Table Of Contents - Lexus GX 460 User Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Noise From Under Vehicle After Turning Off The Engine8
Accessories, Spare Parts And Modification Of Your Lexus8
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System8
For Your Information8
Vehicle Data Recordings9
Event Data Recorder10
Scrapping Of Your Lexus11
Perchlorate Material11
General Precautions While Driving11
General Precaution Regarding Children's Safety11
Reading This Manual12
How To Search13
Pictorial Index14
Instrument Panel16
Switches View18
Controls On The Steering Wheel View19
Interior View21
For Safety And Security23
Before Driving24
Floor Mat24
For Safe Use24
For Safety Drive26
Correct Driving Posture26
Correct Use Of The Seat Belts26
Adjusting The Mirrors27
Seat Belts28
Fastening And Releasing The Seat Belt28
Adjusting The Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Height29
Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front And Outer Second Seats)29
Pre-Collision Seat Belts29
Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)30
Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)30
Child Seat Belt Usage30
Seat Belt Extender30
Precautions For Using Seat Belts31
Srs Airbags34
Airbag System Components36
Srs Airbag Precautions37
Modification And Disposal Of Srs Airbag System Components41
If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate)41
Srs Airbag Deployment Conditions (Srs Front Airbags)42
Srs Airbag Deployment Conditions (Srs Side And Curtain Shield Airbags)42
Conditions Under Which The Srs Airbags May Deploy (Inflate), Other Than A Collision42
Types Of Collisions That May Not Deploy The Srs Airbags43
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System46
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions50
Safety Information For Children52
Child Restraint Systems53
Types Of Child Restraints54
Child Restraint Precautions55
Installing Child Restraints57
Installation With Latch System58
Installing Child Restraints Using A Seat Belt (Child Restraint Lock Function Belt)60
Booster Seat63
Removing A Child Restraint Installed With A Seat Belt63
Child Restraint Systems With A Top Tether Strap64
When Installing A Booster Seat65
When Installing A Child Restraint System65
Do Not Use A Seat Belt Extender66
To Correctly Attach A Child Restraint System To The Anchors66
Exhaust Gas Precautions67
Theft Deterrent System68
Engine Immobilizer System68
Alarm70
Setting The Alarm System70
Deactivating Or Stopping The Alarm70
Triggering Of The Alarm71
Alarm-Operated Door Lock72
Alarm Memory Function72
Instrument Cluster73
Warning And Indicators Lights74
Warning Lights75
Indicators76
If A Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come On78
Gauges And Meters79
Changing The Display80
Instrument Cluster Light Control Switch80
Multi-Information Display82
Switching The Display83
Trip Information Contents83
Electronic Features Control Contents84
Eco Driving Indicator86
Outside Temperature Display86
When Disconnecting And Reconnecting Battery Terminals - Resetting Information Data86
The Multi-Information Display At Low Temperatures87
Cautions During Setting Up The Display87
Fuel Consumption Information88
Cruising Range88
Operation Of Each Component89
Key Information90
Keys90
Wireless Remote Control90
Using The Mechanical Key91
Panic Mode91
When Required to Leave the Vehicle's Key with a Parking Attendant91
If You Lose Your Mechanical Keys91
When Riding In An Aircraft92
Electronic Key Battery Depletion92
To Prevent Key Damage93
Carrying The Electronic Key On Your Person93
When An Electronic Key Is Lost93
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors94
Side Doors94
Locking And Unlocking The Doors From The Outside94
Smart Access System With Push-Button Start94
Operation Signals95
When The Door Cannot Be Locked By The Lock Sensor On The Upper Part Of The Door Handle95
Door Lock Buzzer95
Locking And Unlocking The Doors From The Inside96
Locking The Front Doors From The Outside Without A Key97
Rear Door Child-Protector Lock97
Automatic Door Locking And Unlocking Systems98
Changing The Door Unlock Function Setting99
Impact Detection Door Lock Release System100
Back Door101
Keeping The Back Door Open102
When Closing The Back Door102
Rear Step Bumper103
Operating The Back Door - Caution104
Back Door Damper Stay105
Glass Hatch106
Operating The Glass Hatch - Caution109
Glass Hatch Damper Stays110
