Lexus LS400 2007, LS430 2007, LS460 2007, LS600H 2007 Owner Manual

What to do if...

What to do if...

	A tire punctures	P. 580	If you have a flat tire
		P. 588	If the engine will not start
	The engine does not start
		P. 64	Engine immobilizer system
		P. 597	If the battery is discharged

The shift lever cannot be moved out

The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone

Steam can be seen coming from under the hood

The key is lost

The battery runs out

The doors cannot be locked

The horn begins to sound

The vehicle is stuck in mud or sand

P.590

P. 600

P. 593

P. 597

P. 22

P. 66

P. 603

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If your vehicle overheats

If you lose your keys

If the battery is discharged

Doors

Alarm

If the vehicle becomes stuck

646

What to do if...

	A warning light or indicator	P. 570	If a warning light turns on
	light comes on

nWarning lights

	Brake system warning light				Malfunction indicator lamp
	(red indicator)
or				or
		P. 570				P. 571

“ABS” warning light

or

		P. 571
	Brake system warning light
	(yellow indicator)
		P. 571

Low fuel level warning light

P. 572

SRS warning light

P. 571

Open door warning light

P. 572

Charging system warning

light
	P. 570

Driver’s seat belt reminder

light
	P. 572

	Front passenger’s seat belt
	reminder light
		P. 572
	Master warning light with
	warning message
		P. 572

Electric power steering warning

light
	P. 571

Pre-collision system
warning light	P. 571

Tire pressure warning light

P. 572

647

648

649

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Auxiliary catch lever		Trunk opener		Fuel filler door
P. 492		P. 26		P. 64

Hood lock release lever		Fuel filler door opener		Tire inflation pressure
P. 492		P. 64		P. 613

Fuel tank capacity	22.1 gal. (84L, 18.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type	Unleaded gasoline only		P. 65, 608
Cold tire inflation			P. 613
pressure
Engine oil capacity		qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
	With filter	9.1 (8.6, 7.6)
(Drain and refill)
	Without filter	8.9 (8.4, 7.4)
Engine oil type	Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
	Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil		P. 609
	Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-20, -0W-20

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Alphabetical index

Alphabetical index

A	A/C (Air conditioning system)			................................................SRS airbags		71
	.......................Air conditioning filter		525	............................................................Alarm		66
	Automatic air conditioning			Antenna....................................................		242
	system................	204, 212, 220, 228		Anti-lock brake system (ABS)..........		173
	Front air conditioning			Armrest ....................................................		438
	system............................	204, 212, 220		Ashtrays.....................................................		427
	Rear air conditioning system .......		228	Audio system
	ABS (Anti-lock brake system) .........		173	Antenna...................................................		242
	AFS (Adaptive front lighting			AUX adapter.......................................		257
	system)....................................................		139	A/V input adapter............................		358
	Adaptive front lighting system			CD player/changer..........................		243
	(AFS)........................................................		139	DVD player..................	283, 327, 328
	Air conditioning filter ..........................		525	MP3/WMA disc................................		249
	Air conditioning system (A/C)			Optimal use .........................................		255
	Air conditioning filter .......................		525	Radio .......................................................		240
	Front air conditioning			Rear seat audio system ....................		312
	system............................	204, 212, 220		Rear seat entertainment
	Rear air conditioning system .......		228	system....................................................		318
	Airbags			Steering wheel audio switch........		258
	Airbag operating conditions...........		75	Automatic air conditioning system
	Airbag precautions for your			Air conditioning filter..........................		525
	child..........................................................		80	Automatic air conditioning
	Airbag warning light ..........................		571	system ...................	204, 212, 220, 228
	Curtain shield airbag operating			Front air conditioning
	conditions..............................................		75	system ...............................	204, 212, 220
	Curtain shield airbag			Rear air conditioning system...........		228
	precautions ..........................................		80	Automatic headlight leveling
	Front passenger occupant			system .....................................................		140
	classification system.........................		85	Automatic light control system........		138
	General airbag precautions ...........		80	Automatic transmission
	Locations of airbags..............................		71	Automatic transmission .....................		118
	Modification and disposal of			If the shift lever cannot be
	airbags....................................................		84	shifted from P	...................................	590
	Proper driving posture .............		69, 80	S mode .......................................................		119
	Side airbag operating			AUX adapter.........................................		257
	conditions..............................................		75	A/V input adapter................................		358
	Side airbag precautions....................		80

