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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with standard tires:
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflationpressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
●Vehicles with run-flat tires:
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not driveover 55 mph (90 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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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
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 232
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag pr ecautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use ..........................................297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................26
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
®................................................. 311
Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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DoorsDoor lock................................ 35, 47, 50
Rear door child protector .................. 51
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....493
Driver’s seat position memory ...........60
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 93
Procedures .............................................128
DVD player/changer.......................... 266
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................531
Replacing battery .............................. 454
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ................ 491
If a warning message is displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......................531
If the hybrid system
will not start .......................................528
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................ 529
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ....................................... 534
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
If you lose your keys.........................530
If you think something is
wrong .................................................. 488
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 482
If your vehicle overheats ................538
Energy monitor......................................... 27 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................139
Compartment ..................................... 420
Hood ......................................................... 417
How to start the hybrid system..................................... 138
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................... 528
Overheating ........................................ 538
Power (ignition) switch .................... 138
Engine compartment cover ...............421
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 148
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 548
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil Capacity .................................................547
Checking................................................ 422
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 425
Event data recorder ............................ 489
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 375
Floor mats ................................................ 374
Fluid Brake ........................................................429
Washer....................................................434
Fog lights
Switch .......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 352
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Parking brake .......................................... 147
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 354
Power meter ............................................148
Power outlet ........................................... 368
Power windows......................................... 77
Pre-collision system ............................ 206
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio ..........................................................244
Radio data system.................................246
Rear sunshade........................................ 372
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 195
Rear window defogger ...................... 240
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 454
Fuses ........................................................ 456
Light bulbs .............................................474
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor............ 68
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 117
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts..................................... 406 Emergency locking retractor..........68
How to wear your seat belt .............66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................69
Pre-collision seat belts .......................68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................68
Reminder light .....................................493
Seat belt extenders ..............................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 370
Seating capacity .................................... 369
Seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Adjustment precautions ....................59
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 117
Cleaning ................................................ 405
Driver’s seat position memory .......60
Head restraint ......................................... 64
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 93
Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Service reminder indicators ............. 152
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................529
Transmission...........................................142
Shift lock system .................................... 529
Shopping bag hooks............................ 375
Side airbags................................................ 95
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 158
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory....................60P
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TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 529
Mode select switch ............................ 143
“S” mode .................................................. 144
Transmission .......................................... 142
Trip meter..................................................148
Trunk Opener...................................................... 55
Trunk light ................................................ 56
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 363
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number ........ 545
Vehicle load limits.................................. 214
Vehicle stability control ..................... 200
Ventilators............................................... 369
Warning buzzers Brake system ......................................... 491
Downshifting.......................................... 145
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................492
Brake system......................................... 491
Charging system................................. 491
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 492
Electronically controlled brake system/
Vehicle stability control...............492
Low fuel level .......................................493
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 492
Master warning light.........................494
Open door ............................................493
Pre-collision system.......................... 492
Seat belt reminder light...................493
SRS airbags...........................................492
Tire pressure warning light ...........493
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 504
Brake assist .......................................... 504
Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 502
Engine oil level ................................... 507
Engine oil maintenance ................. 507
Engine oil pressure ..........................500
Headlight................................................. 501
Hill-start assist control .................... 504
Hood ....................................................... 505
Hybrid system........................ 500, 509
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 502, 508, 512
Moon roof ............................................ 506
Open door ........................................... 505
Parking brake ..................................... 506
Pre-collision system............ 502, 508
Refueling.................................................... 511
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 9 1If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 4 9 1P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 3
or
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 3
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 3
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 4
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
P. 4 9 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB*/VSC warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Charging system warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 5 0 0If the warning message is displayed
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