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3-3. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The following interior lights come on automatically when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your person. Note that the illuminated entry system oper-
ates only when the interior light switch (door position ON/OFF) is ON.
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
●Outer foot light
The following lights turn on when any of the doors is unlocked or opened.
●Front interior light
●Rear interior lights
●Front foot well lighting
●Front door courtesy lighting
●Front scuff lighting
The following lights turn on for approximately 15 seconds when the engine switch is
turned to OFF from the IG-ON or ACC mo de. (The lights turn off immediately if
the doors are locked or the engine switch is set to ACC or IG-ON mode.)
●Front overhead courtesy light
●Rear overhead courtesy light
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain ON when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position ON/ OFF) is ON, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (
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3-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turn on when the engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses may
warp or become cracked.
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items may fall out and cause injury.
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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator light turns off.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Vehicles with an automatic transmissionHeats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Driver’s
seatFront
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IG-ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator light turns off.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission
Driver’s
seat Front
passenger’s
seat
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of
the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
●More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
●A new engine consumes more oil.
●When judging the amount of oil consumpt ion, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
●Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000
km)
●If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles (1000 km),
contact your Lexus dealer.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the odometer ( P. 105) when the engine is running.
Turn the engine switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset bu tton, set the engine switch to the
IG-ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset
mode will be cancelled) . Continue to press and hold the button until the
trip meter displays 000000.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammati on or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and
tread wear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
The location of tread wear indi-
cators is shown by the TWI or 
marks, etc., molded on the side-
wall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
■ Tire rotation
2WD models with 16-inch tires and AWD models
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
Lexus recommends tire rotation
in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule to equalize tire
wear and extend tire life.
Do not fail to initialize the tire
inflation warning system after
tire rotation.
2WD models with 17-inch tires or 18-inch tires
Tires cannot be rotated.
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread wear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and sensors
●When removing the tires from the wheels, be careful not to damage the system’s
tire inflation warning sensors. Contact your Lexus dealer for details regarding the
removal and installation procedures.
●When replacing tires, make sure also to replace the tire inflation pressure sensor
grommets.
■Do not use puncture sealant sprays to repair flats
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly under
the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sions: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When not using a towing dolly, turn
the engine switch to ACC mode
and shift the shift lever to N.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Comes on for 8 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
electronic key is
not present when
attempting to start
the engine.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with the
engine switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(For vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
engine switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Turn the engine
switch OFF or
confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
OnceCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(For vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, the engine
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside
of the detection
area).
• Shift the shift lever to P.
•Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
Once
(Flashing)
Indicates that the
key battery is low.Replace the bat-
tery. ( P. 2 9 7 )