636

B	BA (Brake assist)....................................	173
	Back-up lights
	Wattage ...................................................	615
	Battery
	Checking...............................................	507
	If the vehicle has discharged
	battery..................................................	597
	Preparing and checking
	before winter......................................	187
	Bluetooth® ..............................................	362
	Brake
	Fluid..........................................................	506
	Brake hold ..............................................	125
	Parking brake........................................	123
	Brake assist (BA)....................................	173
	Brake hold.................................................	125
C	Care
	Exterior...................................................	478
	Interior.....................................................	480
	Seat belts .................................................	481
	Cargo capacity .......................................	182
	Cargo hooks..........................................	453
	CD changer ............................................	243
	CD player.................................................	243
	Chains.........................................................	187
	Child restraint system (CRS)
	Booster seats, definition....................	90
	Booster seats, installation.................	95
	Convertible seats, definition ...........	90
	Convertible seats, installation ........	95
	Front passenger occupant
	classification system ........................	85
	Infant seats, definition .........................	90
	Infant seats, installation.......................	95

Alphabetical index

Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................		98
Installing CRS with seatbelts...........		95
Installing CRS with top straps.........		99
Child safety
Airbag precautions.............................		80
Battery precautions ............	509, 599
Child restraint system.........................		90
Child-protectors ...................................		23
How your child should wear
the seatbelt..............................................		51
Installing child restraints.....................		94
Moon roof precautions......................		63
Power window lock switch..............		59
Power window precautions ............		60
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................		529
Seat belt comfort guide .....................		49
Seat belt extender precautions......		53
Seat belt precautions ..........................		52
Seat heater precautions..................		433
Trunk precautions.................................		28
Child-protectors......................................		23
Cigarette lighter....................................		428
Cleaning
Exterior....................................................		478
Interior ....................................................		480
Seat belts.................................................		481
Climate control seat............................		434
Climate control seat filter..................		525
Clock .........................................................		424
Coat hooks...............................................		451
Coin holder..............................................		414
Compass...................................................		461
Condenser ..............................................		506
Console box ............................................		416
Cool box.....................................................		417

637

Alphabetical index

	Cooling system			E	..........Electric power steering (EPS)	173
	.........................Engine overheating		600		Electronically modulated air
	Cornering assist sensors ....................		159		suspension.............................................	168
	Cruise control				Electronic key
	Cruise control .......................................		146		If your electronic key battery
	Dynamic radar cruise control .......		149		is discharged....................................	594
	Cup holder ...............................................		415		Emergency, in case of
	Curtain shield airbags..............................		71		If the electronic key does not
	Customizable features .......................		627		operate properly............................	594
					If the engine will not start...............	588
					If the parking brake cannot be
D	Daytime running light system ...........		139
	Defogger				................................................released	591
	Rear window........................................		236		If the shift lever cannot be
	Side mirror............................................		236		shifted from P...................................	590
	Dimension................................................		606		If the vehicle has discharged
	Dinghy towing.........................................		192		battery .................................................	597
	Display				If the warning buzzer sounds......	570
	Dynamic radar cruise control .......		149		If the warning light turns on..........	570
	Touch screen.........................................		196		If the warning message is
	Trip information....................................		135		displayed.............................................	577
	Warning message.............................		577		If you have a flat tire ........................	580
	Do-it-yourself maintenance .............		489		If you lose your keys ........................	593
	Door courtesy lights				If you think something is
	Door courtesy lights.........................		406		wrong ..................................................	566
	Wattage...................................................		615		If your vehicle becomes stuck ....	603
	Door pockets...........................................		414		If your vehicle needs to be
	Doors				towed...................................................	560
	Door glasses...........................................		59		If your vehicle overheats................	600
	Door lock...................................................		22		Engine
	Side mirrors.............................................		57		Compartment.....................................	495
	Driver's seat belt reminder light .....		572		Engine switch ..........................................	115
	Driving				Hood ........................................................	492
	Correct posture....................................		69		How to start the engine .....................	115
	Procedures............................................		108		Identification number ......................	607
	Driving position memory......................		40		If the engine will not start...............	588
	DVD player......................	283, 327, 328			Overheating ........................................	600
					Engine compartment cover.............	496

