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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Power outlet .................................... 241
Seat heaters .................................... 242
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 244
Armrest ............................................ 246
Trunk storage extension............ 247
Coat hooks ..................................... 249
Floor mat......................................... 250
Trunk features................................. 251
Garage door opener .................. 254
Compass.......................................... 259
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 264 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 264
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 267
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 270 Maintenance requ irements ..... 270
General maintenance ................ 272
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 275 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 276
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 276
Hood.................................................. 279
Positioning a floor jack.............. 280
Engine compartment.................. 282
Tires ................................................... 296
Tire inflation pressure................. 307
Wheels................................................. 311
Air conditioning filter................... 313
Electronic key battery ................. 316
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 318
Headlight aim................................. 332
Light bulbs ....................................... 334
5-1. Essential information .............. 340 If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 340
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347
Event data recorder ................... 348
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 139
P. 126
P. 142
Paddle shift switches P. 120, 122
Gauges and meters P. 128
Multi-information display P. 135
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 143
Engine (ignition) switch P. 114
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 227
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 57
Parking brake pedal P. 127
Hood release lever P. 279

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or
mechanical key.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●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.
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactiv ates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before de activating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about 60
seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
STEP1
STEP2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fa n and belt while the engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 4 0 3 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
First-aid kit storage belt ...................... 251
Floor mat ..................................................250
FluidBrake........................................................290
Washer ................................................... 295
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage................................................. 408
Foot well lights ....................................... 223
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage................................................. 408
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 88
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................................353
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 44
Driving position memory.................. 45
Seat position memory ........................ 48
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 126
Wattage................................................. 408
Fuel Capacity .................................................. 401
Fuel gauge ..............................................128
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 347
Gas station information.................. 452
Information............................................409
Refueling ................................................... 67
Fuel door ..................................................... 67
Fuel filler door ........................................... 67
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 347
Fuses ........................................................... 318 Garage door opener .......................... 254
Gas station information ..................... 452
Gauges ...................................................... 128
Glove box .................................................227
Glove box light ...................................... 228
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................................. 50
Headlight aim......................................... 332
Headlight cleaner...................................146
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 334
Switch ........................................................ 139
Wattage ................................................. 408
Heaters Seat heaters .............................. 242, 244
Side mirrors............................................ 194
Hill-start assist control ..........................166
Hood .......................................................... 279
Hooks Cargo........................................................ 251
Coat ..........................................................249
Shopping bag ....................................... 251FG
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Alphabetical index
Odometer................................................. 128
OilEngine oil ............................................... 284
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 67
Hood........................................................ 279
Trunk ............................................................. 41
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 223
Wattage................................................. 408
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 60
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Outside temperature display............ 136
Overhead console ............................... 229
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 223
Wattage................................................. 408
Overheating, Engine...........................392
Parking assist sensors .......................... 160
Parking brake ...........................................127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 334
Switch ........................................................139
Wattage................................................. 408
PCS ............................................................. 173
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 225
Power outlet............................................. 241
Power windows ........................................ 62
Pre-collision system.............................. 173 Radar cruise control............................. 150
Radiator .................................................... 290
Radio........................................................... 198
RDS ..............................................................199
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 334
Wattage ................................................. 408
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 259
Rear window defogger ........................194
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 316
Fuses .......................................................... 318
Light bulbs ............................................ 334
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................................... 432
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................52
Automatic locking retractor ............53
Child restraint system installation ..............................................96
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .................................... 268
Emergency locking retractor..........53
How to wear your seat belt .............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt...........................................54
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................53
Reminder light..................................... 353
Seat belt extenders...............................54
Seat belt pretensioners ......................52O
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system .......................................350
Open door .......................................... 353
Seat belt reminder ............................ 353
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................... 351
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light......... 353
Brake assist system ............................ 351
Brake system .......................................350
Charging system ................................. 351
Electric power steering warning light ....................................... 351
Low fuel level....................................... 353
Malfunction indicator lamp ............351
Master warning light ........................ 353
Open door ........................................... 353
Pre-collision system ........................... 351
Pretensioners ........................................ 351
Seat belt reminder light .................. 353
SRS airbags ............................................ 351
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 353 Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 362, 365
Engine oil level ................................... 365
Engine oil maintenance ................. 365
Engine oil pressure ............................ 361
Engine oil temperature .................... 361
Hill-start assist control .....................364
Hood ....................................................... 365
Intuitive parking assist ......... 362, 365
Moon roof ............................................ 365
Open door ........................................... 365
Parking brake ..................................... 365
Pre-collision system............. 362, 365
Smart access system with push-button start ............................370
Steering lock.........................................362
Tire pressure warning system................... 362, 365
Traction control ..................................364
Trunk ....................................................... 365
Vehicle stability control ..................364
Washer fluid ........................................ 365
Washer Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Switch........................................................ 143
Washing and waxing ........................... 264W
*: Refer to the “Navigatio n System Owner’s Manual”

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 7 9Trunk openerP. 4 1Fuel filler door P. 6 7
Hood lock release lever P. 2 7 9Fuel filler door openerP. 6 7Tire inflation pressureP. 4 0 7
Fuel tank capacity16.9 gal. (64 L, 14.0 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 68, 401
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 0 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 9.8 (9.3, 8.2)
Without filter 8.7 (8.2
, 7. 2)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 402
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30