lever in the P position turn the ignition key to the ON position Adjust the driver s seat tilt and telescopic steering column and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions While pushing the SET button push button 1 or 2 until the sig nal bee...

Page 30: ...door is opened even if the key is removed from the ignition switch Ifanyposition memory buttonispushedwhiletheadjustmentsarebeingmade The operation will stop To reactivate the system push the desired button 1 or 2 again Ifthebatteryisdisconnected The computer s memory will be erased and the memorized positions will have to be set again P 14 P 15 Recallingthememorizedposition The driving position w...

Page 31: ...ION Seatadjustmentprecaution Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel If this happens you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory button ...

Page 32: ... horizontal positions of the front head restraints can be adjusted Grip head restraint and twist to tilt forward or backward Grip head restraint and move it up or down Push and hold the lock release but ton when lowering or removing the head restraint Removing Remove the head restraint while pushing the release button 1 2 3 Headrestraintsof different seats The head restraints are specially designe...

Page 33: ...ION Headrestraintprecautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Adjust the head restraint to the correct position at all times Do not drive with head restraints removed ...

Page 34: ... shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips Adjust the position of the seat back Sit straight and well back in the seat Do not twist the seat belt Wearingandreleasingtheseatbelt Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard Releasing the belt Press the release button 1 2 3 ...

Page 35: ...hen you get into or out of the rear seats release the seat belt from the seat belt guide Frontseatbeltpretensioners The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal colli sion The pretensioner may not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact a side impact and a rear impact ...

Page 36: ... if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around fully Automaticlockingretractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the CRS firmly To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the be...

Page 37: ...hepretensioner The seat belts cannot be used if a pretensioner has activated After an accident have your Lexus dealer inspect the pretensioners and replace them if necessary Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants Extend the shoulder belt completely over...

Page 38: ...t the same time including children Children should be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and or an appropriate child restraint system Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating position The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm Always wear your s...

Page 39: ...your Lexus dealer Inappropriate han dling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury Usingseatbeltextender Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system i...

Page 40: ...components NOTICE Whenusingaseatbeltextender When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself ...

Page 41: ...osition This feature can be deactivated P 323 The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver whilethekeyisinsertedin the ignition switch Up Down Toward the driver Away from the driver 1 2 3 4 1 Steeringcolumn does not move The steering column adjuster will not operate if the key is left in the locked position for more than 30 minutes To adjust the steering wheel positi...

Page 42: ...ustable components CAUTION Cautionwhiledriving Do not adjust the steering wheel or column while driving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident resulting in death or serious injury ...

Page 43: ...death or serious injury In AUTO mode theinsideandsidemirrorsurfacesdimslightlytopreventthe driver svisionbeingaffectedbytheheadlightsofothervehicles DAY mode The mirror reflects normally AUTO mode The mirror surfaces dim auto matically to reduce the reflected light Pushing the switch changes the mode between AUTO and DAY The indicator comes on when the AUTO mode is selected To ensure correct funct...

Page 44: ... out using the switch 1 2 1 Adjustingthe sidemirrors downwardwhenreversing Put the transmission selector lever in the R position Move the mirror switch to the L or R position The mirrors will return to their previous position if one of the following occurs The selector lever is moved to a position other than R The mirror switch is moved to the neutral position The ignition switch is set to ACC ...

Page 45: ...se an accident resulting in death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirror while driving Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving Whenthemirrorheaters are operating Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot And do not touch the mirror surface also when the wiper switch is...

Page 46: ...senger window switches Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos ing a passenger window Thepower windows can beopenedandclosed using thefollowing switches Closing One touch closing Opening One touch opening Pushing the switch in the oppo site direction will stop window travel partway 1 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 47: ...ce the either side door is opened Jam protectionfunction If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly Initializing thepowerwindows After the battery is reconnected replaced or recharged you will need to initialize the power windows Otherwise the jam protection function will not operate correctly To initialize the pow...

Page 48: ...k to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated Do not allow children to operate the power windows Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closes ...

Page 49: ...blehardtopisopenedorclosedwithaswitchlocatedontheauto matic airconditioningcontrolpanel Opening Hold down the switch Closing Hold down the switch The indicator remains on while the retractable hardtop is operating When the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed the indicator goes off and a beep sounds 1 2 ...

Page 50: ...ulfilled perform either of the following and then operate the retractable hardtop Start the engine Put the selector lever in P Iftheindicatorremainsonoroffwiththeswitchpushed andtheretractablehard top does notactivate Have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer If the quarter windows are not opened closed completely with the retractable hardtop fullyopened closed Hold down the switch on the OPE...

Page 51: ... the hardtop linkage mechanism Do not release the switch in the middle of operation unless absolutely necessary The roof will be gradually lowed resulting in personal injury and damage to the hardtop mechanism Do not operate in strong winds Whilethe vehicle is moving The vehicle should never be driven with the retractable hardtop partially open While the vehicle is moving with the hardtop open pas...

Page 52: ...dows warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operation Do not open the hardtop if it is wet Possible interior water damage water stains or mildew may result When the hardtop has been retracted keep the rear window defogger turned off Do not open the trunk when the hardtop is not fully closed or opened Do not open or close the hardtop repeatedly within a short time If the motor pre vention cir...

Page 53: ...o remove the fuel tankcap Beforerefuelingthevehicle Stop the engine and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed Removingthefueltankcap Push the fuel filler door opener to open the fuel filler door Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door ...

Page 54: ...p The cap will revolve slightly in the opposite direction Fueltypes Use premium unleaded gasoline 91 Octane rating or higher P 301 Fueltankcapacity The fuel tank has a capacity of approximately 19 8 gal 75 L 16 5 lmp gal Incasethefuelfillerdoordoes not function This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due to a discharged battery or other trouble ...

Page 55: ... the cap In hot weather pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmful to the human body if inhaled Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire ...

Page 56: ...n refueling the vehicle Failing to do so may damages the vehicle such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle s painted surface Do not use any type of gasoline other than as recommended P 301 Do not spill fuel during refueling ...

Page 57: ...e damaged if it is Bent Subjected to a strong impact Left in direct sunlight Wet Left in close proximity to objects emitting magnetic fields In close proximity to an object that interferes with the electromagnetic wave that is emitted Keep all keys in a safe place The vehicle s keys have built in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered ...

Page 58: ...pproximately 30 seconds after it operates The system is designed to trigger the alarm if forcible entry is detected horn soundsand emergencyflashersflash Shut the retractable hardtop if it is opened After exiting the vehicle shut the doors trunk and hood and lock both side doors The system will begin operating automatically after 30 seconds The security system indicator light will begin flashing w...

Page 59: ...ly triggering the alarm will help deter anyone from breaking into or damag ing your vehicle P 4 Certificationsfor theengineimmobilizersystem forvehicles soldinU S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference tha...

Page 60: ...y Yournew vehiclecarriestheft prevention labels These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov ery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove under penalty of law Approximately 1 85 in 47 mm by 0 47 in 12 mm ...

Page 61: ...the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 13 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily operable P 13 Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is fac ing your chest P 27 Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 18 Wear the seat belt correctly P 20 1 2 ...

Page 62: ...the seat from locking in place This may lead to an accident The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged Adjustingthe seat position Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt If the seat is too reclined during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your ne...

Page 63: ... significant injury to the occupants They work togetherwiththe seat belts tohelp reducetheriskofdeath orserious injury Front airbags Driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact by interior components Side airbags Side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants 1 2 ...

Page 64: ... of severe frontal or side impacts the SRS airbag system triggers the airbag inflators A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu pants Side airbags Front passenger airbag Side airbag sensors Driver airbag SRS warning light Airbag sensor assembly Front airbag sensors Door side airbag sensors Occupant detection sensor Fr...

Page 65: ...cle 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 vehi cle is very close to the designed threshold level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate...

Page 66: ...SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal colli sion But whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a d...

Page 67: ...to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side colli sion Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com partment Collision from the side at an angle Collision from the front Co...

Page 68: ...s involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate The portion of the doors shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged The surface of the...

Page 69: ... measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Slightly recline the back of the seat Although vehicle designs vary many driv ers can achieve the 10 in 250 mm distance even with the driver seat al...

Page 70: ...passenger sits upright If the seat belt extender has been con nected to the driver s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has also not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver s seat belt the SRS driver s airbag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly in...

Page 71: ...e seat or lean against the dashboard Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the passenger s knees while the vehicle is moving Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger has something resting on his or her knees Do not lean against the door ...

Page 72: ...aced in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are the safest for infants and children P 60 Do not allow anyone to kneel on the pas senger seat or put their head or hands out side the vehicle Do not attach or lean anything against areas such as the dashboard or steering wheel pad These items can become pro jectiles when SRS driver and front passen ger airbags deploy D...

Page 73: ...RS airbags are stored such as the steering wheel pad are damaged or cracked have them replaced by your Lexus dealer Modifications anddisposalofSRSairbagsystemcomponents Do not perform any of the following modifications to or dispose of the vehicle with out consulting your Lexus dealer The SRS airbag may malfunction and may deploy inflate accidentally causing death or serious injury Installation re...

Page 74: ...e child For installation details follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system when installing it General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 63 Typesofchildrestraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following three types according to the age and size of the child INFANT SEAT Lexusstronglyrecommendsthe use of child restraint systems Thelawsofa...

Page 75: ...nt system properly secured on the seat Do not store the restraint loosely on a passenger seat or in the trunk Whena child istoolargefora child restraintsystem Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child If a child is too large for any child restraint system sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle s seat belt P 20 ...

Page 76: ...hould not be placed on the front passen ger seat except when it is unavoidable Always move the front seat as far back as possible because the front passenger airbag could inflate by considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat If installing a child r...

