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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 369
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requ irements ..... 372
General maintenance ................ 374
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 377
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 378
Hood................................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack.............. 382
Engine compartment................. 384
Tires ................................................... 397
Tire inflation pressure................ 408
Wheels............................................... 412
Air conditioning filter................... 414
Electronic key battery ................. 417
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 419
Headlight aim ................................ 433
Light bulbs ....................................... 435 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 443
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 449
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 450
Event data recorder..................... 451
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 453
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 463
If you have a flat tire..................... 477
If the engine will not start .......... 486
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 487
If you lose your keys ................... 488
If the electronic key does not operate prop erly .............. 489
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 492
If your vehicle ov erheats ........... 495
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 499
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Rear window defogger *2P. 218
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 477
P. 511
P. 516
Tail lights P. 158
Side marker lights P. 158
Trunk P. 46Doors P. 42
Fuel filler door P. 80
Rear turn signal lights
P. 143
: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 4 7 9 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following.
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil an d fluid used for the engine, transmission,
differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■If the hill-start assist control does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control may not
operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered in ice.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause
an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off TRAC
and VSC unless necessary.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the designat ed size and total load capacity, and of the
same brand and tread pattern. In addition, ma ke sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire pressure level.
The ABS, VSC and TRAC systems will not fu nction correctly if different tires are fit-
ted on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driv-
ing assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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3-7. Other interior features
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 369
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 372
General maintenance .......... 374
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 377 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 378
Hood ........................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack ......... 382
Engine compartment ........... 384
Tires............................................ 397
Tire inflation pressure........... 408
Wheels ....................................... 412
Air conditioning filter ............ 414
Electronic key battery............ 417
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 419
Headlight aim ......................... 433
Light bulbs ................................ 435

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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk• Operates smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-aged?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
ItemsCheck points

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (P. 3 8 6 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 4 1 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( P. 4 3 3 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 3 9 1 )
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 0 8 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( P. 396)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Installing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmittersWhen replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning co mputer and the tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 400)
Replace tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread wear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and tr ansmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. ( P. 4 5 6 , 4 6 5 )