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Maintenance and care
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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,
observe the following precautions:
■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, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing 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.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille:
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (→P. 6 1 7 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine wait
more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE 0W-
20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter
8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp.qt.)
7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature
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The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for
easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle
is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
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Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 674
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 179
Compartment .................................... 608
Engine switch ........................................ 179
Hood ....................................................... 607
How to start the engine.................... 179
Identification number....................... 753
If the engine will not start ................734
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Overheating..........................................744
Engine compartment cover............. 609
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................757
Checking .................................................615
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system ..................114
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 755
Checking .................................................610
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 612
Engine switch ........................................... 179
Engine switch light .................................. 511
Event data recorder ............................ 683 Floor mats ................................................556
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 618
Power steering ................................... 620
Washer ...................................................626
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 664
Switch....................................................... 233
Wattage.................................................. 763
Footwell light .............................................511
Four-wheel drive system .....................317
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................690
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driving position memory .................. 79
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Wattage.................................................. 763
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 666
Switch.........................................................192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge.............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system............ 682
Gas station information ................. 828
Information ............................................ 764
Refueling.................................................. 109
Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................682
Fuses .......................................................... 645F
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Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) .................................... 331
Lane Departure Alert......................... 268
LDA ........................................................... 268
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670
Light bulbs
Replacing...............................................660
Wattage ................................................. 763
Lights Door courtesy lights ............................511
Emergency flasher switch ............. 674
Engine switch light ................................511
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light switch........................... 674
Headlights switch .............................. 220
Inside door handle light......................511
Interior lights list .....................................511
Personal/interior lights ..................... 513
Replacing light bulbs .......................660
Running board lights ...........................511
Scuff lights .................................................511
Shift lever light .........................................511
Turn signal lever................................... 192
Vanity lights .......................................... 532
Wattage ................................................. 763
Load capacity ........................................ 359
Luggage cover ...................................... 560
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 602
General maintenance ..................... 597
Maintenance data ..............................752
Maintenance requirements ..........595 Meter
Instrument cluster light
control ................................................... 196
Meters....................................................... 195
Micro dust and pollen filter...............394
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................96
Side mirror heater ............................ 404
Side mirrors ............................................. 97
Vanity mirrors ......................................532
Moon roof................................................. 104
MP3 disc .................................................. 424
Multi-information display Brightness control ...............................216
Multi-information display ........ 204, 212
Multi Terrain ABS.................................330
Multi-terrain Monitor..........................298
Multi-terrain Select ..............................290
Noise from under vehicle..................... 20
Odometer................................................. 195
Off-road precautions..........................348
Oil Engine oil................................................. 610
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................................... 109
Hood ....................................................... 607
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding.......................... 97
Driving position memory .................. 79
Outside temperature display ............212
Overhead console ...............................525
Overheating, Engine........................... 744
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 705
Open door .............................. 690, 703
Open glass hatch reminder......... 704
Seat belt reminder ............................690
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................................. 688
Brake system .......................................686
Charging system ............................... 687
Kinetic dynamic suspension system..................................................689
Low fuel level.......................................690
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 687
Master warning light ..........................691
Open door ...........................................690
PCS ......................................................... 688
Seat belt reminder light ..................690
Slip indicator light ............................. 688
SRS airbags ......................................... 688
Tire pressure warning light.............691
Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid temperature...................................... 700
Automatic transmission system.................................................. 700
Brake system ....................................... 705
Dynamic radar cruise control system...................................... 702, 707
Engine oil maintenance.................. 705
Engine oil pressure........................... 699
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 701
Low washer level............................... 705
Open door ........................................... 703
Open glass hatch .............................. 704 Open moon roof ...............................704
Pre-collision system............... 701, 706
Rear height control air suspension
system ................................................... 701
Smart access system with push button start........................................ 709
Steering lock system ....................... 700
Warning reflector holder ................. 558
Washer Checking ...............................................626
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 361
Switch.......................................................235
Washing and waxing .......................... 588
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 353
Load limits ............................................ 359
Weight..................................................... 752
Wheels ......................................................638
Wide view front & side monitor...... 279
Window glasses ......................................101
Window lock switch ...............................101
Windows Power windows ..................................... 101
Rear window defogger.................. 404
Washer ...................................................235
Windshield wiper de-icer..................405
Windshield wipers................................ 235
Winter driving tips ................................. 361
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking .............................48
Replacing the battery.......................642
Wireless remote control key ..........48
WMA disc ............................................... 424W
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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