Lexus LX600 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 14

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6-1. Maintenance and care

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.

■

Black stainless steel window moldings (if 

equipped)

The stainless steel window moldings are 

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.

When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the 

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their 

finish may be damaged or the color may 

change.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door
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.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in 

some automatic car washes. There may 

also be an increased risk of damage to 

vehicle.

■

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.

●

Do not use the high-pressure washer too 

close to the bearings and oil seals of 

drivetrain system parts (such as the dif-

ferential gear).

If used too close to such parts, the high 
water pressure may cause water to enter 
the parts and grease to be washed out, 
causing the system performance to 
decrease.

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles 

without matte painted wheels)

●

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 

parking in hot weather.

■

Aluminum wheels (vehicles with matte 

painted wheels)

As matte painted wheels require different 

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect 
the vehicle and maintain it in prime 
condition:

Cleaning instructions

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cleaning methods than conventional alumi-

num wheels, be sure to observer the follow-

ing. For details, consult your Lexus dealer.

●

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels 

are excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft 

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral 

detergent to remove the dirt.

●

When using detergent, make sure to 

rinse it off with water immediately. Then 

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the matte paint from being 

damaged, make sure to observe the fol-

lowing precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a 

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or abra-

sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash, dis-

able/do not select the wheel brush func-

tion (if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure washer or 

steam cleaner.

• Do not use detergent on the wheels 

when they are hot, such as after driving or 

parking in hot weather.

■

Brake caliper coating

●

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.

■

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.

■

Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

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.

■

Note for a smart access system with 

push-button start

●

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 follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the 

vehicle:

• Place the electronic 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.118)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 

and a door handle becomes wet during a 

car wash, a message may be shown on 

the multi-information display and a 

buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 

turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

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.

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WARNING

■

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 they have cooled 

sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes 

can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

A

B

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 off position.

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

ers may operate and the wiper blades 

may 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 

circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-

faces 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, fray-

ing or cuts.

NOTICE

■

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.

●

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-pressure 

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 system 

intake located near the lower part of 

the windshield, the air conditioning 

system 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

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.

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WARNING

●

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 

(



P.35)

An electrical malfunction may cause 

the airbags to deploy or not function 

properly, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger: 

Do not let the wireless charger 

(



P.423) get wet. Failure to do so 

may cause the charger to become hot 

and cause burns or could cause elec-

tric shock resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially 

instrument panel)

Do not use a 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:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gasoline, 

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 

bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, 

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

●

Do not use a 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 sys-

tem 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.215)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear quar-

ter windows and rear window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the 

rear quarter windows and rear win-

dow, as this may cause damage 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 to 

the surface. It is necessary to clean them 

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned 

for long period 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.

Cleaning the areas with satin-
finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

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6-2. Maintenance

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 vehi-

cle 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 (U.S.A. only)

After the required maintenance is per-

formed according to the maintenance 

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the proce-

dures described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehicle Set-

tings” and then press 

.

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical 
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. It is 
the owner’s responsibility to per-
form regular checks. Lexus recom-
mends the following maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in 

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble serious injury or death.

■

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.462)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Press 

 or 

 to select “Scheduled 

Maintenance” and then press and hold 
the .

4

Press 

 or 

 to select “Yes” and 

then press 

.

A message will be displayed 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

Battery

Check the connections. 
(



P.462)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? (



P.461)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant

Is the engine/intercooler 
coolant at the correct 
level? (



P.460)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
(



P.458)

Exhaust system

There should not be any 
fumes or strange 
sounds.

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Engine radia-
tor/con-
denser/intercoo
ler radiator

The engine radiator, 
condenser and inter-
cooler radiator should 
be free from foreign 
objects. (



P.461)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer 
fluid? (



P.464)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator pedal 

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

Automatic 
transmission 
“Park” mecha-
nism

• When  parked  on  a 

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

Brake pedal

• Does the brake pedal 

move smoothly?

• Does the brake pedal 

have appropriate 
clearance from the 
floor?

