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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 2 8 6 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. ( →P. 206)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious injuries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. ( →P. 206)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer
directly hit the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from
high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover),
connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into
contact with high-pressure water.
• Drivetrain system related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts
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3876-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e e x t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluidleakage after the vehicle has been
parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged orexcessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated accord- ing to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skip-
ping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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Maintenance and care*: 8-speed models
10SPARE20Spare fuse
11SPARE10Spare fuse
12H-LP LH-LO20Left-hand headlight
13H-LP RH-LO20Right-hand headlight
14WA S H - S5Driver support system
15WIP-S7. 5Windshield wipers, power management sys-
tem
16COMB SW5Windshield wipers
17TV7. 5Remote Touch screen
18EPS-B5Electric power steering
19ODS5Occupant classification system
20IG2 NO.15Po w e r m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m , D C M , C A N
gateway ECU
21GAUGE5Gauges and meters
22IG2 NO.2*5Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STOP7. 5Stop lights, high mounted stoplight
2P/ W- B5Power window master switch
3P/ S E AT 1 F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
4D/L NO.125Po w e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
5NV-IR10Lexus night view
6FL S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators
7WIPER30Windshield wipers
8WIPER-IG5Windshield wipers
9LH-IG10
Seat belts, body ECU, AFS, overhead mod-
ule, raindrop sensor, inside rear view mirror,
lane camera sensor (LKA), head-up display,
shift lock system, intuitive parking assist, front
left-hand door ECU, driver monitor system,
Remote Touch screen, electric tilt and tele-
scopic steering column, power seats, moon
roof, intuitive parking assist switch, Blind Spot
Monitor buzzer
10LH ECU-IG10
VDIM, D-SW MODULE (Blind Spot Moni-
tor, heated steering wheel), driver support
system, AFS, EPB
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Seats.............................................................134Adjustment ............................................. 134
Adjustment precautions .................. 135
Child seats/child restraint
system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................378
Driving position memory ................ 136
Head restraints......................................142
Power easy access system ............ 136
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat heaters .......................................... 347
Seat position memory....................... 136
Seat ventilators .................................... 347
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 199
Humidity sensor .................................. 315
Inside rear view mirror ......................147
Intuitive parking assist
*
Lexus night view .................................. 281
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 233
Radar sensor ................227, 260, 270
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................207
Service reminder indicators ................76
S-FLOW mode .......................................313
Shift lever .................................................. 184
Automatic transmission ................... 184
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
Shift lever light ....................................... 327
Shift lock system......................................517
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side display ............................................. 296 Side marker lights .................................. 196
Light switch.............................................196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Welcome light illumination
control....................................................107
Side mirrors ..............................................148
Adjusting and folding ........................148
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 267
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................149
Mirror position memory ..................136
Side turn signal lights ............................190
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 453
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 107
Antenna location................................. 109
Entry functions ......................................107
Starting the engine .............................. 177
Warning message............................. 484
Snow tires .................................................287
Spare tire ................................................. 502 Inflation pressure................................ 542
Storage location .................................503
Spark plug ............................................... 538
Specifications......................................... 534
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Steering lock ........................................... 180 Column lock release .......................... 181
Steering lock system warning message.......................... 500
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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607Alphabetical index
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Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................202
Tachometer ........................................ 81, 94
Tail lights.....................................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ........................453
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 107
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system .............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ...........................541
Maintenance data ............................... 541
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................87
Warning light ....................................... 472
Warning message .............................493
Tire information ..................................... 547
Glossary ................................................ 554
Size ........................................................... 550
Tire identification number............. 549
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 552
Tire pressure warning system .......... 410
Function ................................................... 410
Initializing ................................................. 410
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 410
Registering ID codes .........................412 Tire pressure warning reset
switch .......................................................411
Warning light ........................................472
Warning message............................. 493
Tires ........................................................... 408 Chains .....................................................285
Checking .............................................. 408
If you have a flat tire ..........................502
Inflation pressure..................................541
Information............................................ 547
Replacing ............................................... 502
Rotating tires ........................................409
Size .............................................................541
Snow tires .............................................. 287
Spare tire................................................502
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 87
Tire pressure warning system .......410
Warning light ........................................472
Warning message............................. 493
Tools .......................................................... 503
Top tether strap ........................................66
Total load capacity................................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 176
Emergency towing ...........................460
Towing eyelet ...................................... 463
Trailer towing......................................... 175
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 248
T
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Warning lights ...........................................77ABS .......................................................... 469
AFS OFF indicator ............................470
Brake system........................... 468, 470
Charging system............................... 469
Electric power steering.................. 469
Low fuel level .........................................471
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 469
Master warning light...........................471
Open door ..............................................471
Parking brake indicator ..................470
Pre-collision system..........................470
Seat belt reminder light .....................471
Slip indicator .........................................470
SRS ........................................................... 469
Tire pressure ........................................ 472
Warning messages .............................. 478
Warning reflector storage belt....... 339
Washer ..................................................... 202 Checking................................................407
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 283
Switch.......................................................202
Washing and waxing........................... 374 Weight
Cargo capacity..................................... 174
Load limits ............................................... 174
Weight .................................................... 534
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 107
Wheels ....................................................... 421 Replacing wheels ................................ 421
Size .............................................................541
Window glasses....................................... 151
Window lock switch............................... 151
Windows..................................................... 151
Power windows..................................... 151
Rear window defogger .................. 324
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 325
Windshield wipers ............................... 202 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ..... 202
Position ...................................................286
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 204
Winter driving tips ............................... 283
Wireless remote control key.............120 Battery-Saving Function ....................113
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
WMA disc
*
XM® Satellite Radio*
X
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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