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Pull the armrest down for use.

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

NOTICE

To prevent failure or damage to data

Do not place magnetic cards, such as a 

credit card, or magnetic recording 

media, close to the wireless charger 

while charging. Otherwise, data may 

be erased due to the influence of mag-

netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-

cision instruments such as wrist 

watches, close to the wireless charger, 

as such objects may malfunction.

Do not perform charging with a con-

tactless smart card, such as a transpor-

tation system IC card, between the 

charging surface of a portable device 

and the charging area. The IC chip in 

the card may become extremely hot, 

possibly damaging the portable device 

or smart card.

Be extra careful to not charge a porta-

ble device with a case or cover which a 

contactless smart card can be 

inserted.

Do not leave portable devices in the 

cabin. The temperature inside the 

cabin may become high when parked 

in the sun, and cause damage to the 

device.

When the OS of a smartphone has 

been updated

When the OS version of a smartphone 

has been changed, the charging specifi-

cations may have changed. If the WPC 

compatibility version is changed, the 

rapid charging function may no longer 

be able to be used. For details, check for 

information on the website for the smart-

phone manufacturer.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a 

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in 

or out of the vehicle or rising from your 

seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a 

heavy load on the assist grip.

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The coat hooks are provided with the 
rear assist grips.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12 
VDC/10 A (power consumption of 
120 W).
When connecting multiple devices, 
make sure that the total power con-
sumption of all the connected devices 
is less than 120 W.

Inside the console box

Open the lid.

In the luggage compartment

Open the lid.

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging 

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the 

hybrid system may not stop normally.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Items that must not be hung on the 

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard 

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS 

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items 

may become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

Power outlets (12 VDC)

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Install the cap or close the lid when the 

power outlets is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the 

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system is not 

running.

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1

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

2

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

3

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

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the 

power switch is turned off, the lights will go 

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Pull the sunshade up using the tab and 
hook the sunshade on to the anchors.

To lower the sunshade, pull it up slightly 
using the tab, unhook it from the anchors, 
and lower it slowly.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent the 12-volt battery from 

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for 

extended periods while the hybrid sys-

tem is off.

Rear door sunshades (if 
equipped)

WARNING

Closing the rear door sunshade

When a rear door sunshade is in use, do 

not put fingers, etc. on the anchors or in 

the groove of the rear door sunshade. 

Otherwise, a finger, etc. may get caught, 

possibly causing an injury.

NOTICE

To ensure normal operation of the 

sunshade

Do not put anything in an area where it 

may interfere with the operation of a 

rear door sunshade.

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: If equipped

Observe the following precautions 
before starting the power supply:

As the engine may operate while 
the system is operating, avoid areas 
with poor ventilation, such as a 
garage. Park the vehicle in a well 
ventilated place.

Park the vehicle on a solid and level 
place.

Check that the hood is closed.

Check that the parking brake is 
engaged.

Check that the P shift position is 
selected.

Check that the power switch is off.

Note that the alarm system cannot 
be enabled during the Power supply. 
For theft prevention, do not leave 
valuable items, etc. in the cabin or 
luggage compartment.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the rear door 

sunshades, do not apply excessive 

load or attach items to the rear door 

sunshades.

Using the power outlets 
(1500 W)

*

The system allows the on-board use 
of electric devices which operate 
on 120 VAC and have a combined 
power consumption of 1500 W or 
less.

Precautions for using the power 
outlets while parked

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Power switch (

P.208)

In the luggage compartment

1

Check that the parking brake is 
engaged. securely depress the 
brake pedal, and press the power 
switch. (

P.208)

2

Check that the “READY” indicator 
is illuminated, and select the short-
cut switch on the center display.

3

Touch “Power outlet 1500W”.

The power outlets are turned on/off each 

time “Power outlet 1500W” is touched.

4

Open the lid, and fully and securely 
insert the plug of the device into the 
power outlet.

1

Turn the connected device(s) off.

2

Select the shortcut switch on the 
center display.

3

Touch “Power outlet 1500W” to 
turn it off.

4

Disconnect each plug from the 
power outlets.

5

Close the lid of each power outlet.

When connecting a device

Make sure to read the instruction man-
ual which came with a device and 
observe warnings on the device.
Before connecting a device to the 
power outlet, make sure that the device 
is turned off.

1

Open the lid, and fully and securely 
insert the plug of the device into the 
power outlet.