• Does the brake pedal 

have the correct 
amount of free play?

Items

Check points

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?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indicators and 

buzzers function 
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights come 

on?

• Are the headlights 

aimed correctly?

Parking brake

• Does the parking 

brake switch operate 
normally?

• When parked on a 

slope and the parking 
brake is on, is the vehi-
cle securely stopped?

Seat belts

• Do  the  seat  belts 

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should 

not be damaged.

Items

Check points

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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

• Do the doors operate 

smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine hood 

lock system work 
properly?

Fluid leaks

• There  should  not  be 

any signs of fluid leak-
age after the vehicle 
has been parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation 

pressure correct?

• The tires should not 

be damaged or exces-
sively worn.

• Have the tires been 

rotated according to 
the maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts should 

not be loose.

Windshield wip-
ers/
rear window 
wiper

• The wiper blades 

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

• The wiper blades 

should clear the wind-
shield/rear window 
without streaking or 
skipping.

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 
ordinary 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 condi-
tion (



P.462)

• Warm  water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 

(for terminal clamp 
bolts)

• Distilled water

Brake fluid level 
(



P.461)

• 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 cool-
ant/intercooler 
coolant level 
(



P.460)

• “Toyota  Super  Long 

Life Coolant” or a sim-
ilar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and 
non-borate coolant 
with long-life hybrid 
organic acid technol-
ogy

For the U.S.A.: “Toyota 
Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is premixed with 
50% coolant and 50% 
deionized water.
For Canada: “Toyota 
Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is premixed with 
55% coolant and 45% 
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for 

adding coolant)

Engine oil level 
(



P.458)

• “Toyota  Genuine 

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for 

adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P.481)

• Fuse  with  same 

amperage rating as 
original

Headlight aim 
(



P.484)

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Engine radiator, 
condenser and 
intercooler radi-
ator (



P.461)



Items

Parts and tools

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Tire inflation 
pressure
(



P.474)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(



P.464)

• Water or washer fluid 

containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for 

adding water or 
washer fluid)

Items

Parts and tools

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

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away 

from the moving fan and engine drive 

belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, 

engine 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.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 

an open flame to fuel or the battery. 

Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working 

on the battery. It contains poisonous 

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●

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 discom-

fort, consult a doctor.

■

When working near the cooling fan 

or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the 

engine switch in ON, the cooling fan may 

automatically start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-

ture is high. (



P.461)

■

When working on or under the vehi-

cle

Do not get under the vehicle with just the 

jack supporting it. Always use automo-

tive jack stands or other solid supports. 

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1

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.

WARNING

■

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

Release the lock from the inside of 
the vehicle to open the 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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Fuse boxes (



P.481)

Battery (



P.462)

Intercooler coolant reservoir (



P.460)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.460)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.459)

Radiator cooling fan (



P.461)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.458)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.461)

Washer fluid tank (



P.464)

Intercooler radiators (



P.461)

Engine radiator (



P.461)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.461)

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

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■

Keep the engine compartment 
cover opened

1

Push the tab in and pull the lock 
release, and lift the cover.

2

Install the cover as shown in the 
illustration.

■

Removing the engine compart-
ment cover

1

Push the tab in and pull the lock 
release, and lift the cover.

2

Pull the cover toward the front of 
the vehicle to remove it.

■

Installing the engine compartment 
cover

Install the cover as shown in the illus-
tration.

Engine compartment cover

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With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level 
on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level ground. 
After warming up the engine and 
turning off the engine, wait more 
than 5 minutes for the oil to drain 
back into the bottom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, pull 
the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end, pull 
the dipstick out and check the oil 
level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ 
depending on the type of vehicle or 
engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it 
fully.

■

Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type and 
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.

NOTICE

■

After installing an engine compart-

ment cover

Make sure the cover is securely installed 

in its original position.

