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Trays in the console box

The trays can be removed and/or slid.



Overhead (if equipped)

Press in the button.

This box is useful for temporarily storing
sunglasses and similar small items.



Rear seat (vehicles without power
rear seat)

Pull the armrest down then push the
knob and lift the lid to open it.



Rear seat (vehicles with power rear
seat)

Pull the armrest down then press the
button to open the lid.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

●

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an

accident or sudden braking.

●

Make sure that a smartphone stored in

the front portion will not interfere with

the shifting operation. If your hand is

caught by the stored smartphone

while shifting, a mis-shift may occur,

possibly leading to an accident.

NOTICE

■

Trays

Do not insert items exceeding the height

of each tray. Doing so may prevent open-

ing and closing of the lid.

Auxiliary boxes

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The cargo net is provided for securing
loose items on the floor or items inside
the trunk.

Raise the cargo hooks on the floor.
Hook the net on the cargo hooks.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box open while

driving.

Items may fall out and cause death or

serious injury in case of an accident or

sudden stop.

■

Items unsuitable for storing (over-

head)

Do not store items heavier than 0.2 kg

(0.4 lb.).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to

open and the items inside may fall out,

resulting in an accident.

Trunk features

Cargo net

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks on the floor to their stowed posi-

tions.

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Auxiliary boxes are under the luggage
mats.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

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Using a belt to hold an object

Loosen the belt

Pass the belt through the clip

Tighten the belt

Depending on the size and shape of an
object, such as the case of a warning
reflector, the object may not be able to be
secured with the belts or stowed in an aux-
iliary box.

■

Stowing the belt

Fold the belt

Secure the belt with the clip

To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the hook for

the front luggage mat

Do not hang a grocery bag or any other

object from the hook.

Auxiliary boxes

First-aid kit storage belt

Warning reflector storage belt

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5-6.Using the other interior features

The USB charging ports are used to
supply 3.0 A of electricity at 5 V to
external devices.
The USB charging ports are for charg-
ing only. They are not designed for data
transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging ports



Instrument panel



Console box



Armrest (vehicles without power
rear seat)



Armrest (vehicles with power rear
seat)

■

The USB charging ports can be used

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging

ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than

3.0 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with

a personal computer, such as a USB

memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned

off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is

high, such as after the vehicle has been

parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

Other interior features

USB charging ports

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pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.



Vehicle without power rear seat

Pull the armrest down for use.



Vehicle with power rear seat

Pull the lock release lever and fold the
rear seatback down.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

WARNING

■

When using the USB charging ports

on the instrument panel

When connecting to a USB charging

port on the instrument panel, make sure

that the charging cable will not interfere

with the shifting operation. If the shift

lever gets caught by the cable while shift-

ing, a mis-shift may occur, possibly lead-

ing to an accident.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charg-

ing ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or

impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external

devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the

vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in

damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnec-

essary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it

is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not place too much strain on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

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To use the coat hook, push it on.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “MULTI-
MEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

The power outlet can be used for 12 V
accessories that run on less than 10 A.



Front

Open the lid.

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

Doing so could damage the assist grip, or

could cause you to injure yourself by fall-

ing over.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard

or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles that cause death

or serious injury.

Clock

Power outlets

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Rear

Open the lid.

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The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.



Front

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use an accessory that uses more

than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the

vehicle

When turning the power switch off, make

sure to disconnect accessories designed

for charging, such as portable chargers,

power banks, etc. from the power outlets.

If such an accessory is left connected, the

following may occur:

●

The doors cannot be locked using the

smart entry & start system or wireless

remote control.

●

The opening screen will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

●

The interior lights, instrument panel

lights, etc. will illuminate.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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

Rear

Press the button to open.

The vanity light turns on.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades

can be extended and retracted using
the driver’s power window switch and
Rear Multi Operation Panel.

■

From driver’s seat

Operate the driver’s power window
switch.

Rear quarter sunshade (if
equipped)
Rear door sunshade

Extend

Retract

: If the driver’s power window switch is

operated when a rear door sun-
shade/rear quarter sunshade is
retracted or being retracted, the rear
window will open.