Do not leave the plug halfway inserted.
In the following situations, use cable 
extension, etc. and connect the plug 
securely to the power outlet:

When the plug of a device is too 
large to allow it to be inserted fully 
and securely into the power outlet.

When the plug of a device is heavy, 
possibly causing it to come off the 
power outlet.

If the device to be used has a ground 
wire, use a conversion adapter avail-
able on the market and connect the 
ground wire to the ground terminal of 
the conversion adapter.

Names of parts

Using the power outlets (1500 
W)

Stopping the use of the power 
outlets (1500 W)

A
B

Connecting a device

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Power outlets

With these power outlets, use devices 

which operate on 120 VAC and have a 

combined maximum power consumption 

of 1500 W or less. If a device is con-

nected and the power consumption is 

exceeded, a protection circuit may be 

activated and the power supply function 

may be stopped.

Some of the devices that consume a large 

amount of power, such as an electric 

grille, may require the exclusive use of the 

power outlets. When such a device is 

connected, do not connect other 

device(s) to the power outlets.

When multiple devices are connected, 

depending on the device, a connected 

device may not operate properly. For 

such a device, use exclusively the power 

outlets.

When a power outlet is being used, 

depending on the device to be used, the 

current flow may be high and the initial 

peak wattage may exceed 1500 W.

When a power outlet is being used, 

depending on the device to be used, it 

may cause interference with TV and 

radio broadcasts.

While a power outlet is being used, a 

cooling fan sound may be heard from 

near a luggage compartment. This does 

not indicate a malfunction.

Devices which may not operate cor-

rectly

The following devices may not operate 

properly even if the combined power con-

sumption is 1500 W or less:

Devices with high initial peak wattage

Devices requiring larger amount of 

power supply than the power consump-

tion specified in its instruction manual

Measuring devices that process precise 

data

Devices that require an extremely stable 

power supply

Devices that require a constant power 

supply from the power outlet, such as a 

device with a timer.

When the power outlets are used while 

the vehicle is parked or stopped

The doors cannot be locked/unlocked 

using the smart access system with 

push-button start.

The doors cannot be locked/unlocked 

using an electronic key. The doors can 

only be locked/unlocked using a 

mechanical key. (

P.549)

When a door is opened/closed, a buzzer 

may sound or “Key not detected Check 

key location” may be displayed on the 

multi-information display. Check that an 

electronic key is carried with you.

When the surrounding area becomes 

dark while the power supply is being per-

formed, the headlights, etc. will come on 

automatically.

To turn the lights off: 

P.232

WARNING

For safe use

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may lead to an accident, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

Do not allow children or other people 

not used to the operation to perform 

the power supply by themselves.

Do not disconnect the plug of a device 

while your hands are wet or insert a pin 

or other object into the power outlet. 

Also, if a liquid or snow is on the power 

outlet, dry the outlet before using it.

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WARNING

Do not attempt to modify, disassemble, 

or repair a Power outlet. For informa-

tion on repairs, contact your Lexus 

dealer.

Keep the power outlets free of dust 

and foreign matter. Also, make sure to 

clean the power outlets periodically.

Hold the plug body to plug in/out of a 

power outlet. Do not touch the plug 

blades. Do not pull on a cord for 

unplugging, as otherwise the plug or 

cord may be damaged.

Stop the use immediately if abnormal 

heat is observed on a cord or power 

outlet. To prevent the cord or power 

outlet from becoming hot, observe the 

following precautions:

• Do not connect 2 or more multi-point 

outlet adapters, such as dual adapters.

• When an extension cord reel is used, 

make sure to draw the whole cord out 

of the reel.

If the device to be used has a ground 

wire, use a conversion adapter avail-

able on the market and connect the 

ground wire to the ground terminal of 

the conversion adapter.

If the plug of a device fits loosely in a 

power outlet, even though it is fully 

inserted, replace the power outlet. For 

information on replacement, contact 

your Lexus dealer.

Devices to be connected

Make sure to read any instruction 

manual which came with a device and 

observe any warnings on the device.

Do not connect a device to a power 

outlet if the device is malfunctioning or 

its plug is damaged.

Otherwise, the device may be further 

malfunctioning, especially when the 

outside temperature is high or low.

Devices requiring to be installed on a 

level place may not operate properly.

Do not use devices, other than water-

proof devices, in a place where water, 

such as rain, is splashed over or where 

it is humid.

