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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 247
Hood................................................. 250
Positioning a floor jack............... 253
Engine compartment.................. 256
Adding washer fluid .................... 264
Battery .............................................. 265
Tires ................................................... 270
Tire inflation pressure ................. 277
Wheels............................................... 281
Air conditioning filter ................. 283
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 285
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 287
Light bulbs ....................................... 299 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 302
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 303
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 308
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 309
Event data recorder ..................... 310
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 312
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 322
If you have a flat tire..................... 332
If the engine will not start .......... 343
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .................................... 344
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................. 345
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 348
If your vehicle ov erheats ............ 351
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 355
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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash until
you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash until
you release the lever.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
A light bulb in the front or rear turn signal light may have burned out. Have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 228
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 235
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 240
General maintenance .......... 242
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 246 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 247
Hood .......................................... 250
Positioning a floor jack ......... 253
Engine compartment ........... 256
Adding washer fluid .............. 264
Battery ...................................... 265
Tires............................................ 270
Tire inflation pressure............ 277
Wheels ....................................... 281
Air conditioning filter ........... 283
Wireless remote control battery .................................... 285
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 287
Light bulbs ................................ 299

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
12ASG-B7.5 AASG (Automated Sequential Gear-
box)
13BK/UP BAT 10 A Electronically controlled brake system
14ASG-SOL 10 A ASG (Automated Sequential Gear-
box)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even afte
r the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer for inspection.
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
●Do not modify the fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Due to their positioning, the light bulbs may be difficult to replace.
If a light bulb needs replacin g, contact your Lexus dealer.
Front
Rear
■Light bulb types
 P. 367
Front side marker lights
Parking lights
Headlight low/high beams and dayt
ime running lights (Canada only)
Front turn signal lights
High mounted stoplight
Rear turn signal lights Back-up lightsLicense plate lights
Stop/tail lights
Rear side marker lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may
go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is
restored.
■LED light bulbs
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced:
●Parking lights
●Stop/tail lights
●High mounted stoplight
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Handling lights and bulbs
●Do not touch the lights or bulbs while they are on or immediately after they have
been turned off. Doing so may result in burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
■Discharge headlights
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V wi ll be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the discharge headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Single end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlight low/high beams
35 A
Front turn signal lights 21 B
Front side marker lights 194 3.8 C
Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 C
Rear side marker lights 5C
Back-up lights 21 D
License plate lights 5C
InteriorLuggage compartment light
3.8 C
Door courtesy lights 3.8 C

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Alphabetical index
Back camera ............................................ 163
Back doorOpener.......................................................29
Back door light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ................................................. 367
Back monitor ........................................... 163
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 367
Battery Checking ............................................... 265
Terminals ............................................... 265
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ........................ 348
Warning light......................................... 313
Warning message .............................327
Wireless remote control
battery ..................................................... 285
Bottle holder ..............................................211
Brake Braking sound........................................ 90
CCM brake disc ............................... 365
Fluid ...........................................................262
Parking brake ..........................................113
Warning light............................... 312, 314
Warning message .............................327
Brake assist ............................................... 166
Brightness control ................................. 147 Camera ...................................................... 163
Care
Exterior....................................................228
Interior .....................................................235
Seat belts ................................................236
Cargo capacity ........................................176
CCM brake disc ...................................365
Chains ..........................................................181
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................... 76
Booster seats, installation ................. 82
Convertible seats, definition ............ 76
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Installing CRS with seat belts ........... 81
Installing CRS with top straps.........83
Passenger occupant classification system ......................... 72
Child safety Active rear wing ................................... 172
Airbag precautions ..............................68
Battery precautions .............268, 350
Child restraint system ......................... 76
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................38
Installing child restraints.................... 80
Power window precautions ............48
Rear hatch precautions......................30
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions...... 286
Seat belt guide........................................ 37
Seat belt precautions .......................... 39
Seat heater precautions..................... 35B
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ................................................... 228
Interior ..................................................... 235
Seat belts................................................ 236
Clock .......................................................... 148
Condenser ............................................... 261
Control pad .............................................. 125
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................351
Current fuel consumption.................. 132
Customizable features ...................... 383
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ..........................................201
Side mirror ..............................................201
Dimension*
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Dinghy towing ......................................... 183
Discharge headlights Discharge headlight precautions ...................................... 300
Replacing light bulbs........................ 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage.................................................. 367
Display Menu display.......................................... 124
Rear view monitor system...............163
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message............................. 322
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 247 Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .........................207
Wattage ..................................................367
Door pockets ........................................... 212
Doors Door lock ......................................... 22, 25
Door windows ........................................46
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Down light ............................................... 207
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 315
Driving Correct posture.................................... 59
Procedures.............................................. 88
Driving mode .......................................... 104
Driving range ............................................ 119
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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system.................. 53
Engine oil Adding engine oil .............................. 257
Capacity ...................................................361
Checking ............................................... 257
Engine oil consumption..................258
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Oil brand .................................................361
Temperature ......................................... 100
Warning message..................324, 327
Engine oil level ........................................ 132
Engine oil maintenance ....................... 132
Engine oil temperature.......................... 116
EPS .............................................................. 166
Event data recorder ............................. 310 First-aid kit ................................................ 218
Flatbed tow truck.................................. 306
Floor jack ................................................. 253
Floor mats ..................................................215
Fluid
Brake ........................................................262
Washer....................................................264
Front turn signal lights Switch .......................................................... 112
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 360
Fuel gauge ................................................ 116
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 309
Fuel tank cap ...........................................49
Information ........................................... 368
Warning light......................................... 315
Fuel consumption .......................... 118, 132
Fuel filler door Fuel tank.....................................................49
Washer fluid .........................................264
Fuel pump shut off system................. 309
Fuses .......................................................... 287
Gauges Adding engine oil...............................257
Tire pressure.........................................270
Meter ........................................................... 116
Gear changes ......................................... 102
Glove box ................................................. 210F
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