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6-1. Specifications................. 544Maintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .............. 544
Fuel information ..................... 553
Tire information...................... 556
6-2. Customization................ 569 Customizable features ........ 569
6-3. Initialization ................... 575 Items to initialize ..................... 575

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length190.7 in. (4845 mm)
Overall width71.6 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height *56.1 in. (1425 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tr e a dFront60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Rear60.6 in. (1540 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)815 lb. (370 kg)

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 1 2
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 4 2 5
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. 4 3 7
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the 12 volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. ( P. 431) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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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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CareExterior ................................................... 402
Interior..................................................... 405
Seat belts ............................................... 406
Cargo capacity ....................................... 210
Cargo hooks ...........................................375
CD player/changer .............................257
Chains......................................................... 216
Child-protectors ....................................... 51
Child restraint system Definition....................................................113
Installation.................................................. 117
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors ................................................... 121
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 118
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 123
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 102
Battery precautions .............. 432, 537
Child restraint system .........................113
Child-protectors..................................... 51
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 69
Installing child restraints ..................... 117
Moon roof precautions ..................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 77
Power window precautions.............79
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 455
Seat belt comfort guide......................67
Seat belt precautions.......................... 70
Seat heater precautions ................ 370
Trunk precautions .................................57
Cigarette lighter ....................................367 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 405
Seat belts ............................................... 406
Clock ......................................................... 364
Coin holder .............................................360
Compass ................................................. 383
Condenser ..............................................428
Console box ........................................... 357
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 538
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 166
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................360
Curtain shield airbags............................ 95
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ........................................240
Side mirror.............................................240
Dimension................................................ 544
Dinghy towing ..........................................221
Display Energy flow .............................................. 27
Multi-information display ................ 155
Touch screen ....................................... 224
Trip information ................................... 156
Warning message ............................ 500
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 414
Door courtesy lights ............................352
Door pocket............................................. 361C
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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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Instrument panel light control........... 149
Interior lightsInterior lights......................................... 353
Wattage.................................................. 552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 180
Jack Positioning a floor jack..................... 418
Replacing the wheel........................... 517
Jack handle ............................................... 517
Keyless entry.............................................. 47
Keys If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......................531
If you lose your keys.........................530
Key number plate ................................. 33
Keys ............................................................. 33
Mechanical key...................................... 33
Power (ignition) switch.................... 138
Wireless remote control key ...........47
Lexus Link System ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 474
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 150
Lights Fog light switch ...................................... 161
Headlights switch ............................... 158
Interior lights list.................................. 352
Replacing light bulbs........................ 474
Turn signal lever ...................................146
Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 414
General maintenance....................... 410
Maintenance data ............................. 544
Maintenance requirements.......... 408
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 149
Meters....................................................... 148
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater............................. 240
Side mirrors.............................................. 75
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 363
Moon roof................................................... 80
MP3 disc.................................................. 262
Multi-information display ................... 155
Odometer ................................................ 148
Oil Engine oil................................................ 422
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 83
Hood ......................................................... 417
Trunk........................................................... 55
Outer foot lights.................................... 352
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 75
Mirror position memory ................... 60
Outside temperature 
display .................................................... 365
Overhead console ...............................358
Overheating, Engine ..........................538
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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 managem ent .................. 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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