■

From rear seat

The rear seat power window switches
cannot be used to extend the rear door
sunshades/rear quarter sunshades.



Rear shade/lamp control screen

Display the home screen and then
touch “Shade/Lamp”. (



P.390)

NOTICE

■

When not in use

Keep the rear vanity mirror closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the hybrid sys-

tem is off.

Rear door/rear quarter sun-
shades (if equipped)

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To fully extend/retract a rear
door/rear quarter sunshade, touch
the respective button.



Shortcut screen

To fully extend/retract a rear door/rear
quarter sunshade, touch the respective
button.

■

Operating conditions

●

The power switch is in ON mode.

●

The rear side windows are fully closed.

■

Operation of rear door sunshades/rear

quarter sunshades when extended

If a rear door power window switch is oper-

ated when the rear door sunshade/rear

quarter sunshade is extended, the rear door

sunshade/rear quarter sunshade will retract

while the rear window is opening.

■

Operating the rear door/rear quarter

sunshades after turning the hybrid sys-

tem off

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades can

be operated for a while even after the

power switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or off.

However, they cannot be operated using

the driver’s power window switch after

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between a rear

door sunshade and the window frame, the

rear door sunshade will stop and then

extend/retract slightly.

■

When reconnecting the 12-volt battery

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades will

always be retracted the first time the button

is pressed.

WARNING

■

When the rear door/rear quarter sun-

shades are being extended or

retracted

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the shade mechanism or in the opening

as injury may result.

■

Jam protection function

Never use any part of your body to inten-

tionally activate the jam protection func-

tion.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshades

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

●

Do not attach items to the rear

door/rear quarter sunshades.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

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The rear sunshade can be can be
extended and retracted using the rear
sunshade switch and Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel.

■

From front seat

Extend/retract

■

From rear seat



Vehicles without power rear seat

Extend/retract



Vehicles with power rear seat (Rear
shade/lamp control screen)

Display the home screen and then
touch “Shade/Lamp”. (



P.390)

To fully extend/retract a rear door
sunshade, touch the respective but-
ton.



Vehicles with power rear seat
(shortcut screen)

To fully extend/retract a rear door sun-
shade, touch the respective button.

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Operating the rear sunshade after turn-

ing the hybrid system off

The rear sunshade can be operated for a

while even after the power switch is

switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off.

■

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear

sunshade automatically lowers when the

shift position is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again

if any of the following occurs:

●

The switch is pressed again.

NOTICE

●

Do not operate the rear door/rear

quarter sunshades continuously for

long periods of time.

Rear sunshade

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The shift position is shifted to P.

●

The shift position is shifted out of P and R,

and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15

km/h (9 mph).

If the hybrid system is off when the rear sun-

shade has been lowered due to the reverse

operation feature, it will not be raised even

when the hybrid system is turned on again

and the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h

(9 mph). To raise the sunshade again, press

the switch.

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being

extended or retracted

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the shade mechanism or in the opening

as injury may result.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshade

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

●

Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade con-

tinuously for long periods of time.

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

(except for India)....................

438

Maintenance requirements (for

India)............................................

439

Scheduled maintenance (for

India).............................................

441

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

........................................................

447

Hood ..............................................

448

Positioning a floor jack............

449

Engine compartment...............

450

12-volt battery.............................

456

Tires ................................................

459

Replacing the tire......................

467

Tire inflation pressure...............

471

Wheels ..........................................

472

Air conditioning filter...............

473

Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) air intake vents
........................................................

475

Electronic key battery.............

477

Checking and replacing fuses

........................................................

479

Light bulbs....................................

483

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6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power trunk lid
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.

Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

●

When it is necessary to set the power

switch to ACCESSORY mode with the

shift position held in N, refer to P.211.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system.(



P.145)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

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Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-

els)

●

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

coating.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

■

Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent

coating (if equipped)

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side

windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-

lowing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off
AUTO

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes

to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipes until it has cooled suffi-

ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes

can cause burns.

