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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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................... 41
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 46
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 48
Child restraint systems ................. 48
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .... 61
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 66
Lexus Enform Service Connect 67
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 68
Alarm.................................................... 70
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ..... 74
Gauges and meters ....................... 79
Multi-information display............. 82
Head-up display .............................. 88
Fuel consumption information .... 923-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 100
Back door......................................... 104
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 116
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 122
Rear seats.......................................... 123
Driving position memory ........... 128
Head restraints ................................ 131
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 133
Inside rear view mirror ................ 134
Outside rear view mirrors......... 136
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 138
Moon roof ........................................ 140
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2Vehicle status information and
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ........................ 146
Cargo and luggage ...................... 152
Vehicle load limits ......................... 154
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 155
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ......................... 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 164
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 165
Automatic transmission.............. 168
Turn signal lever............................. 172
Parking brake ................................. 172
Brake Hold....................................... 175
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 178
Automatic High Beam ................. 181
Fog light switch .............................. 184
Windshield wipers and washer 184
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 189
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 1914-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0......... 193
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 199
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....... 206
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......................... 215
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............. 223
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range.......................... 225
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 235
Intuitive parking assist ................ 236
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)................................ 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 250
Driving mode select switch ..... 258
Driving assist systems ................ 260
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models).......................................... 264
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 266
Utility vehicle precautions........ 269
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch................................ 274
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 279
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 287
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 289
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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
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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

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Tire information ............................. 418
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8-2. Customization
Customizable features............... 427
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 438
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 440
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 440
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 442
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)449
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 452
Alphabetical Index....................... 455
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors..................................................................................................................P.1 00
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 100
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.138
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.397
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Back door ..................................................................................................................P.10 4
Opening from inside the cabin
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Opening from outside ........................................................................................... P.105, 107
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.136
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.136
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .P.137
Driving position memory
*.............................................................................................. P.128
Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................P.280
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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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Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.178
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Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.165
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ............................................. P.165, 166
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................ P.366
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.395
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .169
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.169
Precautions against towing........................................................................................... P.369
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.169
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light............................ P.79, 81
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.74
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................. P.375
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.82
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.83
When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.384A
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Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.172
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.178
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights ...................................................................................................... P.1 78
Fog lights ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.184
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................................................... P.184, 189
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .. P.184, 189
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 42
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.384
Emergency flasher switch ................................................................................... P.366
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.333
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
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Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.133
Driving position memory
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Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................P.133
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.133
Air conditioning system ....................................................................................... P.279
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.279
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.280
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