Smart Access System With Push-Button Start - Operations111
Effective Range (Areas Within Which The Electronic Key Is Detected)112
Alarms And Warning Indicators112
Battery-Saving Function113
Conditions Affecting Operation113
Note For The Entry Function114
When The Vehicle Is Not Driven For Extended Periods115
To Operate The Smart Access System Properly115
Front Seats Adjustment118
Active Head Restraints118
Adjusting The Seats118
Rear Seats Adjustment120
Moving A Second Seat For Third Seat Access (Right Side Only)121
Folding Down The Second Seatbacks122
Folding Down Second Center Seatback Only123
If You Cannot Raise The Second Seatback123
Folding Down The Third Seats (Manual Seat)124
Returning The Third Seats125
Folding Down The Third Seats (Power Seat)126
During Third Power Seat Stowing Operation128
Enlarging The Luggage Compartment129
If The Warning Buzzer Sounds Continuously129
When Folding The Seatbacks Down130
When Stowing The Third Seats130
After Returning The Seatbacks To The Upright Position130
When Returning The Third Seat (Vehicles With A Luggage Cover)130
Driving Position Memory131
Power Easy Access System131
Memory Recall Function133
Recalling The Driving Position Using The Memory Recall Function135
Head Restraints136
Removing The Head Restraints137
Installing The Head Restraints (Front And Second Seats)137
Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraints (Front And Second Seats)137
Using The Second Center Seat Head Restraint137
Head Restraint Precautions138
Adjusting The Steering Wheel And Mirrors139
Steering Wheel139
Horn139
The Steering Wheel Can Be Adjusted When140
Automatic Adjustment Of The Steering Position140
Inside Rear View Mirror141
Adjusting The Height Of Rear View Mirror141
Anti-Glare Function141
Outside Rear View Mirrors143
Folding And Extending The Mirrors143
Linked Mirror Function When Reversing144
Adjusting The Mirror Angle When The Vehicle Is Reversing144
Power Windows146
Window Lock Switch146
Opening, Closing The Windows And Moon Roof146
Closing The Windows - Caution148
Jam Protection Function148
Moon Roof149
Operating The Moon Roof After Turning The Engine Off150
Sunshade150
Door Lock Linked Moon Roof Operation150
Moon Roof Open Reminder Function150
If The Moon Roof Tilts Down But Then Tilts Back Up151
Opening/Closing The Moon Roof - Precautions152
Stopping154
Parking The Vehicle154
Starting Off On A Steep Uphill154
Driving In The Rain155
Engine Speed While Driving155
Breaking In Your New Lexus155
Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System155
Precautions When Starting The Vehicle156
Precautions When Driving The Vehicle156
When Driving On Slippery Road Surfaces157
When Shifting The Shift Lever157
If You Hear A Squealing Or Scraping Noise157
Caution When The Vehicle Is Stopped158
Caution When The Vehicle Is Parked158
Precautions When Taking A Nap In The Vehicle159
Precautions When Braking159
Precautions If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck159
If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving160
When Encountering Flooded Roads160
Cargo And Luggage161
Capacity And Distribution161
Calculation Formula For Your Vehicle162
Things That Must Not Be Carried In The Luggage Compartment163
Storage Precautions163
Roof Luggage Carrier Precautions164
Vehicle Load Limits165
Trailer Towing (With Towing Hitch)166
Towing Related Terms167
Gcwr (Gross Combination Weight Rating)167
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)167
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)168
Twr (Trailer Weight Rating)168
Unbraked Twr (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)169
Weight Limits170
Trailer Tongue Weight171
Hitch172
Selecting Trailer Ball173
Positions For Towing Hitch Receiver And Hitch Ball174
Connecting Trailer Lights174
Connecting And Disconnecting A Trailer175
Trailer Towing Tips176
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height179
Before Towing179
Break-In Schedule180
If Trailer Sway Occurs180
Trailer Towing Precautions181
To Avoid Accident Or Injury182
When Towing A Trailer183
Dinghy Towing184
Engine (Ignition) Switch185
Starting The Engine185
Driving Procedures185
Stopping The Engine186
Changing Engine Switch Modes186
When Stopping The Engine With The Shift Lever In A Position Other Than P187
Auto Power Off Function187
Operation Of The Engine Switch187
Steering Lock187
When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released188
Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention188
When The Engine Switch Indicator Flashes In Amber188
Stopping The Engine In An Emergency188
To Prevent Battery Discharge189
When Starting The Engine189
Symptoms Indicating A Malfunction With The Engine Switch189
Automatic Transmission190
Shifting The Shift Lever190
Shift Position Purpose190
Selecting The Second Start Mode191
Changing Shift Ranges In S Mode192
Shift Ranges And Their Functions192
Driving On A Downhill193
Second Start Mode Automatic Deactivation193
Downshift Restriction Warning Buzzer (S Mode)193
If the "S" Indicator Does Not Come on Even after Shifting the Shift Lever to S193
Turn Signal Lever194
Operating Instructions194
Parking Brake195
Operating The Lights And Wipers196
Headlight Switch196
Turning On The High Beam Headlights197
Daytime Running Light System198
Headlight Control Sensor198
Automatic Light Off System198
Automatic Headlight Leveling System198
Automatic High Beam199
Turning The High Beam On/Off Manually200
High Beam Automatic Turning On Or Off Conditions201
Limitations Of The Automatic High Beam201
Camera Sensor Detection Information201
If The Automatic High Beam Indicator Flashes202
Temporary Lowering Sensor Sensitivity202
Camera Sensor203
Fog Light Switch204
Windshield Wipers And Washer206
Operating The Wiper Lever206
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers207
Raindrop Sensor (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers)209
Effects Of Vehicle Speed On Wiper Operation (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers)210
If No Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays210
Caution Regarding the Use of Windshield Wipers in "AUTO" Mode210
Caution Regarding The Use Of Washer Fluid210
Rear Window Wiper And Washer211
Headlight Cleaner Switch213
Refueling214
Opening The Fuel Tank Cap214
When Refueling - Caution215
Closing The Fuel Tank Cap217
Using The Driving Support Systems218
Cruise Control218
Setting The Vehicle Speed218
Adjusting The Set Speed219
Canceling And Resuming The Constant Speed Control219
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation220
If The Warning Message For The Cruise Control Is Shown On The Multi-Information Display220
To Avoid Operating The Cruise Control By Mistake220
Situations Unsuitable For Cruise Control220
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control221
Setting The Vehicle Speed (Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control Mode)221
Changing The Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance223
Canceling And Resuming The Speed Control224
Driving In Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control Mode224
Approach Warning225
Selecting Conventional Constant Speed Control Mode226
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Can Be Set When227
Accelerating After Setting The Vehicle Speed227
Automatic Cancelation Of Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control227
Automatic Cancelation Of Constant Speed Control227
Radar Sensor And Grille Cover228
Warning Messages And Buzzers For Dynamic Radar Cruise Control228
Before Using Dynamic Radar Cruise Control229
Cautions Regarding The Driving Assist Systems229
To Avoid Inadvertent Cruise Control Activation230
Situations Unsuitable For Dynamic Radar Cruise Control230
When The Sensor May Not Be Correctly Detecting The Vehicle Ahead230
Conditions Under Which The Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control May Not Function Correctly231
To Ensure The Sensor Functions Correctly231
Handling The Radar Sensor231
Lda (Lane Departure Alert)232
Turning The Lda System On232
Indication On The Multi-Information Display233
Temporary Cancelation Of The Lda System234
The Lane Departure Warning234
After The Vehicle Has Been Parked In The Sun234
Conditions In Which The Lda Function May Not Operate Correctly235
Before Using The Lda System236
To Avoid Operating The Lda By Mistake236
Situations Unsuitable For Lda System236
To Prevent Damage To Or Incorrect Operation Of The Lda System237
Intuitive Parking Assist238
Intuitive Parking Assist Switch239
Intuitive Parking Assist Display240
Sensor Detection Display, Obstacle Distance241
Buzzer Operation And Distance To An Obstacle242
Detection Range Of The Sensors242
Setting Up Intuitive Parking Assist243
Sensor Detection Information244
Undetectable Obstacles245
When Using The Intuitive Parking Assist - Caution246
