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■Speech recognition information
The Lexus Link speech recognition systems use speech technology that is designed
to understand a wide range of speakers of American English. However, the technol-
ogy may not work as well if a regional or ethnic accent is encountered. If the speech
recognition system does not work properly, refer to the following.
●The system does not recognize your command properly if noise is present. Per-
form the following to improve voice command recognition.
• Turn down or off the air conditioning system.
• Slow down to reduce wind noise.
• Close the windows and the moon roof to block outside noise.
• Have all occupants be quiet so that the system does not recognize their con-versation as a command.
●When to speak
Say a command within 5 seconds after the system prompts you to speak.
●How to speak
• Speak forcefully and clearly.
• Speak calmly and naturally.
• The driver should speak while facing forward, and the passenger shouldspeak facing the inside rear view mirror.
• Avoid speaking with a rising intonation. Use a flat or falling intonation.
●Tips for one-word commands
• The system recognizes only one word at a time for personal calling. (There are some exceptions, such as “Advanced services” and “My number”.)
• When inputting the security codes or voice-activated keypad number, you
must say them one digit at a time. When inputting a phone number, the
speech recognition system can recognize 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers as well
as the number 911.
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid• At the correct level? (→P. 4 4 6 )
Engine/power control unit coolant• At the correct level? (→ P. 444)
Engine oil• At the correct level? (→P. 440)
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter?
(→ P. 4 4 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d• At the correct level? ( →P. 4 5 1 )
ItemsCheck points
12 volt battery•Maintenance-free ( →P. 4 4 7 )
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( →P. 4 8 9 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Operate smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn off the hybrid system and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
STEP1
STEP2
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.STEP6
Engine oil selection→ P. 5 6 7
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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FuseAmpereCircuit
23A/F15Fuel system
24INV W/P10Hybrid system
25IGCT No.120Hybrid system, IGCT No.2,
IGCT No.3
26FR FOG15Fog light
27FR TAIL10Tail light, rear side marker light
28WA S H20Windshield wipers and washer
29HORN10Horn
30H-LP UPR20Headlight high beam
31DC/DC140Charging system
32RAD FAN60Electric cooling fans
33LH J/B AM80
S/ROOF, FR P/SEAT LH, TV, A/C,
FUEL OPN, FR WIP, H-LP LVL,
FR S/HTR LH, A/C W/P
34E/G AM60H-LP CLN, FR CTRL-AM, DEICER,
STB AM
35HEATER50Air conditioning system
36DEFOG50Rear window defogger
37ABS230Enhanced VSC, ABS
38RH J/B-AM80
AM1, OBD, STOP SW, TI & TE,
FR P/SEAT RH, STR LOCK,
SECURITY, ECU-IG R, RH-IG,
F S/HTR RH, CIG, PWR OUTLET,
AIR SUS
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■Right side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-IG RH10
Tilt and telescopic steering, combina-
tion switch, power seat, smart access
system with push-button start, air
conditioning system, touch screen,
shift lock system, tire pressure warn-
ing system, front/rear stabilizer sys-
tem
2FR S/HTR RH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
lators
3RH-IG7. 5
Front right door control system, rear
right door control system, seat belt
pretensioners, transmission, seat
heaters, seat heaters and ventilators
4AM27. 5Starting system
5FR DOOR RH20Front right door control system
6RR DOOR RH20Rear right door control system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
7AIR SUS20AV S
8PWR OUTLET15Po w e r o u t l e t
9CIG15Cigarette lighter
10ACC7. 5
Audio system, smart access system
with push-button start, touch screen,
rear view monitor system, Lexus Link
System ECU
11IGN10
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start, SRS airbag system, stop-
lights, hybrid system, steering lock
system, electronically controlled
brake system, Lexus Link System
ECU, front passenger occupant clas-
sification system ECU
12GAUGE7. 5Gauges and meters
13STR LOCK25Steering lock system
14SECURITY7. 5Smart access system with push-but-
ton start
15TI & TE20Tilt and telescopic steering
16AM17. 5
17STOP SW7. 5Stoplights, shift lock system
18OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
19FR P/SEAT RH30Po w e r s e a t
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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beam
Left-hand side: Remove the fuse
box cover.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise to remove it.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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