Lexus IS200 2006, IS220D 2006, IS250 2006, IS300 2006, IS350 2006 Owner Manual

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Maintenance data

Dimensions and weight

Overall length 180.1 in. (4575 mm)

Overall width 70.9 in. (1800 mm)

Overall height

2WD

1

*

models

AW D
models

56.1 in. (1425 mm)

56.7 in. (1440 mm)

Wheelbase 107.4 in. (2730 mm)

Front 60.4 in. (1535 mm)

Tre a d

Rear

Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)

1

*

: Unladen vehicle

2

*

: Vehicle with 255/40R18 tires

3

*

: Vehicle with tires other than the above

60.0 in. (1525 mm)*

60.4 in. (1535 mm)*

825 lb. (375 kg)

2

3

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Vehicle identification

n Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the engine compartment.

This number is also on the Certifica­tion Label.

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n Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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Engine

IS250 IS350

Model 4GR-FSE 2GR-FSE

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Ty p e

Bore and stroke

Displacement

6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline

3.27 × 3.03 in.
(83.0 × 77.0 mm)

152.5 cu.in.
(2500 cm

3

)

6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline

3.70 × 3.27 in.
(94.0 × 83.0 mm)

210.9 cu.in.
(3456 cm

3

)

Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only

Octane rating 91 (Research octane number 96) or higher

Fuel tank capacity 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal)

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Lubrication system

IS250 IS350

Oil capacity
(drain and refill)

with filter
2WD models
AWD models

without filter
2WD models
AWD models

Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil

6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)

6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.)

6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)

6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 lmp.qt.)

Use Lexus approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or
equivalent to satisfy the above grade and viscosity.

6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 lmp.qt.)

⎯

6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 lmp.qt.)

⎯

Recommended oil
viscosity

Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change

*:5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.

Oil viscosity

l The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates a characteristic of the

oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

l The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating

temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the
vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.

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Cooling system

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Capacity

9.6 qt.
(9.1 L, 8.0 lmp.qt.)

Use either of the following.

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"

Coolant type

• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili­cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool­ant with long-life organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make

DENSO

Gap

NOTICE

n Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

FK20HBR11

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

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Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at
68°F (20°C):

12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged

12.2 ⎯

11.8 ⎯
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights turned
off)

Charging rates 5A max.

Differential

Front 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)

IS350:

Oil capacity

Rear

IS250 (AWD)

Oil type and
viscosity

Others

IS250 (2WD models):

IS250 (AWD models):

Hypoid gear oil API GL-5

Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5,
Toyota Genuine Differential
Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent

12.4 V Half charged

12.0 V Discharged

1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)

1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 lmp.qt.)

1.10 qt. (1.05 L, 0.92 lmp.qt.)

Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W
or SAE80W-90

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Automatic Transmission

IS350 IS250 (2WD) IS250 (AWD)

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Fluid capacity
Drain and refill

1.8 qt.
(1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)

1.6 qt.
(1.5 L, 1.4 lmp.qt.)

2.8 qt.
(2.7 L, 2.4 lmp.qt.)

Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra­tion, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.

Manual transmission

Gear oil capacity 1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)

Gear oil type API GL-5

Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE75W-90

NOTICE

Using manual transmission gear oil other than "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis­sion Gear Oil API GL-5" may cause occurrence of gear noise or other deterioration.

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Clutch

Clutch free play 0.2 ⎯ 0.6 in. (5 ⎯ 15 mm)

Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Brakes

Pedal clearance *

IS 350

1

4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.

IS 250

Manual transmission
Automatic transmission

4.09 in. (104 mm) Min.

4.3 in. (108 mm) Min.

Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.08 in. (1.0 ⎯ 2.0 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
lever travel

Pedal type Lever type

*3

*2

/

7 ⎯ 9 clicks
4

⎯ 6 clicks

Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

1

*

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 50 kgf (490 N, 110

lbf) while the engine is running.

2

*

: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,

67.4 lbf).

