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... and rear tires 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi), but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall. Automatic transmission fluid Type T-IV D Tire information: See page 423 through 432 for detailed information. Recommended oil viscosity - "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene-glycol...
... and rear tires 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi), but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall. Automatic transmission fluid Type T-IV D Tire information: See page 423 through 432 for detailed information. Recommended oil viscosity - "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene-glycol...
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... washer switch ...36 Emergency flasher switch ...48 Clock ...81 Car audio ...235 Automatic air conditioning controls ...212 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...85/254 Automatic transmission selector lever ...282 Ashtray ...81 Electronic modulated suspension control switch ...299 Seat heater switches ...49 Vehicle skid control system off switch or Traction control system...
... washer switch ...36 Emergency flasher switch ...48 Clock ...81 Car audio ...235 Automatic air conditioning controls ...212 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...85/254 Automatic transmission selector lever ...282 Ashtray ...81 Electronic modulated suspension control switch ...299 Seat heater switches ...49 Vehicle skid control system off switch or Traction control system...
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... skid control system warning light . 65 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
... skid control system warning light . 65 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
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... skid control system warning light . 65 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
... skid control system warning light . 65 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
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... ...65 Cruise control indicator light ...295 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
... ...65 Cruise control indicator light ...295 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
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... ...65 Cruise control indicator light ...295 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
... ...65 Cruise control indicator light ...295 15 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ...67 Overdrive off indicator light ...284 Turn signal indicator light ...36 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 282 Odometer and trip meter ...58 ODO/TRIP knob ...58 Fuel gauge ...54 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Low fuel...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 2 3 4 5 1
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...braking than that in "2" position "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission BE028 With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control... is not cancelled. Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in ....
...braking than that in "2" position "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission BE028 With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control... is not cancelled. Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in ....
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... engine is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on in case "c.", have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. NOTICE Continued engine operation with the warning light on while you are driving in the following cases. even for concern if it ... the oil level is a problem somewhere in the engine. The light may come on due to a safe place and stop . a. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. There is extremely low. Add oil as soon as possible. 64 If it may come on steep inclines...
... engine is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on in case "c.", have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. NOTICE Continued engine operation with the warning light on while you are driving in the following cases. even for concern if it ... the oil level is a problem somewhere in the engine. The light may come on due to a safe place and stop . a. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. There is extremely low. Add oil as soon as possible. 64 If it may come on steep inclines...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Cruise control ...Electronic modulated suspension ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...271 274 276 277 280 281 282 295 299 299 302 306 313 313 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 271
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Cruise control ...Electronic modulated suspension ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...271 274 276 277 280 281 282 295 299 299 302 306 313 313 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 271
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STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button depressed). (K) 31E005a 1 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Shift normally. 282
STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button depressed). (K) 31E005a 1 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation. Shift normally. 282
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...driving (with overdrive on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING 2 Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. When the cruise control is also displayed on ) position 2: Position for stronger engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct ...the "2" and "L" positions (e) Backing up (f) Parking (g) Good driving practice (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (i) If you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to ...
...driving (with overdrive on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING 2 Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. When the cruise control is also displayed on ) position 2: Position for stronger engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct ...the "2" and "L" positions (e) Backing up (f) Parking (g) Good driving practice (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (i) If you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to ...
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When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing this switch. STARTING AND DRIVING You can select either a third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with the overdrive on for better ...fuel economy and quieter driving. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should come on page 298. (b) Normal driving 31E006 " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 285 1. The transmission must be on. For ways to start in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is not cancelled. The engine will not start the engine...
When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing this switch. STARTING AND DRIVING You can select either a third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with the overdrive on for better ...fuel economy and quieter driving. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should come on page 298. (b) Normal driving 31E006 " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 285 1. The transmission must be on. For ways to start in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is not cancelled. The engine will not start the engine...
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...automatically shift to the floor. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low and the vehicle is traveling at low speed, the transmission will automatically downshift to the third, second or first gear, according to the vehicle speed. If engine braking is in the "D" ...position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(c) Using engine braking". 287 The transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive on. The vehicle will select ...
...automatically shift to the floor. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low and the vehicle is traveling at low speed, the transmission will automatically downshift to the third, second or first gear, according to the vehicle speed. If engine braking is in the "D" ...position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(c) Using engine braking". 287 The transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive on. The vehicle will select ...
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... the instrument cluster will come on a slippery surface. If you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 298. 2 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph) and maximum engine braking will be applied because... the cruise control is not cancelled. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 120 km/h (75 mph) and stronger engine braking will be enabled. ...
... the instrument cluster will come on a slippery surface. If you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 298. 2 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph) and maximum engine braking will be applied because... the cruise control is not cancelled. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed is lower than 120 km/h (75 mph) and stronger engine braking will be enabled. ...
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...from overheating. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be used for each position is engaged in first gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given above for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. 290 "2" ...128 km/h (80 mph) "L" ...71 km/h (44 mph...positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in the "2" or "L" position. Watch the tachometer to overrev the engine. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start in the first gear and automatically shift to ...
...from overheating. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be used for each position is engaged in first gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given above for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. 290 "2" ...128 km/h (80 mph) "L" ...71 km/h (44 mph...positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in the "2" or "L" position. Watch the tachometer to overrev the engine. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start in the first gear and automatically shift to ...
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... turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope. Be sure to overheat. STARTING AND DRIVING (g) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. This prevents the vehicle ...
... turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope. Be sure to overheat. STARTING AND DRIVING (g) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. This prevents the vehicle ...
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...following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even though the... brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic...
...following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even though the... brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as towing. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic...
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... your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down a gradient, within the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great speed change may occur when driving up...
... your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down a gradient, within the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great speed change may occur when driving up...
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...accelerator pedal enough for example, when passing - If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below . 1. Setting at a desired speed The transmission must be in "D" before you may take your vehicle checked by either of the following: a. Now you set prior to exceed the set speed. Bring...at the earliest opportunity. 297 for the vehicle to the acceleration. 2. Cancelling the preset speed You can cancel the preset speed by your Lexus dealer at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than these reasons, have your foot off the accelerator pedal....
...accelerator pedal enough for example, when passing - If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below . 1. Setting at a desired speed The transmission must be in "D" before you may take your vehicle checked by either of the following: a. Now you set prior to exceed the set speed. Bring...at the earliest opportunity. 297 for the vehicle to the acceleration. 2. Cancelling the preset speed You can cancel the preset speed by your Lexus dealer at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than these reasons, have your foot off the accelerator pedal....