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5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
■Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to th e ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to
the engine.
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe EDR may record some or all of the following information.
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver’s seat position
● Front passenger’s occupant classification
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
Your Lexus’ Electronic Control U nit (ECU) may contain another EDR.
There are a variety of driving situation s which include activating the vehi-
cle stability control (VSC) under whic h the VSC EDR will record certain
information. The VSC EDR may record so me or all of the following infor-
mation:
● Behavior of the vehicle
● Steering wheel angle
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubles hooting, there is a system to record
data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
while the engine is running.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates an abnormal level of engine oil pressure.
This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil
declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil and
adding oil if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampMalfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The occupant detection sy stem (ECU and sensors)
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●The driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 159
Active traction control......................... 159
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 349
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...........80
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ........................ 382
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 87
General airbag precautions ........... 84
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ....................................................88
Side airbag precautions .................... 86
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .......................80
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ........................................208, 303
Armrest ..................................................... 276
Ashtrays .................................................... 269
Audio system Antenna ..................................................208
CD player/changer .............................211
DVD information ............................... 240
DVD player ............................................ 231
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc .................................218
Optimal use.......................................... 224
Radio ........................................................ 203
Rear sear entertainment system .................................................... 231 Steering switches .............................. 228
Video CD ..............................................243
Automatic light control system........ 135
Automatic transmission ........................ 121
Back door .....................................................31
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Battery .................................................... 333
Checking............................................... 333
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 405
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 176
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 330
Parking brake........................................ 125
Brake Assist ............................................. 159
Care Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks .......................................... 278
CD player ................................................... 211
Center differential lock ........................ 147
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 28
Child restraint system Definition .................................................. 95
Installation ................................................ 98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........99A
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Installing CRS with top straps .......104
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Child restraint system ........................ 95
Child-protectors................................... 28
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 98
Moon roof .................................................64
Power window lock switch ............... 61
Power window precautions............ 63
Removed battery precautions ....................................... 352
Seat belt precautions.......................... 54
Seat heater precautions ..................274
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 271
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Clock..........................................................266
Compass ................................................. 286
Condenser.............................................. 329
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................408
Cruise control ......................................... 142
Cup holders.............................................262
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 77
Customizable features ...................... 436 Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................. 412
Dinghy towing ......................................... 190
Display Trip information ....................................132
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............317
Door courtesy lights ............................ 256
Door pocket............................................ 263
Doors Door lock ......................................... 24, 26
Rear door child protector ................ 28
Downhill assist control system ......... 157
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture..................................... 75
Procedures .............................................. 118
DVD player .............................................. 231
Electronic modulated suspension ............................................. 156
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on................ 381
If the engine will not start ........................................................402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 403D
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Rear window defogger ........................ 199
Rear window wiper and washer ........141
Replacing Fuses ........................................................ 355
Light bulbs ............................................ 365
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................442
Roof luggage carrier ............................168
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................49
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .......................................................52
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 98
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 309
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ........................................................52
How to wear your seat belt..............49
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 53
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use......................... 53
Reminder light.....................................385
Seat belt extenders .............................. 53
Seat belt pretensioners.......................52
Seat heaters............................................. 274
Seating capacity ..................................... 174 Seats
Seat adjustment ..................................... 34
Adjustment precautions ....................35
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................98
Cleaning ................................................ 308
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 45
Folding up the third seat.................... 39
Head restraint ......................................... 47
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 75
Seat heaters .......................................... 274
Removing the third seat..................... 42
Tumbling the second seat ................ 37
Security indicator................................... 130
Service reminder indicators ............. 130
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 403
Shift lock system ....................................403
Side airbags.................................................77
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 135
Side mirror Adjusting and folding..........................59
Mirror position memory .................... 45
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 419
Spark plug................................................. 416
Specifications .......................................... 412
Speedometer .......................................... 126
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Warning buzzersSeat belt reminder ............................385
Warning lights “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators..............................................130
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 383
Brake system .........................................381
Charging system ............................... 382
Downhill assist control indicator................................................130
Engine oil replacement reminder light................................... 384
Height control indicator...................130
Low engine oil pressure ................ 382
Low fuel level....................................... 384
Low washer fluid................................ 384
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 382
Open door ........................................... 384
Seat belt reminder light ..................385
SRS airbags .......................................... 382
Tire pressure warning light...........385
Unengaged “P” .................................. 383
“VSC TRAC” ...................................... 383
Warning reflector holder...................279
Washer Checking ............................................... 335
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Switch ........................................................138
Washing and waxing .......................... 306
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................168
Load limits ............................................... 174
Weight ...................................................... 412 Wheels ...................................................... 347
Window glasses ........................................61
Window lock switch .................................61
Windows
Power windows .......................................61
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .................................................... 138
Windshield wipers................................. 138
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................. 24
Replacing the battery........................ 351
WMA disc ................................................ 218W