Checking and adding the engine 
oil

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C

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

Engine oil selection



P.536



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)



Items

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

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

1

Remove the oil filler cap by turning 
it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, checking the 
dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by turning it 
clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be con-

sumed while driving. In the following situa-

tions, oil consumption may increase, and 

engine oil may need to be refilled in 

between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example 

directly after purchasing the vehicle or 

after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate 

viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or 

with a heavy load, when towing, or when 

driving while accelerating or decelerat-

ing frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long 

time, or when driving frequently through 

heavy traffic

■

After changing the engine oil

The engine oil maintenance data 
should be reset. Perform the following 
procedures:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehicle 

Settings” and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select “Oil 

Maintenance” and then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select “Yes” and 

then press 

.

“Reset complete” will be displayed when 
the reset procedure has been completed.

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially 

harmful contaminants which may 

cause skin disorders such as inflamma-

tion and skin cancer, so care should be 

taken to avoid prolonged and 

repeated contact. To remove used 

engine oil from your skin, wash thor-

oughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a 

safe and acceptable manner. Do not 

dispose of used oil and filters in house-

hold trash, in sewers or onto the 

ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-

vice station or auto parts store for 

information concerning recycling or 

disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the 

reach of children.

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Engine coolant reservoir

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is 
between the “F” and “L” lines on the 
reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“F” line

“L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add 
coolant up to the “F” line. (



P.528)

■

Intercooler coolant reservoir

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is 
between the “F” and “L” lines on the 
reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“F” line

“L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add 
coolant up to the “F” line. (



P.528)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 

or a similar high quality ethylene glycol 

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, 

and non-borate coolant with long-life 

hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized 

water. (Minimum temperature: -31°F [-

35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized 

water. (Minimum temperature: -44°F [-

42°C])
For more details about coolant, contact 

your Lexus dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short 

time of replenishing

Visually check the engine radiator, hoses, 

engine coolant reservoir cap, intercooler 

radiator, intercooler coolant reservoir cap, 

drain cock and water pump.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the 

vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could 

be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick 

every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-

erly tightened.

■

After changing the engine oil

Make sure to reset the engine oil mainte-

nance data. If it is not reset, the next 

maintenance timing will not be displayed 

properly.

Checking the coolant

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B

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B

C

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If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus 

dealer, test the cap and check for leaks in 

the cooling system.

Check the engine radiator, condenser 
and intercooler radiator and clear any 
foreign objects. If any of the above 
parts are extremely dirty or you are not 
sure of their condition, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Keep the engine compartment 
cover opened or removing the 
cover



P.457

■

Checking fluid level

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

■

Adding fluid

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



Fluid type

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



Items

Clean funnel

■

Refilling brake fluid

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Depress the brake pedal more than 
40 times.

3

Remove the reservoir cap by hand. 
Add brake fluid up to the “MAX” 
line. If you do not follow the proce-

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant reser-

voir cap or intercooler coolant reservoir 

cap.

The cooling system may be under pres-

sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap 

is removed, causing serious injuries, such 

as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor 

straight antifreeze. The correct mixture 

of water and antifreeze must be used to 

provide proper lubrication, corrosion 

protection and cooling. Be sure to read 

the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-

vent it from damaging parts or paint.

Checking the engine radiator, 
condenser and intercooler radi-
ator

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the engine radiator, con-

denser or intercooler radiator as they 

may be hot and cause serious injuries, 

such as burns.

Checking and adding the brake 
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dure above, the reservoir may 
overflow

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from 

the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can 

cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-

ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

Check the battery as follows.

■

Keep the engine compartment 
cover opened or removing the 
cover



P.457

■

Battery exterior

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

Terminals

Clamp

■

Checking battery fluid

Check that the level is between the 
upper and lower lines.

Upper line

Lower line

If the fluid level is at or below the lower line, 
add distilled water.

■

Checking the battery condition 
(vehicles with battery indicator)

Check the battery condition by indica-
tor color.

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm your 

hands and eyes and damage painted sur-

faces.

If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, 

flush the affected area with clean water 

immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, see a 

doctor.

NOTICE

■

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 out 

or when the fluid level in the accumulator 

is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, 

there may be a serious problem.

