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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*: Unladen vehicles
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and under the
front passenger’s seat (on some models).
Overall length184.8 in. (4695 mm)
Overall width70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Overall height*59.3 in. (1505 mm)
Wheelbase106.3 in. (2700 mm)
Tr e a dFront60.4 in. (1535 mm)
Rear60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (375 kg)

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is performedP. 4 2 4
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
•When changing the tire size
P. 4 5 2
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after
such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance
being performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HUDHead-up Display
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 552
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 212
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 216
Cup holders ............................................. 381
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 109
Customizable features ...................... 584
Daytime running light system ........... 194
Defogger* Rear window.........................................274
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Dimensions............................................. 560
Dinghy towing ........................................ 262
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control.................................................... 216
Multi-information display................. 177
Trip information ................................... 180
Warning message............................... 512
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 431
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 374
Wattage................................................. 568
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 90
Door lock.................................. 47, 58, 61
Rear door child protector ................ 62
Side doors .................................................. 61
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 505
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 72
Driving
Break-in tips ........................................... 143
Correct posture ................................... 107 Procedures............................................. 142
Winter driving tips ............................ 258
Driving position memory.......................72
Electric power steering...................... 238
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 544
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If the engine will not start ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 541
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................547
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 502
If the warning light turns on.......... 502
If the warning message is displayed .............................................. 512
If you have a flat tire ........................ 532
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
If you think something is wrong ....................................................501
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 544
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................558
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 495
If your vehicle overheats................ 552
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 494
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 153
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Keyless entry........................................... 58
Keys.............................................................. 42
Mechanical key ......................................43
Wireless remote control key.......... 58
Lane keeping assist ............................. 230
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light bulbs
Replacing.................................................481
Wattage .................................................568
Light Door courtesy lights .........................374
Fog light switch................................... 202
Footwell lights ......................................374
Headlight switch ....................................191
Interior light list.....................................374
Interior light switch............................ 375
Outer foot lights..................................374
Personal light switch ........................ 375
Remote touch light ............................374
Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Scuff lighting..........................................374
Turn signal lever...................................166
Turn signal light switch ..................... 166
Vanity lights ..........................................386
Wattage .................................................568
LKA ............................................................ 230
Load capacity .........................................257 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 431
General maintenance .....................426
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements .......... 423
Meter
Instrument panel light control....... 170
Meters....................................................... 169
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............ 270
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ...................... 85
Side mirror heater ............................. 274
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 386
Moon roof................................................... 93
MP3 disc* ................................................ 295
Multi-information display .................... 177
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 169
Oil Engine oil................................................439
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 97
Hood ........................................................434
Trunk ........................................................... 64
OPEN/CLOSE button*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 374
Wattage................................................. 568
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Outside rear view mirrorsAdjusting and folding ......................... 87
Driving position memory................... 72
Mirror position memory ....................72
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch* ............................... 274
Outside temperature display.............177
Overhead console ...............................384
Overheating, Engine...........................552
Overheating, Hybrid system ...........552
Parking brake ...........................................167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs......................... 481
Switch ......................................................... 191
Wattage................................................. 568
PCS ............................................................ 245
Personal lights Personal lights ..................................... 375
Switch ...................................................... 375
Wattage................................................. 568
Power easy access system................... 69
Power outlet........................................... 388
Power switch ........................................... 152
Power windows ........................................90
Pre-collision system.............................245
Radar cruise control ............................. 216
Radiator .................................................... 444
Radio* ....................................................... 279
Radio data system* ............................... 281
RDS* ........................................................... 281
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs..........................491
Wattage................................................. 568
Rear sunshade .......................................392 Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Wattage .................................................568
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 404
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window defogger* .....................274
Remote Touch*
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................467
Fuses........................................................ 469
Light bulbs .............................................. 481
Tires.......................................................... 532
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners..........................................598
Reset the maintenance data ............ 424
Safety connect .......................................408
Scuff lighting ........................................... 374
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................78
Automatic Locking Retractor ......... 79
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 130
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................... 421
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 79
How to wear your seat belt ............. 77
How your child should wear the seat belt........................................... 79
Pre-collision seat belts.................... 245
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 79
Reminder light.....................................505
Seat belt extenders.............................. 80
Seat belt pretensioners ......................78
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 502
Open door ..........................................505
Seat belt reminder ............................505
Warning lights AFS OFF ...............................................503
Anti-lock brake system ..................503
Brake assist system ..........................503
Brake system ....................................... 502
Charging system ............................... 502
Cruise control .....................................503
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................503
Electronic engine control
system..................................................503
High coolant temperature ............ 502
LKA ..........................................................503
Low fuel level.......................................505
Low tire pressure ..............................505
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........503
Master warning light ........................505
Open door ...........................................505
Pre-collision system .........................503
Pretensioner.........................................503
Radar cruise co ntrol ........................503
Seat belt reminder light ..................505
Slip indicator ........................................503
SRS airbags ..........................................503
Tire pressure warning light...........505 Warning messages
Cruise control....................................... 513
Dynamic radar cruise control .........................................513, 516
Electric power steering system ................................................... 513
Engine oil maintenance ................... 516
Engine oil pressure ............................ 512
EV drive mode..................................... 516
Headlight................................................. 513
Hood ......................................................... 516
Hybrid system....................................... 512
Intuitive parking assist .............513, 516
Key.............................................................524
Lane-Keeping Assist ......................... 516
Moon roof .............................................. 516
Open door ............................................. 516
Parking brake ....................................... 516
Pre-collision system.................513, 516
Smart access system with push start ............................................524
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................... 516
Trunk ......................................................... 516
Washer fluid .......................................... 516
Washer
Checking ...............................................446
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 258
Switch.......................................................204
Washing and waxing ............................ 416
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 257
Load limits ............................................. 257
Weight.................................................... 560
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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