Rear View Monitor System247
Rear View Monitor System Precautions249
Rear View Monitor System Camera250
Differences Between The Screen And The Actual Road250
When Approaching Three-Dimensional Objects252
Things You Should Know About Rear View Monitor System254
When Using The Rear View Monitor System - Caution255
How To Use The Camera256
Lexus Parking Assist Monitor257
Using The Parking Assist System When Perpendicular Parking259
Using The System When Parallel Parking261
Switching The Parking Mode Screen261
Perpendicular Parking (Estimated Course Line Display Mode)262
Parking Operation263
Perpendicular Parking (Parking Assist Guide Line Display Mode)264
Parallel Parking266
Lexus Parking Assist Monitor Precautions273
Lexus Parking Assist Monitor Camera274
Differences Between The Screen And Actual Road274
Things You Should Know278
When Using The Lexus Parking Assist Monitor System - Caution280
When Using The Perpendicular Parking Assist Screen - Caution281
When Using The Parallel Parking Assist Screen - Caution281
Wide View Front & Side Monitor283
Wide View Front & Side Monitor Simultaneous Display284
Wide View Front Monitor284
Side Monitor285
Changing The Screen Mode286
Changing The Display In 3 Screen Mode287
Automatic Display Mode287
Using The Side Monitor288
Changing The Course Line Display Mode290
Using The Vehicle Width Line & Course Line292
Minimum Projected Turning Circle & Projected Course Line293
The Wide View Front & Side Monitor Can Be Operated When294
Automatic System Cancelation294
When The Outside Rear View Mirrors Have Been Folded294
When Switched To From The Lexus Parking Assist Monitor294
Displayed Area295
Things You Should Know About Parking Assist System297
When Using The Wide View Front & Side Monitor System299
When A Solid Object Is Close By300
When Using The Wide View Front & Side Monitor300
Multi-Terrain Select302
Switching Modes Of The Multi-Terrain Select303
Statement On The Multi-Information Display304
When It Is Difficult To Generate Traction306
When The Vehicle Is Stuck306
When Using The Multi-Terrain Select - Caution306
Multi-Terrain Monitor307
Range Covered By Each Camera310
Side-Front Simultaneous Display Monitor312
Side-Rear Simultaneous Display Monitor312
Front Monitor313
Wide View Front & Side Monitor Display314
Side-Front And Side-Rear Simultaneous Display Monitors315
Projected Course Line Display Mode (Wide View Front & Side Monitor Display)316
Switching Projected Course Line Display Mode317
The Multi-Terrain Monitor Can Be Operated When319
Automatic System Cancellation319
When Folding Or Extending The Door Mirrors319
Side Camera (Wide View Front & Side Monitor Display)321
Side Camera (Side-Front Simultaneous Display Monitor)322
Side Camera (Side-Rear Simultaneous Display Monitor)323
Multi-Terrain Monitor Cameras324
Things You Should Know About The Multi-Terrain Monitor325
When Using The Multi-Terrain Monitor System - Caution327
Conditions Which May Affect The Multi-Terrain Monitor System328
When A Solid Object Is Close By (Multi-Terrain Monitor System)329
How To Use The Camera (Multi-Terrain Monitor System)330
Rear Height Control Air Suspension331
Selecting Vehicle Height331
Height Modes332
Disabling The Height Control332
When Hi Mode Is Selected333
When Lo Mode Is Selected333
Automatic Leveling Function333
When Lowering The Vehicle333
The Rear Height Control Air Suspension Must Be Turned Off334
Selecting The Correct Height Mode334
Avs (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)335
Four-Wheel Drive System336
Four-Wheel Drive Control Switch336
Center Differential Lock/Unlock Switch337
Shifting Between H4 And L4337
When The Four-Wheel Drive Control Switch Can Be Operated338
The Low Speed Four-Wheel Drive Indicator338
When The Transfer Mode Is Switched To L4338
The Center Differential Lock Indicator338
Locking/Unlocking The Center Differential339
Crawl Control340
Speed Modes341
The Crawl Control Can Be Operated When341
Automatic Crawl Control System Cancelation341
Function Limit (Crawl Control)341
When The Crawl Control System Is Operated Continuously342
Sounds And Vibrations Caused By The Crawl Control System342
When Using Crawl Control - Caution342
Downhill Assist Control System343
When The Downhill Assist Control System Is Operated Continuously344
Sounds And Vibrations Caused By The Downhill Assist Control System344
Downhill Assist Control System Malfunction344