638

Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................	610
Checking...............................................	504
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................	187
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.......................................................	127
Engine immobilizer system..................	64
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................	609
Checking...............................................	499
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................	187
Engine oil maintenance data...........	502
EPS (Electric power steering)..........	173
Event data recorder............................	568
F First-aid kit storage belt.....................	453
Floor mat...................................................	452
Fluid
Brake .......................................................	506
Washer....................................................	510
Fog lights
Switch..........................................................	141
Wattage ...................................................	615
Footwell lighting ...................................	406
Front fog lights
Switch..........................................................	141
Wattage ...................................................	615
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................	85
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................................	572
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................................	30
Driving position memory .................	40

Alphabetical index

	Front turn signal lights
	Wattage...................................................	615
	Fuel
	Capacity................................................	608
	Fuel gauge...............................................	127
	Fuel pump shut off system.............	567
	Gas station information.................	650
	Information .............................................	616
	Refueling....................................................	64
	Fuel filler door ...........................................	64
	Fuel pump shut off system.................	567
	Fuses .........................................................	530
G	Garage door opener ..........................	456
	Gas station information......................	650
	Gauges .......................................................	127
	Glove box.................................................	413
H	Hands-free system...............................	362
	Head restraints
	Adjusting ..................................................	46
	Headlight aim.........................................	547
	Headlight cleaner..................................	145
	Headlights
	Discharge headlights
	precautions.......................................	558
	Replacing light bulbs.......................	549
	Switch........................................................	138
	Wattage...................................................	615
	Heaters
	Seat heaters ..........................................	434
	Side mirror.............................................	236
	Height control
	Electronically modulated air
	suspension..........................................	168
	Hill-start assist control ..........................	173

639

Alphabetical index

	Hood ..........................................................	492
	Hooks
	Cargo......................................................	453
	Coat ...........................................................	451
	Shopping bag......................................	453
I	I/M test.....................................................	488
	Identification
	Engine .....................................................	607
	Vehicle....................................................	607
	Illuminated entry system ....................	406
	Indicator lights.........................................	130
	Initialization
	Items to initialize.................................	632
	Inside rear view mirror ..........................	56
	Interior lights
	Interior lights.........................................	406
	Switch .....................................................	408
	Wattage...................................................	615
J	Jack
	Positioning the jack...........................	493
	Replacing the wheel........................	580
	Jack handle.............................................	580
K	Keys
	Electronic key.............................................	2
	Engine switch..........................................	115
	If you lose your keys.........................	593
	If your electronic key battery
	is discharged ....................................	594
	Key number.................................................	2
	Keys.................................................................	2
	Mechanical key..........................................	3
	Wireless remote control.....................	19

L	Lexus link system..................................	465
	Light bulbs
	Replacing ..............................................	549
	Wattage...................................................	615
	Lights
	Door courtesy lights........................	406
	Fog light switch ......................................	141
	Headlights switch................................	138
	Interior light switch ...........................	408
	Outer foot lights.................................	406
	Overhead courtesy light ...............	406
	Personal light switch........................	408
	Replacing light bulbs.......................	549
	Shift lever lighting..............................	406
	Turn signal lever....................................	122
	Vanity lights...........................................	423
	Wattage...................................................	615
	Load capacity..........................................	185
M	Maintenance
	Do-it-yourself maintenance.........	489
	General maintenance.....................	485
	Maintenance data.............................	606
	Maintenance requirements..........	483
	Meter
	Instrument panel light control.......	128
	Meters........................................................	127
	Mirrors
	Inside rear view mirror ......................	56
	Side mirror heater..............................	236
	Side mirrors..............................................	57
	Vanity mirrors......................................	423
	Moon roof.....................................................	61
	MP3 disc..................................................	249
	Multi-information display....................	134

