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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a heated seat to avoid the pos-
sibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick per
sons or handicapped persons
• Persons who have delicate skin
• Persons who are exhausted
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
The seat heaters may overheat if the seat is covered.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the
seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharged
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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CAUTION
■Burns/ excessive cooling
●The following passengers should take extra care to avoid burns:
• Babies, small children, elderly persons, si
ck or physically disabled persons.
• Persons who have sensitive skin.
• Exhausted persons.
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drug s whi
ch induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not use a blanket or cushion on the seat. Using the climate control seat with
a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to over -
heating.
●Take care not to overuse the cooling function, as it may cool the above men -
tioned passengers excessively minor burns and overheating/ excessive cooling
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the
seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharged
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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■Retained accessory power
The rear power sunshade can be operated for approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or LOCK position.
CAUTION
■To a v o i d i n j u r y
●Do not touch the brackets fastening the power sunshade.
●Do not put your fingers in the power sunshade groove during operation.
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Always operate the shade while the engine is running.
■To avoid damage or malfunction
●Do not overload the shade motor and othe r parts (for instance by pushing down
on the sunshade bracket during operation).
●Do not place objects where they may hinder the opening/closing of the shade.
●Do not affix anything to the shade.
●Clean the shade groove if there is any foreign matter or dust on it.
●Do not operate the power sunshade repeatedly for a long time.
■To avoid damage to the sunshade
Do not place anything in the sunshade groove.

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Operating the HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink
 transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as
the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the
indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink memory.
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink.
■Certification for the garage door opener
This device complies with Part 15 of the F
CC Rules and with RSS-210 of the IC
Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two co
nditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING:
This transmitter has been tested and comp lies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

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Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or lower in a circle until a direc-
tion is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis -
played.
■Factors affecting compass accuracy
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
• The vehicle is stopped immediat
ely after turning.
• The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
• The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interfer -
ence by artificial magnetic fields 
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking,
ne
ar a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).
• The vehicle is magnetized. 
(There is a magnet or a metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
• The battery has been disconnected.
• A door is open.
CAUTION
■While the vehicle is moving
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh -
bood. Do not violate any local traffic rule s
while performing circling calibration.

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care ........ 244
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle exterior ........................ 244
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ......................... 247
4-2. Maintenance .......................... 250 Maintenance requirements.. 250
General maintenance............. 252
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs.................................... 255 4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance ......................... 256
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .............................. 256
Hood.............................................. 260
Positioning the jack .................... 261
Engine compartment ............... 262
Tires ................................................. 278
Tire inflation pressure .............. 283
Wheels ........................................... 287
Air conditioning filters
............ 289
Wireless remote control  battery ......................................... 295
Blade fuses .................................. 298
Cartridge fuses ......................... 309
Headlight aim................................ 311
Light bulbs ..................................... 313

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Maintenance and care
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure optimum
pe
rformance. If non-Lexus replacement parts are used or if a repair shop other
than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Have inspections and repairs performe d by a Lexus dealer whenever possible
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They specialize in the operation of all systems on your
Lexus.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus de aler will promptly take care of it.
CAUTION
■Hazardous materials
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com -
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can -
cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo -
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cance
r and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com -
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han -
dling. ( P.273 )
●Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory ani -
mals. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact. Always protect your skin by wash -
ing thoroughly with soap and water.

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General maintenance
Engine compartment
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the interval specified in the Owner’s Manual Supplement. It is recommended
that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
ItemsCheck points
Battery• Maintenance-free. ( P. 2 7 3 )
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 0 )
Engine coolant• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 8 )
Engine oil• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 3 )
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sound?
Power steering fluid• At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 2 )
Radiator/condenser/ hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter? ( P. 2 6 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d•Sufficient? ( P. 2 7 7 )

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission in spection programs which include OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) checks.

The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a pr
oblem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and
may need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the
vehicle.
■ Y
our vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during or
dinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not
be completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp co mes on as tempor
ary malfunction
and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after se
veral driving
trips
The error code in the OBD system wi ll not be clear
ed unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If y
our vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prep ar
e the vehicle for re-testing.

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Do-it-yourself service precautions
Do-it-yourself maintenancePa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition 
( P. 2 7 3 )
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Blade type fuses
( P. 2 9 8 )
• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Brake fluid level 
(P. 2 7 0 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Cartridge type fuses 
(P. 3 0 9 )
• Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original
Engine coolant level 
(P. 2 6 8 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% de-ionized water
(vehicles sold in the U.S.A.), 55% coolant 45%
de-ionized water (vehicles sold in Canada).
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 2 6 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in these sections.