Page 77: ...ructions Firmly secure child restraints using a seat belt or a child restraint lower anchorage belt into both rearseats Attachthetop strapwheninstalling a child restraint Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism ALR ELR belts except driver s seat belt P 20 Top strap Child restraint lower anchorage 1 2 3 ...

Page 78: ...ntsusingaseatbelt Rearfacingchildseat infant convertible Place an infant seat on the seat rear facing rear the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the infant seat and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted ...

Page 79: ...e the ALR lock mode Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only While pushing the child seat down into the rear seat allow the shoul der belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot beextended ...

Page 80: ...he belt is not twisted Fully extend the shoulder strap and then allow it to retract slightly into the ALR lock mode Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only While pushing the child seat into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that...

Page 81: ...sure that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is cor rectly positioned over the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible P 47 CAUTION Wheninstallingaboosterseat Do not fully extend the child s shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to the child P 22 Do not all...

Page 82: ...tion instructions provided by the child restraint system manufac turer Donotuse theseatbelt extender If using the seat belt extender when installing a child seat the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe in...

Page 83: ...e lower anchorages P 63 Insert your hand under the rear cover and remove it Latch the hook onto the anchor age bracket and tighten the top strap Make sure the top strap is securely latched Install the rear cover as shown in the illustration When the top strap is not used install the rear cover as shown in the illustration A B ...

Page 84: ...traintloweranchorages Type A Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the anchorages Type B Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Latch the buckles onto the anchorages ...

Page 85: ...seat belt is not caught behind the child seat Make sure the restraint system is securely attached or it may cause death or seri ous injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident Wheninstallingatopstrap The retractable hardtop should be open P 35 Childrestraintsystemsthat canbeinstalled using theloweranchorages Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specificati...

Page 86: ...72 1 7 Safetyinformation ...

Page 87: ... Indicators and warning lights 93 Trip information display 95 2 3 Operatingtheheadlightand windshieldwipers 96 Headlight switch 96 Fog light switch 100 Windshield wipers and washer 101 Headlight cleaner switch 103 2 4 Usingotherdriving systems 104 Cruise control 104 Driver assist systems 107 2 5 Driving information 111 Cargo luggage 111 Vehicle load limits 114 Winter driving tips 115 Trailer towin...

Page 88: ...sed shift the selector lever to D P 85 Release the parking brake P 90 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the accelera tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle Stopping With the selector lever in D push the brake pedal If necessary set the parking brake P 90 When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time shift the selector lever to P or N P 85 ...

Page 89: ...rake and shift the selector lever to D Gently depress the accelerator pedal Release the parking brake Parkingthevehicle With the selector lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 90 Shift the selector lever to P P 85 Stop the engine Remove the key go out and lock the doors ...

Page 90: ... Avoid full throttle acceleration Do not continue to drive in a low gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed Operationinforeign countries Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel unleaded and minimum octane rating P 309 CAUTION When startingthevehicle Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine runni...

Page 91: ... air enters the vehicle If you can smell exhaust fumes even though there are no other vehicles in the surrounding area have your vehi cle checked by your Lexus dealer Continued inhalation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning Do not shift the selector lever to P R or N while the vehicle is moving under any circumstances Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system...

Page 92: ... may result in death or serious injury When shiftingtheselectorlever Use caution if accelerating while shifting This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident When thevehicleisstopped Do not race the engine If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly and may cause an accident Do not leave the vehicle...

Page 93: ...icle s electrical com ponents Always set the parking brake shift the selector lever to P stop the engine and lock the vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up or where snow is expected to fall Exhaust gases may enter the interior of the vehicle and cause gas poisoning Whentaking a napinthevehicle Always tu...

Page 94: ...pressure The brake system has 2 independent hydraulic circuits If either circuit should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will increase Also the brake system warning light may come on NOTICE While drivingthevehicle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill Whenpar...

Page 95: ...amage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed Ifamalfunction isdetectedwhile driving A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle It may be difficult to control your vehicle The vehicle will make abnormal sounds The vehicle will behave abnormally Replace a flat tire with a new one P...

Page 96: ...engine Startingtheengine Check that the parking brake is set Check that the selector lever is set in P If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving put the selector lever in N Sit in the driver s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal Turn the ignition switch to START and start the engine 1 2 3 4 When starting the engine the ignition switch may seem stuck in the LOCK position To ...

Page 97: ...eath the trunk for several minutes This is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction For your information Startingtheengineusingtheflatkey Put the key case away when the indicator light goes out This means the engine immobilizer system has turned off Start the engine within 60 seconds after the indicator light goes off Remove the flat key from its case Insert the removed flat key into t...

Page 98: ... may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury NOTICE Topreventbatterydischarge Do not leave the key in the ON position if the engine is not running When startingtheengine Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time This may overheat the starter and wiring systems Do not race a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immedi...

Page 99: ...he selector lever from P Shiftpositions Always use the D position to improve fuel economy and quiet driving Shift position P Parking the vehicle and starting the engine key removal position R Reversing N Neutral D Normal driving S S mode driving 6 Economy driving 5 Accelerating passing at high speed driving 4 Driving on hilly roads or hard towing 3 Driving downhill when strong engine braking is ne...

Page 100: ...e selected to suit current driving and operating conditions Power mode For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions Normal mode Snow mode For accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces such as on snow Push to return to regular driving mode 1 2 3 3 ...

Page 101: ...87 2 1 Driving procedures 2 When driving Drivingin S mode Shift the selector lever to S Upshifting Downshifting S mode position Shift range position indicator 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 102: ...setspeedusingthecruise control system Engine braking will not operate when driving in S mode even if the selector lever is downshifted to 5 or 4 P 104 SNOWmodeautomaticdeactivation SNOW mode is automatically deactivated if the key is turned to ACC or LOCK after driving in SNOW mode Ifthetransmission selector levercannotbeshiftedfromP P 280 If the shift range position indicator light does not come ...

Page 103: ...asterthanusual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out Left turn Right turn Move and hold the lever part way to signal a lane change The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever Move and hold the lever part way to signal a lane change The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 104: ...parking brake set will lead to brake component over heating which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear Sets the parking brake Depress the brake pedal with the right foot and fully depress the parking brake pedal with the left foot Releases the parking brake Pull the lever to release the parking brake 1 2 ...

Page 105: ...e gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter A and trip meter B Trip meters display the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was reset Odometer trip meter button Changes between odometer and trip meter displays Trip meter reset button Resets ...

Page 106: ... to ON the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control knob is turned fully on 1 2 NOTICE Toprevent damageto theengineandits components Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone which indi cates the maximum range of engine revolutions The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone H Immediately stop the vehicle...

Page 107: ...of the operating status of the vehicle s various sys tems Turn signal indicator P 89 Shift range position indicator P 85 Headlight high beam indicator P 96 ECT SNOW indicator P 86 Headlight indicator U S A P 96 ECT PWR indicator P 86 Headlight indicator Canada P 96 Cruise control indica tor P 104 Front fog light indicator P 100 VSC OFF indicator P 108 Shift position indicator P 85 Slip indicator P...

Page 108: ... vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs Warninglights Warning lights inform the driver of a malfunction in the indicated vehi cle s systems P 257 These lights turn on when the ignition switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is being performed They will turn off after the engine is started or after a few seconds There may be a malfunction in a system if a ...

Page 109: ...istance is selected LOW FUEL is displayed The following information is shown on the automatic air conditioning control panel Tripinformation Available driving distance Mi or km Available fuel consumption MPG or L 100km Average vehicle speed MPH or km h Changingthedisplayedinformation Each time you push the button the displayed information is changed The displayed trip information val ues indicate ...

Page 110: ... the high beams off Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams Release to turn them off You can flash the high beams with the head lights on or off Theheadlights canbe operatedmanually or automatically The side marker tail parking license plate and instrument panel lights turn on The headlights also turn on The headlights and parking lights turn on and off auto matically When the key is t...

Page 111: ...n To turn the headlights on again turn the key to ON or turn the light switch off once and then back to or position Automaticheadlightlevelingsystem The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere other road users Customization The time takes for headlights to automat...

Page 112: ... front lighting system cancel switch Inoperative Operative When the system is canceled the AFS OFF indicator lights up in the instrument cluster 1 2 3 AFSoperatingconditions The system starts to operate when the vehicle s speed increases above 6mph 10 km h and stops when the vehicle s speed drops to 6 mph 10 km h or below When the AFSOFF indicatorlight flashes This indicates a system failure Have ...

Page 113: ...99 2 3 Operating theheadlight and windshield wipers 2 When driving NOTICE Toprevent batterydischarge Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running ...

Page 114: ...windshield wipers Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain or fog They canbeturned ononly when the headlightsare onlowbeam To turn the fog lights off To turn the fog lights on 1 2 ...

Page 115: ...rval adjusted in the lowest position the time interval is set to the minimum 1 5 seconds If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the LO position the wipers auto matically change to intermittent operation This will not happen if the interval adjuster is set to the lowest position This feature can be deactivated P 323 Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operat...

Page 116: ...gle sweep can be deactivated P 323 When the outside temperature is below 77 F 25 C operating the wind shield wipers will automatically turn on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers Ifnowindshieldwasherfluid sprays Check that there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and that the washer nozzles are not blocked NOTICE Ifthewasherswitchispressedandheld continuall...

Page 117: ...ch NOTICE Whenthewasherfluid tankisempty Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty This may cause the washer fluid pump to overheat You can spray fluid on the headlights when they are on and the ignition switch isinthe ON position Press the switch to clean the headlights 1 ...

