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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When a tires is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter.
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare
tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire,
the tire pressure warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire with the
repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning
light will turn off after a few minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used. (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the
trunk.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the engine switch is turned to ON position, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
■Electric motor (traction motor) and inverter
If the message WATER TEMP is displayed on the multi-information
display.
■ Gasoline engine
If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the
red zone, the gasoline engine has probably overheated.
Observe the following steps:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluste r) begins to fall and then stop the hybrid
system.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your local
Lexus dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold 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 equipped, 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 weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

Index
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Abbreviation list .................... 470
Alphabetical index ................. 472
What to do if... ....................... 482
For details of equipment related to the navigation system,
such as the audio system and the air conditioning systems,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACCAccessory
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll-Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Ratings
I/MEmission inspection and Maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LTLight Truck
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PWRPow e r
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 198
ABS.............................................................. 169
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 149
AFS .............................................................. 149
Air conditioning filter ..........................346
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 198
Air bags
Air bag operating conditions ......... 93
Air bag precautions for your child.......................................................... 98
Air bag warning light .......................389
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 103
General airbag precautions ........... 98
Locations of airbags.............................. 91
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................102
Proper driving posture .............89, 98
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Side airbag precautions .................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................... 91
Alarm ............................................................85
Antenna ....................................................... 211
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 169
Armrest .....................................................282
Audio system
Antenna ......................................................211 Audio visual input................................ 251
A/V input adapter .............................. 251
CD player/changer ........................... 214
MP3/WMA disc............................... 220
Optimal use ......................................... 228
Radio ........................................................207
Steering wheel audio switch.......... 231
Audio visual input ...................................251
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 198
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 150
Automatic light control system........ 148
A/V input adapter..................................251
Back door Back door ................................................. 44
Wireless remote control ...................36
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Battery
Checking................................................327
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 325
Parking brake........................................ 137
Brake assist ...............................................169
Break-in tips..............................................123
Brightness control Multi-display light control .............. 276A
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