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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)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, 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: 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
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5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 292
Luggage compartment features ........................................................... 295
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 299
Garage door opener.................. 309
Compass........................................... 315
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 320
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 323
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 326
General maintenance ................ 327
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 330
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 331
Hood.................................................. 333
Positioning a floor jack............... 333
Engine compartment.................. 335
Tires ................................................... 343
Tire inflation pressure .................. 351
Wheels.............................................. 353
Air conditioning filter..................355
Electronic key battery ................ 356
Checking and replacing fuses 358
Headlight aim................................. 360
Light bulbs ........................................ 3617-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 366
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 366
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .............................................. 367
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 369
If you think something is wrong 373
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 374
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 375
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 384
If you have a flat tire .................... 387
If the engine will not start .......... 395
If you lose your keys.................... 396
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 397
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 397
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 400
If your vehicle overheats ........... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 406
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 408
Fuel information

............................. 416
Tire information ............................. 418
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

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Windshield wipers ........................................................................................ P.184, 189
Precautions against winter season ................... ......................................................... P.266
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.284
Precautions against car wash ........................................................................................P.321
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.19 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.191
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.409
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.343
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................................ P.413
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.26 6
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.343
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .387
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 333
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.333
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.336
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.410
Coping with overheat .....................................................................................................P.403
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.17 8
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.178
Fog lights....................................................................................................................P .184
Cornering lights
*................................................................................................................ P.180
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.172
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.178
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.178
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.16 8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.361, Watts: P.415)
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1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4 Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■Customization
 P.427
■Turns automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until the
automatic mode lamp turns on.
Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator (Canada)
Parking brake lamp
Automatic mode lamp
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Parking brake
The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.
Operating instructions
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 320
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 323
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 326
General maintenance ............. 327
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 330
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................................................... 331
Hood............................................... 333
Positioning a floor jack............ 333
Engine compartment............... 335
Tires ................................................ 343
Tire inflation pressure ............... 351
Wheels........................................... 353
Air conditioning filter...............355
Electronic key battery ............. 356
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 358
Headlight aim.............................. 360
Light bulbs ..................................... 361

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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condi-
tion (P.340)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.340)
•FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703;
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level ( P.338)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a sim-
ilar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid technol-
ogy
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deion-
ized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.336)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.358)Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Light bulbs
( P.361)Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
Headlight aimPhillips-head screw-
driver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.339)
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Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P.361)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.A
B
A
B
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B
WARNING
■To 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.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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Type A
Type B
P.336
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light (bulb type)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself.
The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If
necessary bulb replacement seems
difficult to perform, contact your
Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Removing the engine compart-
ment cover
Bulb locations
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■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
the Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights (LED type)
 Parking lights and Daytime running
lights
 Front fog lights
 Cornering lights (if equipped)
 Front side marker lights (LED type)
 Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up light
 Rear turn signal light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
 Outer foot lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front side marker
lights (bulb type) and front turn signal lights
(bulb type) 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.
■Condensation 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:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.359
Before replacing, check the wattage of
the light bulb to be replaced. ( P.415)
■Front side marker lights (bulb type)
1 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
1 Open the hood and remove the
cover for engine compartment
cover. ( P.333, 336)
2 Remove the cover.
Push the center of the clip and remove
Replacing light bulbs
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the clip and cover .
3Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Replace the light bulb. 6
Turn clockwise and set the bulb
base.
7 Attach the clip to the cover.
Push up on the center of the clip and attach
the clip .
8Attach the cover.
Align the 2 tabs positions and close the
cover and fix the cover by pushing the
center of the clip .
9Install the engine compartment
cover. ( P.336)
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A
A
B