Page 118: ...et speed without using the accelerator Youcan still use the acceleratorwiththecruise control on Setthevehiclespeedanddriveatlowspeed Turn the ON OFF switch ON Push the button once more to deactivate cruise control Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and push the lever down to set ...

Page 119: ...can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down Cancelingandresumingthepresetspeed Cancel Push the lever towards you to can cel cruise control or depress the brake pedal Resume To resume cruise control and return to the set speed push the lever up Cruise control will not resume if the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph 40 km h Resuming the preset speed is available if the vehicle speed is above ...

Page 120: ...s activated Ifthecruisecontrolindicator light flashes Turn the ON OFF switch off once and then reactivate the system There may be a malfunction in the cruise control system if the indicator light does not come on flashes again or goes out after it comes on Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer CAUTION Toavoid inadvertentcruise controlactivation Keep the ON OFF switch off when not in use ...

Page 121: ...ertain drivingconditions ABS Anti lockBrakingSystem Help ensures steering performance in the event of sudden braking or driving on slippery road surfaces BA BrakeAssist Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is pushed when the system detects a panic stop situation VSC VehicleStabilityControl Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turn ing on sli...

Page 122: ...his sound does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems Any of the following conditions may occur when the ABS VSC and TRAC sys tems are operating None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred A sound may be heard Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop The brake pedal may pulsat...

Page 123: ...now covered roads When driving with tire chains When driving over bumps in the road When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads VSCsystemlimitation VSC is not a collision avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and careful driving System performance depends on many factors such as speed driver input and road conditions TRACmay notoperateeffectivelywhen Directional control and p...

Page 124: ...me size and brand have the same tread pattern and that the level of tire pressure is at the recommended level The ABS TRAC and VSC systems may not operate normally if different tires are installed to the vehicle Contact your Lexus dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels ...

Page 125: ...s or xxx kilograms The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the xxx amount equals 1400lbs and there will be five 150lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs Take notice of the following information about stowage precautions cargo capacityand load When stowing ca...

Page 126: ...acity of your vehicle Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle It is not designed for trailer towing Exampleonyourvehicle Cargo capacity Total load capacity 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb 166 kg are riding in your vehicle which has a total load capacity of 645 lb 295 kg the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows 645 lb 366 lb 279 lb 295 kg 166 kg 129 kg I...

Page 127: ... people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view or move during sharp accelera tion or turning thus impairing the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants Secure all items in the occupant compartment as they may shift and injure some ...

Page 128: ...owing capac ityandcargo capacity Totalloadcapacity 645lb 295 kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants cargo and luggage Seatingcapacity Total4 Front2 Rear2 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb 68 kg per person Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load capacity Towingca...

Page 129: ... tire chains for rear tires Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that chains match the size of the tires Beforedrivingthevehicle Perform the following steps according to driving conditions Do not forcibly try to open a window or move a wiper that has fro zen Pour some warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing To ens...

Page 130: ...ns or V bar type chains Install the chains on the rear tires Refer to the explanation that comes with the tire chains for installa tion instructions Retighten chains after driving 1 4 1 2 mile 0 5 1 0 km Whendrivingthevehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions Whenparkingthevehicle The parking brake may freeze up preventing it from being released...

Page 131: ...the risk of accidents Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury Use tires of the specified size Maintain the recommended level of air pressure Do not drive in excess of 72 mph 120 km h regardless of the type of snow tires being used Drivingwithtirechains Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents Failing to do so may result in...

Page 132: ... not install a tow hitch or use a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Your Lexus is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitchmountedcarries Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailerorhitch mounted carries ...

Page 133: ...ng NOTICE Toavoid seriousdamage to yourvehicle Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behindamotorhome Lexus warrantiesdonot applyto damagecausedbydinghy towing ...

Page 134: ...120 2 5 Driving information ...

Page 135: ...ing the radio 133 Using the cassette player 137 Using the CD changer 140 Optimal use of the audio system 147 Using the steering switches 149 3 3 Turningoninterior lights 152 Interior lights list 152 3 4 Storage 155 Storage features 155 3 5 Other interior features 161 Sun visors 161 Clock 162 Ashtray 163 Cigarette lighter 164 Power outlet 165 Seat heaters 166 Floor mats 167 Trunk features 168 Garag...

Page 136: ...etting Driver side temperature setting display Driver s side temperature control Automatic mode Off Fan speed Changes the air outlets used Outside air or recirculate mode A C Passenger s side temperature control Fun speed display Air flow display Outside air temperature display Passenger side temperature setting display Simultaneous or individual mode ...

Page 137: ...ngtheautomaticmode Push The air conditioning system will begin to operate Air intake and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting Adjust the temperature setting using The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa rately P 124 ...

Page 138: ...de The air conditioning system switches between simultaneous and individual modes each time is pressed Adjusting the fan speed Push decrease or increase on the button Fan speed can be set to one of five different speeds Push to turn the air conditioning system off Defoggingthefrontwindshield Push The fan and automatic air conditioning control operate simul taneously Adjust the air intake mode to o...

Page 139: ...theair conditioning system and defogger 3 Interior features Changingtheairflow Push The following modes are selected each time the button is pushed Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet 1 2 ...

Page 140: ...efogger operates Air flows from the lap jet vents only when the retractable hardtop is opened Floor air vent P 127 Switchingbetweenrecirculatedairandoutsideairmodes Push Pushing the button changes between recirculated recycles air inside the vehicle AUTO and outside air modes introduces air from outside the vehicle 3 4 ...

Page 141: ...to close the vent Operatingthe automatic airconditioningcontrolin automatic mode Fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and oper ating conditions As a result the following situations may occur The system may switch to recirculated mode when the coolest temperature set ting is selected The fan may stop for a short period immediately after operation Usingthesystemin...

Page 142: ...nues to flash Turn the air conditioning control system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer Notesregardingoutsidetemperature display If it is extremely hot or cold outside the vehicle the outside temperature displayed may not be accurate CAUTION Toprevent thewindshield foggingup Do not use during cooled air operation in extremely humid weather The dif ference between the temperature of t...

Page 143: ...odes Outsiderearviewmirrorheaters Pressing the rear window defogger button also turns the mirror heaters on CAUTION Whenthedefogger ison Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you Use the rear window defogger when the rear window becomes clouded with condensation ON OFF Push the button to turn the rear window defogger on The defog ger will automatic...

Page 144: ...rydischarge Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off Toavoid damagingthe audiosystem Be careful not to spill drinks or other fluids inside the vehicle Audio system with CD changer cassette player and AM FM radio Title Page Opening the audio door P 132 Operating the radio P 133 Operating the cassette player P 137 Operating the CD changer P 140 Optimal use of the au...

Page 145: ...ION Whenopeningorclosing theaudiodoor Do not jam your hands in the door NOTICE Toavoid damagingthe audiodoororCD Do not hold the door while it is opening or closing Do not manually open or close the audio door Do not close the audio door before removing an ejected CD Open Close 1 ...

Page 146: ...tation to store into memory Press and hold a button from to until a beep is heard to set the station to that button Preset stations Adjusting the frequency AM FM mode buttons Displays types RDS programs Power Volume Scans for receivable stations Displays radio text messages Automatic selection ...

Page 147: ...asts Push while receiving FM broadcasts Changingthetypeofprogramdisplayed Push to display the type of programs The type of program changes each time the button is pushed ROCK EASY LIS Easy listening CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz R B Rhythm and Blues INFORM Information RELIGION MISC ALERT Emergency message Displays radiotextmessages Push while receiving radio text messages to redisplay a messag...

Page 148: ...ining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually changing position of the antenna differences in signal strength and surrounding objects such as trains transmitters etc The factory installed radio antenna is mounted inside the windshield To main tain a high level of radio reception do not attach metallic window tint or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounte...

Page 149: ...135 3 2 Using the audio system 3 Interior features CAUTION Beforeextendingtheantenna Confirm that no one is close enough to get injured ...

Page 150: ...nning of the next track or return to the beginning of the track currently being played Nine tracks can be played back in this manner including the track cur rently being listened to Changing the playback direction Noise reduction Rewind Fast forward Automatic program selection Eject Playback Repeat play Power Volume Slot ...

Page 151: ...the beginning of a track repeat blank tape skip and fast forward may not be possible in the following situations The interval between tracks is less than three seconds beginning of track and repeat playback or less than fifteen seconds blank tape skip When there is noise between two tracks The beginning and end of subsequent tracks is not clearly defined Cleaningthecassetteplayer Cassette player c...

Page 152: ... damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player Cassetteplayerprecautions Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes into the cassette player Do not apply oil to the cassette player ...

Page 153: ...the audio system 3 Interior features Using the CD changer Operableanddisplayparts Repeat play Random playback Search playback Track selection CD eject Playback Power Volume Rewind Selecting a CD Fast forward CD load ...

Page 154: ...it until the CD door opens again before inserting the next CD Repeat step 2 and 3 until you insert all the CDs To cancel the operation push the or button If you do not insert a CD within 15 seconds after LOAD is displayed loading will be cancelled EjectingaCD Select a CD you want to eject P 142 Push the button for the CD briefly If you want to eject all the CDs push and hold button for the CD unti...

Page 155: ...ep is heard the track will be fast forwarded Release the button at the desired track position to resume playback ScanningaCD Push The first ten seconds of each track will be played Push once more to select the desired track SelectingaCD ToselectaCDtoplay Push or until the desired CD is selected ToscanloadedCDs Press and hold the button until a beep is heard The first ten seconds of each CD will be...

Page 156: ... in random order until the button is pushed once more Aboutyourchanger Your automatic changer can store up to 6 CDs Ifyoudon tinserttheCDswithin15 seconds after pushingthe button The operation will be canceled automatically Ifyouaccidentally pushthe forthe CDbutton Push the button to insert again Do not push in the CD which is being ejected forcibly Canceling theRPTand RANDmodes To cancel operatio...

