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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Maintenance and care

■ Rear

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

Rear side marker light

Running board lights

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents2
Noise from under Vehicle after Turning off the Engine8
Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Lexus8
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System8
For Your Information8
- Vehicle Data Recordings9
- Event Data Recorder10
- Scrapping of Your Lexus11
- Perchlorate Material11
- General Precautions While Driving11
- General Precaution Regarding Children’s Safety11
Reading this Manual12
How to Search13
Pictorial Index14
- Instrument Panel16
- Switches View18
- Controls on the Steering Wheel View19
- Interior View21
- For Safety and Security23
- Before Driving24
- Floor Mat24
For Safe Use24
- For Safety Drive26
- Seat Belts28
- SRS Airbags34
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System46
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions50
- Safety Information for Children52
- Child Restraint Systems53
  - Types of Child Restraints54
  - Child Restraint Precautions55
- Installing Child Restraints57
- Exhaust Gas Precautions67
Theft Deterrent System68
- Engine Immobilizer System68
- Alarm70
- Instrument Cluster73
Operation of each Component89
Key Information90
- Keys90
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors94
- Side Doors94
- Back Door101
- Glass Hatch106
Adjusting the Seats118
- Rear Seats Adjustment120
- Moving a Second Seat for Third Seat Access (Right Side Only)121
- Folding down the Second Seatbacks122
- Folding down Second Center Seatback Only123
- If You Cannot Raise the Second Seatback123
- Folding down the Third Seats (Manual Seat)124
- Returning the Third Seats125
- Folding down the Third Seats (Power Seat)126
- During Third Power Seat Stowing Operation128
- Enlarging the Luggage Compartment129
- If the Warning Buzzer Sounds Continuously129
- After Returning the Seatbacks to the Upright Position130
- When Folding the Seatbacks down130
- When Returning the Third Seat (Vehicles with a Luggage Cover)130
- When Stowing the Third Seats130
- Driving Position Memory131
- Head Restraints136
Adjusting the Steering Wheel and Mirrors139
- Steering Wheel139
- Inside Rear View Mirror141
  - Adjusting the Height of Rear View Mirror141
  - Anti-Glare Function141
- Outside Rear View Mirrors143
- Power Windows146
- Window Lock Switch146
Opening, Closing the Windows and Moon Roof146
- Closing the Windows - Caution148
- Jam Protection Function148
- Moon Roof149
Before Driving153
- Parking the Vehicle154
- Starting off on a Steep Uphill154
- Stopping154
- Breaking in Your New Lexus155
- Driving in the Rain155
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System155
- Engine Speed While Driving155
- Precautions When Driving the Vehicle156
- Precautions When Starting the Vehicle156
- If You Hear a Squealing or Scraping Noise157
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces157
- When Shifting the Shift Lever157
- Caution When the Vehicle Is Parked158
- Caution When the Vehicle Is Stopped158
- Precautions if the Vehicle Becomes Stuck159
- Precautions When Braking159
- Precautions When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle159
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving160
- When Encountering Flooded Roads160
- Capacity and Distribution161
- Cargo and Luggage161
  - Calculation Formula for Your Vehicle162
  - Storage Precautions163
  - Things that Must Not be Carried in the Luggage Compartment163
  - Roof Luggage Carrier Precautions164
- Vehicle Load Limits165
- Trailer Towing (with Towing Hitch)166
  - GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)167
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)167
  - Towing Related Terms167
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)168
  - TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)168
  - Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)169
  - Weight Limits170
  - Trailer Tongue Weight171
  - Hitch172
  - Selecting Trailer Ball173
  - Connecting Trailer Lights174
  - Positions for Towing Hitch Receiver and Hitch Ball174
  - Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer175
  - Trailer Towing Tips176
  - Before Towing179
  - Matching Trailer Ball Height to Trailer Coupler Height179
  - Break-In Schedule180
  - If Trailer Sway Occurs180
  - Trailer Towing Precautions181
  - To Avoid Accident or Injury182
  - When Towing a Trailer183
- Dinghy Towing184
- Engine (Ignition) Switch185
- Starting the Engine185
Driving Procedures185
- Changing Engine Switch Modes186
- Stopping the Engine186
