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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Pre-collision seat belt (linked to the radar sensor)
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncomingvehicle exceeds about 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision seat belts (linked to brake operation)
• Vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The system detects sudden braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision brake assist
• Vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle is greater than 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( →P. 355, 365)

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be held securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 3 3 6 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:→ P. 3 7 0
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Warning lightWarning light/Details
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(Canada)
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
■Electric power steering warning light
When the battery is low or when the voltage drops temporarily, the electric power
steering warning light may come on.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly hold and
operate it using more force than usual.

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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing and then con-tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode to either the “Normal” or
“Sport” mode.
• If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 288)
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 190
ABS.............................................................. 169
ACCESSORY mode ............................ 116
AFS .............................................................. 143
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 143
Air conditioning filter ........................... 317
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ......................... 317
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 190
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...........80
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 84
Airbag warning light ........................356
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions................................................ 81
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 84
Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 89
General airbag precautions ........... 84
Locations of airbags............................ 78
Modification and disposal of airbags ....................................................88
Proper driving posture ............. 76, 84
Side airbag operating conditions................................................ 81
Side airbag precautions .................... 84
SRS airbags ............................................. 78 Alarm............................................................ 73
Antenna .................................................... 206
Anti-lock brake system ........................169
Armrest .................................................... 248
Ashtrays.................................................... 243
Audio input.............................................. 224
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 206
Audio input............................................ 224
Audio visual input............................... 224
AUX adapter ....................................... 224
CD player/changer ......................... 209
MP3/WMA disc................................. 215
Optimal use ............................................221
Portable music player ...................... 224
Radio ....................................................... 202
Steering wheel audio switch.........225
Audio visual input ................................. 224
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 190
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 120
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 389
M mode ................................................... 124
AUX adapter ......................................... 224A

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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 412
Battery Checking ............................................... 296
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 394
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................184
Bottle holders .........................................236
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 294
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 169
Care Exterior ................................................... 268
Interior....................................................... 271
Seat belts ................................................ 272
Cargo capacity ...................................... 180
Cargo hooks .......................................... 253
CD changer ........................................... 209
CD player................................................ 209
Chains......................................................... 184 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 94
Booster seats, installation ...............100
Convertible seats, definition ............ 94
Convertible seats, installation .......100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................89
Infant seats, definition .......................... 94
Infant seats, installation .....................100
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................99
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................84
Battery precautions ..............297, 396
Child restraint system ......................... 94
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions...................... 67
Power window lock switch .............. 63
Power window precautions ............ 64
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................321
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions.................. 247
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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