3

*

:Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 20.4 kgf (200 N,

50.0 lbf).

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Steering

Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Type A

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Tire s ize

205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)

Driving under normal conditions

Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

Front and rear tire inflation pres­sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per­mitted by law)

Add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, )

pressure)
Wheel size 16 × 7JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

2

or bar)

2

or bar)

2

or bar) to

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Typ e B

Tire s ize

225/45R17 90W, 245/45R17 95W, T125/
70D17 98M (spare)

Driving under normal conditions

Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

Front and rear tire inflation pres­sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per­mitted by law)

Add 4.5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

pressure)
Wheel size 17 × 8JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

2

or bar)

2

or bar)

2

or bar) to

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Type C

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Tire s ize

225/45R17 91V, 225/45R17 91V, T125/
70D17 98M

Driving under normal conditions

Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

Front and rear tire inflation pres­sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per­mitted by law)

Add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

pressure)
Wheel size 17 × 8JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

2

or bar)

2

or bar)

2

or bar) to

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Typ e D

Tire s ize

Front and rear tire inflation pres­sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Front tires: 225/45R17 95V
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95V
Spare tire: T125/70R17 98M

Driving under normal conditions

Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per­mitted by law)

Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.

2

or bar)

2

or bar) to the

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

Wheel size 17 × 8JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Type E

Tire s ize

Front and rear tire inflation pres­sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)

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Front tires: 225/40R18 88Y
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95Y
Spare tire: T145/70R17 106M

Driving under normal conditions

Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm

Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per­mitted by law)

Add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.

2

or bar)

2

or bar) to

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

Front wheels: 18 × 8J

Wheel size

Rear wheels: 18 ×8 1/2J
Spare wheel: 17 × 4T

Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

Headlights

Front turn signal lights ⎯ 21 C

Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Ty p e

High beam
Low/high* beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam* (halogen bulbs)

9005

D4S

H11

65
35
55

D
A
B

Exterior

Interior

Parking lights 168 5 E

Front fog lights 9006 55 F
Trunk light ⎯ 5 G

Rear turn signal lights 74 4 0 21 E

Back-up lights 921 16 E
Outer foot lights ⎯ 5 E
Vanity lights ⎯ 8 E

Interior lights

Front
Rear

Overhead courtesy lights

Front
Rear

Door courtesy lights ⎯ 3.8 E

*:If equipped

A: D4S discharge bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: HB3 halogen bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: HB4 halogen bulbs G: Double end bulbs

⎯ 10

3.0

⎯ 3.8

3.0

E

G

E

G

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Fuel information

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. Premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

n Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

n If premium gasoline is not available

If this premium fuel is not available, you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane
Rating of 87 or so (Research Octane Number 91).
IS250: The use of such gasoline will cause persistent heavy knocking. If severe, this
will lead to engine damage.
IS350: The use of such gasoline may cause the engine to knock or drastically
reduce output to protect itself while driving with a heavy load. To avoid this, refill the
tank with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

n If your engine knocks

l Consult your Lexus dealer.

l You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating

or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

n Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.

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n Gasoline quality standards

l Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a

specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.

l The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission

levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.

l The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and

customer satisfaction through better performance.

n Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

l Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to

avoid build-up of engine deposits.

l All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep

clean intake systems.

n Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen­ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.

Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor­mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

n Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline

l Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-

tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.

l If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower

than 87.

l Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

n Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy clopen­tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con­taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this hap­pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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NOTICE

n Notice on gasoline quality

l Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert­ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.

l Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

l Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated

here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

n Fuel-related poor driveability

If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start­ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

n When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Tire information

Ty p ical ti re s y mb ol s

Tire size (→P. 394) DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 393) Location of tread wear indicators (→P. 395) Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire.

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall. A tire not marked RADIAL is a bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres­sure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 397)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 397 )

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see "Uniform tire quality grading" that follows.

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Summer tire or all season tire (→P. 395)

An all season tire has "M+S" on the sidewall. A tire not marked "M+S" is a summer tire.

Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)

DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identifica-

tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire

type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year

*: The DOT symbol certifies that

the tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.

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Tire size

n Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical
tire size.

Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio

(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code

(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol

(alphabet with one letter)

n Tire dimensions

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Section width
Tire hei ght
Wheel diameter

Tire section names

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S.A. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi­cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

n DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require­ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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n Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov­ernment test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia­tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris­tics and climate.

n Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac­tion.

n Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail­ure.

The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term Meaning

The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-

Accessory weight

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)

Cold tire inflation pres­sure

Curb weight

Maximum inflation pres­sure

Maximum loaded vehicle
weight

Normal occupant weight

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

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip­ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci­fied in the second column of Table 1

* that follows

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Tire related term Meaning

The combined weight of installed regular production

options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
Production options
weight

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

Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68

kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears

white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,

and/or model name molding that is higher or
Intended outboard side­wall

deeper than the same molding on the other side-

wall of the tire, or

(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire

that has a particular side that must always face

outward when mounted on a vehicle

Occupant distribution

Recommended inflation
pressure

Rim

Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man­ufacturer.

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation Rim diameter and width

* below

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code

Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges

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Tire related term Meaning

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Vehicle maximum load on
the tire

Vehicle normal load on
the tire

Weath er sid e

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

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 (dis­tributed in accordance with Table 1
dividing it by two

The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

* below), and

*:Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for

various designated seating capacities

Designated seating

capacity, Number of

occupants

2 through 4 2 2 in front

5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat

Vehicle normal load,

Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in

a normally loaded vehicle

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6-2. Customization

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personal­ized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires spe­cialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership.

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

Item Function Default setting

Smart access system with

Smart access
system with
push-button
start
(

→P. 4)

Wir eless
remote con­trol
(

→P. 16)

push-button start

Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)

Operation signal
(Buzzer)

Wireless remote control ON OFF

Driver's door
unlocked in one

Unlocking operation

Time elapsed before auto­matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked

step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps

30 seconds 60 seconds

Customized

setting

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

All doors

unlocked in one

step.

400

Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)

Operation signal
(Buzzer)

ON OFF

ON OFF

6-2. Customization

Item Function Default setting

Wir eless
remote con­trol
(

→P. 16)

Tr unk u nlock ing fu nctio n ON OFF

Trunk unlocking operation Push and hold

Panic function ON OFF

Driver's door
unlocked in one

Unlocking using a key

step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps

Speed-detecting auto­matic door lock function
(Manual transmissions)

Speed-detecting auto­matic door lock function

Door lock

→P. 19)

(

(Automatic transmissions)

Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Manual
transmissions)

Customized

setting

Push twice

One short push

All doors

unlocked in one

step.

ON OFF

OFF ON

ON OFF

Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors (Auto­matic transmissions)

Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors.

Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors.

OFF ON

ON OFF

ON OFF

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6-2. Customization

Item Function Default setting

Linked door lock opera-

tion
Power win­dows
(

→P. 45)

Linked door key opera-

tion

Open and close

Wireless remote control

linked operation

Linked door lock opera-

tion

Linked door key opera-

tion

Open and close

Linked operation of com­Moon roof

(

→P. 48)

ponents when door key is

used

Slide only Tilt only

Wireless remote control

linked operation

Linked operation of com-

ponents when wireless

Slide only Tilt only

remote control used

Customized

setting

ON OFF

Open only

Close only

ON OFF

ON OFF

Open only

Close only

ON OFF

Automatic
light control
system
(

→P. 118)

402

Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5

Time el apse d bef ore

headlights automatically

turn off after doors are

closed

30 seconds

0 seconds

60 seconds

90 seconds

6-2. Customization

Item Function Default setting

Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationary

Windshield
wipers and
washer
(

→P. 122)

Lexus parking
assist-sensor
(

→P. 138)

