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DRIVING TIPS
357

Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop−and−go driving wastes fuel.
 Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a
steady pace. Try to time the traf fic signals so you only need
to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through
streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from
other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also
reduce wear on your brakes.
 Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes
premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
 Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you
drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
 Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting
the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
 Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This
not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion. 
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in top shape. A dirty air
cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives more
frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your
power steering and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also, the emission control
system operates properly only when the engine is
running.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
362JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make
sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary
lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster
battery. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the booster battery.
(This
helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and
burns.)
If the booster battery is an extended maintenance interval
battery, it is not necessary to remove the vent plugs.
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is not
running, start it and let it run for about 5 minutes. During jump
starting, run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
4. Locate positive (+) and negative ( −) terminals of each
battery. Connect the jumper cables in the exact order (
1
2
3
4
) shown in the illustration.
1Connect a positive (red) jumper cable clamp to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
2Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
3Connect a negative (black) cable clamp to the negative
(−) terminal of the booster battery.
4Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative (black)
cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point (e.g.
engine hanger) away from the battery. Do not connect it
to or near any part that moves when the engine is
cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections, to avoid serious injury,
do not lean over the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the
correct battery terminals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at
about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order:
the negative cable and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths which may
now contain sulfuric acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent (for
example, lights left on), you should have it checked at your
Lexus dealer.

MAINTENANCE
397
Tire rotation
Rotate the
tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For
scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Owner’s Manual Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.)
See page 434 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door, operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly. Steering wheel
Check that it has the
specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −up second and
third seats, and detachable third seat, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal ef fort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and free play. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.

ENGINE
413
COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
12.9 L (13.6 qt., 11.4 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or equivalent
With ethylene− glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
NOTE:
“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is filled in your Lexus vehicle. In\
order to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommen d
using “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. Please contact your \
Lexus dealer for further details.
FUEL
Fuel type
Only UNLEADED
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
IGNITION SYSTEMSpark plug − Make
DENSO
NGK
− Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
12.6 − 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 − 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 − 12.0 V Discharged
[Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed
with all the lights turned off]
5A max.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
444
 Driver’s side instrument panel
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 SPARE10Spare fuse
2 ALT140
Charging system and all
components in “AM1”,
“HEATER”, “CDS FAN”, “FR
FOG”, “DEFOG”, “AIR SUS”,
“AC115V INV”, “SEAT HEATER”,
“BATT CHG”, “BRAKE CTRL”
and “TOWING” fuses
3 SPARE15Spare fuse
4 HEATER50Air conditioning system
5 AIR
SUS50Rear height control air suspen-
sion
6 AM150
All components in “ACC”, “CIG”,
“IG1”, “FR WIP −WSH”, “RR
WIP”, “RR WSH”, “DIFF”,
“TEMS” and “STA” fuses
7 BRAKE
CTRL30Trailer brake controller
8 J/B50
All components in “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “D
P/SEAT”, “P P/SEAT”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL” and “POWER OR
TI&TE” fuses
9 BATTCHG30Trailer sub battery
10 TOWING40Trailer lights
11 CDS FAN20Electric cooling fan
12 RR A/C30Rear air conditioning system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
445
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
13 MIR
HEATER10Outside rear view mirror defog-
ger
14 STOP10
Stop lights, high m ounted
stoplight, shift lock control
system, vehicle skid control
system, electronic m odulated
suspension, rear height control
air suspension, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15 AC115V
INV15Power outlet (115 VAC)
16 FR FOG15Front fog lights
17 OBD7.5On −board diagnosis system
18 HEAD
(LO RH)10Right− hand headlight (low beam)
19 HEAD
(LO LH)10Left− hand headlight (low beam)
20 HEAD
(HI RH)10Right− hand headlight (high
beam)
21 HEAD
(HI LH)10Left− hand headlight (high beam)
22 EFI NO.210Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
23 HEATER
NO.27.5Air conditioning system
24 DEFOG30Rear window defogger
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
25 AIRSUSNO.210Rear height control air suspen-
sion
26 SEAT
HEATER20Seat heaters
27 DOME10
Ignition switch light, interior
lights, personal lights, foot
lights, running board lights,
door courtesy lights, inside
door handle lights,
multi− information display
28 RADIO
NO.120Car audio system, navigation
system
29 ECUB10
Multiplex communication
system, vehicle skid control
system, wireless remote
control system, inside rear
view mirror, air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, power
windows, moon roof
30 ECUB NO.210Theft deterrent system
31 ABS
MTR40
Anti −lock brake system,
vehicle skid control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
32 AM230Starting system, all components
in “IGN”, “SRS”, “GAUGE” and
“ST2” fuses

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
446
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
33 ABSSOL50
Anti −lock brake system,
vehicle skid control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
34 ALTS7.5Charging system
35 MAYDAY7.5Lexus link system
36 HORN10Horns
37 TRNHAZ15Turn signal lights
38 ETCS10Electronic throttle control system
39 EFI20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
40 D FR P/W20Power window
41 DR/LCK25Power door lock
42 TOWING30Towing converter
43 RADIO
NO.230Car audio system, navigation
system
44 IGN10
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, vehicle skid
control system
45 SRS10SRS airbag system
46 GAUGE7.5Gauges and meters
47 ST27.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
48 FR
WIPWSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
49 TEMS20Electronic modulated suspen-
sion
50 DIFF20Four−wheel drive system
51 RR WIP15Rear window wiper
52 D P/SEAT30Driver’s power seats
53 P P/SEAT30Front passenger’s power seats
54 PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
55 IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system, in-
side rear view mirror
56 RR WSH15Rear window washer
57 ECUIG10
Shift lock control system, power
windows, outside rear view
mirror defogger, anti −lock brake
system, active traction control
system, vehicle skid control
system, air conditioning system,
navigation system, power
windows, moon roof, Lexus link
system, tilt and telescopic
steering, multi −information
display, driving position
memory system
58 IG110
Air conditioning system, back −up
lights, rear window defogger,
seat heaters, vehicle skid control
system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
447
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
59 STA7.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
60 P FR P/W20Front passenger’s power window
61 P RR P/W20Rear right side power window
62 D RR P/W20Rear left side power window
63 PANEL10Instrument panel lights
64 TAIL10Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights
65 ACC7.5
Shift lock control system, power
outlets, outside rear view
mirrors, car audio system,
navigation system, power rear
view mirrors, multi−information
display
66 CIG10Cigarette lighter
67 POWER
OR TI&TE30Power windows, moon roof, tilt
and telescopic steering
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Precautions
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive
hydrogen gas.
 Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery
terminals with tools.
 Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
 Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
 Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
 Wear protective safety glasses when working near
the battery.
 Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
 If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the
medical office.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
454If the headlights or other electrical components do not
work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check the
cartridge
type fuses. If any of the cartridge type fuses are
blown, they must be replaced.
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses
are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is
damaged.
NOTICE
Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of electrical
overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire even for
a temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold
areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at
your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute
because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
455
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustrations on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the
bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
 To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light
bulbs while they are hot.
 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
require special handling. They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic
or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may
temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in
a car wash. This is not a problem because the fogging is
caused by the temperature dif ference between the outside and
inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogged up in the rain.
However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the
lens, or if there is water pooled inside the light, contact your
Lexus dealer. LIGHT LOCATION
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1Headlights (High beam) 9005 60 A
2Headlights (Low beam)
−−55 B
3Front side marker lights 168 5 C
4Front turn signal lights 4157NAK 27/8 D
5Parking lights 168 5 C
6Fog lights −−55 E