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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 438
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle inte rior....................441
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 444
General maintenance...............447
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 450
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................. 451
Hood ............................................... 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
Tires.................................................. 468
Tire inflation pressure ................ 476
Wheels ...........................................480
Air conditioning filter ............... 482
Electronic key battery.............. 484
Checking and replacing  fuses.............................................. 486
Headlight aim .............................. 489
Light bulbs ......................................491 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency .......................... 503
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 504
If you think something is  wrong............................................ 510
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 511
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ...........................................512
If a warning message is  displayed .................................... 520
If you have a flat tire .................. 534
If the engine will not start .........547
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P ........................... 549
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ............. 550
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ......... 556
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ............................................. 559
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711-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person re maining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery.
■Alarm memory function
After the alarm is activated, when you unlo ck any door using a entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key, the tail  lights turn on for about 2 seconds to inform
you that the syst em was activated.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. ( P.  5 5 4 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed. 
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Instrument cluster
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the in strument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness  will change. However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.) turn ing on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster
brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument  cluster lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting ho w bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the  odometer will be displayed after resetting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights can be
changed. (Customizable features:  P.  5 8 6 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P.  5 5 6 ) 
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■Eco Driving Indicator
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change:
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reco
nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display will blink and Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode. 
(  P.  1 9 1 )
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Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the informatio n display monitor may respond slowly, and
display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possib ly an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during sett ing up the display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate ventila tion. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon mo noxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that th e engine is running while setting up the dis-
play features. 
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913-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key, slide
the release lever and take the key out.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. (P.  5 5 0 )
■Panic mode
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 400) 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using another
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your  wallet, not in the vehicle.
Using the mechanical key
When   is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key. 
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■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the airc
raft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft. 
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will soun d in the cabin when the engine is stopped.
(  P.  5 3 1 )
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The  following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 484)
• The smart access system with push-button  start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances  that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P.  4 8 4
■Certification for the wireless remote control
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Operation of each component
■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flas hers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to  indicate that the windows and moon roof
are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately  60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. 
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han-
dle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when  a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P.  7 0 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P.  5 5 0 )
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 484)
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the same
time. 
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Operation of each component
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated  in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart access system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area  of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-butto n start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.
●If the smart access system with push-butto n start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,
take hold of the driver’s door handle, or us e the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key, to unlock the doors.
■Conditions affe cting operation
The smart access system with  push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between th e electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart access system  with push-button start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly. 
(Ways of coping:  P.  5 5 0 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric powe r plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular ph one, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
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Driving
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in amber and then
press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
■Auto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode) or one
hour (IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch  will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when
the engine is not running.
■Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change.
It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.  9 2
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 113
■Note for the entry function
P. 114
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P.  6 8 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating  the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When stopping the engine with the  shift lever in a position other than P
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