Drip prevention function ON OFF

Time elapsed before the
drip prevention function
operates

Va r i a b l e
depending on
the vehicle
speed

Back sensor operation
display and buzzer

Buzzer volume Level 3 Level 1 to 5

Time elapsed before lights
turn off

15 seconds

Operation when the
doors are unlocked

Illumination
(

→P. 205)

Operation after the
engine switch turned OFF

Customized

setting

ON OFF

3 seconds

ON OFF

7.5 sec onds

30 seconds

ON OFF

ON OFF

Front foot well lighting ON OFF

Shift lever lighting ON OFF

Outer foot light ON OFF

6

Vehicle specifications

403

Vehicle specifications

6

6-1. Specifications ......................... 374

Maintenance data...................... 374

Fuel information......................... 389

Tire information .......................... 392

6-2. Customization ........................ 400

Customizable features .......... 400

6-3. Initialization ............................. 404

Items to initialize........................ 404

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar­ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.

Warning light Warning light/Details

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

•Low brake fluid

• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.

*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

→P. 3 43

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.

Warning light Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light Warning light/Details

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(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system; or

• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system; or

• The seat belt pretensioner system.

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warning light Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

•The ABS;

(Canada)

• The brake assist system.

Electric power steering system warning light

• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.

Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)

• Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.

Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.

Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure

Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)

Indicates that a door or a
trunk is not fully closed.

1

*

Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.

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Low fuel level warning light

Remaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,

2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)

Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)

2

*

Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.

Refuel the vehicle.

Fasten the seat belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure

Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)

Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.

Low tire pressure warning
light

Indicates low tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure.

2

*

Fasten the seat belt.

A malfunction in the tire pres­sure warning system.

Master warning light

A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.

1

*

:Open door warning buzzer:

→P. 3 43

2

*

:Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her sear belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.

→P. 339

→P. 338

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n If the electronic engine control system warning light comes on while driving

First check the following:

l Is the fuel empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

l Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after taking several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

n Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder

l If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection

sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.

l If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the

warning light may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning message is displayed

If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per­form the following actions:

Master warning light

The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur­rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

If any of the warning light turns on again after performing the following actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

Stop the vehicle immediately.

A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa­tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.

Warni ng mes sa ge Details

Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.

The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres­sure is too low.

(Flashing)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa­tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warni ng mes sa ge Details

Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system.

(If equipped)

(Flashing and then
continuously on)

(Flashing)

Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning
system. (→P. 28 0 )

Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warni ng mes sa ge Details

Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.

(If equipped)

Indicates Lexus parking assist-sensor malfunction.

The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flashing on
the display.

(If equipped)

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(If equipped)

(Flashing)

Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Switch the engine
switch to OFF and then to IG-ON mode again to
reset the cruise control system.

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative

The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the following circum­stances:

l The vehicle’s wheels have not been equipped with tire pressure sensors.

l The sensor batteries are dead.

l If wireless frequencies the same as those used by the sensors are being used by

other facilities or equipment in the vicinity of the vehicle.

l If snow or ice has collected on or around the wheel or wheelhouse.

l If non-genuine wheels are used on the vehicle.

l When driving with tire chains. l If wireless devices or other equipment that operate on similar frequencies to

those used by the sensors are being used

l If the select switch is used to select the wrong set of sensors (wheels)

l If the tire pressure was not set to the specified level when the system was initial-

ized

NOTICE

n Precaution when installing a different tire

When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn­ing system may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Failing to investigate the cause of the following warning may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warni ng mes sa ge Details

Indicates a malfunction in the TRAC, VSC or hill­start assist control systems.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa­tion display. After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.

Warni ng mes sa ge Details Correction procedure

Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed.

The system also indi­cates which doors are
not fully closed.

flashes and a

buzzer sounds to indi­cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

Make sure that all of the
doors are closed.

5

Indicates that the hood is
not fully closed.

flashes and a

buzzer sounds to indi­cate that hood is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3mph [5km/h]).

When trouble arises

Close the hood.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warni ng mes sa ge Details Correction procedure

Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed.

flashes and a

(Flashing)

(Flashing)

buzzer sounds to indi­cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3mph [5km/h]).

Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened).

Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of more
than 3 mph [5 km/h]).

Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.

Close the trunk.

Close the moon roof.

Release the parking
brake.

Add washer fluid.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warni ng mes sa ge Details Correction procedure

(U.S.A. only)

(U.S.A. only)

Indicates that engine oil
level is low.

Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.

Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte­nance data has been
reset).

Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.

Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).

Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.

Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.

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When trouble arises

Check and change the
engine oil.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warni ng mes sa ge Details Correction procedure

(Flashing)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

Indicates low tire pres­sure.

Indicates that the pre­collision system is not
currently functional.

Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.

Check the tire pressure,
and adjust to the appropri­ate level.

Clean the grille and the
sensor.

This message appears
when the pre-collision
system is hot. In this case ,
wait until the system
cools down.

Clean the sensor.

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(If equipped)

(Flashing)

Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.

Clean the sensor.

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Warni ng mes sa ge Details Correction procedure

• Switch the driving mode
to either the normal or

(Flashing and then con-

tinuously on)
(If equipped)

(Flashing)

Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle­to-vehicle distance.

PWR mode.

• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.

Indicates that your vehi-

Slow the vehicle by apply­ing the brakes.

(Flashing)

cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).

(If equipped)

n Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)

Make sure to reset the oil change system. (→P. 26 8)

n Warning light display in radar cruise mode

In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to­vehicle distance closes.

l When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the

vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle

l When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed

l Immediately after cruise control speed is set l At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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CAUTION

n Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (low tire
pressure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under­inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light).

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Once ⎯

Once

3 times

Warni ng m es sa ge Details

Indicates that the
electronic key is
not present when

(Comes on for 8 seconds.)

(Flashing)

attempting to start
the engine.

Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with the
engine switch in
any mode other

(Flashing)

than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.

Correction

procedure

Confirm the loca­tion of the elec­tronic key.

Confirm the loca­tion of the elec­tronic key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior

buzzer

Once

Once

Exterior

buzzer

3 times

Con­tinuous

Warnin g me ssa ge Details

Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P, the
engine switch in

(For vehicles with an

automatic transmission)

(Flashing)

any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.

Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed (with the
shift lever out of in
P, the engine
switch in any

(Displayed alternately)

(For vehicles with an

automatic transmission)

mode other than
OFF and the elec­tronic key outside
of the detection

(Flashing)

area).

Correction

procedure

Turn the engine
switch OFF or
confirm the loca­tion of the elec­tronic key.

• Shift the shift
lever to P.

•Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

Once ⎯

350

(Flashing)

Indicates that the
key battery is low.

Replace the bat­tery. (→P. 297 )

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Once ⎯

Once ⎯

Once ⎯

Warni ng m es sa ge Details

Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the engine
switch has been

(For vehicles with an

automatic transmission)

switched twice to
ACC mode from
OFF.

Indicates that a
door has been
opened or closed
and the engine
switch has been

(For vehicles with a

manual transmission)

switched twice to
ACC mode from
OFF.

Indicates that the
steering lock has
not released
within 3 seconds

(Flashing)

of pressing the
engine switch.

Correction

procedure

Press the engine
switch while
applying the
brakes.

Press the engine
switch while
depressing the
clutch pedal.

Press the engine
switch again while
turning the steer­ing wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.

n Before jacking up the vehicle

l Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.

l Set the parking brake.

l Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or R (manual).

l Stop the engine.

l Turn on the emergency flashers.

n Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Jack handle

Jack

Ti g h t e n

Loosen

Tool bag
(including towing eyelet)

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Spare tire

Taking out the spare tire

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Lift up the hook of the panel on the
trunk floor.

Secure the panel using the hook
provided.

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Replacing a flat tire

STEP 1

STEP 2

Chock the tires.

