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5-5. Using the storage features

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.



Side

Pull the strap upwards to lift the lug-
gage mat and remove it.

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.

Shopping bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 11 lb.

(5 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

Luggage mats

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Front

Pull the strap upwards and lift up
the luggage mat.

Lift the luggage mat until it engages
with the hook.

To return the luggage mat to its original
position, push the hook and lower the
luggage mat.

Auxiliary boxes are under the luggage
mats.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

■

Using a belt to hold an object

Loosen 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
charging 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 engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION 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

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging ports

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

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

charging 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 battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a

long period of time with the engine

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 the
following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on less than
10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less
than 100 W.

■

12 V



Front

Open the lid.



Rear (if equipped)

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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■

120 VAC (if equipped)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

●

12 V

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

●

120 VAC

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.

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

●

12 V

Do not use an accessory that uses more
than 12 V 10 A.

●

120 VAC

Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that
requires more than 100 W. If a 120 VAC
appliance that consumes more than 100
W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the

vehicle

When turning the engine 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 access system with push-button

start 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 the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

■

Appliances that may not operate

properly (120 VAC)

The following 120 VAC appliances may

not operate properly even if their power

consumption is under 100 W.

●

Appliances with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process pre-

cise data

●

Other appliances that require an

extremely stable power supply

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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.



Rear

Press the button to open.

The vanity light turns on.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine 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.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

When not in use

Keep the rear vanity mirror closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the engine is

stopped.

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

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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.314)

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 engine switch is in IGNITION 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 engine

switch off

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades can

be operated for a while even after the

engine 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 battery

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades will

always be retracted the first time the button

is pressed.

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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.314)

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-

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.

●

Do not operate the rear door/rear

quarter sunshades continuously for

long periods of time.

Rear sunshade

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shade, touch the respective button.

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the rear sunshade after turn-

ing the engine switch off

The rear sunshade can be operated for a

while even after the engine 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.

●

The shift position is shifted to P.

●

The shift position is shifted out of P and R,

and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph

(15 km/h).

If the engine is turned off when the rear sun-

shade has been lowered due to the reverse

operation feature, it will not be raised even

when the engine is turned on again and the

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15

km/h). 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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HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

HomeLink

logo

Appears while HomeLink

is operating.

When the menu button (



P.135) is

pressed, the logo disappears even while
the HomeLink

is operating.

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

indicator light

Illuminates above each button selected.

Buttons

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link

to operate garage doors,

gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

A
B
C

B
C

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and

objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the
HomeLink

indicator light will stop

flashing and programming will not be
successfully completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.

This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

Program a device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control
transmitter button until the Home-
Link

indicator light changes from

slowly flashing orange to rapidly flash-
ing green (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit green (fixed code), then
release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



HomeLink

indicator light illumi-

nates: Programming of a fixed code
device has completed. The garage
door or other device should operate

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when a HomeLink

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

indicator light flashes

rapidly: The garage door opener
motor or other device is equipped
with a rolling code. To complete
programming, firmly press and hold
the HomeLink

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

Two or more people may be necessary
to complete rolling code program-
ming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.

Perform

within 30 seconds after per-

forming

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

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

Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing orange, release the
HomeLink

button and perform

“Programming HomeLink

”

(it

takes 20 seconds for the Home-
Link

indicator to start flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must

be pointed away from the Home-
Link

buttons.

Press the appropriate HomeLink

Operating HomeLink

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button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the
garage door opener indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

Opening
Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-
Link

buttons

and

(vehicles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror),

and

(vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror),
simultaneously. The last recorded sta-
tus will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

A
B

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

362

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

365

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

368

General maintenance.............

369

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

372

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

373

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

375

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

375

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

377

Battery ...........................................

385

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

387

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

395

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

398

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

400

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

402

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

403

Checking and replacing fuses

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

405

Headlight aim..............................

408

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

409

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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.

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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 opener and

closer (if equipped)

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 engine

switch to ACCESSORY mode with the

shift position held in N, refer to P.178.

■

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 6 ft. (2 m) 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 access system

with push-button start. (



P.109)

■

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

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

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

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes

and rear bumper diffusers to become

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

can cause burns.

■

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 your Lexus dealer.

■

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 your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Safety System + A (if equipped)

●

BSM (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 11.9

in. (30 cm) 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.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.29)

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

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.197, 202)

■

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.

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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.

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

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts

be used for repairs to ensure performance

of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used

in replacement or if a repair shop other than

a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm

the warranty coverage.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to be per-

formed by a Lexus dealer

●

Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-

cialists and are kept up to date with the

latest service information. They are well

informed about the operation of all sys-

tems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves

that the maintenance that has been per-

formed is under warranty coverage. If any

problem should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Lexus dealer will

promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.

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

For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Resetting the message indicating main-

tenance is required

After the required maintenance is per-

formed according to the maintenance

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the procedure

described below:

Press

of the meter control

switch to select

Press

to select “Vehicle Set-

tings” and then press

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. 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 battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work in a

well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-

cles as well as waste produced by

component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Avoid exposure and wash any affected

area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds which are known to cause

brain damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (



P.385)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Press

to select “Scheduled

Maintenance” and then press

Press

to select “Yes” and

then press

A message will be displayed on the

multi-information display when the reset

procedure has been completed.

You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.

The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there

is adequate ventilation before perform-

ing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(



P.383)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
(



P.382)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(



P.380)

Exhaust system

There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Radiator, con-
denser, inter-
cooler radiator
and intercooler
sub radiator

The radiator, con-
denser, intercooler
radiator and inter-
cooler sub radiator
should be free from
foreign objects.
(



P.383)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.384)

Trunk

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.385)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).

Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism

• When parked on a

slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

Brakes

• The vehicle should

not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes should

work effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.

Head restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do the indicators

and buzzers function
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

• Are the headlights

aimed correctly?
(



P.408)

Items

Check points

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Parking brake

• Does the parking

brake operate nor-
mally?

• When parked on a

slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should

not be damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat controls

operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering

wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steering

wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

• There should not be

any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk

operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be

any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation

pressure correct?

• The tires should not

be damaged or
excessively worn.

• Have the tires been

rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be loose.

Windshield wip-
ers

• The wiper blades

should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines that a
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and may need to
be repaired. Contact your Lexus
dealer to service the vehicle.



When the battery is disconnected
or discharged

Readiness codes that are set during ordi-
nary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the
readiness codes may not be completely
set.



When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on
indicating a temporary malfunction and
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will
not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare
the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams

Some states have vehicle emission
inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system monitors
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:

When the malfunction indicator
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the
I/M test

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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

Battery condition
(



P.385)

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level
(



P.383)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT

3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding brake fluid)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level (



P.382)

• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.