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the front

bumper (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System + A)

If the paint of the front bumper is chipped

or scratched, the Lexus Safety System +

A may not function correctly. If this

occurs, consult any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the following systems may

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Lexus Safety System + A (if equipped)

●

BSM (if equipped)

●

Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard

Lights (if equipped)

●

RCTA (if equipped)

●

PKSB (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using an automatic car wash

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate and the wiper blades

may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

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Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

■

When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

NOTICE

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30

cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle

in the same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid

battery (traction battery) air vents, and

in the trunk. (



P.90)

Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,

electrical components, etc. to mal-

function or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.41)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types of

detergent, as they may discolor the

vehicle interior or cause streaks or

damage to painted surfaces:

• Areas other than the seats and steer-

ing wheel: Organic substances such as

benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic

solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

• Steering wheel: Organic substances,

such as thinner, and cleaner that con-

tains alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System + A or Lexus Safety System +)

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.236, 242)

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

Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish

metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for

the surface. It is necessary to clean them

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for

long periods of time, they may be difficult to

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.



To remove dust from the fabric, use
a vacuum cleaner or adhesive tape.



Use a cloth dampened with water to
gently wipe the fabric clean.

Do not use detergents to clean the fabric.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

Cleaning fabric portions of the
instrument panel

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6-2.Maintenance

■

Where to go for maintenance service?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the best

possible condition, Lexus recommends that

maintenance service operations as well as

other inspections and repairs be carried out

by authorized Lexus retailers or Lexus

authorized repairers, or any reliable repair-

ers. For repairs and services covered by

your warranty, please visit an authorized

Lexus retailer or repairer, who will use gen-

uine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties

you may encounter. There can also be

advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus

retailers or repairers for non-warranty

repairs and services, as members of the

Lexus network will be able to expertly assist

you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer will per-

form all of the scheduled maintenance on

your vehicle reliably and economically due

to their experience with Lexus vehicles.

Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

For full details of your maintenance sched-
ule, refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet” or
“Lexus Warranty Booklet”.

What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?

Many maintenance items are easy to do
yourself if you have a little mechanical abil-
ity and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-
cians. Even if you’re an experienced
do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend
that repairs and maintenance be con-
ducted by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Any authorized Lexus retailer or
repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever
require Warranty Service. Should you
choose to select a qualified and equipped
professional other than an authorized
Lexus repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you request
that a record of maintenance be kept.

■

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in performance

and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate

service is needed. Some important clues

are:

●

Engine missing, stumbling or pinging

Maintenance requirements
(except for India)

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus
recommends the maintenance
below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt battery

12-volt battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your hands

after handling. (



P.456)

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Strange engine noises

●

A fluid leak under the vehicle (However,

water dripping from the air conditioning

system after use is normal.)

●

Change in exhaust sound (This may indi-

cate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

Drive with the windows open and have

the exhaust system checked immedi-

ately.)

●

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal

when cornering, uneven tire wear

●

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven

straight on a level road

●

Strange noises related to suspension

movement

●

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feel-

ing brake pedal, pedal almost touches the

floor, vehicle pulls to one side when brak-

ing

●

Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal (



P.105, 109)

If you notice any of these clues, take your

vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer as soon as possible.

Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.



Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance
schedule.

The interval for scheduled maintenance is
determined by the odometer reading or
the time interval, whichever comes first,
shown in the schedule.
Maintenance beyond the last period
should be performed at the same intervals.



Where to go for maintenance ser-
vice?

It makes good sense to take your vehicle to
your local Lexus dealer for maintenance
service as well as other inspections and

Maintenance requirements
(for India)

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus
recommends the maintenance
below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt battery

12-volt battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your hands

after handling. (



P.456)

Scheduled maintenance

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repairs.
Lexus technicians are well-trained special-
ists receiving the latest service information
through technical bulletins, service tips and
in-dealership training programs. They
learn to work on Lexus before they work
on your vehicle, rather than while they are
working on it. Doesn’t that seem like the
best way?
Your Lexus dealer has invested a lot of
money in special Lexus tools and service
equipment. It helps them to do the job bet-
ter and at less cost.
Your Lexus dealer’s service department
will perform all of the scheduled mainte-
nance on your vehicle reliably and eco-
nomically.
Rubber hoses (for cooling and heater sys-
tem, brake system and fuel system) should
be inspected by a qualified technician
according to the Lexus maintenance
schedule.
Rubber hoses are particularly important
maintenance items. Have any deteriorated
or damaged hoses replaced immediately.
Note that rubber hoses will deteriorate
with age, resulting in swelling, chafing or
cracking.