Do not use a device that has been or 

likely to have been merged in water or 

absorbed water within.

Depending on the vehicle condition, 

the power supply function may be tem-

porarily stopped.

When the power outlets are used 

while the vehicle is parked or stopped

The power outlets are designed to be 

connected to electric devices, such as 

lighting devices. Do not use them as a 

generator that supplies power to a 

house, etc. Also, when they are to be 

used on an emergency power supply 

device for homes, such as an exclusive 

device having connection to an exter-

nal power source, or a device whose 

power supply circuit for external 

power source is separate from electric 

wiring of power companies, consult 

with the manufacturer or a retailer of 

the device.

When using a power outlet, make sure 

to securely engage the parking brake 

and shift the shift position to P. Other-

wise, the vehicle may move, possibly 

leading to an accident.

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WARNING

When using a power outlet, do not 

move away from the vehicle.

Do not perform rapid charging during 

weather when lightning may occur. 

Stop supplying power if lightning is 

observed during power supply.

Do not use the power outlets if the 

vehicle has a vehicle cover installed.

Take due care when you sleep in the 

vehicle while using devices such as an 

electric heater. The power supply sys-

tem may stop automatically, possibly 

resulting in unintended stoppage of 

the connected device.

Do not use a power outlet when the 

vehicle is parked on a slanted place or 

a slope. When a power outlet is being 

used, do not move the vehicle or cause 

it to be inclined.

Observe the following precautions 

when a connected cord is to be 

brought outside the vehicle:

• Take due care for not allowing rain to 

enter.

If the power outlet are wet with rain-

drops, dry them before use.

• Do not have cords pinched in a win-

dow or door.

• Allow slack in a connected cord. Do 

not cause it to be extraordinary tense.

• Do not start off the vehicle by mistake.

Do not refuel or wash the vehicle when 

using a power outlet.

Make sure that the hood is closed. As 

the engine will start automatically 

depending on the condition of the 

vehicle, make sure that nothing is left 

near or contacting the exhaust pipes. 

Also, do not put your head or hands 

anywhere inside the engine compart-

ment. The cooling fans may operate 

suddenly. Keep hands and clothing 

(especially a tie, scarf, muffler, etc.) 

away from the fans as they may get 

caught in a fan, resulting in serious 

injury.

Do not stop the vehicle near objects 

which burn easily. If the exhaust system 

is extremely hot, it may cause a fire.

If the charge level of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) becomes low, the 

gasoline engine will operate automati-

cally. When using a power outlet in an 

area with poor ventilation, such as a 

garage, or an enclosed area (covered 

with snow), to prevent the exhaust gas-

ses from accumulating and causing a 

lack of oxygen, make sure to properly 

install and use an air supply/exhaust 

device. Do not use the power outlets if 

such a device cannot be installed.

Use of a power outlet while driving

In situations such as the following, do 

not use an electric device while driv-

ing. Also, do not use a device if it can-

not be secured within the vehicle.

• When a device is likely to distract the 

driver and be a hindrance to safe driv-

ing, such as a TV, video/DVD player, 

etc.

• When an inadequately secured device 

is likely to fall over in case of sudden 

braking or an accident

• When a device is likely to cause fire if it 

falls or generates heat

• When a device is likely to cause burns, 

such as a toaster, microwave, electric 

heater, electric kettle, coffee maker, 

etc.

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WARNING

• When a device is likely to fall under the 

pedals and prevent the brake pedal 

from being depressed, such as a hair 

dryer, AC adapter, mouse, etc.

Do not use devices which produce 

steam while the windows are closed. 

Doing so may cause the windows to 

fog up, reducing visibility and making it 

difficult to drive safely. Also, the steam 

may damage or negatively affect other 

devices. If the device must be used, 

stop the vehicle and open the windows 

before use.

NOTICE

To avoid short circuit or malfunction

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may lead to the power out-

lets not operating correctly or damage to 

the vehicle or a connected device.

Do not set a toaster or other device 

which generates heat near the interior 

components or on a seat. Heat may 

cause these parts to melt or burn.

Do not use devices which are sensitive 

to vibration or heat in the vehicle. 

These devices may malfunction due to 

vibration while driving or heat while 

the vehicle is parked in the sun.

When not using a power outlet, make 

sure to close the lid. If foreign matter or 

a liquid enters the power outlet, it may 

cause a malfunction or short circuit.