Flat tire

Left-hand
side

Front

Right­hand side

Left-hand
side

Rear

Right­hand side

Wheel chock

positions

Behind the
rear right­hand side tire
Behind the
rear left­hand side tire
In front of the
front right­hand side tire
In front of the
front left­hand side tire

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).

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STEP 3

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

STEP 4

STEP 5

Installing the spare tire

STEP 1

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.

Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.

5

If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, and the tire may come off
the vehicle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Ta pered portio n

Disc wheel
sheet

Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.

Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel sheet.

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.

Tightening torque:

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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STEP 5

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n The compact spare tire

l The compact spare tire is identified by the label TEMPORARY USE ONLY on

the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.

l Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (→P. 383)

n If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.

Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi­cle.

STEP 3

n After completing the tire change

Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 281)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

n Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud­denly falling off the jack.

l Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and

removing tire chains.

l Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.

l Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.

l Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.

l Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.

l When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

l Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire. l Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

n Replacing a flat tire

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.

l Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

l Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5

kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels
may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

n When using the spare tire

l Remember that your spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.

Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.

l Do not use two spare tires simultaneously.

l Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible. l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.

n Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident.

NOTICE

n Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.

n Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the

vehicl e.

The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur­faces.

n Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start, even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (

n The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates

normally.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

l There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

l The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (→P. 94)

l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(→P. 54)

n The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-

lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol­ume.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

→P. 94), consider each of the following points.

l The battery may be discharged. (→P. 366)

l The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

n The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-

lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

l One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. l The battery may be discharged. (→P. 366)

l There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.

Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera­tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC mode.
Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.

Press the shift lock override but­ton.

The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you lose your keys

New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using one of the other keys or the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When the electronic key battery is discharged

If the electronic key battery is discharged, the doors and trunk can be opened by the mechanical key. The engine can be still started by following the procedure.

Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked functions

Doors

Remove the cover on the driver’s
door handle using the mechanical
key in order to perform the follow­ing operations.

Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof

(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver's door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.

Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)

Return the cover to the original
position after use.

Tr u n k

Turn the mechanical key clock­wise to open.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Starting the engine

STEP 1

For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Put the shift lever in P and apply the brakes. For vehicles with a manual transmission: Depress the clutch pedal.

STEP 2

Hold the electronic key close to
the engine switch (within 0.4 in.
[10 mm]). Make sure that the but­ton side of the key is facing away
from the engine switch.

An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
key with the depleted battery if any
of the doors will be opened and
closed while this operation.

STEP 3

For vehicles with an automatic transmission: Press the engine
switch within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch
within 5 seconds [after the buzzer sounds], keeping the clutch
pedal depressed.

In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n Replacing the key battery

As this procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
battery be replaced immediately. (→P. 297 )

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If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can call your Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Lexus Customer Service Assistance.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps below.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Remove the engine compartment covers.

(→P. 267 )

Connecting the jumper cables.

If required, remove all vent plugs from the booster battery. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the booster battery. (This helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the

illustration.

STEP 3

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.

STEP 4

Open and close any of the doors with the engine switch OFF.

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STEP 5

Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the IG-ON mode, then start the vehicle’s engine.

STEP 6

Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con­nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

n Avoiding a discharged battery

l Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.

l Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a

low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

n When the battery is removed or discharged

The power windows must be initialized. (→P. 4 5)

CAUTION

n Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery.

l Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not

unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.

l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-

nals.

l Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the

battery.

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CAUTION

n Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han­dling the battery.

l When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to

allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi­cle body.

l Do not lean over the battery

l In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-

ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.

l Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other

battery-related parts.

l Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

n To prevent damaging the vehicle

Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.

n When handling jumper cables

Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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 engine and carefully lift the hood.

If you do not see steam:

Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.

Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 267 )
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 cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.

If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.

After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.

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STEP 6

Add engine coolant if required.

Water can be used in an emer­gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 37 9)

Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos­sible.

n Overheating

If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.

l The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is

experienced.

l Steam is coming from under the hood.

CAUTION

n To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle

l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is

running.

l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.

Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.