Checking the battery

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Red and clear: Replacement is nec-
essary. Have the battery checked 
by your Lexus dealer.

Clear and red: Charging is neces-
sary. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.

Blue and red: Good condition

■

Adding distilled water

1

Remove the vent plug.

2

Add distilled water.

If the upper line cannot be seen, check the 

fluid level by looking directly at the cell.

LOW

O.K.

3

Put the vent plug back on and close 
it securely.

■

Install the engine compartment 
cover



P.457

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery produces 

hydrogen gas which is flammable and 

explosive. Therefore, observe the following 

precautions before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery installed on 

the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the 

ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on the char-

ger is off when connecting and discon-

necting the charger cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the bat-

tery

The engine may not start. Follow the proce-

dure below to initialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the engine.

●

Unlocking the doors using the smart 

access system with push-button start may 

not be possible immediately after recon-

necting the battery. If this happens, use 

the wireless remote control or the 

mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the engine with the engine switch in 

ACC. The engine may not start with the 

engine switch turned off. However, the 

engine will operate normally from the 

second attempt.

●

The engine switch mode is recorded by 

the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected, 

the vehicle will return the engine switch 

mode to the status it was in before the 

battery was disconnected. Make sure to 

turn off the engine before disconnect the 

battery. Take extra care when connect-

ing the battery if the engine switch mode 

prior to discharge is unknown.

If the engine will not start even after multiple 
attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.

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If none of the washer does not work or 
the “Windshield Washer Fluid Low” 
appears on the multi-information dis-
play, the washer tank may be empty. 
Add washer fluid.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

A battery contains poisonous and corro-

sive sulfuric acid and may produce 

hydrogen gas which is flammable and 

explosive. To reduce the risk of death or 

serious injury, take the following precau-

tions while working on or near the bat-

tery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touching the 

battery terminals with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match near the 

battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and 

clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses when 

working near the battery.

●

Keep children away from the battery.

■

Where to safely charge the battery

Always charge the battery in an open 

area. Do not charge the battery in a 

garage or closed room where there is 

not sufficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regarding 

electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water for at 

least 15 minutes and get immediate 

medical attention. If possible, continue 

to apply water with a sponge or cloth 

while traveling to the nearest medical 

facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thoroughly. If 

you feel pain or burning, get medical 

attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes

It can soak through clothing on to your 

skin. Immediately take off the clothing 

and follow the procedure above if nec-

essary.

●

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or milk. 

Get emergency medical attention 

immediately.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never recharge the battery while the 

engine is running. Also, be sure all acces-

sories are turned off.

■

When adding distilled water

Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during 

battery recharging may cause corrosion.

Adding the washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the engine 

is hot or running as washer fluid contains 

alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on 

the engine, etc.

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Check if the treadwear indicators are 
showing on the tires. Also check the 
tires for uneven wear, such as exces-
sive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and 
pressure if not rotated.

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is 
shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark, etc., 

molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other than 

washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine anti-

freeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on the 

vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as 

damaging the pump leading to problems 

of the washer fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-

sary.

Refer to the freezing temperatures listed 

on the label of the washer fluid bottle.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules 
and treadwear.

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are showing on 

a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, 

cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, 

and bulges indicating internal damage.

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be 

properly repaired due to the size or loca-

tion of a cut or other damage.

If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus 

dealer.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked 

by a qualified technician even if it has sel-

dom or never been used or damage is not 

obvious.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the number given by dividing 

the maximum load by 1.10 of the replace-

ment tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross 

Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the 

front axle or the rear axle, whichever is 

greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. 

For the maximum load of the tire, see the 

load limit at maximum cold tire inflation 

pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the 

tire. (



P.544)

■

Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-

mance tires best suited to highway driv-

ing under dry conditions. Since summer 

tires do not have the same traction per-

formance as snow tires, summer tires are 

inadequate for driving on snow-covered 

or icy roads. For driving on snow-cov-

ered roads or icy roads, the use of snow 

tires is recommended. When installing 

snow tires, be sure to replace all four 

tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide 

better traction in snow and to be ade-

quate for driving in most winter condi-

tions as well as for use year-round. All 

season tires, however, do not have ade-

quate traction performance compared 

with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. 

Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-

tion and handling performance com-

pared with summer tires in highway 

driving.

●

Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads or icy 

roads, we recommend using snow tires. If 

you need snow tires, select tires of the 

same size, construction and load capacity 

as the originally installed tires. Since your 

vehicle has radial tires as original equip-

ment, make sure your snow tires also 

have radial construction. Do not install 

studded tires without first checking local 

regulations for possible restrictions. 

Snow tires should be installed on all 

wheels. (



P.372)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears down 

below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is 

lost.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to 

prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause damage to 

parts of the drive train as well as danger-

ous handling characteristics, which may 

lead to an accident resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different makes, 

models or tread patterns.

Also, do not mix tires of remarkably 

different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than those 

recommended by Lexus.

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Rotate the tires in the order shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, 
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is car-
ried out at the same interval as tire inspec-
tion.

Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure 
warning system after tire rotation.

■

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the engine switch is OFF. If 

the tires are rotated while the engine switch 

is in ON, the tire position information will 

not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the 

engine switch to OFF and then to ON, or 

initialize the system after checking that the 

tire pressure is properly adjusted.

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire 
pressure warning system that uses tire 
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters to detect low tire inflation pressure 
before serious problems arise.
The tire pressure warning system of 
this vehicle adopts a 2-type warning 
system



When “Adjust Pressure” is dis-
played (Normal Warning)

The tire pressure warning light comes on 
and a buzzer sounds when the tire inflation 
pressure becomes low due to natural air 
leakage or outside temperature. (Ways of 
coping:



P.502, 540)



When “Immediately Check Tire 
when Safe” is displayed (Emergency 
Warning)

The tire pressure warning light comes on 
and a buzzer sounds when the tire inflation 
pressure becomes low suddenly due to a 
blowout. (Ways of coping: 



P.502, 511) 

However, the system may not be able to 
detect sudden tire ruptures (bursting, etc.).



The tire pressure detected by the 
tire pressure warning system can be 
displayed on the multi-information 

WARNING

●

Do not mix differently constructed 

tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply 

tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season and 

snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been used 

on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know 

how they were used previously.

NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on 

roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire 

inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-

ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving 

on rough roads may cause damage to 

the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-

cle’s wheels and body.

■

If tire inflation pressure of each tire 

becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires 

and/or wheels may be ruined.

Tire rotation

Tire pressure warning system

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display.

The unit can be changed.

■

How to change the unit

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place and 
turn the engine switch off.

Changing the unit cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel 
and select 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS set-
ting”, and then press 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Setting 
Unit”, and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select the desired 
unit, and then press 

.

■

Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning system does not 

replace routine tire inflation pressure 

checks. Make sure to check tire inflation 

pressure as part of your routine of daily 

vehicle checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the 

tire inflation pressure after the engine 

switch is turned to ON. It may also take a 

few minutes to display the tire inflation 

pressure after inflation pressure has been 

adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also 

be different from the values measured 

using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly

●

In the following cases, the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is 

equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the radio wave 

signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi-

cle, particularly around the wheels or 

wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely 

higher than the specified level.

• If wheels without tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters is not regis-

tered in the tire pressure warning 

computer.

●

Performance may be affected in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 

gas station, radio station, large display, 

airport or other facility that generates 

strong radio waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular 

phone, cordless phone or other wireless 

communication device

If tire position information is not correctly 

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displayed due to the radio wave conditions, 
the display may be corrected by driving and 
changing the radio wave conditions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the time 

taken for the warning to start or go off 

could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure declines rap-

idly for example when a tire has burst, the 

warning may not function.

When replacing tires or wheels, tire 
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters must also be installed.

