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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
Enhanced VSCEnhanced Vehicle Stability Control
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VGRSVariable Gear Ratio Steering
VINVehicle Identification Number
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A/C ............................................................ 246
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 136
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 479
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 246
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 100
Airbag warning light ........................535
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 103
General airbag pr ecautions ......... 100
Locations of airbags............................ 93
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 104
Proper driving posture ........................ 91
Side airbag precautions .................. 100
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 96
SRS airbags ............................................. 93 Alarm............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 266
Anti-lock brake system ......................200
Armrest .................................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................................... 397
Audio input.............................................. 328
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 266
Audio input........................................... 328
AUX port .............................................. 328
Bluetooth
® audio..............................308
CD player/changer ......................... 269
DVD information ...............................297
DVD player/changer ..................... 280
DVD video/audio............................. 280
iPod
®........................................................ 316
MP3/WMA disc................................276
Optimal use ..........................................326
Portable music player ..................... 328
Radio ....................................................... 260
Steering switches ...............................329
USB memory ........................................ 316
Video CD ..............................................294
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 159
Automatic light control system.........157
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 569
Mode select switch ............................ 140
S mode ....................................................... 141
AUX port................................................. 328
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................ 600
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 459
Checking ............................................... 459
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 574
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 219
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 308
Bluetooth
® phone ............................... 332
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 457
Parking brake ........................................ 145
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care Exterior ................................................... 430
Interior..................................................... 433
Seat belts ............................................... 434
Cargo capacity ....................................... 214
Cargo hooks .......................................... 408
CD player/changer .............................269
Chains....................................................... 220
Child-protectors ......................................44
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 110
Installation.................................................. 114
Installing CRS with lower anchors ...................................................115
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 117
Installing CRS with top straps ......... 121 Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................100
Battery precautions ............. 460, 577
Child restraint system ......................... 110
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................66
Installing child restraints..................... 114
Moon roof precautions....................... 81
Power window lock switch .............. 75
Power window precautions ............ 75
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 483
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 67
Seat heater precautions.................. 401
Trunk precautions................................ 50
Cigarette lighter................................... 398
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 430
Interior .....................................................433
Seat belts ................................................434
Clock .........................................................395
Coin holder .............................................390
Compass ....................................................417
Condenser .............................................. 457
Console box .......................................... 388
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 578
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................167
Dynamic radar cruise control......... 171
Cup holders ............................................. 391
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ........................ 618
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Daytime running light system ........... 158
DefoggerRear window........................................255
Side mirror ............................................255
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing ........................................ 225
Display Multi-information display.................154
Touch screen ....................................... 228
Trip information ................................... 155
Warning message............................. 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 442
Door courtesy lights ............................382
Door pocket............................................392
Doors Door lock...................................29, 41, 43
Rear door child protector ................ 44
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ...........55
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 126
DVD player/changer......................... 280
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 571
Replacing battery .............................. 482 Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 543
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 571
If the engine will not start .......................................................568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 569
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................574
If you have a flat tire ........... 556, 566
If you lose your keys ........................ 570
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 530
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 583
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 520
If your vehicle overheats................ 578
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 136
Compartment ..................................... 448
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 135
Hood ....................................................... 445
How to start the engine ................... 135
If the engine will not start ...............568
Overheating ........................................ 578
Engine compartment cover ............. 450
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 147D
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Engine coolantCapacity................................................. 594
Checking ............................................... 455
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 219
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................590
Checking ................................................. 451
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 453
Engine (ignition) switch ....................... 135
Enhanced vehicle stability control ................................................... 200
Event data recorder ............................ 532
First-aid kit storage belt..................... 408
Floor mats................................................ 406
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 457
Washer ................................................... 462
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................160
Wattage ................................................ 600
Foot light .................................................. 382
Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................105
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ......................................537
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 53
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 55
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................ 600 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 589
Fuel gauge...............................................147
Gas station information ................. 648
Information ............................................. 601
Refueling.................................................... 82
Fuel door ..................................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................................... 82
Fuses ..........................................................484
Garage door opener ............................. 411
Gas station information......................648
Gauges .......................................................147
Glove box ................................................ 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................... 332
Head restraints .........................................60
Headlight aim ........................................ 509
Headlight cleaner .................................. 166
