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8025-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( 
P. 275)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and release the park-
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

8045-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wh eel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP 5

8146-1. Specifications
Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running
* 2
: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf)
SteeringPe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 1
3.5 in. (88 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 
0.24 in. (1 
6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
* 2
7 
10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

8286-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

8296-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Tire related term Meaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d e The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

8346-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing vehicle features
It is possible to customize certain ve hicle features using the multi-infor-
mation switches. *
*: For instructions on customizing vehicle features using the navigation
system screen, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
For instructions on customizing vehi cle features u sing the Display
Audio system screen:  P. 3 3 7
When customizing vehicle features, ensu re that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set.
Press and hold the menu switch of
the multi-information switches to
display customize mode.Your vehicle includes a variety of elec tronic features that can be personal-
ized to suit your preferences. Programming of these preferences can be
performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yourself using the
multi-information switches, the navigation system screen or the Display
Audio system screen.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
STEP 1

868Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

870Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
ABS............................................................. 269
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 165
Active torque control
AWD mode ......................................... 269
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.......... 122
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 127
Airbag warning light ........................ 745
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
General airbag precautions .......... 127
Locations of airbags............................ 119
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................131
Proper driving post ure ............. 117, 127
Side airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Side airbag precautions ................... 127
SRS airbags ............................................. 119 Alarm ............................................................ 112
All-wheel drive lock switch .............. 275
Antenna ........................................ 380, 489
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 269
Armrest .................................................... 622
Assist grips .............................................. 624
Audio input* ................................. 412, 554
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 489
Audio input ........................................... 554
AUX port .............................................. 554
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............. 530
CD player/changer ..........................492
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 560
iPod ............................................................510
MP3/WMA disc.................................501
Optimal use ......................................... 552
Portable audio device..................... 554
Radio ....................................................... 483
Steering wheel audio switch........ 556
USB memory ...................................... 520
USB port .................................... 510, 520A

871Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ..................................................380
Audio input ............................................. 412
AUX port ................................................ 412
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 414
CD player ............................................. 383
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 433
iPod .......................................................... 394
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 384
Optimal use.......................................... 428
Portable audio device....................... 412
Radio ...................................................... 368
Steering wheel audio switch........ 430
USB memory ...................................... 402
USB port.................................... 394, 402
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 699
Automatic air conditioning
system* ...................................345, 353
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 214
Automatic light control system ..........211
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission............171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 791
M mode....................................................183
S mode ..................................................... 174
AUX port ...................................... 412, 554
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606, 627 Back door
Back door .................................................56
Wireless remote control ................... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
Battery
Checking ................................................ 681
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* .....................414, 530
Bluetooth ®
phone* ................. 433, 560
Bottle holders ........................................ 600
Brake
Fluid............................................................ 814
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Brake assist.............................................. 269
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
BSM............................................................286
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B

874Alphabetical index
Engine
Accessory mode ................................ 165
Compartment ..................................... 670
Engine switch........................................ 165
Hood........................................................ 667
How to start the engine................... 165
Identification number.......................807
If the engine will not start ...............789
Ignition switch....................................... 165
Overheating......................................... 799
Engine compartment cover ...............671
Engine coolant
Capacity .................................................... 811
Checking ............................................... 677
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................191
Engine immobilizer system..................110
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 809
Checking ............................................... 674
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
EPS ............................................................. 269
Event data recorder ............................... 26 Floor mat .................................................. 625
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 814
Washer................................................... 683
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Footwell light .......................................... 595
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................132
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................................747
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 68
Driving position memory .................. 76
Flattening seatbacks ............................69
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Wattage ................................................... 817F