Page 157: ...llow the player to cool down If the malfunction persists take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer CDautochanger CDplayerprotectionfeature To protect the internal components playback is automatically stopped when an a problem is detected while the CD player is being used LeavingCDs intheplayerfor an extended period Do not leave CDs in the CD player for an extended period of time or the CDs may become...

Page 158: ...feed CDs in continuously CDsthatcannotbeused Do not use the following types of CD Doing so may damage the CD player and affect the CD insert eject function CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm Playback not possible Low quality and deformed CDs CDs with a transparent or translucent recording area ...

Page 159: ...precautions may result in CDs being unplayable or cause the player to function abnormally Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD player Do not apply oil to the CD player Store CDs away from direct sunlight CDs that have had tape seals or labels attached to them or that have had the label peeled off ...

Page 160: ...146 3 2 Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system Changing modes Adjusts sound quality and turns ASL on and off ...

Page 161: ...ive your vehicle Turn the while the ASL mode is displayed to turn on or off the automatic sound levelizer Sound qual ity mode Mode displayed Level Turn to the left Turn to the right Bass BAS 7 to 7 Low High Midrange MID 7 to 7 Treble TRE 7 to 7 Forward rear balance FAD F7 to R7 Shifts to front Shifts to rear Left right balance BAL L7 to R7 Shifts to left Shifts to right Audiosound adjustment Your ...

Page 162: ...audio system is turned ON Pushing the button changes the audio mode in the following order AM FM cassette deck CD changer Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Volume Stores volume setting Power on changing modes Radio Station selection Cassette tape Find the start of the next track fast forward and rewind CD Select the track or disc ...

Page 163: ...to the desired level if it has been adjusted Selectingaradiostation Push to select the radio mode Push to select the preferred radio station If is pushed and held until you hear a beep the audio system auto matically searches for a receivable frequency Findingthestartofthenexttrack fastforwardandrewind Push to select the cassette mode Push to skip to the beginning of the next track including the t...

Page 164: ...select the CD mode Press and hold until you hear a beep Push to select the desired CD Canceling operationofthesteeringswitches Press and hold until you hear a beep Canceling To cancel automatic selection of a radio station push the same button CAUTION Toreducetherisk of an accident Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel ...

Page 165: ...152 3 3 Turning on interior lights Interior lights list Interior light and front personal lights P 153 P 154 Door courtesy lights Ignition switch light Foot lights Scuff plate lights 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 166: ... key or wireless remote control or when a door is opened Ignition switch light Foot lights Interior light when the switch is in the DOOR position Door courtesy lights Scuff plate lights After all the doors have been unlocked or opened the lights remain on for approxi mately fifteen seconds and then go out The lights turn off immediately if the vehicle is locked or the key is turned to ACC or ON 1 ...

Page 167: ...154 3 3 Turning on interior lights Personallights On Off 1 ...

Page 168: ...155 3 Interior features 3 4 Storage Storage features Glove box Rear console box Coin box Cup holder Auxiliary box 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 169: ...Glovebox Opening pull lever Lock with the master key Unlock with the master key The glove box can be operated with the master key 1 2 3 Gloveboxlight The glove box light turns on when the headlight switch is turned ON ...

Page 170: ...ck Lift armrest to open Pull up on lower tab Lift to open Unlock the lower box Lock the lower box The lower box can be operated with the master key UPPER BOX 1 2 LOWER BOX 1 2 1 2 Loop of wiretounlock thetrunk lid The loop of wire to unlock the trunk lid is in the rear console box P 288 ...

Page 171: ...158 3 4 Storage Coinbox Open 1 ...

Page 172: ...159 3 4 Storage 3 Interior features Cupholder Open Press down and release the right side of the cup holder lid to open Push in the cup holder Close the lid 1 1 2 ...

Page 173: ...hance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop Itemsunsuitablefor thecupholder Do not place anything other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as they may be thrown loose and possibly injure people during sudden braking or in an accident NOTICE Duringhotweather Do not leave anything flammable or non heat resistant inside the vehicle lighter glasses etc ...

Page 174: ...irrorandlight The vanity light turns on Forward position flip down Side position Flip down unhook and swing to the side 1 2 Light Vanity mirror 1 NOTICE Toprevent batteryfrombeingdischarged Do not leave the vanity light on for extended periods while the engine is stopped ...

Page 175: ... 3 5 Other interior features Clock H button Adjusts the hour M button Adjusts the minutes 00 button Resets the minutes to zero For example 9 30 to 9 59 displayed 10 00 10 01 to 10 29 displayed 10 00 1 2 3 ...

Page 176: ... close the ashtray to reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving NOTICE Toprevent causing a fire Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray then make sure it is fully closed Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray Press the lid to open 1 ...

Page 177: ...er to operate CAUTION Toavoid burnsandfires Do not touch the metal portions of the cigarette lighter Do not hold the cigarette lighter down It could overheat and cause a fire Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter provided into the outlet Open the ashtray lid Push the cigarette lighter down The cigarette lighter will pop up when it is ready for use ...

Page 178: ...t lid when the accessory socket is not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the accessory socket may case a short circuit Toprevent thefusefrombeingblown Do not use the an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A Toprevent thebattery from being discharged Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Thepoweroutletcanbeusedforaccessoriesthatrunonlessthan12...

Page 179: ...kin Persons who are exhausted Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater The seat heaters may overheat if the seat is covered NOTICE Toprevent seatheaterdamage Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects needles nails etc into the seat Topreventbatterydischarged Turn the switches off when the engine is not running Turn the dials to the left t...

Page 180: ... thefloormat 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 acci dent UseonlygenuineLexusfloormats properly secured tothefloorcarpet Secure the mat with the lock clips 1 ...

Page 181: ...168 3 5 Other interior features Trunk features Cargohooks Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items First aidkitspace This space is provided to accom modate the first aid kit ...

Page 182: ...r features CAUTION Whennotinuse To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their positions under the carpet when they are not being used Luggagecover Pull it out Hook it on the anchors Secure the strap on the tire or luggage cover 1 1 2 ...

Page 183: ...be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator light Buttons ProgrammingtheHomeLink Point the remote control for the device 1 to 3 in 25 to 75 mm from the HomeLink control buttons Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming Thegaragedooropenercanbeprogrammedtooperategaragedoors gates entry doors door lo...

Page 184: ... If programming a garage door opener check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate see if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the pro grammed HomeLink button The garage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes rapidly and then remains lit after 2 seconds If your transmitter is the Rolling ...

Page 185: ...facturer for the location of this training button Press the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door opener motor Press and release the vehicle s programmed HomeLink button twice The garage door may open If the Garage door does open the programming process is complete If the door does not open press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the progra...

Page 186: ...very two seconds until step is complete When the indicator light on the HomeLink compatible trans ceiver starts flashing rapidly release the buttons Press the newly programmed HomeLink button to see if it oper ates the device Repeat the steps for each remaining HomeLink button to pro gram another device Programmingotherdevices To program other devices such as home security systems home door locks ...

Page 187: ...eprogramming Install a new battery in the transmitter The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink Certificationforthegaragedooropener This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that m...

Page 188: ...er to prevent potential harm Conformingtofederal safety standards Do not use the HomeLink compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or device that lacks the safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door that cannot detect an obstructing object A door or device without these features increases the risk of injury or death ...

Page 189: ...176 3 5 Other interior features ...

Page 190: ...ts 184 General maintenance 186 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 189 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 190 Do it yourself service precautions 190 Hood 194 Positioning the jack 195 Engine compartment 197 Tires 212 Tire inflation pressure 219 Wheels 224 Air conditioning filter 226 Wireless remote control battery 228 Blade fuses 230 Cartridge fuses 238 Headlight aim 240 Light bulbs 242 ...

Page 191: ... your vehicle Before entering the automatic car wash check that the fuel filler door on your vehi cle is closed properly FollowtheseguidelineswhenwashingandwaxingyourLexus Working from top to bottom liberally apply water to the vehicle body wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any built up dirt and dust Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth such as a cham ois For hard to...

Page 192: ...ed or scratched have it repaired immediately Wheels Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the point Plasticbumpersandside moldings Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners Sidewindowswater repellentcoating The following precautions can extend the ef...

Page 193: ...pipe until it has cooled suffi ciently as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns NOTICE Toprotectvehicle spainted surfaces Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline Cleaningtheexterior lights Wash carefully Do not use organic substances or scrub the exterior light a hard brush This may damage the surfaces of the lights ...

Page 194: ...a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral detergent for wool Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a ventilated and shaded area Syntheticleatherareas First vacuum over the upholst...

Page 195: ...rior Shampooingthecarpets There are several commercial foaming type cleaners available Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water The best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible Seatbelts Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge Also check the belts for excessive wear fraying or cuts CAUTION Waterin thevehicle...

Page 196: ...hade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or that contain wax on the upholstery as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly Wateronthefloor Do not soak the floor carpet with water or other liquids when cleaning Vehicle systems such as electrical control systems and the audio system may be damaged if liquids come into contact ...

Page 197: ...ording to the mainte nance schedule For details about maintenance items and schedules refer Owner s Manual Supplement Scheduled Maintenance Do it yourselfmaintenance P 190 You can perform some maintenance procedures yourself Please be aware that do it yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage The use of Lexus Repair Manuals is recommended For details about warranty coverage see separate Ow...

Page 198: ...exus dealer will promptly take care of it CAUTION Hazardous materials Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm Work in a well ventilated area Oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo nent wear con...

Page 199: ...ystem No fumes or strange sound Power steering fluid At the correct level P 206 Radiator condenser hoses Not blocked with foreign matter P 204 Washer fluid Sufficient P 211 Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the interval specified in the Owners Manual Supplement It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus de...

