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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury.
■When working on the engine compartment:
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily , such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level ( P. 3 7 1 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 0 3 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( P. 4 1 9 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 377)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 393)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 3 8 2 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the hybrid system.
(Flashing)
Abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Multi-information display
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
If any of the warning li ght turns on again after pe rforming the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
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

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 1
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 5 3
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 5 3
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 74
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 8 5
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the 12 volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. ( P. 380) Also, the following items must be
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Alphabetical index
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control) .......... 439
Electric power steering  warning light ..................................... 439
Low fuel level....................................... 440
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 439
Master warning light .......................... 441
Open door ........................................... 440
Pre-collision system ......................... 439
Seat belt reminder light .................. 440
SRS airbags .......................................... 439
Tire pressure warning light........... 440
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 448
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 448
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................... 446
Engine oil level ...................................... 451
Engine oil maintenance.................... 451
Engine oil pressure........................... 444
Headlight ............................................... 445
Hill-start assist control..................... 448
Hood ....................................................... 449
Hybrid system ......................... 444, 453
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................446, 452, 456
Moon roof ............................................. 450
Open door ........................................... 449
Parking brake ...................................... 450
Pre-Collision System .......... 446, 452
Refueling ................................................ 456
Rear lights system ............................. 445
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 457
Steering lock ............................445, 459 Tire pressure warning

system ..................................... 445, 452
TRAC (Traction control 
system)................................................ 448
Trunk ....................................................... 450
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................ 448
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) ................................. 448
Washer fluid ........................................ 450
Washer Checking ...............................................382
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................176
Switch.........................................................126
Washing and waxing ........................... 352
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................... 172
Load limits ...............................................175
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ...................................................... 397
Window glasses ......................................50
Window lock switch ...............................50
Windows Power windows .................................... 50
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .....................................................126
Windshield wipers Position..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ..............................126
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 22
Replacing the battery........................ 401
WMA disc ............................................... 224

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 6 6Trunk openerP. 2 9Fuel filler door P. 5 5
Hood lock release lever P. 3 6 6Fuel filler door openerP. 5 5Tire inflation pressureP. 4 9 3
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 56, 488
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 4 9 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 489
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30