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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
General maintenance .................315
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 318
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 319
Hood................................................... 321
Positioning a floor jack ................ 321
Engine compartment.................. 323
12-volt battery................................ 328
Tires ................................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ................. 338
Wheels.............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 343
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 352
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 358
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 359
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 361
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 362
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 364If a warning message is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 379
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................................... 386
If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 391
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 402
Fuel information............................. 410
Tire information .............................. 412
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................ 421
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 433
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 436
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 436
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 437
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.262
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.275
Precautions against car wash
*....................................................................................P.309
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.174
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.174
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.403
Tires.......................................................................................................................... . P.330
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.407
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.26 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.330
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .379
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.321
Opening .................................................................................................................................P.321
Engine oil .............................................................................................................................. P.404
Coping with overheating............................................................................................... P.396
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.163
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.158
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.163
Tail/stop lights .......................................................................................................... P.163
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.163
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ........... ................................................................................... P.15 5
*: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.352, Watts: P.409)
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1584-2. Driving procedures
the vehicle’s speed.
QS mode
OWhen the shift range is S4 or lower, hold-
ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to S6.
OTo prevent the engine from over-revving,
upshifting may automatically occur.
QDownshifting restrictions warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
QIf the S indicator does not come on or
the D indicator is displayed even after
shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the
hybrid transmission system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately. (In this situation, the transmission will
operate in the same manner as when the
shift lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
QTurn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
QIf the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
QIf the turn signals stop flashing before a
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 308
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................... 311
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 314
General maintenance .............. 315
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs .......... 318
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 319
Hood................................................ 321
Positioning a floor jack ............. 321
Engine compartment............... 323
12-volt battery............................. 328
Tires ................................................ 330
Tire inflation pressure .............. 338
Wheels........................................... 340
Air conditioning filter............... 342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and
filter .............................................. 343
Electronic key battery ............. 347
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 349
Headlight aim............................... 351
Light bulbs .................................... 352

3206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.352)
• Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and
condenser
(  P.326)
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Tire inflation
pressure
( P.338)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.327)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
QWhen working on the engine com-
partment
OMake sure that the “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicator are both off.
OKeep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
OBe careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
ODo not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
ItemsParts and toolsODo not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
QWhen working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P.326)
QSafety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
QIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
QAfter a fuse is replaced
OWhen installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.
OIf the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P.352)
OIf the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
QIf there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
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WARNING
QTo prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
ONever use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
OAlways use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
ODo not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
QBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Vehicles with triple-beam head-
lights
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
QBulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
 Front side marker lights (vehicles
with triple-beam headlights)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
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3536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Cornering lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Outer foot lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear turn signal lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
QLED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights) and front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights) each consist
of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to have the light replaced.
QCondensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
OLarge drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
OWater has built up inside the headlight.
QFront turn signal lights/front side
marker lights
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel
to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced. Remove
the fender liner clip.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
2To protect the front bumper from
being damaged, apply protective
tape around the clips as shown in
the illustration.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
3Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the front bumper and the
fender liner and then detach the
claw.
If the front bumper is pulled outward as
Replacing light bulb (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
shown in the illustration, the claw is easily
detached.
4Pull back the fender liner and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights 5
Remove the light bulb.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
6 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
7 Return the fender liner to its origi-
nal position, and install the clip.
Make sure that the fender liner is correctly
positioned on the inner side of the front
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