Page 200: ... feeling brake pedal Pedal almost touches floor Brake pedal Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play Head restraints Move smoothly and lock securely Indicators buzzers Function properly Lights Do all the lights come on Headlights aimed correctly P 240 Parking brake Moves smoothly Can hold the vehicle securely on a incline Seats The seat controls operate properly Seat belt...

Page 201: ...roperly Engine hood Does the hood latch and lock work properly Fluid leaks Are there any leaks when the vehicle is parked Tire Is the inflation pressure correct P 219 Are tire surfaces worn or damaged P 212 Do the tires need to be rotated according to the maintenance schedule P 212 Are the wheel lug nuts loose ...

Page 202: ...aler to service the vehicle YourvehiclemaynotpasstheI Mtest When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on your driving habits the readiness codes may not be completely set When the fuel tank cap is loose The Malfunction indicator lamp comes on as temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I M test When ...

Page 203: ...air filter Genuine Lexus engine air filter or equivalent Engine coolant level P 202 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrate and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 50 coolant and 50 de ionized water for the U S A or 55 cool ant and 45 de ionized wate...

Page 204: ...EXRON ll or lll Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding fluid Radiator and condenser P 204 Tire inflation pressure P 219 Tire pressure gauge Compressed air source Washer fluid P 211 Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Funnel used only for adding washer fluid Do it yourself maintenance Parts and tools ...

Page 205: ...ment Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery Fuel and battery fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when working on the battery It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid When theengineisrunning Perform maintenance checks with adequate ventilation When workingneartheelectriccoolingfanorradiatorgrill Be sure the ignition is off With the ignition on the el...

Page 206: ...e 4 Maintenance and care NOTICE Ifyouremovethe engine airfilter Driving with the engine air filter removed may cause or excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air may cause Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment ...

Page 207: ...nd locked If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Liftthehood toinspectenginecomponentsand fluid levels Pull the hood release lever The hood will pop up slightly Lift the hood catch and lift the hood ...

Page 208: ...195 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Positioning the jack When raising your vehicle position the jack correctly Improper placement maydamageyourvehicle or cause injury FRONT REAR ...

Page 209: ...face Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the selector lever in P position Make sure to set the jack properly at the jack point Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Do not raise the vehicle with some...

Page 210: ...y P 207 Fuse box P 230 P 238 Engine oil filler cap P 198 Engine oil level dipstick P 198 Brake fluid reservoir P 204 Washer fluid tank P 211 Radiator P 204 Condenser P 204 Engine coolant reservoir P 202 Electric cooling fans Power steering fluid reservoir P 206 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 211: ...ngine wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out Wipe it clean Standing up on the left side of the vehicle reinsert the dipstick in the direction so that the ENGINE OIL on top should be read correctly Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out and check the oil level Low Full Wipe dipstick and reinsert until ...

Page 212: ...ck Return the filler cap and turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click It takes about 1 6 qt 1 5 L 1 3 lmp qt to raise the oil level from low to full on the dipstick Recommendedviscosity Temperature range anticipated before next oil change SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available SAE 10W 30 may be used However it should ...

Page 213: ...ls to reset the light will continue flashing Engineoilconsumption The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity the quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre quent acceleration and deceleration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditi...

Page 214: ...d acceptable manner Do not dis pose of used oil and filters in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Lexus dealer service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children NOTICE Toprevent seriousenginedamage Check the oil level regularly Whenreplacingtheengineoil Be careful not to spill engine oi...

Page 215: ... cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system Coolanttypeselection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system 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 technol ogy is a combinatio...

Page 216: ...stem may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing burns or other injuries Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be not and may cause burns NOTICE Whenaddingenginecoolant Do not use plain water alone Ifyouspillcoolant Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint ...

Page 217: ...irty or you are not sure of their condition have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer Brakefluid Fluidlevel The brake fluid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items Fluid type FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Items Funnel for adding brake fluid only ...

Page 218: ...e fluid CAUTION Whenfillingthereservoir Be careful because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately If you still experience discomfort seek medical attention NOTICE Ifthefluidlevel isloworhigh It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in...

Page 219: ... 175 F or 60 C 80 C Cold If the engine has not been run for about five hours the fluid is cold about room temperature 50 F 85 F or 10 C 30 C Checking the fluid level Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items before checking Clean all dirt off the reservoir Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean Reinstall the reservoir cap Remove ...

Page 220: ...rroded and that there are no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp CAUTION Whenchecking thereservoir Take care as the reservoir may be hot NOTICE Whenaddingfluid Avoid overfilling or the power steering may be damaged After replacingthereservoircap Check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage 1 2 ...

Page 221: ...ces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Before recharging If recharging with the battery installed in the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting and dis connecting the charger cables to the battery ...

Page 222: ... Drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Get emergency medical attention immediately Chemicalsin thebattery A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydro gen gas which is flammable and explosive To reduce the risk of death or serious injury take the following precautions while working on or near battery D...

Page 223: ...wtorechargethebattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate NOTICE When rechargingthebattery Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accesso ries are turned off ...

Page 224: ...aximum line NOTICE Usewasherfluidonly Do not use soapy water or engine anti freeze instead of washer fluid Doing so may result in streaking the vehicle s painted surface Dilutingwasherfluid Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank when diluting washer fluid ...

Page 225: ...d Tread wear indicator Worn tread The location of tread wear indica tors is shown by the TWI or marks etc molded on the sidewall of each tire Tirerotation The wheel assemblies must be rotated as shown Lexus recommends tire rotation per the maintenance schedule to equalize tire wear and extend tire life 1 2 3 Front ...

Page 226: ...de of the tires originally installed on the vehicle is registered on the switch at MAIN Have a new tires set with new tire pressure sensors registered at 2nd by Lexus dealer Selectingtheposition Main position 2nd position The selector switch is located on the right side in the glove box 1 2 Whentoreplaceyourvehicle stires If either of the following occurs the tire should be replaced Tire damage su...

Page 227: ...tires Consult your Lexus dealer Tirelife Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has never or seldom been used or damage is not obvious Ifthetreadwearsdown below0 16in 4mm onsnowtires The effectiveness of snow tires is lost Lowprofiletires Generally low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on snowy and or icy roads wh...

Page 228: ...now tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be ade quate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year round All sea son tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceler...

Page 229: ...e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between th...

Page 230: ...ze Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of different size to the originals Do not mix run flat and standard tires Consult your Lexus dealer before purchasing new tires If you change from run flat tires to standard tires a spare tire should also be purchased NOTICE Lowprofiletires Low pro...

Page 231: ...ls Have your Lexus dealer replace the tires wheels sensors and register ID codes If you need sensors you can purchase them from your Lexus dealer Iftirepressuresbecomelowwhile driving vehicles withstandardtires Do not continue driving your tires and or wheels may be ruined ...

Page 232: ...urself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Tire inflation pressure Tireinflationpressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is displayed on the tire and loading information label Type A B Type C ...

Page 233: ...y law add the below pressure to the front tires and rear tires but never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall 12 psi 80 kPa 0 8 kgf cm2 or bar Tire size Inflation pressure psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar 245 40R18 93Y Front 33 230 2 3 Rear 33 230 2 3 P245 40R18 93V Front 33 230 2 3 Rear 33 230 2 3 245 40ZR18 Front 33 230 2 3 Rear 33 230 2 3 ...

Page 234: ...sure gauge to the tire valve Read the pressure using the graduations on the gauge If the tire inflation pressure is not within recommended levels inflate the tire If you add too much air press the center of the valve to lower After completing tire inflation pressure measurement and adjust ment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage Reinstall the tire valve cap 1 2 ...

Page 235: ...checked by your Lexus dealer Instructionsforcheckingtire inflationpressure When checking tire inflation pressure observing the following Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km since you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres sure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of ...

Page 236: ...f the caps have been lost have new ones put on as soon as possible Proper inflationis critical tosafetireperformance Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following conditions may occur and result in an accident causing in death or serious injury Excessive wear Uneven wear Poor handling Possibility of blowouts from an overheated tire Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or...

Page 237: ...ement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer Lexus does not recommend using A wheel of a different size or type Used wheels or Bent wheels that have been straightened Aluminumwheelprecautions Use only Lexus wheel nuts and a wrench designed for your alumi num wheels if you have rotated repaired or changed your tires Check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles 1600 km Be ca...

Page 238: ...l Never using an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Doing so may result in an accident causing death or serious injury NOTICE Toavoid tirepressure sensormalfunction Do not use non genuine wheels Using differing tire types with genuine wheels may also cause a malfunction Wheelornaments Do not remove the wheel ornaments Doing so may cause damage to the clips inside t...

Page 239: ...d regularly to maintain air condi tioningefficiency Howtoreplacetheairconditioningfilter Turn the ignition switch to LOCK Open the glove box Soft cloth Use pliers to remove the 2 pins installed on the upper part of the glove box and lower the glove box Remove the filter cover and take out the filter 1 ...

Page 240: ...wdecreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary NOTICE Whenusingtheairconditioningsystem Use of the system with the air filter removed or improperly installed could result in a malfunction Make sure that a filter is always installed Donotwashorair blowthefilter Do not wash or air blow the filter or it may cause the system to malfunction Always replace di...

Page 241: ...arges Youwillneedthefollowingitems Small Phillips head screwdriver Lithium battery CR1616 Remove the screws Push the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it Remove the module Remove the two screws and the module cover Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up Screw Cover Screw Module Battery ...

Page 242: ...buttons on the remote control and check that the LED lights up CAUTION Removedbatteryandother parts Keep away from children These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking NOTICE Fornormaloperationafterreplacingthe battery Observe the following precautions when replacing the wireless remote control s battery Always replace the battery with clean hands Moisture may cause th...

