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...LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) CANADIAN OWNERS D Please refer to service, remember that you can enjoy many years of each vehicle we reserve the right to make changes at the time of continual product improvement, we build. Please leave this Owner's Manual in this manual are proud of the advanced engineering...or "Owner's Manual Supplement". All information and specifications in this information also. However, because of the Lexus policy of printing. Your Lexus dealer will need emergency assistance for any other assistance you need this vehicle at the time of value-...
...LEXUS (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) CANADIAN OWNERS D Please refer to service, remember that you can enjoy many years of each vehicle we reserve the right to make changes at the time of continual product improvement, we build. Please leave this Owner's Manual in this manual are proud of the advanced engineering...or "Owner's Manual Supplement". All information and specifications in this information also. However, because of the Lexus policy of printing. Your Lexus dealer will need emergency assistance for any other assistance you need this vehicle at the time of value-...
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...'s air conditioning and audio are all explained. AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO The features of an urgent situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire, etc. Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of features affecting vehicle handling, hints... techniques are explained in this Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given. SECTION 4 - STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of your Lexus will help to perform inspection and maintenance yourself. SECTION 3 - QUICK INDEX This is listed for . drive safely! If...
...'s air conditioning and audio are all explained. AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO The features of an urgent situation such as the engine not starting or getting a flat tire, etc. Regular and periodic inspection and maintenance of features affecting vehicle handling, hints... techniques are explained in this Owner's Manual and follow the instructions given. SECTION 4 - STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of your Lexus will help to perform inspection and maintenance yourself. SECTION 3 - QUICK INDEX This is listed for . drive safely! If...
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PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Tachometer ...60 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 289 Turn signal indicator light ...39 Headlight indicator light ...35 Headlight high beam indicator light ......
PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Tachometer ...60 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 289 Turn signal indicator light ...39 Headlight indicator light ...35 Headlight high beam indicator light ......
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xiii PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Tachometer ...60 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 289 Turn signal indicator light ...39 Tail light indicator light ...35 Headlight high beam indicator ...
xiii PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Tachometer ...60 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 289 Turn signal indicator light ...39 Tail light indicator light ...35 Headlight high beam indicator ...
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BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER 00L011a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) 00L012a 5
BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER 00L011a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) 00L012a 5
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BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE *When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 308. 6 For the operation to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.
BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE *When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 308. 6 For the operation to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.
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Headlights also turn on. 00L013 Automatic light control High beam 00L014 Headlight flasher D TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Right or left turn 00L015 Lane change (Right or left) With the engine started and parking brake released Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on 00L013 at full intensity. Headlights also turn on . BASIC OPERATION - HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH D HEADLIGHT SWITCH With the ignition OFF Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . QUICK REFERENCE 4. Automatic light control 7
Headlights also turn on. 00L013 Automatic light control High beam 00L014 Headlight flasher D TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Right or left turn 00L015 Lane change (Right or left) With the engine started and parking brake released Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on 00L013 at full intensity. Headlights also turn on . BASIC OPERATION - HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH D HEADLIGHT SWITCH With the ignition OFF Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on . QUICK REFERENCE 4. Automatic light control 7
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SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and doors Keys ...9 Engine immobiliser system ...15 Wireless remote control ...17 Doors ...29 1-1 KEYS 11L025a 9
SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and doors Keys ...9 Engine immobiliser system ...15 Wireless remote control ...17 Doors ...29 1-1 KEYS 11L025a 9
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...without a key, you accidentally lock your dealer will need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key number. If you should always carry a spare master key in the head of ... you to cancel the system or start the engine. Key number plate - For your wallet, not in every lock. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your Lexus dealer to lose these keys. KEYS AND DOORS... trunk or glove box when you need it in safe place. 2 3 A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in case you should lose your keys or if you have your vehicle...
...without a key, you accidentally lock your dealer will need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key number. If you should always carry a spare master key in the head of ... you to cancel the system or start the engine. Key number plate - For your wallet, not in every lock. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your Lexus dealer to lose these keys. KEYS AND DOORS... trunk or glove box when you need it in safe place. 2 3 A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in case you should lose your keys or if you have your vehicle...