- Auto Power off Function187
- Operation of the Engine Switch187
- Steering Lock187
- When Stopping the Engine with the Shift Lever in a Position Other than P187
- Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention188
- Stopping the Engine in an Emergency188
- When the Engine Switch Indicator Flashes in Amber188
- When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released188
- Symptoms Indicating a Malfunction with the Engine Switch189
- To Prevent Battery Discharge189
- When Starting the Engine189
- Automatic Transmission190
- Turn Signal Lever194
- Parking Brake195
Operating the Lights and Wipers196
- Headlight Switch196
- Automatic High Beam199
- Fog Light Switch204
- Windshield Wipers and Washer206
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer211
- Headlight Cleaner Switch213
Refueling214
- Opening the Fuel Tank Cap214
  - When Refueling - Caution215
  - Closing the Fuel Tank Cap217
Using the Driving Support Systems218
- Cruise Control218
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control221
- Intuitive Parking Assist238
- Rear View Monitor System247
- Lexus Parking Assist Monitor257
- Wide View Front & Side Monitor283
- Multi-Terrain Select302
- Multi-Terrain Monitor307
- Rear Height Control Air Suspension331
- AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)335
- Four-Wheel Drive System336
- Crawl Control340
- Downhill Assist Control System343
- Driving Assist Systems345
- BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)351
- Winter Driving Tips371
- Off-Road Precautions374
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger380
- Front Automatic Air Conditioning System380
- Rear Air Conditioning System390
- Heated Steering Wheel/Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators393
  - Seat Heaters394
  - Seat Heaters and Ventilators395
Using the Interior Lights396
- Interior Lights List396
  - Personal/Interior Lights Main Switch397
  - Personal/Interior Lights398
    - Illuminated Entry System398
    - To Prevent Battery Discharg398
- List of Storage Features399
  - Glove Box400
  - Auxiliary Boxes404
- Luggage Compartment Features406
Using the Other Interior Features413
- Cool Box413
- Sun Visors415
- Garage Door Opener427
- Safety Connect432
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior438
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior441
Maintenance Requirements444
- Requirements444
- General Maintenance447
  - Vehicle Interior Maintenance448
  - Vehicle Exterior Maintenance449
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs450
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance451
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions451
- Hood454
- Tire Inflation Pressure475
- Wheels479
- Electronic Key Battery483
- Checking and Replacing Fuses485
- Headlight Aim488
- Light Bulbs490
Essential Information501
- Emergency Flashers502
- If Your Vehicle Has to be Stopped in an Emergency503
- If the Engine Has to be Turned off While Driving503
Steps to Take in an Emergency504
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed504
- If You Think Something Is Wrong509
- Fuel Pump Shut off System510
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds511
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed519
- If You Have a Flat Tire533
- If the Engine will Not Start546
- Emergency Start Function547
- If the Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P548
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly549
- If the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged552
- If Your Vehicle Overheats555
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck558
Customization586
- Customizable Features586
- Items to Initialize597
- For Owners599
Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners600
Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)601
SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)603
Headlight Aim Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)611
- Index613
- What to Do If... (Troubleshooting)614
- The Doors Cannot be Locked, Unlocked, Opened or Closed614
- The Engine Does Not Start615
- The Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P Even if You Depress the Brake Pedal615
- The Windows Do Not Open or Close by Operating the Power Window Switches616
- The Engine Switch Is Turned off Automatically616
- A Warning Buzzer Sounds During Driving616
- An Alarm Is Activated and the Horn Sounds616
- When a Problem Has Occurred617
- A Warning Buzzer Sounds When Leaving the Vehicle617
- The Vehicle Becomes Stuck617
- A Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Message Is Displayed617
- Alphabetical Index618
- Gas Station Information632

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