When Using Downhill Assist Control System - Caution344
Driving Assist Systems345
When The Trac Or Active Trac/Vsc/Trailer Sway Control/Hill-Start Assist Control Systems Are Operating346
Disabling The Trac Or Active Trac/Vsc/Trailer Sway Control Systems347
Reactivation Of The Trac Or Active Trac/Vsc/Trailer Sway Control Systems After Turning Off The Engine348
Reactivation Of The Trac Or Active Trac System Linked To Vehicle Speed348
When The Brake System Operates Continuously348
The Abs/Multi Terrain Abs Does Not Operate Effectively When349
Trac/Active Trac May Not Operate Effectively When349
Hill-Start Assist Control Does Not Operate Effectively When349
When The Vsc/Trailer Sway Control Is Activated349
Replacing Tires - Caution350
Handling Of Tires And The Suspension - Caution350
Trailer Sway Control Precaution350
Bsm (Blind Spot Monitor)351
Turning The Blind Spot Monitor System On353
The Outside Rear View Mirror Indicators Visibility354
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Buzzer Hearing354
When There Is A Malfunction In The Blind Spot Monitor354
Handling The Radar Sensor - Caution355
The Blind Spot Monitor Function356
The Blind Spot Monitor Function Is Operational When357
The Blind Spot Monitor Function Will Detect A Vehicle When357
Conditions Under Which The Blind Spot Monitor Function Will Not Detect A Vehicle357
Conditions Under Which The Blind Spot Monitor Function May Not Function Correctly358
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Function359
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Function Detection Areas360
Conditions Under Which The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Function Will Not Detect A Vehicle361
Conditions Under Which The Rear Cross Traffic Alert Function May Not Function Correctly361
Pcs (Pre-Collision System)362
Pre-Collision Seat Belts (Front Seat Belts Only)362
Pre-Collision Brake Assist362
Pre-Collision Braking362
Disabling Pre-Collision Braking363
Driver Monitor System363
Radar Sensor364
Driver Monitor Sensor364
The Pre-Collision System Is Operational When365
Situations In Which The Pre-Collision System Does Not Function Properly365
Automatic Cancelation Of Pre-Collision System366
Obstacles Not Detected366
Conditions That May Trigger The Pre-Collision System Even If There Is No Possibility Of A Collision366
Limitations Of The Pre-Collision System368
Cautions Regarding The Assist Contents Of The System368
Handling The Driver Monitor Sensor (Vehicles With Driver Monitor Sensor)370
Determining The Direction The Driver Is Facing (Vehicles With Driver Monitor Sensor)370
Precautions For Cleaning The Driver Monitor Sensor370
Winter Driving Tips371
Pre-Winter Preparations371
Selecting Tire Chains372
Tire Chain Installation372
Driving With Snow Tires - Caution373
Driving With Tire Chains - Caution373
Repairing Or Replacing Snow Tires373
Fitting Tire Chains373
Off-Road Precautions374
Off-Road Vehicle Features374
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions375
Off-Road Driving376
Off-Road Driving Precautions377
To Prevent The Water Damage378
When You Drive Through Water378
Inspection After Off-Road Driving378
Interior Features379
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger380
Front Automatic Air Conditioning System380
Adjusting The Temperature Setting381
Adjusting The Fan Speed Setting381
Changing The Air Flow Mode381
Option Control Screen (Air Conditioning)381
Using The Speech Command System382
Air Conditioning Controls382
Changing The Rear Seat Settings (Vehicles With Rear Air Conditioning System)383
Using The Automatic Mode383
If The System Is Operated Manually In Automatic Mode383
Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes384
Defogging The Windshield384
Defogging The Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirrors385
Micro Dust And Pollen Filter Mode385
Windshield Wiper De-Icer (If Equipped)385
Air Outlets386
Registering Air Conditioning Settings To Electronic Keys387
When The Outside Temperature Exceeds 75 Degrees F (24 Degrees C) And The Air Conditioning System Is On387
Fogging Up Of The Windows387
Outside/Recirculated Air Mode387
Automatic Mode For Air Intake Control (Vehicles With Rear Air Conditioning System)388
When The Outside Temperature Is Low388
Ventilation And Air Conditioning Odors388
To Prevent The Windshield From Fogging Up389
To Prevent Burns389
Rear Air Conditioning System390
Air Conditioning Controls (Rear)391