NOTICE

n When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.

l Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the selector lever

in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with
a manual transmission).

l Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.

l Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-

tion under the tires.

l Restart the engine. l For 2WD vehicles only: Turn the traction control OFF. (→ P. 146)

l Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

CAUTION

n When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround­ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.

n When shifting the shift lever

With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

n To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

l Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.

l If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require

towing to be freed.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (→P. 326 )
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.

l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.

l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem­porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi­cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi­tion.

Towing eyelets

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n Emergency towing procedure

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Release the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.

Put the engine switch in ACC mode (engine off) or IG-ON mode (engine running).

CAUTION

n Caution while towing

l Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.

l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not

function, making steering and braking more difficult.

NOTICE

n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly

(for vehicles with a manual transmission)

The engine switch must not be OFF.

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Installing towing eyelets

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flat head screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.

n Location of the emergency towing eyelet

→P. 352

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CAUTION

n Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

Towing with a sling-type truck

NOTICE

n To prevent body damage

Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From front

Vehicles with an automatic trans­mission: Use a towing dolly under
the rear wheels.

Vehicles with a manual transmis­sions: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.

When not using a towing dolly, turn
the engine switch to ACC mode
and shift the shift lever to N.

NOTICE

n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly

(for vehicles with a manual transmission)

The engine switch must not be OFF.

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From the rear (2WD models)

5-1. Essential information

Switch to ACC mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.

From the rear (AWD models)

NOTICE

n To prevent damaging the vehicle

l Do not tow the vehicle with the engine switch OFF.

The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.

l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the

opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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5-1. Essential information

Using a flat bed truck

If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.

Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

n Visible symptoms

l Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

l Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points

higher than normal

n Audible symptoms

l Changes in exhaust sound

l Excessive tire squeal when cornering

l Strange noises related to the suspension system

l Pinging or other noises related to the engine

n Operational symptoms

l Engine missing, stumbling or running rough

l Appreciable loss of power

l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

l Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches

the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is acti­vated.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Switch to ACC mode or OFF.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

n Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance.

Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car crash event.

In a crash or a near car crash event

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near
car crash event, this device may record some or all of the following infor­mation:

l Engine speed

l Whether the brake pedal was applied or not

l Vehicle speed

l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed

l Position of the transmission shift lever

l Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not

l Driver's seat position

l SRS airbag deployment data

l SRS airbag system diagnostic data

If your vehicles is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC) system

The VSC Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another EDR. In
case the VSC or Brake Assist system is activated, or the lateral accelera­tion is beyond a certain valve, this device may record some or all of the
following information:

l Behavior of the vehicle

l Steering wheel angle

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l Vehicle speed

l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed

l To what extent the brake pedal was applied

l To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4 wheels

l Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data

The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improv­ing vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR
does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.

Disclosure of the data

Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

l An agreement from the vehicle's owner (or the leasing company for a

leased vehicle) is obtained

l Officially requested by the police or other authorities

l Used as a defense for Lexus in a law suit

l Ordered by a court law

However, if necessary Lexus will:

l Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety performance

l Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without dis-

closing details of the vehicle owner, and only when it is deemed neces­sary

l Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information

to a non-Lexus organization for research purposes

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5-1. Essential information ........... 322

If your vehicle needs to be

towed........................................... 322

If you think something is

wrong .......................................... 329

Fuel pump shut off system .... 330

Event data recorder.................. 331

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency ........................... 333

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds......................................... 333

If a warning message is

displayed................................... 338

If you have a flat tire.................. 352

If the engine will not start ...... 360

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P...................... 361

If you lose your keys ................. 362

When the electronic key

battery is discharged ............ 363

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................ 366

If your vehicle overheats........ 369

If the vehicle becomes

stuck .............................................. 371

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce­dure given in these sections.