Page 243: ...Ifthishappenscheckandreplacethefusesasnecessary If after replacing the fuse the light still does not illuminate the bulb may need replacing Turn the key to LOCK Open the fuse box cover Fuse box inside the engine com partment Push the tabs in and lift the lid off Fuse box inside the engine com partment Pull the tab and remove the lid ...

Page 244: ...e driver s side kick panel Pull the knob and remove the lid Fuse box inside the passenger s side kick panel Pull the knob and remove the lid Fuse box inside the trunk Pull the tab and remove the lid Inspect the suspected fuse and refer to Fuse layout and amper age rating P 233 ...

Page 245: ...f a fuse has blown Normal fuse If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced a bulb may need replacement P 242 Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropri ate amperage rating The amper age rating can be found on the fuse box lid If the replaced fuse blows again have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 246: ...233 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Fuselayoutandamperagerating Engine compartment fuse box Spare fuses Pull out tool ...

Page 247: ...multiport fuel injection system HORN 10 Horn Headlight switch RADIO NO 1 30 Audio system TEL 5 Telephone ALT S 5 Charging system EFI 25 Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system H LP R LWR 15 Right hand headlight low beam H LP L LWR 15 Left hand headlight low beam H LP UPR 20 Headlight high beam Headlight switch STARTER 7 5 Starting system EFI NO 2 10 Multiport fue...

Page 248: ...ower seat system D IG 10 Gauges and meters Headlight cleaner Charging system Seat belt pretensioner sys tem MPX IG 7 5 Tilt and telescopic steering Power door lock system SRS Power seat system WIPER 30 Windshield wiper PWR OUTLET 15 Power outlet OBD 7 5 On board diagnosis system AM1 5 Power source ABS IG 7 5 Vehicle stability control system SECURITY 7 5 Theft deterrent system TAIL 7 5 Tail lights ...

Page 249: ...light Trunklight Antenna Garage door opener system Audio system MPX B2 7 5 Gauges and meters Vehicle stability control system tire pressure warning system H LP LVL 10 Headlight leveling system P IG 10 Shift lock system Seat heater Trip informa tion display Antenna Inside rear view mirror Theft deterrent system SEAT HTR 20 Seat heater RADIO NO 2 10 Audio system Trip information display Seat belt wa...

Page 250: ...RAY 20 Quarter windows LGG LH 20 Luggage lock system LGG RH 20 Luggage lock system CAUTION Whenreplacingafuse Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may cause damage possibly a fire or injury Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating or use any other object in place of a fuse Always use genuine Lexus fuses or equivalent Do not use copper wire or other objects even as a temporary measu...

Page 251: ... work and the blade fusesareO K checkthecartridgefuses Fuselocation Fuse box inside the engine com partment Fuse box inside the engine com partment Checkingwhetherfusesaregoodorblown Good Blown If replacement is necessary replace with agenuineLexusfuseorequiva lent with same amperage rating as original 1 2 ...

Page 252: ...o blow before the wiring harness is damaged CAUTION Whenreplacingfuses Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent Never install an ordinary wire even as a temporary fix This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire NOTICE Beforereplacingfuses Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer ...

Page 253: ...ting bolt A Adjusting bolt B Beforecheckingtheheadlightaim Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the body around the headlight is not damaged Park the vehicle on a level spot Sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times Check the headlight aim 1 2 ...

Page 254: ...ng direction and the number of turns in mind Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips head screw driver If you cannot properly aim the headlights take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim After adjusting the headlight in the vertical direction check if the light has been shifted from the adjusted position in the horizontal di...

Page 255: ... bulbs You can replace following bulbs Contact your Lexus dealer for more infor mation about replacing otherlightbulbs Prepareareplacementlightbulb Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced P 308 Rear turn signal light Back up light ...

Page 256: ...243 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Replacinglightbulbs Rearturnsignallights Use a wrench Turn counterclockwise Remove the bulb ...

Page 257: ...244 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Back up light Turn counterclockwise Remove the bulb ...

Page 258: ...il stop and high mounted stop lights consist of a number of LEDs If any LED burns out we recommend you take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light inspected as soon as possible Dischargeheadlights The headlights may turn off or may not turn on for a short time If they turn on after a short period of time this does not indicate a malfunction CAUTION Replacinglightbulbs Turn off the hea...

Page 259: ...rged with 20 000 volts Touching the socket may cause severe injury due to electric shock NOTICE Toprevent damageorfire Make sure the bulb is fully seated and locked to prevent damage or fire If your hands touch the glass portion of the bulb wipe the bulb with alcohol before use Always have your Lexus dealer change the discharged head lights Including light bulbs ...

Page 260: ... the warning light turns on 257 If you have a flat tire Vehicles with run flat tires 268 If you have a flat tire Vehicles with standard tires 270 If the engine will not start 279 If the transmission selector lever cannot be shifted from P 280 If you lose your keys 281 If the vehicle has a discharged battery 282 If your vehicle overheats 285 If the vehicle becomes stuck 287 If the retractable hardt...

Page 261: ...good condi tion Never tow your vehicle with a sling type towtruck We recommend having your vehicle towed with a wheel lift type truck or flat bed truck by your Lexus dealer or acommercial towtruck service Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and locallaws If towing from the rear the vehicle s front wheels and axles must be in good condition P 250 Iftheyaredama...

Page 262: ...ionwhiletowing Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cable or chain If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function making steering and braking more difficult NOTICE Toprevent body damage Do not tow with a sling type truck eit...

Page 263: ...nformation Towingwithawheellift typetruck Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels FROM FRONT NOTICE Topreventcausingserious damagetothetransmission Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground ...

Page 264: ...The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight When raising the vehicle ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Without adequate clearance the vehicle could be damaged while being towed Topreventcausingserious damagetothetransmission Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground This may cause seri...

Page 265: ...uck If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed it should be tied down at locations A and B as shown If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded black must be at 45 Do not use excessive tension on the tie downs or vehicle damage may occur ...

Page 266: ...re wear Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal Audiblesymptoms Listen for any of the following symptoms Change in exhaust sound Excessive tire squeal when cornering Strange noises related to suspension system Pinging or other noises related to engine Problemswithoperation Check for any of the following symptoms Engine missing stumbling or running rough Apprec...

Page 267: ...s leaked on to the ground the fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair Do not restart the engine The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk offuelleakagewhen the enginestallsoranairbaginflates Torestarttheengineafterthesystemactivates Turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once Restart it ...

Page 268: ... accelerator pedal was depressed Position of the transmission selector lever Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts or not Driver s seat position Front passenger s occupant classification SRS airbag deployment data SRS airbag system diagnostic data Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaini...

Page 269: ...ng vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Disclosure of the data Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leasing company for a leased vehicle is obtained Officially requested by the police or other authorities Used as a d...

Page 270: ...r with the warning light Parking brake engaged warning buzzer A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph 5 km h or more Warning lights Warning light Details U S A Canada Brake system warning light Warningbuzzer Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released If the light turns off after the ...

Page 271: ...brakesystemwarning lights remainon Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking and the ABS system may fail which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury ...

Page 272: ...mmediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning lights Warning light Details Chargingsystemwarning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle s charging system Lowengineoilpressurewarning light Indicates an abnormal level of engine oil pres sure This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil declines The light should turn off after checking the oil an...

Page 273: ...Indicates a malfunction in The electronic engine control system The electronic throttle control system or The electronic automatic transmission control system SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in The SRS airbag system or The seat belt pretension system Adaptivefrontlighting systemoff indicator light Indicates a malfunction in The adaptive front lighting system or The headlight automatic le...

Page 274: ...ng system Rearlight failurewarning light lndicates a malfunction in Tail light Stop light or Licence plate light Ifthemalfunctionindicatorlampremains on while driving First check the following Check fuel level if the fuel tank is empty refuel immediately Check the fuel tank cap if the fuel tank cap is loose tighten it securely The light will go off after driving regularly for some time If the ligh...

Page 275: ...re adjustment it is probable that you have a flat tire If you cannot verify the tire inflation pressure soon go to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer at the moderate speed If any tire must be replaced see If you have a flat tire P 268 If the warning light blinks and chimes sound every few minutes the tire inflation pressure is very low Decrease your speed as soon as possible and ca...

Page 276: ...ur vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible Check the tire inflation pressure and locate the deflated tire P 219 Change to the spare tire P 272 The warning light remains on even if the spare tire is mounted Thelowtirepressure warninglight may turnonduetonaturalcauses The warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper...

Page 277: ...ties using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use Much snowflakes or ice gets on the vehicle in particular around the wheels or wheel housings The sensor battery is expired The tires not equipped with tire pressure sensor are used Although the tires are equipped with the tire pressure sensors the selector switch is set to other tire setting P 213 ...

Page 278: ... or serious injury When the low tire pressure warning light comes on or the warning light blinks andchimes sound Vehicleswithstandard tires Decrease speed as soon as possible Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking If the vehicle s tires deteriorate you could lose control of the vehicle resulting in death or serious injury Ifablowoutorsudden airleakageshould occur The low tire pressure warning system...

Page 279: ...arning light Low level of engine oil Check the level of engine oil and add if necessary Open door warninglight Warning buzzer 1 Indicatesthatadoorortrunk lidisnotfullyclosed Check that both side doors and trunk lid are closed Low fuel level warninglight Fuel level Less than approximately 2 9 gal 11 L 2 4 Imp gal Refuel the vehicle Low washer fluid warninglight Low level of washer fluid Fill the ta...

Page 280: ...gbuzzer 2 Warns the driver to wear his her seat belt Wear the seat belt Frontpassenger s seatbelt reminderwarning light Warningbuzzer 2 Warns the front passen ger to wear their seat belt Wear the seat belt Front passengerdetection sensorandpassenger sseatbeltreminder If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and a chi...