Air Outlets (Rear)391
To Register Air Conditioning Settings To Electronic Keys392
Heated Steering Wheel/Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators393
Seat Heaters394
Seat Heaters And Ventilators395
Using The Interior Lights396
Interior Lights List396
Personal/Interior Lights Main Switch397
Personal/Interior Lights398
Illuminated Entry System398
To Prevent Battery Discharg398
List Of Storage Features399
Glove Box400
Console Box400
Coin Holder402
Cup Holders/Bottle Holders/Door Pockets402
Bottle Holders/Door Pockets403
Cup Holder Lights403
When Using The Holder As A Bottle Holder403
Auxiliary Boxes404
Auxiliary Box Light405
Closing The Auxiliary Box Lid405
Items Unsuitable For Storing (Type A)405
Luggage Compartment Features406
Cargo Hooks406
Warning Reflector Holder406
Cargo Net Hooks407
Auxiliary Box407
Luggage Cover408
Stowing The Luggage Cover409
Extending The Case410
Adjusting The Sub Cover411
To Prevent Damage To The Luggage Cover412
Using The Other Interior Features413
Cool Box413
Sun Visors415
Vanity Mirror415
Conversation Mirror416
Clock416
Power Outlets417
Luggage Compartment (120 V Ac)418
The Power Outlet Can Be Used When418
Using A Power Outlet (120 V Ac) - Caution419
To Avoid Damaging The Power Outlet And The Plug (120 V Ac)419
To Prevent The Fuse From Being Blown420
Appliances That May Not Operate Properly (120 V Ac)420
If The Power Outlet Gets Dirty (120 V Ac)420
If Any Electrical Appliances Are To Be Used While Driving (120 V Ac)420
Armrest421
Coat Hooks421
Assist Grips422
Compass423
Calibrating The Compass424
Deviation Calibration425
Circling Calibration425
Conditions Unfavorable To Correct Operation Of The Compass426
To Avoid The Compass Malfunctions426
Garage Door Opener427
Programming The Homelink427
Programming Homelink428
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)430
Programs Stored In The Homelink Memory431
Safety Connect432
Safety Connect Led Light Indicators434
Safety Connect Services434
Automatic Collision Notification434
Stolen Vehicle Location435
Emergency Assistance Button ("SOS")435
Enhanced Roadside Assistance435
Safety Information For Safety Connect436
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals436
Maintenance And Care437
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior438
Automatic Car Washes438
High Pressure Car Washes438
Aluminum Wheels438
When Washing The Vehicle439
When Cleaning The Windshield (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Windshield Wiper)439
Precautions Regarding The Exhaust Pipe439
Precautions Regarding The Blind Spot Monitor439
To Prevent Paint Deterioration And Corrosion On The Body And Components440
Cleaning The Exterior Lights440
To Prevent Damage To The Windshield Wiper Arms440
When Using An Automatic Car Wash (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Windshield Wiper)440
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior441
Cleaning The Leather Areas441
Cleaning The Synthetic Leather Areas441
Caring For Leather Areas442
Shampooing The Carpets442
Water In The Vehicle - Caution442
Cleaning Detergents442
Preventing Damage To Leather Surfaces443
When Cleaning The Inside Of The Windshield (Vehicles With Lda)443
Water On The Floor443
Cleaning The Inside Of The Rear Window443
Maintenance Requirements444
Requirements444
Repair And Replacement445
Resetting The Message Indicating Maintenance Is Required (U.s.a. Only)445
Allow Inspection And Repairs To Be Performed By A Lexus Dealer445
If Your Vehicle Is Not Properly Maintained446
Handling Of The Battery - Caution446
General Maintenance447
Engine Compartment Maintenance447
Vehicle Interior Maintenance448
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance449
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs450
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On450
Your Vehicle May Not Pass The I/M Test In The Following Situations450
When The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Still Remains On After Several Driving Trips450
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance451
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions451
When Working On The Engine Compartment453
When Working Near The Electric Cooling Fans Or Radiator Grille453
When Working On Or Under The Vehicle453
Safety Glasses453
Hood454
Engine Compartment View455
Engine Compartment Cover456
Checking The Engine Oil457
Adding Engine Oil458
