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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must
be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on
the age and size of the child. 
Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an
acc
ident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and
the vehicle’s interior.
●Lexus strongly urges use of a proper chil d restraint system which conforms to the
size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the
child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. In
the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger air -
bag can cause death or serious injury to th e chi
ld, if the rear-facing child restraint
system is installed on the front passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system sh ould not be placed on the front passen-
ger seat except when it is unavoidable. Always move the front seat as far back as
possible
, because the front passenger airb ag could inflate by considerable speed
and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the
front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt
extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child
restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other
passengers in the event of collision.
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front pillar or roof side rail from which the side air -
bags or curtain shield airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in the child
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estraint system. It is dangerous if th e side airbags and curtain shield airbags
inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
●Make sure you have complied with all inst allation instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer and that the sy stem is properly secured. If it is not
secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■When installing the child restraint system
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shou lder
. The belt should be kept away from
the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to do so
may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child seat in different directions to be sure it is secure.
●Follow all installation instructions provid ed by the child restraint system manufac -
turer.
■Do not use the seat belt extender
If using the seat belt extender when inst al
ling a child seat, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
●If the driver’s seat position does not allow
sufficient space for safe installation on the
left-hand rear seat, install the child restraint
on the right-hand side seat.
●Only put a forward facing or booster child
seat on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward facing or
booster child restraint on the front passen-
ger seat, move the seat as far back as possi-
ble. 
Failing to do so may result in injury or even
death if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS, TR
AC OFF or the airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, th is could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of a malfunction in the indicated vehi -
cle’s systems. (
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* These lights turn on when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON to indicate that
a system check is being performed. Th ey will turn off after the engine is
started on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sh
arp object on the hook. If the side
curtain airbags deploy, these items may be come projectiles that cause death or
serious injury.
Pull out the hook to hang coats or other soft items.
Vehicles with rear air condi -
tioning controls
Vehicle without rear air condi -
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4-1. Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
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ear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires.
■Caring for leather seats
Lexus recommends regularly cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a
y
ear to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available.
Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
w
ater. The best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor.
Do not get any of the safety system and co ntr
ol units, such as SRS airbags, in the
vehicle interior wet. 
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbag s to deplo
y or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
IG230SRS airbag system, Engine immobilizer sys-
tem, Steering lock system, Starting system
HAZ15Emergency flashers
ST R LO C K7. 5Steering lock system
AM27. 5All components in "STA" and "IG2", Start -
ing system
MPX-B17. 5
Power door lock system, Engine immobi -
lizer system, Steering lock system, Front
power seat, Rear power seat
MPX-B37. 5
Tilt and telescopic steering, Headlight
switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch, Turn signal switch
DOME10
Vanity lights, Outer foot lights, lgnition
switch light, Clock, Gauges and meters,
Interior lights, Personal lights
MPX-B27. 5Gauges and meters, Vehicle stability con -
trol system, Illuminated entry system, TEL
P RR-IG10Refreshing seat
H-LP LVL7. 5Headlight leveling system, Adaptive Front
Lighting System (AFS)
P- I G7. 5Rain sensor, Air conditioning system, Moon
roof, Multi-information display, Clock
P S/HTR15Seat heater, Climate control seat system
P- ACC7. 5
Air conditioning system, Audio system,
Clock, Multi-information display, Illumi -
nated entry system
P- C I G15Front cigarette lighter
RADIO NO.17. 5Audio system
RR DOOR LH20Power door lock system, Power window,
Door closer system, Door courtesy lights
P DOOR25
Power door lock system, Power rear view
mirror control system, Outside rear view
mirror defogger, Door closer system, Door
courtesy lights, Power windows
TEL7. 5Audio system, Navigation system
P B/ANC5Seat belts, Seat belt buckle illumination
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and it is in
need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
The fuel pump shut off system stops suppl ying fuel to the engine to minimize
the risk of fuel leakage when the en gine stalls or an airbag inflates.
■To restart the engine after the system activates
Turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once.
Restart it.
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash event
This device records some or all of the following information.
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• Position of the transmission selector lever
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts or not
• Driver's seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in dr iving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
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Besides storing data useful for troubles hooting,
there is a system to record
data in a crash or a near car crash event.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the following warning lights come on, have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to a
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightsWarning light/Details
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic en gine contr
ol system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic tr
ansmission con-
trol system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretension system.
Automatic headlight leveling system and adaptive
front lighting system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic head light leveling system; or
• The adaptive front lighting system, if the light
flashes.
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Anti-lock Braking System ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................................162
ABS ABS ........................................................... 140
Warning light ....................................... 330
Adaptive front lighting system Adaptive front lighting system ........ 112
Warning light ....................................... 330
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 162
Air conditioning filters ..................... 289
Rear air conditioning ......................... 172
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 62
Airbag precautions 
for your child ....................................... 66
Airbag warning light ........................ 330
Curtain shield air bag operating 
conditions.............................................. 62
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 66
General airbag precautions ........... 66
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal 
of airbags................................................ 72
Side airbag 
operating conditions ....................... 62
Side airbag precautions .................... 69
Alarm ............................................................ 55
AM/FM radio........................................... 176
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system.................... 140
Warning light ....................................... 330
Ashtrays ....................................................... 211
Audio system Antenna .................................................... 176Cassette player ....................................
182
CD changer........................................... 185
Optimal use ............................................. 191
Radio ......................................................... 176
Rear controller...................................... 193
Steering switch ..................................... 195
Auto anti-glare mirror ........................... 42
Automatic air conditioning 
system ......................................................162
Automatic headlight leveling 
system Automatic headlight leveling 
system...................................................... 112
Warning light....................................... 330
Automatic light control 
system .........................................................111
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .................... 98
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 205
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Battery Checking................................................ 273
If the battery is discharged ........... 356
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 149
Brake Brake assist system ............................ 140
Fluid ........................................................... 270
Parking brake........................................ 102
Warning light/buzzer ..................... 328
Brake lights Wattage .................................................. 372A
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