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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 system (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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Alphabetical index
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 chil d 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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If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................405
If you have a flat tire ...........................391
If you lose your keys......................... 404
If you think something is wrong ....................................................377
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 372
If your vehicle overheats ............... 408
Engine Compartment ....................................... 321
Engine switch.......................................... 118
Hood........................................................ 320
How to start the engine..................... 118
If the engine will not
start ........................................................ 402
Overheating........................................ 408
Engine compartment cover ............. 322
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 126
Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................416
Checking ............................................... 328
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity...................................................415
Checking ............................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine oil maintenance data............ 326
Event data recorder ............................ 379 First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 279
Flat key ......................................................... 22
Floor mats .................................................277
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 330
Power steering ..................................... 331
Washer................................................... 335
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................ 137
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot light .................................................. 256
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .....................................385
Front passenger occupant
classification system............................ 90
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory ..................45
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Fuel Capacity .................................................. 414
Fuel gauge .............................................. 126
Gas station information ................. 456
Information ............................................. 421
Refueling .................................................... 67
Fuel door ......................................................67
Fuel filler door ............................................67
Fuses .......................................................... 355F

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself ma intenance ........... 317
General maintenance .......................313
Maintenance data................................ 412
Maintenance requirements ..............311
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 127
Meters ....................................................... 126
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.......................58
Side mirror heater ...............................199
Side mirrors ............................................. 59
Vanity mirrors...................................... 265
Moon roof ................................................... 64
MP3 disc ................................................... 218
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-road precautions
Driving...................................................... 165
Vehicle ......................................................163
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 323
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 59
Defogger switch...................................199
Driving position memory.................. 45
Outside temperature display...........268
Overhead console ................................ 261
Overheating, Engine.......................... 408 Parking brake...........................................125
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Personal lights........................................ 256
Power outlet ............................................272
Power windows .......................................... 61
Quarter window ................................... 278
Radiator .................................................... 329
Radio.......................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear console box.................................. 260
Rear height control
air suspension .......................................149
Rear sear entertainment system
A/V input adapter ............................ 248
Headphone jacks...............................233
Remote control ...................................236
Rear seat
Folding up the third seat ....................39
Removing the third seat ..................... 42
Tumbling the second seat ................ 37
Rear step bumper .....................................31
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................. 420M
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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