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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 329
• Glove box ................................... 330
• Console boxes .......................... 330
• Overhead console ................... 332
• Cup holders................................. 332
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 334
• Auxiliary box .............................. 335
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 336
Vanity mirrors ................................ 337
Clock ................................................ 338
Satellite switch es .......................... 339
Ashtrays ........................................... 342
Cigarette lighter ........................... 343
Power outlet ................................... 344
Seat heaters.................................... 345
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 348
Armrest ............................................. 351
Rear sunshade ............................... 352
Trunk storage extension ........... 354
Coat hooks .................................... 355
Floor mat.......................................... 356
Trunk features................................ 357
Garage door opener................. 360
Compass.......................................... 366
Safety Connect ............................. 370 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 382
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 385
General maintenance ................ 387
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 390
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 391
Hood ................................................. 394
Positioning a floor jack............... 395
Engine compartment.................. 397
Tires .................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure................. 424
Wheels ............................................. 428
Air conditioning filter................. 430
Electronic key battery ................ 433
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 435
Headlight aim ................................ 449
Light bulbs ........................................ 451
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 172
P. 154
P. 176
Shift paddle switches (a utomatic transmission) P. 147, 149
Gauges and meters P. 158
Multi-information display P. 167
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 178
Engine (ignition) switch P. 141
Trunk opener main switch P. 52
Glove box P. 329
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 72
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 73
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 155
Audio remote control switches P. 273
Horn P. 157
Hood release lever P. 394

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●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.
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
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.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine by pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. (The alarm will be deactivated
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Points to remember before locking the doors
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm, make sure to check the following
before locking the doors:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●The alarm system does not guarantee absolute security. To help prevent theft,
make sure to check that no valuables and so forth are left in the vehicle.
■Unexpected triggering of the alarm
In the following situations, perform an operation that will deactivate or stop the
alarm ( P. 9 2 )
■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 someone without a key is left in the
vehicle and the doors are locked.
When a door, the trunk or hood is opened
from inside the vehicle, the alarm may be
triggered.
●When the battery is recharged or
replaced, due to battery discharge and so
forth, after locking the doors.
The alarm may be activated when the hood
is opened and the ba ttery is reconnected
after the mechanical key has been used to
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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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 fans and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator 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 required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 5 2 7 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
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Alphabetical index
Front seatsAdjustment............................................... 56
Driving position memory.................. 58
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage..................................................536
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 523
Fuel gauge ............................................. 158
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 470
Gas station information.................. 592
Information............................................ 537
Refueling ................................................... 87
Fuel door ..................................................... 87
Fuel filler door ........................................... 87
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 470
Fuses ..........................................................435
Garage door opener ..........................360
Gas station information......................592
Gauges ...................................................... 158
Glove box ............................................... 330
Glove box light ..................................... 330 Hands-free system
for mobile phone* ............................. 294
Hazard lights Switch .......................................................462
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 62
Headlight aim ......................................... 450
Headlight cleaner.................................. 185
Headlights Discharge headlight precautions ....................................... 459
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ................................................. 536
Heaters Seat heaters ............................. 345, 348
Side mirror............................................. 224
Hill-start assist control ..........................196
Hood .......................................................... 394
Hooks Cargo.......................................................357
Coat ......................................................... 355
Shopping bag ......................................357
Horn ............................................................. 157
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ...........391
General maintenance ..................... 387
Maintenance data..............................520
Maintenance requirements ..........385
Maintenance data................................ 386
Manual transmission............................. 152
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 159
Meters ...................................................... 158
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............220
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 75
Side mirror heater ............................. 224
Side mirrors .............................................. 77
Vanity mirrors...................................... 337
Moon roof ...................................................83
MP3 disc* ................................................ 244
Multi-information display ....................167
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 158
Oil Engine oil ................................................ 401
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 87
Hood........................................................ 394
Trunk ........................................................... 52 Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 77
Mirror position memory ................... 58
Outside temperature display ........... 168
Overhead console ............................... 332
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Overheating, Engine ........................... 513
Parking assist sensors*........................ 190
Parking brake.......................................... 155
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ................................................. 536
Personal lights Switch ....................................................... 327
Power outlet ........................................... 344
Power windows ........................................ 80
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio* ....................................................... 229
RDS* ............................................................231
Rear sunshade ....................................... 352M
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Warning buzzersBrake system ......................................... 471
Open door .......................................... 473
Seat belt reminder............................. 473
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system....................472
Brake assist system............................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level ....................................... 473
Malfunction indicator lamp............472
Master warning light ........................ 473
Open door ........................................... 473
Pretensioners........................................472
Seat belt reminder light .................. 473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning light ........................................................ 473 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 482
Engine oil level.................................... 484
Engine oil maintenance.................. 484
Engine oil pressure............................. 481
Hood ....................................................... 484
Intuitive parking assist ......... 482, 484
Moon roof............................................. 484
Open door ........................................... 484
Parking brake...................................... 484
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock........................................ 482
Tire pressure warning system................... 482, 484
Trunk........................................................ 484
Washer fluid ........................................ 484
Washer Checking................................................... 411
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 206
Switch ........................................................ 178
Washing and waxing........................... 378W

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 9 4Trunk openerP. 5 2Fuel filler door P. 8 7
Hood lock release lever P. 3 9 4Fuel filler door openerP. 8 7Tire inflation pressureP. 5 3 1
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 88, 523
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 3 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
(2WD models) (AWD models)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 524