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Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners........................... 4425

Instrument Panel12

Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System16

For Your Information16

Scrapping Of Your Lexus17

Perchlorate Material17

General Precautions17

Symbols Used Throughout This Manual18

Using The Mechanical Key20

Key Information20

To Prevent Key Damage21

Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk22

Smart Access System With Push-Button Start22

Locking And Unlocking The Doors23

Unlocking The Trunk23

Antenna Location And Effective Range24

Operation Signals26

Door Lock Buzzer26

Conditions Affecting Operation26

Switching The Door Unlock Function27

Battery-Saving Function28

Electronic Key Battery Depletion28

Note For The Entry Function29

Alarms And Warning Indicators30

Caution Regarding Interference With Electronic Devices33

Wireless Remote Control34

Locking The Front Doors From The Outside Without A Key38

Rear Door Child-Protector Lock38

Automatic Door Locking And Unlocking Systems38

Locking The Trunk Opener Feature41

Internal Trunk Release Lever42

Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)43

(Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)43

Driving Position Memory44

Linking Driving Position Memory With Door Unlock Operation45

Canceling The Linked Door Unlock Operation45

Retained Accessory Power45

To Cancel Seat Position Recall46

If The Battery Is Disconnected46

Seat Position Memory47

Entering A Position To Memory47

Recalling The Memorized Position47

Head Restraints49

Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraints49

Head Restraint Precautions49

Fastening And Releasing The Seat Belt50

Adjusting The Height Of The Belt (Front Seats)51

Seat Belt Comfort Guide (Outside Rear Seats)51

Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front And Outside Rear Seats)51

