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3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 4 Lower the vehicle.
5 Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
6 Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools. ■
The compact spare tire●
The compact spare tire is identified by the
label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on
the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily,
and only in an emergency.
●
Make sure to check the tire inflation pres-
sure of the compact spare tire. ( → P.406)
■
After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be
reset. ( → P.341)
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When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare
tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire afte r the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains
on. ■
When the compact spare tire is
equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat front tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the compact
spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the tire
removed from the rear of the vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING■
When using the compact spare tire ●
Remember that the sp are tire provided
is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle. ●
Do not use more than one spare tire
simultaneously.
●
Replace the spare tire with a standard
tire as soon as possible.
●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.

384 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
•EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor)
(if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
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Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking. NOTICE■
Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces. ■
Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance. ■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.

3977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 1 Stop the hybrid system. Shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking
brake.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R,
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal. ■
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC. ( → P.251)If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure WARNING■
When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, obje cts or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE■
To avoid damage to the hybrid trans-
mission and other components ●
Avoid spinning the front wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

406 8-1. Specifications
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Type A

Type BTires and wheels Tire size 225/65R17 102H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure) Driving under normal conditions 
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/
h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted
by law)
Add 1 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indica ted on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 17 × 7 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size 225/60R18 100H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure) Driving under normal conditions 
Front
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/
h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted
by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire
inflation pressure indica ted on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18 × 7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

410 8-1. Specifications
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Full-size tire
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Compact spare tire
Tire size ( → P.412)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( → P.411)
Location of treadwear indicators ( → P.336)
Tire ply composition and materialsPlies are layers of rubber-coa ted parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tiresTire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E

4118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPEA tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P.336)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P.406)This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality gradingFor details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( → P.336)An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
Type A
DOT symbol *
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year *
: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. 
Type B
DOT symbol *
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer's code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year *
: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G A
B
C
D
E
F

4138-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications grading. Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information. ■
DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A ■
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
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Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction. ■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

4298-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications 8-3.Initialization
*
:If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
List of the items to initialize Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P.319
Tire pressure warning system • When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size P.341
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P.329
Lexus parking assist monitor *
• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIME-
DIA SYS-
TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.Panoramic view monitor *
Power back door *
P.116
Power window
• When functioning abnormally P.144
Moon roof *
P.147

454 Alphabetical Index
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al_USA_OM78212U Switch .............................................................. 279
Power back door open er and closer ..... 110
Power control unit coolant
Capacity .........................................................403
Checking .......................................................330
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 257
Radiator ............................................................331
Power easy access system ........................134
Power outlets ................................................ 289
Power steering (Electric Power Steering
system).......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Power switch .................................................. 168
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation..145
Jam protection function............................ 144
Operation........................................................ 144
Window lock switch ..................................145
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function .......................................................... 203
PCS switch ...................................................205
Warning light ............................................... 367
Warning message..................................... 374 R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range)............... 217
Radiator .............................................................331
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ............................. 241
Rear seat
Folding down the rear seatbacks ....... 130
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulb ..................................353
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors.......................142
Rear window defogger ............................. 269
Rear window wiper.......................................194
Refueling ...........................................................196
Capacity .......................................................... 401
Fuel types ........................................................ 401
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 196
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.........................................................387
Regenerative braking ................................... 62
Remote Touch .............................................. 264
Replacing
Electronic key battery .............................. 347
Fuses.................................................................349
Light bulbs .....................................................353
Tires .................................................................. 377
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
.......................................................................... 432
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ........................................319
Road accident cautions ............................... 65

455What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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S-FLOW mode ............................................ 273
Safety Connect............................................. 306
Seat belts............................................................ 26
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor
height................................................................. 31
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ..........47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
........................................................................... 317
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
.............................................................................27
Reminder light and buzzer .......369, 370
Seat belt extender ........................................ 28
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own-
ers................................................................... 432
Seat belt pretensioners ................................ 31
SRS warning light ......................................366
Seat heaters ................................................... 275
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators ..............................................277
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats
Adjustment........................................... 128, 129
Adjustment precautions ................ 128, 128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .....................................................................47
Cleaning........................................................... 317
Driving position memory.........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks........ 129
Head restraint................................................ 137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 276
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators.............................................277 Sensor
Automatic High Beam system ............. 186
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 227
Kick sensor ....................................................... 114
Radar sensor ................................................. 199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........192
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder indicators .......................74
Shift lever .......................................................... 174
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 106
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Side mirrors ..................................................... 142
Adjusting and folding.................................142
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................241
Heaters............................................................269
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Smart access system with push-button
start................................................................... 122
Antenna location .......................................... 122
Entry functions ....................................... 106, 111
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Warning message ..................................... 374
Snow tires ....................................................... 257
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ....................................... 406
Storage location .........................................378
Spark plug ...................................................... 404
Specifications ................................................400
Speedometer ....................................................79
Sport mode .................................................... 249