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Alphabetical index
Back door
Back door................................................. 50
Wireless remote control................... 43
Back-up lights
Wattage................................................. 605
Battery
Checking ............................................... 474
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ........................584
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 254
Bluetooth® audio ................................. 342
Bluetooth® phone................................ 362
Brake
Fluid ........................................................... 601
Parking brake ........................................164
Brake assist............................................... 231
Break-in tips ............................................. 145
Care
Exterior ....................................................444
Interior...................................................... 447
Seat belts ............................................... 448
Cargo hooks ............................................421
CD changer
CD .............................................................297
MP3 ......................................................... 307
WMA disc ............................................ 307
CD player ................................................ 297
Chains ....................................................... 254
BC

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat ..................................................420
Fluid
Brake......................................................... 601
Washer ....................................................477
Fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 195
Wattage................................................. 605
Footwell lights ........................................396
Front fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 195
Wattage................................................. 605
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 122
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 537
Front seats
Adjustment................................................. 61
Driver’s seat position memory....... 70
Flattening seatbacks.............................. 61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs........................... 511
Wattage................................................. 605
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................... 511
Wattage................................................. 605
Fuel
Capacity .................................................596
Fuel gauge ..............................................166
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 532
Information........................................... 606
Refueling ................................................... 97
Type......................................................... 606
Fuel door ..................................................... 97
Fuel filler door ........................................... 97
Fuel pump shut off system .................532
Fuses ..........................................................498
Garage door opener .......................... 426
Gauges .......................................................166
Glove box ................................................400
Hands-free system for
mobile phone ...................................... 362
Hazard lights switch ............................ 524
Head-up display...................................... 179
Head restraints
Adjustment .............................................. 73
Headlight aim.........................................509
Headlight cleaner................................. 203
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................522
Replacing light bulbs ...........................511
Switch ........................................................ 184
Wattage ................................................. 605
Head-up display .................................. 179
Heaters
Seat heaters ........................................... 416
Side mirrors............................................ 281
Hill-start assist control ........................ 238
Hood .......................................................... 460
Hooks
Cargo........................................................ 421
Coat ........................................................... 419
HUD ............................................................ 179
Horn .............................................................165
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Alphabetical index
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 396
Wattage .................................................605
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 87
Mirror position memory ................... 70
Outside temperature display ..............411
Overhead console .............................. 406
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 396
Wattage .................................................605
Overheating, Engine .......................... 587
Parking assist sensors ........................ 220
Parking brake .......................................... 164
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ...........................511
Switch ........................................................184
Wattage .................................................605
PCS............................................................ 240
Personal lights
Switch ...................................................... 397
Power back door .................................... 50
Power outlet ............................................. 413
Power windows........................................ 90
Pre-collision system ............................ 240
Radar cruise control ........................... 208
Radiator .................................................... 472
Radio ......................................................... 287
Rear seat
Folding down ..........................................66
Seat adjustment .....................................66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage ................................................. 605
Rear view mirror
Compass................................................ 432
Rear view monitor system................. 227
Rear window defogger ....................... 281
Rear window wiper .............................. 202
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 496
Fuses........................................................ 498
Light bulbs ................................................ 511
Tires ......................................................... 564
Wireless remote control
battery ................................................. 496
Roof luggage carrier ........................... 249
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners .......................................... 632
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................................... 409
Wattage .................................................605
Vanity mirrors........................................ 409
VDIM .......................................................... 231
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management......................................... 231
Vehicle identification number ........ 595
Vehicle stability control ....................... 231
VSC ............................................................. 231
Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 535
Open door .......................................... 537
Seat belt reminder ............................ 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 536
Brake assist system .......................... 536
Brake system ....................................... 535
Charging system ............................... 535
Electric power steering .................. 536
Electronic engine control
system.................................................. 536
Low fuel level....................................... 537
Low tire pressure .............................. 537
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 536
Master warning light ........................ 537
Open door ........................................... 537
Pre-collision system ......................... 536
Pretensioners ...................................... 536
Seat belt reminder light .................. 537
Slip indicator ........................................ 536
SRS airbags .......................................... 536
Tire pressure........................................ 537
Warning messages
Adaptive front lighting system.....547
Automatic transmission fluid ........547
Anti-lock brake system ................... 547
AWD system ................546, 547, 551
Brake lamp system............................ 547
Brake system....................................... 545
Dynamic radar cruise
control system....................... 547, 551
Electric power steering................... 547
Engine oil maintenance ................... 551
Engine oil pressure .......................... 546
Engine overheat .................................. 551
Headlight leveling .............................. 547
Hood ......................................................... 551
Intuitive parking assist ........... 551, 547
Low fuel ................................................... 551
Moon roof .............................................. 551
Open door ............................................. 551
Parking brake ....................................... 551
Pre-collision system............... 547, 551
Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 556
SRS airbags........................................... 547
Steering lock......................................... 547
Washer fluid .......................................... 551
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ABS warning light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering system warning light

Open door warning light
Pre-collision systemwarning light
Charging system warning lightTire pressure warning light
Slip indicator