If the power outlets (1500 
W) cannot be used

If the power supply does not start 
even though the correct steps are 
followed, check each of the follow-
ing:

If the power outlets (1500 W) 
cannot be used

Cause

Remedy

The traction bat-
tery may be too 
hot, such as when 
the outside tem-
perature is high, 
etc.

Move the vehicle to a 
shaded place, etc. or 
use the air condition-
ing system to cool 
down the cabin. After 
a while, touch “Power 
outlet 1500 W” again.

The traction bat-
tery may be too 
cold, such as 
when the outside 
temperature is 
low, etc.

Drive the vehicle for a 
while or use the air 
conditioning system to 
warm up the cabin. 
After a while, touch 
“Power outlet 1500 
W” again.

A connect device 
does not operate.

Disconnect the plug of 
each device from the 
power outlets, check 
that the devices are not 
malfunctioning, recon-
nect the devices, and 
then touch “Power out-
let 1500 W” again. 
Refer to the instruc-
tion manual of the 
device.

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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.

The combined 
power consump-
tion of connected 
device(s) exceeds 
1500 W.

Disconnect the plug of 
each device from the 
power outlets, check 
that the combined 
power consumption of 
all devices to be con-
nected to the power 
outlets is 1500 W or 
below, reconnect the 
devices, and then 
touch “Power outlet 
1500 W” again.

The power outlets 
have a short cir-
cuit.

Disconnect the plug of 
each device from the 
power outlets, check 
the following, and then 
touch “Power outlet 
1500 W” again.

If a pin or other 
object is not inserted

If a liquid or snow is 
not on the power 
outlets

If the power outlets 
are free of dust or 
foreign matter

Cause

Remedy

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

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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.157) is 

pressed, the logo disappears even while 
the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button selected.

Buttons

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 mem-

ory

The registered codes are not erased even 

if the 12-volt battery cable is discon-

nected.

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-

A
B
C

D

A

B
C

D

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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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 

1

 through 

3

 must be performed 

within 60 seconds, otherwise the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light will stop 

flashing and programming will not be 
successfully completed.

1

Press and release the HomeLink

®

 

button you want to program and 
check that the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

2

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.

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror

Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

3

Program a device.

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror

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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).

4

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 

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”.

5

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.

1

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.

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2

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

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

3

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

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.)

1

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 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

®

 button after programming has been 

completed.

2

Press a programmed HomeLink

®

 

button to operate a garage door.

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3

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:

1

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

starts flashing orange, release the 
HomeLink

®

 button and perform 

“Programming HomeLink

®

” 1 (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 HomeLink

®

 

buttons.

Press the appropriate HomeLink

®

 

button. The HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing 
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

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.)

Operating HomeLink

®

A
B

A
B

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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 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles with auto 

anti-glare inside rear view mirror), 

 and 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles with Digital Rearview 

Mirror), simultaneously. The last 
recorded status 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.

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror

Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

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

458

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

464

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

465

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

468

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

469

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

471

Positioning a floor jack.............

471

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

473

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

481

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

483

Tire inflation pressure..............

493

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

495

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

496

Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-

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

498

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

501

Checking and replacing fuses

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

503

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

505

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

506

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6-1.Maintenance and care

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

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

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

Wipe away any water.

Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

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

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface 

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from 

when the vehicle is delivered from the 

plant.

The restoration time differs depending on 

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become 

shorter when the coating is warmed by 

applying warm water.

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, 

etc. cannot be restored.

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

Automatic car washes

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power 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.

When the shift position needs to be held 

in N, refer to P.219, 225.

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.140)

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 park-

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles 

with matte painted wheels)

A different set of care is necessary for matte 

painted wheels and wheel ornaments. Con-

tact your Lexus dealer for details.

Remove any dirt with water immediately.

If the wheels are excessively dirty, use 

diluted neutral detergent.

When using detergent, make sure to 

wash it off with water immediately. Then 

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

Use a sponge or soft cloth to remove the 

dirt by hand.

To prevent the matte paint from being 

damaged or glossy, make sure to observe 

the following precautions:

• Do not apply any coatings or wax.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive 

detergents.

• When using tire cleaners or tire wax, do 

not allow them to be applied to the 

wheels.

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a 

brush or dry cloth, etc.

• When using an automatic car wash, do 

not select the wheel brush function.