Page 281: ...betweenthestandardtires andrun flattires Consult Lexus dealer Forthedetailed informationonrun flattires See the tire warranty book for details Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer as soon aspossible Run flattires You can continue driving a vehicle with run flat tires even if any tire goes flat It is able to run for a maximum of 100 miles 160 km at a speed below 5...

Page 282: ...he tires replaced by the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer The tire pressure sensors will be affected by the installation or removal of tires Replace the grommets for the tire pressure sensors as well Toavoid damagingthe tire pressure sensors Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires ...

Page 283: ...lace it withthespare provided Beforejackingthevehicle Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface Set the parking brake Set the transmission selector lever in P Stop the engine Turn on the emergency flashers Locationofsparetirejackandjackingposition Spare tire Tire jack Wheel nut wrench Tire jack position Tire jack handle ...

Page 284: ...ators appear on the tire replace the tire P 212 Whenusingthecompact sparetire As the spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure sensor low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned Compactsparetire The compact tire saves space in your luggage compartment and its lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire The compact spar...

Page 285: ...rn Wheel chocks Flat tire Wheel chock positions Front tire Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rear left hand side tire Rear tire Left hand side In front of the front right hand side tire Right hand side In front of the front left hand side tire Wheel nut wrench ...

Page 286: ... in contact with the jack point Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground Remove all the nuts and the tire When resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface Tire jack position Jack point Tire jack A Tire jack handle ...

Page 287: ...ace the nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion and the tire may come off the vehicle Install the compact spare tire and loosely tighten each nut by hand to approximately the same amount Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel sheet Lower the vehicle Disc wheel Disc wheel sheet Tapered portion Nuts Tire jack handle ...

Page 288: ...e tire jack should be firmly secured in the carrier The tire should be loaded in the trunk with the retractable hardtop closed Wheel nut wrench Ifyouhavea flatreartire onaroadcoveredwithsnoworice Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle Perform the following steps in order and fit tire chains to the rear tires Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire Replace the flat rear...

Page 289: ...ter than that required to replace the tire Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured Replacingaflattire Observe the foll...

Page 290: ...at the same time Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle NOTICE Donotdrivethevehiclewithaflattire Do not continue driving with a flat tire Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair Whendrivingoverbumps withthecompact sparetire The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires Be careful when ...

Page 291: ...ake the vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer The tire pressure sensors will be affected by tire installation or removal Replace the grommets for the tire pressure sensors as well Toavoid damagingthe tire pressure sensors Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires ...

Page 292: ...o restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures P 82 Hold the key in the START position for a slightly longer period up to a maximum of 15 seconds The starter motor turns over slowly the interior lights and headlights aredim orthehorndoesnotsoundorsoundsatalowvolume One of the following may be the cause of the problem The battery may be discharged P 282 The battery terminal co...

Page 293: ...f the selector lever Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealerimmediately The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure the selector levercan be shifted Set the parking brake Turn the key to ACC Depress the brake pedal Pry the cover up with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent Insert your finger the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push down the shift lock ov...

Page 294: ...abuilt inremote controlis lost The vehicle settings can be changed so that the wireless remote control function does not operate Contact your Lexus dealer for more information New keyscanbe ordered fromyourLexus dealer If all the master keys are lost the on board computer must also be replaced ...

Page 295: ...following the steps below Connecting the jumper cables If required remove all vent plugs from the booster battery Lay a cloth over the open vents on the booster battery This helps reduce the explosion hazard personal injuries and burns Positive battery terminal on your vehicle Positive battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cables ...

Page 296: ...autions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal Do not allow the booster cables to come into contact with the and terminals Do not generate a flame near the battery by using a match cigarette lig...

Page 297: ...vent that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immedi ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received Always wash your hands after handling battery related parts Do not allow children near the battery NOTICE Toprevent damagingthe vehicle Do not pull or push start the vehi...

Page 298: ...t the hood Check to see if the cooling fan is operating If the fan is operating Wait until the temperature of the engine shown in the instrument clus ter begins to fall and then stop the engine If the fan is not operating Stop the engine and call your local Lexus dealer After the engine has cooled down sufficiently check the level of engine coolant and inspect the radiator core radiator for any le...

Page 299: ...spectingunderthehoodof yourvehicle Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is running Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot Serious injury could result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure NOTICE Whenaddingenginecoolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant When adding coolant do so...

Page 300: ...ts Do not operate the selector lever while depressing the accelerator pedal Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures the vehicle may require towing to be freed Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuckinmud dirt or snowto theextentthat it cannotmove Stop the engine Set the parking brake an...

Page 301: ...over 1 Lift up the mat in the lower box contained in the rear console box 2 Open the cover 3 Pull the loop of wire Iftheretractablehardtopdoesnotclose checktheconditionsfortheretract able hardtopoperating P 35 Although the conditions are met if the retractable hardtop does not close closeit manually following theprocedurebelow Besuretohavethesystemcheckedby yourLexusdealerassoonaspossible 1 2 ...

Page 302: ...fully Raising the luggage links 1 Pull out the green loops of wire from openings of the cover on both sides of the trunk 2 While pulling out the loop of wire with one hand put your other hand over the front side of the luggage link where green painting is applied 3 Raise it gradually ...

Page 303: ...de board 1 Put your hands under the slide board and raise the package tray gradually at 30 to 45 2 Disconnect the joints of the cables at both ends under the package tray manually 3 Raise the package tray gradu ally until it stops 4 Push down the slide board as low as the main board 1 2 3 ...

Page 304: ...h side using the longer side of the Allen wrench Roof stopper Hook 3 Slide the roof stoppers on each side and take them off from the hooks 4 Insert your hands at the lower part of the roof and lift the roof upward gradually At this time the person on the side of the vehicle should lift the front of the roof a little and then 2 people should lift it gradually 1 2 ...

Page 305: ...iftingtheroofinthisposition Folding down the package tray With the slide board as low as the main board fold down the main board rearward Place your hands as shown in the illustration Closing the roof panel fully Service hole cover Drive gear shaft 1 Remove the service hole cover from the roof head lining using a flathead screwdriver or equiva lent 1 2 ...

Page 306: ...ounterclockwise asviewedfromthebottom Make sure the hook protrudes from the roof panel 3 Gradually close the roof panel then the rear window Guide hole Guide pin 4 Make sure the guide pins at the top of the roof panel are in the guide holes on the windshield 5 Push down in the vicinity of the line separating the roof panel and rear window 1 1 2 ...

Page 307: ... 7 From the inside push in the vicinity of the line separating the roof panel and rear window to make sure the top is locked securely 8 Install the service hole cover as installed previously Closing the front of trunk lid Put your hand over the rear side the luggage link and apply down ward pressure gradually After lowering it to its limit push once to secure ...

Page 308: ...me procedures require 2 skilled people having strength If they are not confident in strength and if there is no other person besides you to perform the work have your vehicle inspected at Lexus dealer as soon as possible In other procedures you may be injured by performing them with bare hands In that case wear gloves or use a piece of rag for protection ...

Page 309: ...y a piece of rag where your hands are put Take care not to pinch your hand in the luggage link Make sure the luggage links have been fully raised and extended before release Take care when lifting the trunk lid the rear of the lid will reach head height When raisingthepackagetray Take care not to injure your hands when disconnecting the joints of the cables When closing theroofpanelpartially Do no...

Page 310: ...in board Whenclosing theroofpanelpartially Do not use the shorter side of the Allen wrench Do not stop lifting the roof until the rear window is perpendicular to the ground Stop lifting once the roof panel when the rear window is perpendicular to the ground Further closing of the roof may cause the damage to the package tray Whenclosing theroofpanelfully The wrench will stop after one rotation Do ...

Page 311: ...celled position P 10 Push the OPEN CLOSE switch on the OPEN side twice slowly within 10 seconds after step 2 Hold down the same switch on the CLOSE side once within 10 seconds after 3 CAUTION Toavoid seriousinjurywhenclosing thequarterwindows Always make sure nobody places any part of their body on the windows and that it is safe to close the windows before doing so If anything should get caught i...

Page 312: ...6 Vehicle specifications 299 6 1 Specifications 300 Maintenance data 300 Fuel information 309 Tire information 312 6 2 Owner scustomize 322 Customizable features 322 Initializing your Lexus 324 ...

Page 313: ... primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel Overall length 178 5 in 4535 mm Overall width 71 9 in 1825 mm Overall height 53 1 in 1350 mm Wheelbase 103 1 in 2620 mm Tread Front Rear 61 0 in 1550 mm 60 4 in 1535 mm Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage 645 lb 295 kg ...

Page 314: ...asoline Bore and stroke 3 58 3 25 in 91 0 82 5 mm Displacement 261 9 cu in 4293 cm3 Valve clearance engine cold Intake exhaust 0 006 0 010 in 0 15 0 25 mm 0 010 0 014 in 0 25 0 35 mm Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane rating 91 Research octane number 96 or higher Fuel tank capacity 19 8 gal 75 L 16 5 lmp gal ...

Page 315: ...er for engine starting in cold weather and fuel efficiency XX 30 indicates oil viscosity Oils with larger figures have better ther mostability and are good for high speed driving Oil capacity drain and refill with filter without filter 5 5 qt 5 2 L 4 6 lmp qt 4 9 qt 4 6 L 4 0 lmp qt Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity Use Lexus approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equiv...

Page 316: ...r Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non sil icate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid tech nology Do not use plain water alone Spark plug Make DENSO NGK Gap SK20R11 IFR6A11 0 043 in 1 1 mm NOTICE Iridium tippedsparkplugs Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust gap when tuning engine ...