When new tire pressure warning valves 
and transmitters are installed, new ID 
codes must be registered in the tire pres-
sure warning computer and the tire pres-
sure warning system must be initialized. 
(



P.471)

■

When replacing the tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter is not registered, the 

tire pressure warning system will not work 

properly. After driving for about 20 min-

utes, the tire pressure warning light blinks 

for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a sys-

tem malfunction.

■

The tire pressure warning system 
must be initialized in the following 
circumstances:



When rotating the tires.



When changing the tire size.



When changing between two regis-
tered wheel sets.



After registering the ID codes. 
(



P.471)

When the tire pressure warning sys-
tem is initialized, the current tire infla-
tion pressure is set as the benchmark 
pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire pressure 
warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place and 
stop the engine for 20 minutes or 
more.

Installing tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, 

tire pressure warning valves, trans-

mitters and tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the wheels, 

tires or the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters, contact your 

Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled correctly.

●

Make sure to install the tire valve caps. 

If the tire valve caps are not installed, 

water could enter the tire pressure 

warning valves and the tire pressure 

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, do not 

use tire valve caps other than those 

specified. The cap may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-

ants, the tire pressure warning valve and 

transmitter may not operate properly. If a 

liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus 

dealer or other qualified service shop as 

soon as possible. Make sure to replace 

the tire pressure warning valve and 

transmitter when repairing or replacing 

the tire. (



P.467)

Initializing the tire pressure 
warning system

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2

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 
the specified cold tire inflation 
pressure level.

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the 

specified cold tire inflation pressure level. 

The tire pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Initialization cannot be performed while 

the vehicle is moving.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel 
and select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS set-
ting”, and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select the “Set 
Pressure”. Then press and hold 

 

until the tire pressure warning light 
blinks 3 times.

Then “Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis-

played on the multi-information display. “--

-” will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display for the inflation pressure of 

each tire while initialization is being per-

formed.

8

Drive straight (with occasional left 
and right turns) at approximately 
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for 
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the infla-

tion pressure of each tire will be displayed 

on the multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, initial-

ization can be completed by driving for a 

long time. However, if initialization does 

not complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe place for 

approximately 20 minutes and then drive 

the vehicle again.

■

When initializing

●

Initialization is performed while driving at 

a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph 

(40 km/h) or more.

●

Make sure to carry out initialization after 

adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Also, 

make sure the tires are cold before carry-

ing out initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

●

The tire pressure warning system can be 

initialized by yourself, but depending on 

the driving conditions and driving envi-

ronment, initialization may take some 

time to complete.

■

The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the engine 

switch to OFF during initialization, it is not 

necessary to restart the initialization 

again as initialization will restart automat-

ically when the engine switch has been 

turned to ON for the next time.

●

If you accidentally perform initialization 

when initialization is not necessary, adjust 

the tire inflation pressure to the specified 

level when the tires are cold, and conduct 

initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is being 

determined and the inflation pressures 

are not being displayed on the multi-

information display, if the inflation pres-

sure of a tire drops, the tire pressure 

warning light will come on.

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■

If the tire pressure warning system is not 

initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initialization 

may take longer than usual to be com-

pleted or may not be possible. Normally, 

initialization completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25 

mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven

 on unpaved roads

If initialization does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a 
safe place for approximately 20 minutes 
and then drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during initializa-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so 

perform the initialization procedure 

again from the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initialization 

will not be started or was not completed 

properly and the system will not operate 

properly. Perform the initialization pro-

cedure again.

• If, when attempting to start initialization, 

the tire pressure warning light does not 

blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for 

about 20 minutes after performing initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute and 

then illuminates.

●

If initialization cannot be completed after 

performing the above procedure, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

■

The ID codes must be registered in 
the following circumstances:



When installing the new tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitters



When installing already registered 
tire pressure warning valve and 
transmitters (such as replacing sum-
mer and winter tire, etc.)