640

O	Odometer.................................................	127
	Oil
	Engine oil...............................................	499
	Opener
	Fuel filler door .........................................	64
	Hood .......................................................	492
	Trunk............................................................	26
	Outer foot lights
	Outer foot lights.................................	406
	Wattage ...................................................	615
	Outside rear view mirrors
	Adjusting and folding ..........................	57
	Driving position memory .................	40
	Outside temperature display............	135
	Overhead console ..............................	420
	Overhead courtesy lights
	Overhead courtesy lights .............	406
	Wattage ...................................................	615
	Overheating, Engine..........................	600
P	Parking assist sensors ..........................	159
	Parking brake ..........................................	123
	Parking lights
	Replacing light bulbs .......................	549
	Switch........................................................	138
	Wattage ...................................................	615
	PCS (Pre-collision system)................	179
	Penlight ......................................................	581
	Personal lights
	Switch......................................................	408
	Pollen removal mode .... 207, 216, 224
	Power outlet...........................................	430
	Power windows........................................	59
	Pre-collision system (PCS)................	179

	Alphabetical index
R	Radar cruise control.............................	149
	Radiator ....................................................	506
	Radio..........................................................	240
	RDS (Radio data system) ...................	241
	Rear seat
	Seat adjustment ............................	33, 36
	Seat position memory ........................	44
	Rear seat entertainment system......	318
	Rear seat relaxation system .............	439
	Rear sunshade .......................................	443
	Rear turn signal lights
	Replacing light bulbs.......................	549
	Wattage...................................................	615
	Rear view mirror
	Compass.................................................	461
	Rear view monitor system..................	170
	Rear window defogger ......................	236
	Replacing
	Electronic key battery.....................	528
	Fuses........................................................	530
	Light bulbs............................................	549
	Reporting safety defects for
	U.S.A. owners.....................................	634
S	Seat belts
	Adjusting the seat belt........................	49
	Automatic Locking Retractor
	(ALR)......................................................	50
	Child restraint system
	installation..............................................	94
	Cleaning and maintaining
	the seat belts ......................................	481
	Emergency Locking Retractor
	(ELR) ......................................................	50
	How to wear your seat belt.............	48

641

Alphabetical index

How your child should wear
the seat belt............................................	51
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use.........................	50
Reminder light.....................................	572
Seat belt extenders................................	51
Seat belt pretensioners......................	49
Seat heaters ............................................	434
Seat position memory...................	40, 44
Seating capacity.....................................	185
Seats
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............................	94
Cleaning................................................	480
Climate control...................................	434
Climate control seat.........................	434
Driving position memory..................	40
Head restraint.........................................	46
Properly sitting in the seat................	69
Rear seat adjustment .................	33, 36
Rear seat position memory .............	44
Rear seat relaxation system..........	439
Seat adjustment.....................................	30
Seat adjustment precautions ...........	32
Seat heaters..........................................	434
Seat position memory...............	40, 44
Service reminder indicators .............	130
Shift lever
Automatic transmission.....................	118
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................	590
Shift lever lighting .................................	406
Shift lock system...................................	590
Shopping bag hooks............................	453
Side airbags..................................................	71
Side marker lights
Switch .......................................................	138

Side mirror
Adjusting and folding..........................	57
Driving position memory .................	40
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function .............................................	5
Starting the engine................................	115
Spare tire
Inflation pressure.................................	519
Spare tire...............................................	580
Spark plug ................................................	610
Specifications.........................................	606
Speedometer ...........................................	127
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................................	55
Audio switches...................................	258
Driving position memory .................	40
Steering wheel heater......................	432
Storage feature ......................................	410
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....	603
Sun visors.................................................	422
Sunshade
Rear...........................................................	443
Rear door..............................................	446
Roof..............................................................	62
Switch
ECT switch...............................................	119
Engine switch ..........................................	115
Fog light switch ......................................	141
Light switches........................................	138
Parking brake switch.........................	123
Power door lock switch.....................	22
Power trunk lid .......................................	26
Power trunk opener and closer ....	26
Power window switch .......................	59
Window lock switch...........................	59

