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SECTION 3 - If such a problem occurs, check the contents of them. Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your Lexus will help to keep your reference should you can make full use of this section, and remember - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL SECTION 2 - ...what to read everything in detail. Please read this section so that you wish to perform inspection and maintenance yourself. drive safely! STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are explained in this Owner's Manual and follow the ...
SECTION 3 - If such a problem occurs, check the contents of them. Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of your Lexus will help to keep your reference should you can make full use of this section, and remember - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL SECTION 2 - ...what to read everything in detail. Please read this section so that you wish to perform inspection and maintenance yourself. drive safely! STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are explained in this Owner's Manual and follow the ...
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... ...35 Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators ...61 BASIC OPERATION SECTION 1 SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING SECTION 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ...SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE ...SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES Introduction ...AND SPECIFICATIONS Engine...... Interior equipment ...84 Exterior equipment ...119 Comfort adjustment ...132 Theft deterrent ...255 Air conditioning ...261 Audio ...291 Starting and driving ...330 Driving tips ...397 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 427 471 480 487 Chassis ...506 Electrical components ...530 ...
... ...35 Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators ...61 BASIC OPERATION SECTION 1 SECTION 2 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING SECTION 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ...SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE ...SECTION 6 SERVICE PROCEDURES Introduction ...AND SPECIFICATIONS Engine...... Interior equipment ...84 Exterior equipment ...119 Comfort adjustment ...132 Theft deterrent ...255 Air conditioning ...261 Audio ...291 Starting and driving ...330 Driving tips ...397 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 427 471 480 487 Chassis ...506 Electrical components ...530 ...
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... switch ...45 Ashtray ...93 Automatic transmission selector lever ...340 Damping mode select switch ...377 Active height control switch ...362 Driving pattern selector switch ...345 Second start mode selector switch ...353 Cruise control switch ...358 Hood lock release lever ...120 Fuel filler door opener ...122 26 Emergency flasher switch ...56 27 Power...
... switch ...45 Ashtray ...93 Automatic transmission selector lever ...340 Damping mode select switch ...377 Active height control switch ...362 Driving pattern selector switch ...345 Second start mode selector switch ...353 Cruise control switch ...358 Hood lock release lever ...120 Fuel filler door opener ...122 26 Emergency flasher switch ...56 27 Power...
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... 11 17 Low washer fluid warning light ...79 Fuel gauge ...61 Voltmeter ...64 Odometer and trip meter ...66 Odo/Trip knob ...66 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...353 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 340 Turn signal indicator light ...38 Headlight high beam indicator light ...38 Overdrive-off indicator light ...345 "PWR...
... 11 17 Low washer fluid warning light ...79 Fuel gauge ...61 Voltmeter ...64 Odometer and trip meter ...66 Odo/Trip knob ...66 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...353 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 340 Turn signal indicator light ...38 Headlight high beam indicator light ...38 Overdrive-off indicator light ...345 "PWR...
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... 11 17 Low washer fluid warning light ...79 Fuel gauge ...61 Voltmeter ...64 Odometer and trip meter ...66 Odo/Trip knob ...66 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...353 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 340 Turn signal indicator light ...38 Headlight high beam indicator light ...38 Overdrive-off indicator light ...345 "PWR...
... 11 17 Low washer fluid warning light ...79 Fuel gauge ...61 Voltmeter ...64 Odometer and trip meter ...66 Odo/Trip knob ...66 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...353 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 340 Turn signal indicator light ...38 Headlight high beam indicator light ...38 Overdrive-off indicator light ...345 "PWR...
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...switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving (with overdrive on the instrument panel 00X027g Driving pattern selector ...switch For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions Second start mode or normal driving mode "PWR" (Power) position for maximum engine braking With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the...
...switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving (with overdrive on the instrument panel 00X027g Driving pattern selector ...switch For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions Second start mode or normal driving mode "PWR" (Power) position for maximum engine braking With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the...
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Headlights also turn on at 00X017a full intensity. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH D HEADLIGHT SWITCH With the ignition OFF Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . With the engine started and parking brake released Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . Headlights also turn on . 00X017a Automatic light control Automatic light control 00X008a High beam Headlight flasher 6 QUICK REFERENCE 4. BASIC OPERATION -
Headlights also turn on at 00X017a full intensity. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH D HEADLIGHT SWITCH With the ignition OFF Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . With the engine started and parking brake released Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . Headlights also turn on . 00X017a Automatic light control Automatic light control 00X008a High beam Headlight flasher 6 QUICK REFERENCE 4. BASIC OPERATION -
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If you make you a new key with the attendant. 11L003b 11 The sub key will not be made by a Lexus dealer using the key number. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with built-in the head ... door can be able to make your own duplicate key, you to write down the key number and keep it . For your Lexus dealer to cancel the system or start the engine. If you should lose your keys or if you need it in safe place. 2 3 A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system...
If you make you a new key with the attendant. 11L003b 11 The sub key will not be made by a Lexus dealer using the key number. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with built-in the head ... door can be able to make your own duplicate key, you to write down the key number and keep it . For your Lexus dealer to cancel the system or start the engine. If you should lose your keys or if you need it in safe place. 2 3 A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system...