Pre-Collision Seat Belts52

Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)52

Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)52

Child Seat Belt Usage53

Replacing The Belt After The Pretensioner Has Been Activated53

Seat Belt Extender53

Caution On Wearing A Seat Belt54

Caution On Seat Belt Pretensioners54

Seat Belt Damage And Wear55

Using A Seat Belt Extender55

Steering Wheel56

Auto Tilt Away56

Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror57

To Prevent Sensor Error57

Outside Rear View Mirrors58

Linked Mirror Function When Reversing59

Auto Anti-Glare Function59

Opening And Closing The Windows And Moon Roof60

Power Windows60

Cautions On Using The Moon Roof66

Opening The Fuel Tank Cap67

Closing The Fuel Tank Cap68

Refueling The Vehicle - Caution69

Theft Deterrent System70

Engine Immobilizer System70

Theft Prevention Labels (For Usa)74

Safety Information75

Correct Driving Posture75

While Driving76

Airbag System Components78

If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate)79

Operating Conditions (Front Airbags)79

Operating Conditions (Side And Curtain Shield Airbags)80

Conditions Under Which The Airbags May Deploy Other Than A Collision80

Types Of Collisions That May Not Deploy The Srs Airbag81

When To Contact Your Lexus Dealer82

Srs Airbag Precautions83

Modification And Disposal Of Srs Airbag System Components87

Front Passenger Occupant Classification System88

Condition/Operation In The Front Passenger Classification System89

Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions91

Child Restraint Systems93

Types Of Child Restraints93

Child Restraint Precautions95

When The Child Restraint System Is Not In Use96

Installing Child Restraints97

Installing Child Restraints Using A Seat Belt98

Removing A Child Restraint Installed With A Seat Belt101

Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages101

Child Restraint Systems With A Top Strap102

When Installing A Booster Seat - Caution103

When Installing A Child Restraint System - Caution104

Do Not Use A Seat Belt Extender If105

To Correctly Attach A Child Restraint System To The Anchorages105

Driving The Vehicle108

Driving Procedures108

Driving In The Rain109

Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System109

Normal Characteristics After Turning Off The Engine109

When Driving On Slippery Road Surfaces111

When Shifting The Shift Lever111

When The Vehicle Is Stopped112

When The Vehicle Is Parked112

Exhaust Gases - Caution113

When Taking A Nap In The Vehicle - Caution113

When Braking The Vehicle - Caution113

If You Hear A Squealing Or Scraping Noise114

If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving114

When Encountering Flooded Roads115

Engine (Ignition) Switch116

Starting The Engine117

When Starting The Engine - Caution118

Stopping The Engine In An Emergency118

Automatic Transmission119

Shifting The Shift Lever119

Shift Position Uses119

Changing Shift Ranges In S Mode120

Shift Ranges And Their Functions120

Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer (In The S Mode)121

Ai-Shift (Artificial Intelligence Shift)121

Turn Signal Lever122

Parking Brake123

Instrument Cluster124

Gauges And Meters124

Instrument Panel Light Control125

To Prevent Damage To The Engine And Its Components125

Indicators And Warning Lights126

Center Panel127

Warning Lights129

If A Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come On129

Multi-Information Display130

Trip Information131

Outside Temperature131

Driving Range132

Average Fuel Consumption132

Average Fuel Consumption After Refueling132

Current Fuel Consumption / Average Vehicle Speed132

System Check Display133

The Multi-Information Display At Low Temperatures133

Operating The Lights And Windshield Wipers134

Headlight Switch134

Turning On The High Beam Headlights134

Afs (Vehicles With Discharge Headlights)135

Deactivating Afs135

Daytime Running Light System135

Headlight Control Sensor135

Automatic Light Off System136

Automatic Headlight Leveling System136

Fog Light Switch137

Windshield Wipers And Washer138

Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers139

Rain Drop Sensor140

If No Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays140

Using Other Driving Systems141

Cruise Control141

Set The Vehicle Speed141

Adjusting The Speed Setting141

Canceling And Resuming Regular Acceleration142

Fine Adjustment Of The Set Speed142

Cruise Control Can Be Set When142

Automatic Cruise Control Cancellation142

If The Cruise Control Indicator Light Flashes143

To Avoid Inadvertent Cruise Control Activation143

Situations Unsuitable For Cruise Control143

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control144

Select Cruise Mode144

Driving In The Selected Cruise Control Mode145

Canceling And Resuming The Speed Setting145

Changing The Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance146

Driving In Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control Mode147

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Warning Lights, Messages And Buzzers148

The Dynamic Radar Cruise Can Be Set When148

Automatically Canceling Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control149

Automatically Cancelling Constant Speed Control149

Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Settings149

Radar Sensor And Grille Cover150

Before Using Dynamic Radar Cruise Control151

Situations Unsuitable For Dynamic Radar Cruise Control151

When Radar Sensor May Not Be Correctly Detecting The Vehicle Ahead152

When Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control May Not Function Correctly152

To Ensure The Radar Sensor Functions Correctly152

Intuitive Parking Assist153

Intuitive Parking Assist Switch154

The Display And Buzzer System154

Back Sensor Operation Display And Distance To An Obstacle155

Buzzer Operation And Distance To The Obstacle155

Detection Range Of The Sensors156

Sensor Detection Information157

Driving Assist Systems159

When The Vsc And Trac Systems Are Operating159

Sounds / Vibrations Caused By Abs, Brake Assist, Vsc And Trac Systems160

Pcs (Pre-Collision System)162

Radar Sensor162

Obstacles Not Detected162

The Pre-Collision System Is Operational When163

Conditions That Trigger The System If There Is No Danger Of Collision163

Handling The Radar Sensor164

Cargo And Luggage165

Capacity And Distribution165

Driving Information165

Storage Precautions167

Vehicle Load Limits168

Winter Driving Tips169

Pre-Winter Preparations169

Before Driving The Vehicle170

Selecting Snow Chains171

Shifting The Windshield Wiper Position172

Snow Chain Installation173

Driving With Snow Tires173

Trailer Towing175

Gross Vehicle Weight175

Gross Axle Weight175

Trailer Tongue Load176

Towing A Trailer176

Caution On Hitches178

When Towing A Trailer - Caution178

When Installing A Trailer Hitch178

Trailer Towing Tips179

Dinghy Towing182

Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger184

Automatic Air Conditioning System184

Using The Automatic Mode184

Adjusting The Settings185

Changing The Air Outlets186

Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes186

Defogging The Front Windshield187

Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Air Intake Control In Automatic Mode187