642

Alphabetical index

Wipers and washer switch.............	142
T Tachometer..............................................	127
Tail lights
Switch........................................................	138
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..........................................................	66
Engine immobilizer system ..............	64
Theft prevention labels .........................	68
Tire inflation pressure...........................	519
Tire information
Glossary ................................................	624
Size .............................................................	621
Tire identification number.............	620
Uniform tire quality grading..........	622
Tires
Chains.......................................................	187
Checking...................................................	511
If you have a flat tire.........................	580
Inflation pressure .................................	519
Inflation pressure sensor..................	512
Information..............................................	619
Replacing..............................................	580
Rotating tires............................................	511
Size .............................................................	613
Snow tires................................................	187
Tire pressure warning
system..........................................	511, 572
Tools ..........................................................	580
Total load capacity.................................	185
Touch screen ...........................................	196
Towing
Dinghy towing.......................................	192
Emergency towing ...........................	560
Trailer towing...........................................	191
TRAC (Traction control) ....................	173

Traction control (TRAC).....................		173
Trip meter ..................................................		127
Trunk
Extending a space.............................		449
Opener ......................................................		26
Closer.........................................................		26
Trunk light
Wattage...................................................		615
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................		549
Switch.........................................................		122
Wattage...................................................		615
V Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................		423
Wattage...................................................		615
Vanity mirrors ........................................		423
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics
integrated management) .................		173
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management (VDIM)........................		173
Vehicle identification number.........		607
Vehicle stability control (VSC).........		173
VSC (Vehicle stability control).........		173
W Warning buzzers
Brake system.......................................		570
Open door ...........................................		572
Seat belt reminder...............................		571
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)......		571
Brake assist system.............................		571
Brake system............................	570, 572
Charging system...............................		570
Electric power steering
warning light .......................................		571

643

Alphabetical index

Electronic engine control
system....................................................	571
Low fuel level.......................................	572
Low tire pressure warning
light........................................................	572
Master warning light ........................	572
Open door ...........................................	572
Pre-collision system ...........................	571
Pretensioners.........................................	571
Seat belt reminder light ..................	572
SRS airbags ............................................	571
Tire pressure warning light...........	572
Warning messages ..............................	577
Washer
Checking ................................................	510
Preparing and checking
before winter......................................	187
Switch ........................................................	142
Washing and waxing...........................	478
Weight
Cargo capacity.....................................	182
Load limits ..............................................	185
Weight ...................................................	606
Wheels ......................................................	523
Window glasses ......................................	59
Window lock switch ...............................	59
Windows
Power windows.....................................	59
Rear window defogger ..................	236
Washer.....................................................	142
Windshield wiper de-icer..................	237
Windshield wipers.................................	142
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ......................	528
WMA disc ...............................................	249

644

Alphabetical index

645

Index

Alphabetical index ...........................	636
What to do if... ...................................	646

635

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Tollfree: 1-800-25-LEXUS).

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline tollfree at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

634

For US owners		7
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................	634

633

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on the vehicle.

	Item	When to initialize	Reference
	Engine oil maintenance	After changing engine oil	P. 502
	data
		• When tire pressure sensors are
	Tire inflation pressure	replaced	P. 511
	warning system	• When driving with the tires inflated to
		a higher than standard tire pressure

632

Vehicle specifications		6
	6-1.		Specifications .........................		606
			Maintenance data.....................		606
			Fuel information...........................		616
			Tire information............................		619
	6-2.		Customization........................		627
			Customizable features ............		627
	6-3.		Initialization.............................		632
			Items to initialize........................		632

605

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	Customized
				setting
	Smart access	Smart access system	ON	OFF
		with push-button start
	system with	Operation signal
	push-button		ON	OFF
		(Emergency flashers)
	start
		Operation signal
	(→P. 5)		ON	OFF
		(Buzzer)
		Wireless remote con-	ON	OFF
		trol
			Driver's door
	Wireless		unlocked in one	All doors unlocked
		Unlocking operation	step, all doors
	remote con-			in one step
			unlocked in two
	trol
			steps
	(→P. 19)
		Automatic door lock
		function to be activated	ON	OFF
		if door is not opened
		after being unlocked