• 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 park-

ing in hot weather.

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

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Front side windows water-repellent 

coating

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 switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may 

operate unexpectedly in the following sit-

uations, and may result in hands being 

caught or other serious injuries and 

cause damage to the wiper blades.

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WARNING

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 

pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to 

become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-

ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe 

can cause burns.

Precaution regarding the front and 

rear bumpers

If the paint of the front or rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the following sys-

tems may not function correctly. If this 

occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.

Lexus Safety System + 3

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Safe Exit Assist

Intuitive parking assist

RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

A
B

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (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.

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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.

NOTICE

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.

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, such as on the floor, in the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) air vents, and 

in the luggage compartment. (

P.80)

Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, 

electrical components, etc. to mal-

function or catch fire.

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(

P.32)

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.435) get 

wet. Failure to do so may cause the 

charger to become hot and cause 

burns or could cause electric shock 

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 liquids, 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.253)

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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.

NOTICE

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the 

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger 

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth 

dampened with lukewarm water to 

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe 

the window in strokes running parallel 

to the heater wires or antenna.

Be careful not to scratch or damage 

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

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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 pre-

formed according to the maintenance 

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the procedures 

described below:

1

Select 

 on the center display.

2

Select “Vehicle customize”.

3

Select “Utility”.

4

Select “Scheduled maintenance”.

5

Select “Reset”.

“The data has been reset” will be displayed 

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 following maintenance:

WARNING

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in 

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

Handling of the 12-volt battery

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.

12-volt battery posts, terminals and 

related accessories contain lead and 

lead compounds which are known to 

cause brain damage. Wash your hands 

after handling. (

P.481)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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on the center display when the reset proce-

dure 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 hybrid system is operating

Turn the hybrid system off and ensure 

that there is adequate ventilation before 

performing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
(

P.479)

Engine/inter-
cooler/power 
control unit cool-
ant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler/power control 
unit coolant at the cor-
rect level? (

P.477)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
(

P.474)

Exhaust system

There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds.

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Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator

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

P.479)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(

P.480)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (

P.481)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

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

Hybrid transmis-
sion “Park” mech-
anism

• When  parked  on  a 

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

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?

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?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do  the  indicators 

and buzzers function 
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

• Are the headlights 

aimed correctly? 
(

P.505)

Parking brake

• Does the parking 

brake switch oper-
ate normally?

• 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.

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 oper-

ate 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  bolts 

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 
windshield/rear win-
dow without streak-
ing 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 12-volt battery is discon-
nected 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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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions

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

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt battery 
condition 
(

P.481)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for terminal 
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level 
(

P.479)

• 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/power 
control coolant 
level (

P.477)

• “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.

• Funnel  (used  only  for 

adding coolant)

Engine oil level 
(

P.474)

• “Toyota  Genuine 

Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel  (used  only  for 

adding engine oil)

Fuses (

P.503)

• Fuse  with  same 

amperage rating as 
original

Headlight aim 
(

P.505)

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Light bulbs 
(

P.506)

• Bulb  with  same  num-

ber and wattage rat-
ing as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Radiator, con-
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cooler radiator 
(

P.479)

Tire inflation pres-
sure (

P.493)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid 
(

P.480)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter 
use)

• Funnel (used only for 

adding water or 
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many 

mechanisms and fluids that may move 

suddenly, become hot, or become elec-

trically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following 

precautions.

When working on the engine com-

partment

Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or 

“IGNITION ON” on the multi-infor-

mation display and the “READY” indi-

cator are both off.

Keep hands, clothing and tools away 

from the moving fan.

Be careful not to touch the engine, 

power control unit, radiator, exhaust 

manifold, etc. right after driving as they 

may be hot. Oil and other fluids may 

also be hot.

Do not leave anything that may burn 

easily, such as paper and rags, in the 

engine compartment.

Items

Parts and tools

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is off.

With the power switch in ON, the elec-

tric cooling fan may automatically start to 

run if the air conditioning is on and/or the 

coolant temperature is high. (

P.479)

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.

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.

Front

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

When the hood is open (RX500h)

Even if the power switch is turned off, the 

cooling fan may continue to operate for a 

short time. When the cooling fan is rotat-

ing, do not touch or approach the inside 

of the engine compartment.

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.

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the 
instructions in the manual provided 
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a 
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may 
damage your vehicle or cause 
injury.

Location of the jack point

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