Adjusting The Position Of And Opening And Closing The Air Outlets188

Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers191

Using The Audio System192

Audio System Type192

Using The Radio194

Setting Station Presets (Excluding Xm Satellite Radio)194

Scanning Radio Stations (Excluding Xm Satellite Radio)194

Rds (Radio Data System)195

Xm Satellite Radio196

Displaying Radio Text Messages196

Reception Sensitivity198

If The Satellite Radio Does Not Operate Normally199

Using The Cd Player201

Loading Multiple Cds201

Ejecting Cds202

Selecting, Fast-Forwarding, Rewinding, And Scanning Tracks202

Selecting A Cd203

Random Playback203

Switching The Display203

Canceling Random, Repeat And Scan Playback204

When Load, Error Or Wait Is Shown On The Display204

Discs That Can Be Used204

Cds And Adapters That Cannot Be Used205

Cd Player Precautions206

Playing Back Mp3 And Wma Discs207

Selecting A Folder207

Selecting And Scanning Files208

Folder Repeat208

Mp3 And Wma Files210

Mp3 And Wma Playback212

Optimal Use Of The Audio System215

Using The Audio Control Function215

Changing The Listening Position216

Adjusting The Automatic Sound Levelizer (Asl)217

Using The Aux Adapter218

Using The Steering Wheel Audio Switches219

Using The Hands-Free Phone System (For Cellular Phone)221

System Features (For Cellular Phone)221

Hands-Free Phone224

Using The Hands-Free Phone System224

Steering Wheel Controls225

Operating The System By Using A Voice Command226

Using The Hands-Free Phone System For The First Time227

Menu List Of The Hands-Free Phone System228

Using A Short Cut Key230

Automatic Adjustment Of Volume231

When Using A Voice Command231

The System May Not Recognize Your Voice In The Following Situations231

Making A Phone Call232

Receiving A Phone Call232

Transferring A Call232

Dialing By Inputting A Number232

Dialing By Inputting A Name233

Speed Dialing233

When Receiving A Phone Call234

Using A Call History Memory234

Setting A Cellular Phone236

Registering A Cellular Phone236

Selecting A Cellular Phone To Be Used237

Changing A Registered Name237

Listing The Registered Cellular Phones238

Deleting A Cellular Phone238

Changing The Passkey239

Security And System Setup240

Setting Or Changing The Pin240

Locking Or Unlocking The Phone Book241

Setting Voice Guidance Volume241

Initialization242

Using The Phone Book243

Adding A New Phone Number243

Setting Speed Dial246

Deleting Registered Data247

Deleting Speed Dial248

Listing The Registered Data248

Using The Interior Lights249

Interior Lights List249

Front Interior Lights251

Personal Lights251

Using The Storage Features252

List Of Storage Features252

Overhead Console255

Auxiliary Box258

Other Interior Features259

Vanity Mirror260

Cigarette Lighter263

Power Outlet264

Seat Heaters And Ventilators265

Rear Sunshade268

Extended Trunk270

Trunk Features272

Grocery Bag Hooks272

Garage Door Opener274

Programming The Homelink274

Programming A Rolling Code System276

Programming An Entry Gate276

Operating The Homelink277

Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)277

Calibrating The Compass280

Deviation Calibration280

Circling Calibration281

Conditions Unfavorable To Correct Operation282

To Avoid Compass Malfunctions282

Maintenance And Care284

Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior284

Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior287

Maintenance Requirements290

Warning In Handling Of Battery291

General Maintenance292

Engine Compartment292

Vehicle Interior293

Vehicle Exterior294

Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs295

Do-It-Yourself Maintenance296

Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions296

When Working On The Engine Compartment298

When Working Near The Electric Cooling Fan Or Radiator Grille298

If You Remove The Air Cleaner299

If The Fluid Level Is Low Or High299

Hood Maintenance300

Positioning A Floor Jack301

When Raising Your Vehicle302

Engine Compartment View303

Engine Compartment Cover304

Adding Engine Oil306

Recommended Viscosity307

How To Read Oil Container Labels307

Engine Oil Consumption308

Changing The Engine Oil (Usa Only)308

Used Engine Oil308

Engine Coolant309

When Replacing The Engine Oil309

When Adding Engine Coolant310

Radiator And Condenser311

Power Steering Fluid312

Power Steering Fluid Level Check313

Battery Check314

Before Recharging The Battery315

After Recharging The Battery315

Chemicals In The Battery316

How To Recharge The Battery316

Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte316

Washer Fluid317

Tire Rotation318

