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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions 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 jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event 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 the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factory
fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Lexus dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned
off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5” or equivalent

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Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o wAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 6 3
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 2 8 8
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speedP. 3 0 0
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 412
Battery Checking ............................................... 296
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 394
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................184
Bottle holders .........................................236
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 294
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 169
Care Exterior ................................................... 268
Interior....................................................... 271
Seat belts ................................................ 272
Cargo capacity ...................................... 180
Cargo hooks .......................................... 253
CD changer ........................................... 209
CD player................................................ 209
Chains......................................................... 184 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 94
Booster seats, installation ...............100
Convertible seats, definition ............ 94
Convertible seats, installation .......100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................89
Infant seats, definition .......................... 94
Infant seats, installation .....................100
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................99
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................84
Battery precautions ..............297, 396
Child restraint system ......................... 94
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions...................... 67
Power window lock switch .............. 63
Power window precautions ............ 64
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................321
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions.................. 247
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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Electric power steering ....................... 169
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly .............................. 391
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 344
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............388
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 389
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 394
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 355
If the warning light turns on .......... 355
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 365
If you have a flat tire ........................ 379
If you lose your keys ........................390
If you think something is wrong..................................................... 351
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................. 391
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....400
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 345
If your vehicle overheats................ 397 Engine
ACCESSORY mode......................... 116
Compartment..................................... 286
Engine switch .......................................... 116
Hood ........................................................283
How to start the engine ..................... 116
Identification number ...................... 403
If the engine will not start............... 388
Ignition switch ......................................... 116
Overheating .........................................397
Engine compartment cover ............. 287
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................407
Checking ............................................... 292
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................................................... 131
Engine immobilizer system....................71
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 406
Checking .............................................. 288
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 184
Engine oil maintenance data............290
EPS .............................................................. 169
Event data recorder ............................353E

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Noise from under vehicle...................... 16
Odometer...................................................131
OilEngine oil ...............................................288
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 68
Hood........................................................283
Trunk ............................................................. 41
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ..................................227
Wattage.................................................... 412
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Outside temperature display............ 139
Overhead console ............................... 233
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ..............227
Wattage.................................................... 412
Overheating, Engine ........................... 397
Parking assist sensors .......................... 163
Parking brake .......................................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs........................338
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage.................................................... 412
PCS ..............................................................176
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 229
Power outlet............................................245
Power windows ........................................ 63
Pre-collision system...............................176 Radar cruise control............................. 153
Radiator .................................................... 294
Radio.......................................................... 202
RDS ............................................................ 203
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 338
Wattage ................................................... 412
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................262
Rear window defogger ....................... 198
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 320
Fuses......................................................... 322
Light bulbs ............................................ 338
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................................... 436
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................53
Automatic locking retractor ............54
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ..................................... 272
Emergency locking retractor..........54
How to wear your seat belt .............52
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 55
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................54
Reminder light..................................... 358
Seat belt extenders.............................. 55
Seat belt pretensioners ......................53N
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WeightCargo capacity.................................... 180
Load limits .............................................. 183
Weight .................................................... 402
Wheels ....................................................... 315
Window glasses ...................................... 63
Window lock switch ............................... 63
Windows Power windows..................................... 63
Rear window defogger ................... 198
Washer .....................................................146
Windshield wipers................................. 146
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 320
WMA disc ................................................ 215

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 7 9If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 8 8If the engine will not start
P. 7 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 9 4If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 8 9If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 3 9 7If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 0If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 3 9 4If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 3Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 0 0If the vehicle becomes stuck