6 Vehiclespecifications

627

6-2. Customization

	Item	Function	Default setting	Customized
				setting
		Time elapsed before		30 seconds
		automatic lock function
		is activated if door is	60 seconds
		not opened after being		120 seconds
		unlocked
	Wireless	Operational signal	ON	OFF
	remote con-	(Emergency flashers)
	trol	Operational signal
	(→P. 19)		ON	OFF
		(Buzzer)
		Door lock buzzer	ON	OFF
		Trunk unlocking opera-	Push and hold	Push twice
		tion		One short push
		Panic function	ON	OFF
		Speed-detecting auto-
		matic door lock func-	OFF	ON
		tion
		Opening driver's door	OFF	ON
		unlocks all doors.
		Shifting gears to P	ON	OFF
	Door lock	unlocks all doors.
	(→P. 22,	Shifting gears to posi-
	594)
		tion other than P locks	ON	OFF
		all doors.
			Driver's door
			unlocked in one	All doors unlocked
		Unlocking using a key	step, all doors
				in one step
			unlocked in two
			steps

628

6-2. Customization

	Item	Function	Default setting	Customized
				setting
	Trunk	Power trunk opener	ON	OFF
	(→P. 26)	and closer function
		Mechanical key linked	ON	OFF
		operation
	Power win-	Mechanical key linked	Open and close	Open only
	dows	operation		Close only
	(→P. 59)	Wireless remote con-	ON	OFF
		trol linked operation
		Linked entry operation	ON	OFF
		Mechanical key linked	ON	OFF
		operation
		Mechanical key linked	Open and close	Open only
		operation		Close only
		Linked operation of
		components when	Slide only	Tilt only
	Moon roof	door key is used
	(→P. 61)	Wireless remote con-	ON	OFF
		trol linked operation
		Linked operation of
		components when	Slide only	Tilt only
		wireless remote con-
		trol used
		Linked entry function	ON	OFF

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6-2. Customization

	Item	Function	Default setting	Customized
				setting
	Automatic	Light sensor sensitivity	Level 3	Level 1 to 5
		Time elapsed before		0 second
	light control
		headlights automati-
	system		30 seconds	60 seconds
		cally turn off after
	(→P. 138)			90 seconds
		doors are closed
	Lights	Daytime running light	ON	OFF
	(→P. 138)	system (U.S.A. only)
	Intuitive	Buzzer volume	Level 3	Level 1 to 5
	parking	Distance at which the
	assist-sensor	front and back sensors	Level 1	Level 2
	(→P. 159)	detect an obstacle
		Time elapsed before	15 seconds	7.5 seconds
		lights turn off		30 seconds
		Operation when the	ON	OFF
		doors are unlocked
	Illumination	Operation after the
	(→P. 406)	engine switch is turned	ON	OFF
		OFF
		Footwell lighting	ON	OFF
		Shift lever lighting	ON	OFF
		Outer foot lights	ON	OFF
	Seat belt	Vehicle speed linked
	reminder	seat belt reminder	ON	OFF
	(→P. 572)	buzzer

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6-2. Customization

Multi-information display (→P. 134)

Country	Available languages
U.S.A.	English and Spanish
Canada	English, French, German, Spanish and Italian

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5-1. Essential information

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. 564)

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.

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

•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 be 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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5-1. Essential information

nEmergency towing procedure

STEP 1 Release the parking brake. STEP 2 Put the transmission in N.

STEP 3 Put the engine switch in ACC mode (engine off) or IG-ON mode (engine running).

CAUTION

nCaution while towing

•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.

•If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

NOTICE

nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

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

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trouble When arises

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5-1. Essential information

Installing towing eyelets
STEP 1	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.

STEP 2	Insert the towing eyelet into the
	hole and tighten partially by hand.

STEP 3	Tighten down the towing eyelet
	securely using a wheel nut wrench.

nLocation of the emergency towing eyelet

→P. 580

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CAUTION

nInstalling 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
nTo prevent body damage				5
	Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.
				arises trouble When

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5-1. Essential information

Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From front

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

From rear

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

NOTICE

nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

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

nTo prevent damaging the vehicle

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

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

•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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