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Insert your flat key in your keys inside the vehicle. D The flat key is not built in case you for emergency use . Do not leave it in its key case as the key may fall out or become bent also. We recommend that you always carry this with this flat key, you cannot start the engine with you accidentally lock your vehicle. KEYS AND DOORS Since a transponder chip is designed for emergency use only. 12 Use this key to release the lock in this key. NOTICE D Do not let the key case become bent as shown.
Insert your flat key in your keys inside the vehicle. D The flat key is not built in case you for emergency use . Do not leave it in its key case as the key may fall out or become bent also. We recommend that you always carry this with this flat key, you cannot start the engine with you accidentally lock your vehicle. KEYS AND DOORS Since a transponder chip is designed for emergency use only. 12 Use this key to release the lock in this key. NOTICE D Do not let the key case become bent as shown.
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KEYS AND DOORS 11L021-2 When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: D When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. 13
KEYS AND DOORS 11L021-2 When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: D When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. 13
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If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it starts. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it again after taking off other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) and do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other key plates against the key grip. KEYS AND DOORS 11R055 D When starting the engine, do not press other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine. 14
If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it starts. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it again after taking off other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) and do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other key plates against the key grip. KEYS AND DOORS 11R055 D When starting the engine, do not press other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine. 14
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... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. KEYS AND DOORS 11X020 The engine immobiliser system is a limit to the number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for the vehicle. However, there is a theft prevention system. The system is automatically set when the key is canceled automatically..., which enables the engine to start the engine. For your Lexus dealer to make your own duplicate key, you will need your dealer will not be able to the following two conditions: (1) ...
... Part 15 of the FCC Rules. KEYS AND DOORS 11X020 The engine immobiliser system is a limit to the number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for the vehicle. However, there is a theft prevention system. The system is automatically set when the key is canceled automatically..., which enables the engine to start the engine. For your Lexus dealer to make your own duplicate key, you will need your dealer will not be able to the following two conditions: (1) ...
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... lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is not running. 38 SWITCHES Daytime Running...
... lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is not running. 38 SWITCHES Daytime Running...
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the needle should always indicate as shown above the normal range while the engine is normal for the needle to drop below or above . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 13X004c " 1 Discharge warning light 2 Normal range The voltmeter tells whether the battery is running , it while the engine is charged or discharged. Check it indicates the charging system needs immediate repair. However, it is running - If the needle reads below the normal range during engine starting. 65
the needle should always indicate as shown above the normal range while the engine is normal for the needle to drop below or above . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 13X004c " 1 Discharge warning light 2 Normal range The voltmeter tells whether the battery is running , it while the engine is charged or discharged. Check it indicates the charging system needs immediate repair. However, it is running - If the needle reads below the normal range during engine starting. 65
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...: D The light may turn on the seat, built-in sensors in the engine compartment after a while. If luggage load is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may..., the light stays flashing and the buzzer stops after about 60 seconds after a few seconds. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is normal if the light goes out and the buzzer stops sounding after...
...: D The light may turn on the seat, built-in sensors in the engine compartment after a while. If luggage load is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may..., the light stays flashing and the buzzer stops after about 60 seconds after a few seconds. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is normal if the light goes out and the buzzer stops sounding after...
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This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts ... light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. D The light comes on , it indicates that the driver and passenger airbags fail. If the light stays on or starts flashing while driving. If the light flashes, the seat belt pretensioners fail. 75 It goes off after about 6 seconds. D When the ignition key is turned...
This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts ... light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. D The light comes on , it indicates that the driver and passenger airbags fail. If the light stays on or starts flashing while driving. If the light flashes, the seat belt pretensioners fail. 75 It goes off after about 6 seconds. D When the ignition key is turned...
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... for about 60 seconds after a while. It is normal if it goes out after the engine is in the "N" position while the selector lever is started. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on the light. It is not engaged. If the four-wheel drive... In this case, the vehicle may turn on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
... for about 60 seconds after a while. It is normal if it goes out after the engine is in the "N" position while the selector lever is started. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on the light. It is not engaged. If the four-wheel drive... In this case, the vehicle may turn on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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...warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. If the light goes off, you are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for 60 seconds after the engine is no problem that the "VSC/TRAC" warning light comes on when the brake... a while. If the light does not go off . If the "VSC/TRAC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on while you can start the vehicle again. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may damage the automatic transmission. 78 It is normal if they go out after a few seconds. GAUGES...
...warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. If the light goes off, you are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for 60 seconds after the engine is no problem that the "VSC/TRAC" warning light comes on when the brake... a while. If the light does not go off . If the "VSC/TRAC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on while you can start the vehicle again. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may damage the automatic transmission. 78 It is normal if they go out after a few seconds. GAUGES...
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Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. or The anti-lock brake system warning light, vehicle skid control system off indicator light and vehicle skid control system and active traction control system warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after a while. 81 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is started. It is normal if they go out after the engine is in need of repair.
Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. or The anti-lock brake system warning light, vehicle skid control system off indicator light and vehicle skid control system and active traction control system warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after a while. 81 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is started. It is normal if they go out after the engine is in need of repair.
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D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal. 253 COMFORT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made.
D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal. 253 COMFORT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made.