What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?

Many of the maintenance items are easy to
do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Simple instructions for how to perform
them are presented in this section.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-

cians. Even if you are an experienced
do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend
that repairs and maintenance be con-
ducted by your Lexus dealer who will keep
a record of maintenance on your vehicle.
This record could be helpful should you
ever require Warranty Service.

■

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in performance

and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate

service is needed. Some important clues

are:

●

Engine missing, stumbling or pinging

●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Strange engine noises

●

A fluid leak under the vehicle (However,

water dripping from the air conditioning

system after use is normal.)

●

Change in exhaust sound (This may indi-

cate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.

Drive with the windows open and have

the exhaust system checked immedi-

ately.)

●

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal

when cornering, uneven tire wear

●

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven

straight on a level road

●

Strange noises related to suspension

movement

●

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feel-

ing brake pedal, pedal almost touches the

floor, vehicle pulls to one side when brak-

ing

●

Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal (



P.105, 109)

If you notice any of these clues, take your

vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-

sible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or

repair.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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If you mainly operate your vehicle under one or more of the special operating con-
ditions below, some of the maintenance schedule items need to be serviced more
frequently in order to keep your vehicle in good condition. (See “Additional mainte-
nance schedule”.)

Maintenance operations:
I = Inspect, correct or replace as necessary
R = Replace, change or lubricate
C = Cleaning

Scheduled maintenance (for India)

Perform maintenance by the schedule as follows:

Maintenance schedule requirements

Your vehicle needs to be serviced according to the normal maintenance schedule. (See
“Maintenance schedule”.)

A. Road Conditions
1. Operating on rough or muddy roads, or
roads with melted snow or waterlogged
roads.
2. Operating on dusty roads. (Roads in areas
where their pavement rate is low, or a cloud
of dust often arises and the air is dry.)

B. Driving Conditions
1. Heavily loaded vehicle. (For example,
using a car top carrier and so forth.)
2. Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, profes-
sional/private use like taxi or door-to-door
delivery use.
3. Continuous high speed driving (80% or
more of maximum vehicle speed) for over 2
hours.

Maintenance schedule

SERVICE INTERVAL: ODOMETER READING

MONTHS

(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first.)

x1000 km

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

x1000 miles

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS

1 Drive belts

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2 Engine oil

Replace when the maintenance reminder
appears. <<See note 1.>>

3 Engine oil filter

Replace when the maintenance reminder
appears. <<See note 1.>>

Cooling and heater system <<See
note 2.>>

5 Engine coolant <<See note 3.>>

Power control unit coolant <<See
note 4.>>

7 Exhaust pipes and mountings

IGNITION SYSTEM

8 Spark plugs

Replace every 100000 km
(60000 miles)

9 12-volt battery

FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

10 Fuel filter <<See note 5.>>

11 Air cleaner filter

I: 24

R:48

Fuel tank cap, fuel lines, connec-
tions and fuel vapor control valve
<<See note 2.>>

13 Charcoal canister

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent filter <<See note
6.>>

CHASSIS AND BODY

Brake pedal and parking brake
<<See note 7.>>

Brake linings and drums (including
parking brake linings and drums)

SERVICE INTERVAL: ODOMETER READING

MONTHS

(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first.)

x1000 km

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

x1000 miles

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

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NOTE:
1. Replace both the engine oil and oil filter, even when the maintenance reminder
does not appear, after 12 months have passed, or when driven over 10000 km
(6000 miles) since the last oil change. This may cause the maintenance reminder
appear even when driven less than 10000 km (6000 miles).
Replace both engine oil and oil filter every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 6 months, in
which the vehicle is mainly driven in dirt or dusty roads, when the maintenance
reminder does not appear.
2. After 80000 km (48000 miles) or 48 months inspection, inspect every
20000 km (12000 miles) or 12 months.
3. First replace at 160000 km (100000 miles), then replace every 80000 km