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
To help ensure that your ownership
experience is pleasant, convenient
and trouble-free, Lexus provides you
with a variety of complimentary ser-
vices. These services are described
on the following pages. Other valu-
able owner benefits are described in
the section entitled “Other Benefits
and Assistance” beginning on page 7.
First Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
This complimentary service is per-
formed at six months or 5,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. To obtain this
service, contact your Lexus dealer-
ship. Your complimentary service will
include these items:
•Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
•Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
•Reset maintenance reminder
light
•Rotate tires
•Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
•Road-test vehicle
What are Lexus Personalized
Settings?
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be pro-
grammed to your preferences. For
example, doors can be programmed
to remain locked when you shift into
“Park.” (For more information, see the
“Customizable Features” section of
the Specifications chapter in your
Owner’s Manual.) Programming of
these features is performed once at
no charge, provided you obtain the
service at the six-month/5,000-mile
scheduled maintenance service.
Programming of your Lexus Personal-
ized Settings requires special equip-
ment and may be performed only by
an authorized Lexus dealership.
Second Scheduled
Maintenance Service:
12 Months or 10,000 Miles
This complimentary service is per-
formed at 12 months or 10,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. To obtain this
service, contact your Lexus dealer-
ship. Your complimentary service
will include these items:
•Replace engine oil with 0W-20
oil; replace oil filter
Complimentary Services4
AMENITIES
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•Reset maintenance reminder
light
•Rotate tires
•Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
•Road-test vehicle
If you do the majority of your driving
under certain special operating con-
ditions, additional items are included
in this service. See the “12 Months or
10,000 Miles” chart on page 48.
Loaner Vehicle
If your vehicle must be kept overnight
at a Lexus dealership for a warranty-
covered condition that requires more
than eight hours to repair, Lexus will
provide you with a complimentary
loaner vehicle for up to five days.
Travel Protection
Lexus will reimburse for a rental car
for up to five days and for overnight
lodging for up to three nights (not to
exceed $200 per night) if all of the
following occur:
•Your vehicle becomes inopera-
ble or unsafe to drive when you
are more than 100 miles from
home.
•Your vehicle’s malfunction is
caused by a warranty-covered
condition.
•Repairs will take longer than
eight hours to complete.
To obtain reimbursement for rental
car and lodging expenses, contact a
Lexus dealership service consultant.
Complimentary Services
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES

AMENITIES
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This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate war-
ranty provided by the tire manufac-
turer. See page 34.
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions
and other deterioration caused by
normal wear and tear.
Maintenance Expense*
Normal maintenance services such
as engine tune-ups; replacement of
fluids and filters; lubrication; cleaning
and polishing; replacement of spark
plugs and fuses; and replacement of
worn wiper blades, brake pads/linings
and clutch linings.
Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the
odometer has been altered so that
actual vehicle mileage cannot be
readily determined.
Vehicles With Unknown Vehicle
Identification Number
Any vehicle for which the original
factory-assigned vehicle identification
number cannot be determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued
a “salvage” title or similar title under
any state’s law; or has ever been
declared a “total loss” or equivalent
by a financial institution or insurer,
such as by payment for a claim in lieu
of repairs because the cost of repairs
exceeded the cash value of the vehi-
cle. This exclusion does not apply to
the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure. Such
damages include but are not limited
to inconvenience; the cost of trans-
portation, telephone calls and lodg-
ing; the loss of personal or commer-
cial property; and the loss of pay or
revenue.
Your Warranties in Detail20
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
W ARRANTY
*Lexus provides the first two scheduled maintenance services at no charge. See page 4 for details.
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Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
42
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section of the Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspec-
tion procedures.
Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
•Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
•Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir
•Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
•Visually check condition of
battery
•Check level of windshield
washer fluid
•Check tire pressure
•Check tires for damage
and wear
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After a Car Wash
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After Off-Road Driving
Whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections daily:
•Check axle shaft boots
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/rotors and
parking brake linings/drums
•Check differential oil
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis
•Check steering linkage and
boots
•Check transfer case oil
(AWD models)
•Check transmission fluid
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Scheduled Maintenance Log
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG

MAINTENANCE
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If you drive only occasionally under
any of the special operating condi-
tions noted, it is not necessary to
change the oil every six months or
5,000 miles or to perform the addi-
tional services listed in the charts. This
added maintenance is required only if
you drive primarily under any of the
special operating conditions.
Complimentary First
Scheduled Maintenance
Service: Six Months or
5,000 Miles
Lexus provides your first scheduled
maintenance service at no charge.
The service is performed at six
months or 5,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. To obtain this service,
contact your Lexus dealership. Your
complimentary service will include
these items:
•Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
•Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
•Reset maintenance reminder
light
•Rotate tires
•Visually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
•Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
•Road-test vehicle
What are Lexus Personalized
Settings?
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be pro-
grammed to your preferences. For
example, doors can be programmed
to remain locked when you shift into
“Park.” (For more information, see the
“Customizable Features” section of
the Specifications chapter in your
Owner’s Manual.) Programming of
these features is performed once at
no charge, provided you obtain the
service at the six-month/5,000-mile
scheduled maintenance service.
Programming of your Lexus Personal-
ized Settings requires special equip-
ment and may be performed only by
an authorized Lexus dealership.
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