Headlights Adaptive front lighting system...... 158
Discharge headlights precautions......................................... 518
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch.........................................................157
Wattage................................................. 600
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Side mirror.............................................255
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood .......................................................... 445
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 408
Shopping bag ..................................... 408
Horn ............................................................ 146
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IdentificationEngine .................................................... 588
Vehicle .................................................... 587
Ignition switch
Engine switch.........................................135
Illuminated entry system ....................382
I/M test....................................................... 441
Immobilizer system .................................85
Indicator lights...........................................151
Initialization
Items to initialize ................................. 624
Inside rear view mirror ............................71
Instrument panel light control........... 148
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................383
Wattage................................................. 600
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 183
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 446
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................556
Jack handle ..............................................556
Keyless entry............................................... 41
Keys Engine (ignition) switch ....................135
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 571
If you lose your keys.........................570
Key number plate ..................................24
Keys ..............................................................24
Mechanical key...................................... 25
Wireless remote control key ............ 41 Lexus Link System..................................421
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................ 512
Wattage .................................................600
Light sensitive optitron meter............149
Lights Fog light switch ....................................160
Headlights switch................................ 157
Interior lights list ................................. 382
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Turn signal lever................................... 144
Vanity lights.......................................... 394
Wattage .................................................600
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance..........442
General maintenance..................... 438
Maintenance data .............................586
Maintenance requirements.......... 436
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 148
Meters....................................................... 147
Micro dust and pollen filter ................251
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .........................71
Side mirror heater............................. 255
Side mirrors.............................................. 73
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 394
Moon roof................................................... 78
MP3 disc.................................................. 276
Multi-information display ....................154I
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Noise from under the vehicle ..............18
Odometer ................................................. 147
OilEngine oil .................................................451
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 82
Hood ....................................................... 445
Trunk........................................................... 48
Outer foot lights ................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Outside temperature
display .......................................... 156, 396
Overhead console .............................. 389
Overheating, Engine .......................... 578
Parking brake .......................................... 145
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 157
Wattage ................................................ 600
Personal lights ....................................... 384
Portable music player ........................ 328
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power windows.........................................75
Pre-collision system .............................207 Radar cruise control ............................... 171
Radiator .................................................... 457
Radio .......................................................... 260
Radio data system ................................ 262
Rear sunshade .......................................403
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage................................................. 600
Rear view monitor system.................. 196
Rear window defogger ......................255
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................482
Fuses........................................................ 484
Light bulbs .............................................. 512
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .......................................... 626
Safety Connect....................................... 421
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 63
Automatic locking retractor ............66
Child restraint system
installation.............................................. 114
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .....................................434
Emergency locking retractor..........66
How to wear your seat belt ............. 63
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................66
Pre-collision seat belts .......................65
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 536
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65N
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ..................................... 218
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................114
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat .................. 91
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ...............151
Shift lever Automatic transmission....................139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................93
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................135
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 598
Storage location ................................. 557
Spark plug ................................................594
Specifications ........................................ 586
Speedometer............................................147 Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................70
Audio switches ....................................329
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage compartment ........................390
Storage feature .....................................385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
Sun visors ................................................. 393
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 135
Fog light switch ....................................160
Ignition switch ....................................... 135
Light switches........................................ 157
Mode select switch ............................ 140
Power door lock switch.....................43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 464
Tire pressure
warning select switch .................. 466
Window lock switch ............................ 75
Wipers and washer switch............... 161
Tachometer .............................................. 147
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Theft prevention labels.......................... 90
Tire inflation pressure .........................598
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Tire informationGlossary ....................................................611
Size ........................................................... 607
Tire identification number .............606
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...609
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 220
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire .......................... 557
If you have a flat tire............. 556, 566
Inflation pressure ...............................598
Information............................................604
Replacing...............................................556
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ...........................................................598
Snow tires...............................................222
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools .......................................................... 556
Total load capacity................................. 218
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 225
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................224
Traction control .................................... 200
Trip meter.................................................. 147
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage ................................................ 600
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 144
Wattage ................................................ 600 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 600
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number .........587
Vehicle load limits ................................. 218
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ..........................................142
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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