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4088-1. Specifications
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8-1.Specifications
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with towing package
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel. This number is also on the Certification
Label.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length182.7 in. (4640 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height*164.8 in. (1645 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in. (2660 mm)
Front and rear tread
Vehicles with
225/65R17 and
225/60R18 tires
62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Vehicles with
235/55R18 tires61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)895 lb. (405 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating*2
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)2000 lb. (910 kg)
Vehicle identification

4368-2. Customization
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*:If equipped
■Power back door*1 ( P.104)
*1: If equipped
*2: Configured by operating the sw itch of the lower back door. (P.115)
*3: While carrying the electronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch.
*4: When the towing hitch is installed, the kick sensor does not work
Excess speed notification
methodDisplay only
No notification
—OO—Display and
buzzer
Others notification methodDisplay only
No notification
—OO—Display and buzzer
Excess speed notification
level1 mph (2 km/h)3 mph (5 km/h)—OO—5 mph (10 km/h)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Back door automatic open
and stop position5
Stop at the
desired position
(height)
*2O——O
1 to 5
Back door opener switch
operationsWhen the back
door is locked
*3When the back
door is unlocked——O—
Power back door operationsOnOff—O——
Operation buzzer volume31—O——2
Kick Sensor*1, 4OnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- tingABCD
ABCD

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Alphabetical Index457
Consumption screen .................................... 92
Coolant
Capacity .............................................................411
Checking .......................................................338
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Cooling system............................................. 338 Engine overheating ..................................403
Cornering lights ............................................ 180
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................448
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ........................................................ 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau ........................................................... 444
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ................................................... 444
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 225
Cup holders ................................................... 293
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ...............................427
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Deck board .................................................... 296
Deck under tray ........................................... 296 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 280
Rear window ............................................... 280
Windshield ................................................... 280
Differential ........................................................ 412
Dimension ......................................................408
Dinghy towing.................................................164
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 250
Drive information ..........................................83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 225
Head-up display........................................... 88
Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 215
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ................... 206
Multi-information display .......................... 82
Warning messages.................................. 384
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................331
Door lock Back door ....................................................... 105
Side doors ...................................................... 100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system............................................................ 103
Back door ....................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock ........................................................100
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 136
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Side doors ...................................................... 100

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Drive information ........................................... 83
Drive-start control ..............................147, 168
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............ 379
Driver’s seat position memory .................128
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 147
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch ..................258
Procedures .....................................................146
Winter drive tips......................................... 266
Driving position memory............................128 Memory recall function ............................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 225
Warning message.....................................384
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco mode........................................................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Electronic key Battery-saving function ..............................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397
Replacing the battery...............................356
Emergency flashers .................................... 366
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 375
If a warning light turns on ...................... 375
If a warning message is displayed.....384
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397 If the engine will not start....................... 395
If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 397
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 367
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
If you think something is wrong.......... 373
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 369
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 403
Engine Accessory mode......................................... 166
Compartment..............................................335
Engine switch ................................................ 165
Hood ................................................................333
How to start the engine ........................... 165
Identification number .............................. 409
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ............ 165
Overheating ................................................ 403
Engine compartment cover .................... 336
Engine coolant Capacity ............................................................ 411
Checking ...................................................... 338
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 410
Checking .......................................................336
Warning light ...............................................375

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Alphabetical Index465
Outside rear view mirror switches .....136
Paddle shift switches ..................................170
Parking brake switch ................................. 172
PCS switch .....................................................201
Power back door opener and closer
switch..............................................................107
Power window switch .............................. 138
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................280
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......................................................................... 189
Seat heater switches ................................ 287
“SOS” button .................................................... 61
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 349
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .. 225
VSC off switch .............................................. 261
Window lock switch ..................................139
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................................................184, 189
T
Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 70
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 68
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data........................................413
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tire information ............................................. 418 Glossary......................................................... 422
Size.................................................................... 420
Tire identification number .......................419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............. 421 Tire pressure warning system
Function ..........................................................345
Initializing........................................................349
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 348
Registering ID codes .............................. 350
Tire pressure warning reset switch...349
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tires................................................................... 343 Chains ............................................................. 267
Checking .......................................................343
Glossary ......................................................... 422
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
Inflation pressure ............................... 351, 413
Replacing .......................................................343
Rotating tires ................................................344
Size ......................................................................413
Snow tires ......................................................266
Spare tire ............................................. 387, 413
Tire identification number....................... 419
Tire pressure warning system .............345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............421
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tools..................................................................388
Top tether strap............................................... 58
Total load capacity ......................................408
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 164
Emergency towing................................... 369
Towing eyelet............................................... 372
Trailer Sway Control............................... 260
Trailer towing ......................................155, 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 260

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Trailer Sway Control.................................. 260
Trailer towing ....................................... 155, 163
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 168
Selecting a driving mode.......................258
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Wattage............................................................415
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .................................................. 299
Wattage............................................................415
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 299 Vanity lights .................................................. 299
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................408
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 260
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 260
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning...................................... 231
Downshifting ....................................................171
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 240
Light reminder............................................... 179
Open door....................................................... 101
Seat belt reminder........................ 379, 380
Vehicle sway warning ............................... 219 Warning lights
ABS ................................................................... 377
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 379
Brake Override System .......................... 381
Brake system................................................375
Charging system........................................375
Drive-Start Control.................................... 381
Electric power steering........................... 377
High coolant temperature..................... 376
LDA indicator ..............................................378
Low engine oil pressure.........................375
Low fuel level ............................................... 379
LTA indicator ...............................................378
Malfunction indicator lamp ................... 376
Master warning light................................ 380
Parking brake indicator .......................... 379
PCS warning light ..................................... 377
PKSB OFF indicator ................................378
Seat belt reminder light.............. 379, 380
Slip indicator .................................................378
SRS .................................................................... 376
Tire pressure ............................................... 380
Warning messages ..................................... 384
Washer Checking ....................................................... 342
Low washer fluid warning message342, 384
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................266
Switch..................................................... 184, 189
Washing and waxing.................................. 320
Weights Cargo capacity ..................... 152, 154, 408
Load limits ..........................................154, 408
Weights ......................................................... 408