Engine Oil Consumption458
Used Engine Oil459
Engine Coolant459
Coolant Selection460
If The Coolant Level Drops Within A Short Time Of Replenishing460
When The Engine Is Hot - Caution460
When Adding Coolant460
Radiator And Condenser461
Brake Fluid461
Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture From The Air462
When Filling The Reservoir (Brake Fluid)462
If The Brake Fluid Level Is Low Or High462
Power Steering Fluid463
Battery Maintenance464
Before Recharging465
After Recharging/Reconnecting The Battery465
Chemicals In The Battery - Caution465
Where To Safely Charge The Battery465
How To Recharge The Battery466
Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte466
Washer Fluid467
Diluting Washer Fluid467
Checking Tires468
Tire Rotation468
Tire Pressure Warning System469
Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters469
Registering Id Codes469
When to Replace Your Vehicle's Tires470
Replacing Tires And Wheels470
Tire Life470
Maximum Load Of Tire470
Summer Tires471
All Season Tires471
Snow Tires471
Situations In Which The Tire Pressure Warning System May Not Operate Properly472
Tire Pressure Warning System Operation473
When Inspecting Or Replacing Tires473
Repairing Or Replacing Tires, Wheels, Tire Pressure Warning Valves, Transmitters And Tire Valve Caps474
Driving On Rough Roads474
Tire Inflation Pressure475
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure476
Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval477
Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure477
Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure477
Proper Inflation Is Critical To Save Tire Performance478
When Inspecting And Adjusting Tire Inflation Pressure478
Wheels479
Wheel Selection479
Aluminum Wheel Precautions479
When Replacing Wheels479
Replacing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters480
Air Conditioning Filter Removal481
Electronic Key Battery483
Use A Cr1632 Lithium Battery484
If The Electronic Key Battery Is Depleted484
For Normal Operation After Replacing The Battery484
Checking And Replacing Fuses485
After A Fuse Is Replaced487
If There Is An Overload In A Circuit487
To Prevent System Breakdowns And Vehicle Fire487
Before Replacing Fuses487
Headlight Aim488
Vertical Movement Adjusting Bolts488
Before Checking The Headlight Aim488
Adjusting The Headlight Aim489
Light Bulbs490
Replacing Light Bulbs492
Front Turn Signal Lights494
Rear Turn Signal Lights And Rear Side Marker Lights495
Back-Up Lights497
Running Board Lights498
Replacing The Following Bulbs498
Led Lights499
Condensation Build-Up On The Inside Of The Lens499
Replacing Light Bulbs - Caution499
When Trouble Arises501
Essential Information501
Emergency Flashers502
If Your Vehicle Has To Be Stopped In An Emergency503
If The Engine Has To Be Turned Off While Driving503
Steps To Take In An Emergency504
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed504
Situations Needs To Contact Dealers Before Towing504
Towing With A Sling-Type Truck505
Towing With A Wheel-Lift Type Truck505
Using A Flatbed Truck506
Emergency Towing506
Emergency Towing Procedure507
When Towing The Vehicle - Caution508
If You Think Something Is Wrong509
Visible Symptoms509
Audible Symptoms509
Operational Symptoms509
Fuel Pump Shut Off System510
If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds511
Srs Warning Light514
Front Passenger Detection Sensor, Seat Belt Reminder And Warning Buzzer514
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On While Driving514
The Tire Pressure Warning Light May Turn On Due To Natural Causes515
When A Tire Is Replaced With A Spare Tire515
If The Tire Pressure Warning Light Frequently Comes On After Blinking For 1 Minute515
If Both The Abs And The Brake System Warning Lights Remain On516
If The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On516
If A Blowout Or Sudden Air Leakage Should Occur516
Maintenance Of The Tires517
To Ensure The Tire Pressure Warning System Operates Properly518
If A Warning Message Is Displayed519
Warning Message And Warning Buzzer List520
Warning Message In Radar Cruise Mode527
The Lda (Lane Departure Alert) Lane Departure Warning Function527
If You Have A Flat Tire533
Before Jacking Up The Vehicle533
Location Of The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools534
Using The Tire Jack - Caution535
Using The Jack Handle - Caution535
Taking Out The Jack536
Taking Out The Tool Box536