Items Parts and tools

•Warm water

• Baking soda

Battery condition (→P. 27 5)

Brake fluid level (→P. 274)

•Grease

• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid

•Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)

Engine coolant level (→P. 272 )

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly­col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrate and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)

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Items Parts and tools

Engine oil level (→P. 268 )

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent

• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (→P. 29 9)

Tire inflation pressure (→P. 28 9)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Headlight aim (→P. 313) • Phillips-head screwdriver

Radiator and condenser (→P. 274)

⎯

• Water washer fluid containing anti-

Washe r f lui d (→P. 278 )

freeze (for winter use)

•Funnel

CAUTION

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud­denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury.

n When working on the engine compartment:

l Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.

l Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-

ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

l Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine

compartment.

l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel

and battery fumes are flammable.

l Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and

corrosive sulfuric acid.

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CAUTION

n When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille:

Be sure the engine switch is OFF.
With the engine switch in IG-ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(→P. 274)

n Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in the eyes.

NOTICE

n If you remove the air cleaner:

Driving with the air filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

STEP 1

Pull the hood release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

STEP 2

Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.

CAUTION

n Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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Positioning the jack

When raising your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

n Fron t

2WD

AWD

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CAUTION

n When raising your vehicle:

Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious injury.

l Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by

the jack.
Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, level, surface.

l Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the jack. l Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift

lever in P (automatic) or R (manual).

l Make sure to set the jack properly at the jack point.

Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the vehicle
and may cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.

l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle. l When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the

jack.

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Engine compartment

IS350

4

Battery (→P. 275)
Engine oil level dipstick

(→P. 268)

Engine oil filler cap

(→P. 268)

Brake fluid reservoir

(→P. 274)

Fuse boxes (→P. 299)

Washer fluid tank

(→P. 278)

Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 274)
Radiator (→P. 274)
Engine coolant reservoir

(→P. 272)

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IS250

Battery (→P. 275)
Engine oil level dipstick

Engine oil filler cap

Brake fluid reservoir

Fuse boxes (→P. 299)

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(→P. 268)

(→P. 268)

(→P. 274)

Washer fluid tank

(→P. 278)

Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 274)
Radiator (→P. 274)
Engine coolant reservoir

(→P. 272)

Engine compartment cover

n Removing the engine compartment cover

Front

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n Installing the clips

Open
Insert
Press

Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick.

n Checking the engine oil

STEP 1

Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the

oil level.

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STEP 6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

Low
Full

n Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.

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Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil

Items Clean funnel

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the dipstick.

Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.

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n Recommended viscosity

SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.

If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
10W-30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W-

Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.

30 at the next oil change.

n How to read oil container labels

Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that help you to select the proper oil.

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n Engine oil consumption

l The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of

the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.

l More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-

quent acceleration and deceleration.

l A new engine consumes more oil.

l When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may

have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.

l Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per 1000

km)

l If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles (1000 km),

contact your Lexus dealer.

n After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)

The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Switch the display to the odometer (→P. 105) when the engine is running.

Turn the engine switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to the

IG-ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset
mode will be cancelled). Continue to press and hold the button until the
trip meter displays 000000.

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CAUTION

n Used engine oil

l Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin

disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.

l Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-

pose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con­cerning recycling or disposal.

l Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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NOTICE

n To prevent serious engine damage:

Check the oil level on regular basis.

n When replacing the engine oil

l Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components. l Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

l Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

l Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.

Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap
Full
Low

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If the level is on or below the LOW
line, add coolant up to the FULL
line.

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n If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap, drain cock and water pump. If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer pressure test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system.

n Coolant selection

Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

U.S.A.: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Enabled: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Enabled: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.

CAUTION

n When the engine is hot

Do not remove the radiator cap. The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing burns or other injuries.

NOTICE

n When adding engine coolant

Coolant is neither plain water not straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water and anti freeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

n If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it damaging parts or paint.

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Radiator and condenser

Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects. If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.

CAUTION

n When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser, as they may be hot and you may be burned.

Brake fluid

n Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the MAX and MIN lines
on the tank.

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.

n Adding fluid

Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Items Clean funnel

n Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

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CAUTION

n When filling the reservoir

Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

NOTICE

n If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

Battery

Check the battery as follows.

n Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals
Hold-down clamp

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