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4058-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions. How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine
Vehicles with towing package
7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without towing package
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp.qt.)
Power con-
trol unit3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethy lene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and nonborate
coolant with long-life hy brid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.

4298-2. Customization
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*1: If equipped
*2: Configured by operating the sw itch of the lower back door. (P.118)
*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
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift po sition linked door locking func-
tion are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking function
would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlock ed, the speed linked door locking function will
operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, smart door unlocking cannot
be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlock ing the doors and the automatic door lock
function is activat ed, the signals will be generated in accordance with the Operation sig-
nal (buzzer) and the Operation sign al (emergency flashers) settings.
■In the following situations, customize mode in which the settings can be changed
through the multi-information display will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the cu stomize mode screen is displayed.
●The power switch is turned off.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
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

449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Daytime running light system .................. 183
Deck board .................................................... 283
Deck under tray ........................................... 283
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .................... 267
Rear window ................................................ 267
Windshield .................................................... 267
Differential ...................................................... 407
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 241
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor.............................................. 93
Head-up display ........................................... 89
Intuitive parking assist...............................227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................209
Multi-information display .......................... 84
Warning messages .................................. 376
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 324
Door lock Back door....................................................... 109
Side doors ...................................................... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................120
Wireless remote control........................... 101
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................107
Back door....................................................... 108
Door glasses .................................................. 142
Door lock........................................................ 104
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 140
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Side doors ...................................................... 104
Drive information ........................................... 85
Drive-start control ............................... 151, 173 Driver’s seat belt reminder light .............. 371
Driver’s seat position memory .................132
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch ..................248
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips .........................................256
Driving position memory............................132 Memory recall function............................ 133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction ............................................................ 217
Warning message ..................................... 224
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E-Four .............................................................. 250
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 249
Eco mode........................................................ 248
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric motor Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................ 403
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
Electronic key Battery-saving function.............................. 121
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
Replacing the battery ...............................349
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 249
Emergency flashers .................................... 360

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Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 367
If a warning light turns on ...................... 367
If a warning message is displayed..... 376
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 392
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................389
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................389
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys................................ 388
If you think something is wrong .........365
If your vehicle becomes stuck.............399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 362
If your vehicle overheats ........................396
Energy monitor ............................................... 93
Engine Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 328
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 326
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ...............................403
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating.................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 329
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................405
Checking .........................................................331
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 256
Warning light ...............................................368
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79 Engine oil
Capacity ........................................................ 404
Checking .......................................................329
Warning light .............................................. 368
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
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Flat tire ............................................................. 379
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................407
Transmission................................................ 406
Washer ...........................................................333
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Switch................................................................188
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ............................................................................ 371
Front seat heaters.........................................274
Front seats ........................................................126 Adjustment ......................................................126
Cleaning .......................................................... 315
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................132
Head restraints............................................. 135
Power easy access system .....................132
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
Seat position memory ...............................132

457What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Light switches ................................................182
Meter control switches .............................. 84
Moon roof switches ................................... 144
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 140
Paddle shift switches .................................. 175
Parking brake switch ................................. 177
PCS switch ................................................... 204
Power back door opener and closer switch................................................................. 111
Power switch ................................................ 168
Power window switch ............................... 142
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 267
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................................................................193
Seat heater switches ................................ 273
“SOS” button ...............................................304
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 343
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch .... 217
VSC off switch ............................................250
Window lock switch ..................................143
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................................................188, 193
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Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................... 71
Immobilizer system...................................... 69
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data..................................... 408
Warning light ............................................... 372 Tire information .............................................. 412
Glossary .......................................................... 416
Size ......................................................................414
Tire identification number........................413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............414
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................339
Initializing........................................................343
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters....................................... 342
Registering ID codes ............................... 344
Warning light ............................................... 372
Tires................................................................... 337 Chains ............................................................. 257
Checking ....................................................... 337
Glossary .......................................................... 416
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
Inflation pressure ...........................345, 408
Replacing ....................................................... 379
Rotating tires ............................................... 338
Size ................................................................... 408
Snow tires ......................................................256
Spare tire ........................................... 379, 408
Tire identification number........................413
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............414
Warning light ............................................... 372
Tools..................................................................380
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 402
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing....................................362
Towing eyelet...............................................364
Trailer Sway Control............................... 250
Trailer towing ...................................... 159, 167

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TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 250
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents................... 66
Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................403
Warning messages ..................................... 67
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 250
Trailer towing ........................................ 159, 167
Transmission Hybrid transmission ................................... 173
Selecting a driving mode....................... 248
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 286 Vanity lights ..................................................286
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 402
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 249
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 249
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Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 222
Downshifting ..................................................176
Intuitive parking assist ................................231
Light reminder .............................................. 183
Open door ..................................................... 105
Seat belt reminder .......................................371
Vehicle sway warning .............................. 210
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 369
Brake hold operated indicator ...........370
Brake Override System ......................... 373
Brake system................................................ 367
Charging system........................................ 367
Drive-Start Control................................... 373
Electric power steering.......................... 369
High coolant temperature.................... 368
LDA indicator ..............................................370
Low engine oil pressure........................ 368
Low fuel level .................................................371
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 368
Master warning light................................. 372
Parking brake indicator ............................371
PCS warning light .................................... 369
PKSB OFF indicator ................................370
Seat belt reminder light.............................371
Slip indicator .................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 369
Tire pressure ................................................ 372