Taking Out The Spare Tire537
Replacing A Flat Tire539
Assembling The Jack Handle540
Replacing A Flat Tire - Caution542
Installing The Spare Tire543
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire, Jack And Tools544
After Using The Tools And Jack - Caution545
If The Engine Will Not Start546
Emergency Start Function547
If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P548
If The Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly549
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Key Linked Functions549
Starting The Engine Procedure550
When The Electronic Key Does Not Work Properly550
When Using The Mechanical Key And Operating The Power Windows And Moon Roof - Caution551
If The Vehicle Battery Is Discharged552
Starting The Engine When The Battery Is Discharged553
Charging The Battery553
Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions554
Battery Precautions554
If Your Vehicle Overheats555
When Inspecting Under The Hood Of Your Vehicle557
When Adding Engine Coolant557
To Prevent Damage To The Cooling System557
If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck558
When Attempting To Free A Stuck Vehicle - Caution559
When Shifting The Shift Lever - Caution559
To Avoid Damaging The Transmission And Other Components559
Vehicle Specifications561
Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)562
Dimensions And Weights562
Maintenance Data (Troubleshooting)562
(Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)562
Specifications562
Vehicle Identification Number563
Specifications Vehicle563
Engine Number564
Engine Data564
Fuel Data564
Lubrication System Data564
Engine Oil Selection565
Cooling System Data566
Ignition System (Spark Plug) Data566
Electrical System (Battery) Data567
Front Differential Data567
Rear Differential Data567
Automatic Transmission Data568
Transfer Data568
Brakes Data569
Chassis Lubrication (Propeller Shafts) Data569
Steering Data570
Tires And Wheels Data570
Light Bulbs Data571
Fuel Information572
Fuel Tank Opening For Unleaded Gasoline572
Gasoline Quality572
Recommendation Of The Use Of Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives573
Recommendation Of The Use Of Cleaner Burning Gasoline573
Non-Recommendation Of The Use Of Blended Gasoline573
Non-Recommendation Of The Use Of Gasoline Containing Mmt573
Notice On Fuel Quality574
Fuel-Related Poor Driveability574
Tire Information575
Typical Tire Symbols575
Typical Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)576
Tire Size577
Tire Section Names578
Uniform Tire Quality Grading579
Dot Quality Grades579
Treadwear579
Traction Aa, A, B, C579
Temperature A, B, C580
Glossary Of Tire Terminology581
Customizing Vehicle Features586
Customization586
Customizable Features586
Door Lock Customization588
Smart Access System With Push-Button Start And Wireless Remote Control Customization589
Smart Access System With Push-Button Start Customization590
Wireless Remote Control Customization590
Automatic Light Control System Customization591
Interior Lights Customization592
Exterior Lights Customization593
Meters Customization594
Front Automatic Air Conditioning System Customization594
Driving Position Memory Customization594
Seat Belt Reminder Buzzer Customization595
Power Windows And Moon Roof Customization595
Intuitive Parking Assist Customization596
In The Following Situations, Customize Mode Will Automatically Be Turned Off596
During Customization596
Items To Initialize597
For Owners599
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners600
Seat Belt Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)601
Srs Airbag Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)603
Headlight Aim Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)611
Index613
What To Do If... (Troubleshooting)614
The Doors Cannot Be Locked, Unlocked, Opened Or Closed614
The Engine Does Not Start615
The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P Even If You Depress The Brake Pedal615
The Windows Do Not Open Or Close By Operating The Power Window Switches616
The Engine Switch Is Turned Off Automatically616
A Warning Buzzer Sounds During Driving616
An Alarm Is Activated And The Horn Sounds616
When A Problem Has Occurred617
A Warning Buzzer Sounds When Leaving The Vehicle617
The Vehicle Becomes Stuck617
A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Message Is Displayed617
Alphabetical Index618
Gas Station Information632