Page 317: ... 12 2 12 4VHalfcharged 11 8 12 0VDischarged Voltagechecked20minutesafterthekey is removedwithallthelightsturnedoff 5A max Oil capacity 1 42 qt 1 35 L 1 19 lmp qt Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75 W 85 GL 5 Toyota Genuine Dif ferential Synthetic gear oil API GL 5 SAE 75W 90 or their equivalent ...

Page 318: ...kgf Steering Fluid capacity Drain and refill 1 8 qt 1 7 L 1 5 lmp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638 Pedal clearance 1 3 9 in 100 mm Min Pedal free play 0 008 0 08 in 0 2 2 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake lining wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake adjustment 2 7 9 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 Free play Less than 1 2 in 30 mm Pow...

Page 319: ...d the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall Wheel size 18 8 JJ Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P245 40R18 93V Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Driving in normal conditions Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Driving at high speeds above 112 mph 180 km h in countries where s...

Page 320: ... or bar Driving at high speeds above 112 mph 180 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law Add 12 psi 80 kPa 0 8 kgf cm2 to the front tires and rear tires Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall Wheel size 18 8 JJ Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size T145 70R17 106M Tire inflation pressure 60 psi 420 kPa 4 3 kgf cm2 4 2 ba...

Page 321: ...ior Headlight Low beam D4S 35 B Front turn signal light 3457NA 30 G Headlight High beam 9005 60 A Parking light 168 5 C Fog lights H3 55 F Front side marker light 168 5 C Trunk light 194 3 8 C Rear side marker light 168 5 C Rear turn signal light 21 G Back up light 7440 21 C Interior Front personal Interior lights 8 E Vanity lights 1 5 D Door courtesy lights 194 3 8 C Foot lights 1 4 C Glove box l...

Page 322: ...ce light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills This is normal and there is no need for concern Gasolinequality In very few cases driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are using If driveability problems persist try changing the brand of gasoline If this does not correct the problem consult your Lexus dealer Yourvehicle must use onlyunleadedgasol...

Page 323: ...e deposits All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and or keep clean intake systems Lexus recommends theuseof cleanerburninggasoline Cleaner burning gasoline including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen ates such as ethanol or MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is available in many areas Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended ...

Page 324: ...ty Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle s three way catalytic con verters causing the emission control system to malfunction Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Use of unleaded fuel with an octane number or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking If severe this...

Page 325: ...312 6 1 Specifications Tire information Typical tiresymbols Tire size P 315 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN P 314 Location of tread wear indicators P 212 1 2 3 ...

Page 326: ... ply tire TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 215 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 306 This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated Uniform tire quality grading For details see Uniform...

Page 327: ...entification Number TIN Tire manufacturer s identification mark Tire size code Manufacturer s optional tire type code 3 or 4 letters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 328: ...315 6 1 Specifications 6 Vehicle specifications Tiresize Typicaltiresizeinformation Type A and B Type C Spare ...

Page 329: ...ction width in millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Speed category alphabet with one letter Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter in inches Load index 2 digits or 3 digits Speed symbol alphabet with one letter Tire measurements Section width Tire height Wheel diameter 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 330: ...of Transportation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi cles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information DOTqualitygrades All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require ments in addition to these grades Quality grades can be found where applicable on ...

Page 331: ...however and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate TractionAA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete ...

Page 332: ...ire life and excessive temperature 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 grades for this tire are established for a tire ...

Page 333: ... conditioning and addi tional weight optional engine Maximum inflation pres sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated shown on the sidewall of the tire Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of a Curb weight b Accessory weight c Vehicle capacity weight d Production options weight Normal occupant weight 150 lb 68 kg times the number of occupants speci fied in the second...

Page 334: ... assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter Nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation Rim diameter and width Rim type designation The industry manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis tributing to each axle...

Page 335: ... indicator buzzer volume Ask your Lexus dealer Open door warning function when locking the vehicle ON OFF Automaticdoorlockingfunction if a door is not opened after being unlocked 30 seconds Ask your Lexus dealer Trunk unlock function Pushforabout 1 second Ask your Lexus dealer Lock Unlock turn signal light confirmation ON OFF Yourvehicleincludesavarietyofelectronicfeaturesthatcanbepersonalized to...

Page 336: ...ON Ask your Lexus dealer Power windows P 32 Integrated door key operation ON OFF Wireless remote control inte grated operation Open OFF Alarm P 44 Wireless remote control theft deterrent buzzer ON OFF Automaticlight control system P 96 Ambient light sensor sensitivity Ask your Lexus dealer Time period before lights turn off 30 seconds Ask your Lexus dealer Windshield wiper P 101 Automatic shift fr...

Page 337: ...ats Reconnected replaced or recharged the battery P 13 Power windows Reconnected replaced or recharged the battery P 32 Engine oil replace ment reminder Changed engine oil P 198 The following features should be initialized after certain maintenance is per formedto ensurethesystemoperatescorrectly ...

Page 338: ...7 For U S owners 325 Reporting safety defects for US owners 326 ...

Page 339: ...receivessimilarcomplaints 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 the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc TocontactNHTSA You may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123...

Page 340: ...Index 327 Alphabeticalindex 328 Whatto do if 336 ...

Page 341: ...autions 58 Alarm 44 AM FM radio 133 Antenna 135 Anti lock brake system Anti lock brake system 107 Warning light 260 Ashtrays 163 Audio system Antenna 135 Cassette player 137 CD changer 140 Optimal use 147 Radio 133 Steering switch 149 Auto anti glare mirror 29 Automatic air conditioning system 122 Automatic headlight leveling system Automatic headlight leveling system 97 Warning light 260 Automati...

Page 342: ...talling child restraints 63 Power window lock switch 32 Power window precautions 34 Removed wireless remote control battery precautions 229 Seat belt extender precautions 25 Seat belt precautions 24 Seat heater precautions 166 Trunk 12 Cigarette lighter 164 Cleaning Exterior 178 Interior 181 Clock 162 Coin box 158 Condenser 204 Console box 157 Cruise control 104 Cup holder 159 Customizable feature...

Page 343: ...d kit space 168 Floor mats 167 Fluid Brake 204 Power steering 206 Washer 211 Fog lights Switch 100 Wattage 308 Foot lights 152 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 267 Front seats Adjustment 13 Fuel Capacity 301 Fuel gauge 91 Information 309 Low fuel level warning light 266 Refueling 39 Fuel filler door 39 Fuel pump shut off system 254 Fuses Blade type 230 Cartridge type 238 Gas station info...

Page 344: ...itioning the jack 195 Replacing the wheel 272 Jack handle 270 Jump starting 282 Key reminder buzzer 8 Keys If you lose your keys 281 Ignition switch 82 Key number 2 Keys 2 Wireless remote control 4 Light bulbs Replacing 243 Wattage 308 Lights Fog lights switch 100 Headlights switch 96 Interior light switch 152 Personal light switch 154 Replacing light bulbs 243 Turn signal lever 89 Vanity lights 1...

Page 345: ...w defogger 129 Replacing Air conditioning filter 226 Blade type fuses 230 Cartridge type fuses 238 Light bulbs 242 Wireless remote control battery 228 Retractable hardtop 35 Run flat tires 268 Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt 20 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 22 Child restraint system installation 63 Cleaning 182 Emergency Locking Retractor ELR 22 How to wear your seat belt 20 How your child sh...

Page 346: ...ng position memory 15 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck 287 Sub key 2 Sun visors 161 Switch ECT pattern select 86 Fog light switch 100 Ignition switch 82 Light switches 96 Power door lock switch 7 Power window switch 32 Window lock switch 32 Tachometer 91 Tail lights Switch 96 Theft deterrent system Alarm 44 Engine immobilizer system 43 Theft prevention labels 46 Tire inflation pressure 219 Tire...

Page 347: ...57 Charging system 259 Engine oil level 266 Engine oil pressure 259 Engine oil replacement 266 Low fuel level 266 Low tire pressure 261 Low washer fluid 266 Malfunction indicator lamp 260 Open door 266 Pretensioners 21 Rear light failure 261 Seat belt reminder light 267 SRS airbags 260 VSC 261 Washer Checking 211 Low washer fluid warning light 266 Preparing and checking before winter 115 Switch 10...

Page 348: ...335 Alphabeticalindex ...

Page 349: ...d out P 280 If the transmission selector lever cannot be shifted from P The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P 285 If your vehicle overheats You lose your key P 281 If you lose your keys The battery is discharged P 282 If the vehicle has a discharged battery The doors cannot be locked P 7 Doors The horn begins to sound P 44 Alarm The...

Page 350: ...light Brake system warning light Canada Open door warning light ABS warning light U S A Malfunction indicator lamp U S A ABS warning light Canada Malfunction indicator lamp Canada Adaptive front lighting system off indicator light Charging system warning light Low engine oil level warning light Driver s seat belt reminder warning light Front passenger s seat belt reminder warning light Low washer ...

Page 351: ...lmp gal P 301 Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 301 Cold tire inflation pressure psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar P245 40R18 93V 33 230 2 3 245 40R18 93Y 33 230 2 3 P 306 245 40ZR18 33 230 2 3 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill qt L Imp qt With filler 5 5 5 2 4 6 P 302 Without filler 4 9 4 6 4 0 Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil P 302 Recommended...

Page 352: ...ive Roadside Assistance Customer Services 1 800 25 LEXUS or 1 800 255 3987 Toll Free CANADIAN OWNERS In Canada or the U S mainland Lexus Roadside Assistance Customer Service 1 800 26 LEXUS or 1 800 265 3987 Toll Free Please access our websitesfor further information The U S mainland www lexus com Hawaii www servcolexus com Canada www lexus ca 2005 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved This ...

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