If Equipped With Compact Spare Tire319

The Tire Pressure Warning System319

Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valve And Transmitters319

Initializing The Tire Pressure Warning System320

Registering And Selecting Id Codes321

When to Replace Your Vehicle's Tires322

Replacing Tires And Wheels322

Maximum Load Of Tire322

Routine Tire Inflation Pressure Checks324

When Inspecting Or Replacing Tires325

When Initializing The Tire Pressure Warning System325

Tire Inflation Pressure326

Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure328

Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure328

Wheel Selection330

Aluminum Wheel Precautions330

Replacing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters331

Air Conditioning Filter Replacement332

Air Conditioning Filter Cleaning333

Air Conditioning Filter Checking Interval333

Electronic Key Battery334

If The Electronic Key Battery Is Discharged335

Checking And Replacing Fuses336

Fuse Layout And Amperage Ratings338

Driver's Side Instrument Panel Fuses341

After A Fuse Is Replaced343

To Prevent System Breakdowns And Vehicle Fire343

Headlight Aim (Vehicles With Discharge Headlights)344

Replacing Light Bulbs346

Condensation Build-Up On The Inside Of The Lens351

Discharge Headlights351

Replacing Light Bulbs - Caution352

Discharge Headlights - Caution352

If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed354

Before Towing354

Emergency Towing354

Essential Information354

Installing Towing Eyelet355

Towing With A Sling-Type Truck357

Towing With A Wheel Lift-Type Truck358

Using A Flat Bed Truck359

If You Think Something Is Wrong360

Visible Symptoms360

Audible Symptoms360

Operational Symptoms360

Fuel Pump Shut Off System361

Event Data Recorder362

In A Crash Or A Near Car Crash Event362

Disclosure Of The Data (Event Data Recorder)363

Steps To Take In An Emergency364

If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds364

Srs Warning Light369

Front Passenger Detection Sensor And Passenger Seat Belt Reminder369

When The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On369

When A Tire Is Replaced With A Spare Tire370

If The Tire Pressure Warning System Is Inoperative371

If The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On372

Maintenance Of The Tires - Caution373

If A Warning Message Is Displayed375

Warning Light Display In Radar Cruise Mode382

If You Have A Flat Tire386

Location Of The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools386

Taking Out The Jack387

Taking Out The Spare Tire388

Replacing A Flat Tire389

Installing The Spare Tire390

When Using The Compact Spare Tire392

Using The Tire Jack - Caution393

Replacing A Flat Tire - Caution393

When Using The Compact Spare Tire - Caution394

Speed Limit When Using The Compact Spare Tire394

When The Compact Spare Tire Attached394

If The Engine Will Not Start396

Emergency Start Function397

If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P398

If You Lose Your Keys399

If The Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly400

Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Key Linked Functions400

Changing "ENGINE START STOP" Switch Modes and Starting the Engine401

If The Vehicle Battery Is Discharged402

Connecting The Jumper Cables402

Avoiding A Discharged Battery403

Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions404

Battery Precautions404

If Your Vehicle Overheats405

If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck407

Specifications410

Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)410

Dimensions And Weight410

Vehicle Identification411

Engine Number411

Lubrication System Data413

Oil Viscosity413

Cooling System Data414

Ignition System Data414

Electrical System Data415

Automatic Transaxle Data415

Steering Data416

Tires And Wheels Data417

Light Bulbs Data419

Fuel Information420

If Premium Gasoline Is Not Available420

If Your Engine Knocks420

Gasoline Quality420

Tire Information423

Typical Tire Symbols423

Typical Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)425

Tire Section Names426

Uniform Tire Quality Grading426

Tire Dimensions426

Dot Quality Grades427

Traction Aa, A, B, C427

Temperature A, B, C428

Glossary Of Tire Terminology428

Customization435

Customizable Features435

Items To Initialize440

Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners442

Seat Belt Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)443

Abbreviation/Acronym List446

Alphabetical Index448

What To Do If458

Gas Station Information460

Fuel Filler Door P460

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