Every tire pressure warning valve and 
transmitter has a unique ID code. It is nec-
essary to register the ID code in the tire 
pressure warning computer

■

How to register the ID codes

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place and 
turn the engine switch off for 20 
minutes or more.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON. 
(



P.188)

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel 
and select 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS set-
ting”, and then press 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Change 
Wheel Set”. Then press and hold 

 until the tire pressure warning 

light starts slowly blinking 3 times.

Then “Identify Wheel Accepted” will be 

displayed on the multi-information display.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pressure 

warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pressure 

without first adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level. Other-

wise, the tire pressure warning light may 

not come on even if the tire inflation 

pressure is low, or it may come on when 

the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-

mal.

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When registration is being performed, the 

tire pressure warning light will blink for 

approximately 1 minute then illuminate and 

“---” will be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-information 

display.

7

Drive straight (with occasional left 
and right turns) at approximately 
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for 
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration is complete when the tire 

pressure warning light turns off and the 

inflation pressure of each tire is displayed 

on the multi-information display.
Registration may take longer than approxi-

mately 1 hour in certain situations, such as 

when the vehicle is stopped for a long time 

at traffic lights, etc.

8

Initialize the tire pressure warning 
system. (



P.469)

■

When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed while 

driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

●

Before performing ID code registration, 

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters 

installed are near the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure 

warning system after registering the ID 

codes. If the system is initialized before 

registering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

●

As the tires will be warm when registra-

tion is completed, make sure to allow the 

tires to cool before performing initializa-

tion.

●

ID codes can be registered by yourself, 

but depending on the driving conditions 

and driving environment, registration 

may take some time to complete.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration after it has 
been started, select “Change Wheel Set” 
on the multi-information display and 
press and hold 

 again.

●

If ID code registration has been can-

celed, the tire pressure warning light will 

blink for approximately 1 minute when the 

engine switch is turned to ON and then 

illuminate. The tire pressure warning sys-

tem will be operational when the tire 

pressure warning light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn off even 

after several minutes have elapsed, ID 

code registration may not have been 

canceled correctly. To cancel registra-

tion, perform the ID code registration 

start procedure again and then turn the 

engine switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered properly

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration may take longer than usual to be 

completed or may not be possible. Nor-

mally, registration completes within 

approximately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not complete 

after driving for approximately 30 min-

utes, continue driving for a while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approximately 

20 minutes or more before driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25 

mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and 

system cannot recognize tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitter installed is inside or near 

the vehicle

If registration does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, perform the ID code 
registration procedure again from the 
beginning.

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●

If the vehicle is reversed during registra-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so 

perform the registration procedure again 

from the beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration will not be started or was not com-

pleted properly and the system will not 

operate properly. Perform the ID code 

registration procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-

tration, the tire pressure warning light 

does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for 

about 20 minutes after performing ID 

code registration, the tire pressure warn-

ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

If the ID codes cannot be registered even 
when performing the above procedure, 
contact your Lexus dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with tire 
pressure warning system with the func-
tion to have ID codes registered for a 
second wheel set, for example a winter 
set. You can register a second wheel 
set by yourself or your Lexus dealer.
After registration of a second wheel 
set, either of these two wheel sets can 
be selected for usage with the tire 
pressure warning system.

■

Operating conditions for the func-
tion



This function will perform the 
change of wheel set only if a second 
wheel set has been registered. If no 
second wheel set has been regis-
tered, no change will be made when 
selecting this function in the menu.



Only a change between both regis-
tered wheel set is possible, mixing 

between these wheel sets is not sup-
ported.

■

How to change between wheel 
sets

1

Park the vehicle in a safe place and 
fit the vehicle with your preferred 
wheel set.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel 
and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle 
Settings”, and then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS set-
ting”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Change 
Wheel Set”. Then press and hold 

 until the tire pressure warning 

light starts slowly blinking 3 times.

Afterward, the tire pressure warning light 

turns on after flashing for 1 minute.

After 2 minutes, changing the ID codes of 

a second wheel set is being performed. 

The tire pressure warning light will turn off.

6

Initialize the tire pressure warning 
system. (



P.469)

Selecting wheel set