17 Brake pads and discs

18 Brake fluid

I: 6

R:24

19 Brake pipes and hoses

Steering wheel, linkage and steer-
ing gear box

21 Drive shaft boots

Suspension ball joints and dust
covers

23 Hybrid transmission fluid

24 Rear differential oil

I: 12

R: 48

Front and rear suspension <<See
note 8.>>

26 Tires and inflation pressure

27 Lights, horns, wipers and washers

28 Air conditioning filter

29 Air conditioning condenser dryer

Replace every 80000 km (48000 miles) or 48
months

SERVICE INTERVAL: ODOMETER READING

MONTHS

(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first.)

x1000 km

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

x1000 miles

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

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(50000 miles).
4. First replace at 240000 km (150000 miles), then replace every 80000 km
(50000 miles).
5. Including the filter in fuel tank.
6. Visually check the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling intake filter for dirt or
dust every 10000 km (6000 miles) and clean if necessary. Clean every 30000
km (18000 miles).
7. Parking brake inspection is not necessary.
8. Replace front and rear air suspension pneumatic cylinder assembly every 6
years.

Refer to the following table for normal maintenance schedule items requiring more
frequent service specific to the type of severe conditions. (For outline, see “Mainte-
nance schedule requirements”.)

Additional maintenance schedule

A-1: Operating on rough or muddy roads, or roads with melted snow or waterlogged
roads.



Inspection

of brake linings and drums

(including parking brake linings and
drums)

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of brake pads and discs

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months



Inspection

of brake pipes and hoses

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of suspension ball joints and

dust covers

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of drive shaft boots

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 12
months



Inspection

of steering wheel, linkage and

steering gear box

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months



Inspection

of front and rear suspension

<<See note 1.>>

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Tightening of bolts and nuts on chassis and
body <<See note 2.>>

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

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A-2: Operating on dusty roads. (Roads in areas where their pavement rate is low, or a
cloud of dust often arises and the air is dry.)



Inspection

or replacement of air cleaner

filter

I: Every 2500 km (1500 miles) or 3 months
R: Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or 48
months



Inspection

of brake linings and drums

(including parking brake linings and
drums)

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of brake pads and discs

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months

B-1: Heavily loaded vehicle. (For example, using a car top carrier and so forth.)



Inspection

of brake linings and drums

(including parking brake linings and
drums)

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of brake pads and discs

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months



Inspection

or replacement of hybrid

transmission fluid

I: Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or 24
months
R: Every 80000 km (48000 miles) or 48
months



Inspection

of front and rear suspension

<<See note 1.>>

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Tightening of bolts and nuts on chassis and
body <<See note 2.>>

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

B-2: Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, profes-
sional/private use like taxi or door-to-door delivery use.



Inspection

of brake linings and drums

(including parking brake linings and
drums)

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months



Inspection

of brake pads and discs

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months

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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions

If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt battery
condition
(



P.456)

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(



P.454)

• “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Engine oil level
(



P.452)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P.479)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Radiator and con-
denser (



P.455)



Tire inflation pres-
sure (



P.471)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.455)

• Water or washer

fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)

• Funnel (used only for

adding water or
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many

mechanisms and fluids that may move

suddenly, become hot, or become elec-

trically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following

precautions.

■

When working on the engine com-

partment

●

Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or

“IGNITION ON” on the multi-infor-

mation display and the “READY” indi-

cator are both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away

from the moving fan and engine drive

belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine,

power control unit, radiator, exhaust

manifold, etc. right after driving as they

may be hot. Oil and other fluids may

also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn

easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

Items

Parts and tools

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.

WARNING

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose

an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are

flammable.

●

Take care because brake fluid can

harm your hands or eyes and damage

painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your

hands or in your eyes, flush the

affected area with clean water imme-

diately.

If you still experience discomfort, con-

sult a doctor.

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is off.

With the power switch in 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.455)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or

falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-

ting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive engine

wear due to dirt in the air.

■

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.

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

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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