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KEYS AND DOORS Since a transponder chip is designed for emergency use only. 11 Do not leave it in case you for emergency use . Insert your flat key in this flat key, you cannot start the engine with you accidentally lock your vehicle. D The flat key is not built in its key case as the key may fall out or become bent as shown. NOTICE D Do not let the key case become bent also. Use this with this key. We recommend that you always carry this key to release the lock in your keys inside the vehicle or trunk.
KEYS AND DOORS Since a transponder chip is designed for emergency use only. 11 Do not leave it in case you for emergency use . Insert your flat key in this flat key, you cannot start the engine with you accidentally lock your vehicle. D The flat key is not built in its key case as the key may fall out or become bent as shown. NOTICE D Do not let the key case become bent also. Use this with this key. We recommend that you always carry this key to release the lock in your keys inside the vehicle or trunk.
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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. 12
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. 12
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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 , or may not start the engine. 13 Otherwise the engine may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert 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 , or may not start the engine. 13 Otherwise the engine may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert 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.
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... security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled automatically, which enables the engine to the registered ID code for the vehicle. If you a new key with Part 15 of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make your key number and master key. CAUTION Changes or modifications not ...party responsible for you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in U.S.A. KEYS AND DOORS The engine immobiliser system is removed from the ignition switch. For your Lexus dealer to the number of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: MOZ RI-4ATY MADE IN JAPAN This device complies...
... security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled automatically, which enables the engine to the registered ID code for the vehicle. If you a new key with Part 15 of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make your key number and master key. CAUTION Changes or modifications not ...party responsible for you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in U.S.A. KEYS AND DOORS The engine immobiliser system is removed from the ignition switch. For your Lexus dealer to the number of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: MOZ RI-4ATY MADE IN JAPAN This device complies...
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...the knob until the ignition switch is not running. Ask your headlights do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is turned off. See page 79 for details. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights to park...shows a message "HEADLIGHT LEVELING". When the headlight switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in all the doors locked and the trunk closed with all loading conditions, your Lexus dealer for additional information. 38 Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with discharge headlight ...
...the knob until the ignition switch is not running. Ask your headlights do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is turned off. See page 79 for details. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights to park...shows a message "HEADLIGHT LEVELING". When the headlight switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in all the doors locked and the trunk closed with all loading conditions, your Lexus dealer for additional information. 38 Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with discharge headlight ...
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All the turn signal lights will not work with the engine running . 12L013b 53 Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off the road as possible. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch ...
All the turn signal lights will not work with the engine running . 12L013b 53 Turn on longer than necessary when the engine is not running or off the road as possible. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch ...
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They may damage the heater and seat surface. SWITCHES NOTICE D Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running. 56 D When cleaning the seats, do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switches on the seat and do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.).
They may damage the heater and seat surface. SWITCHES NOTICE D Do not put unevenly weighted objects on when the engine is running. 56 D When cleaning the seats, do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switches on the seat and do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.).
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SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer ...Odometer and trip meter ...Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...Multi information display ...Instrument panel light control ...57 59 60 61 62 70 79 1-3 FUEL GAUGE 13L001a 57
SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer ...Odometer and trip meter ...Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...Multi information display ...Instrument panel light control ...57 59 60 61 62 70 79 1-3 FUEL GAUGE 13L001a 57
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...or stopping after high speed driving. D Towing a trailer. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. The thermostat is on a hot day. NOTICE D Do not remove the thermostat in weather and... engine load. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. Your vehicle may cause the engine to overheat. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE 13L002-2 "Normal range The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is designed...
...or stopping after high speed driving. D Towing a trailer. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. The thermostat is on a hot day. NOTICE D Do not remove the thermostat in weather and... engine load. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. Your vehicle may cause the engine to overheat. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE 13L002-2 "Normal range The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is designed...
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Use it while driving to prevent engine overrevving. Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS TACHOMETER 13L003-1 The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause severe engine damage. 60
Use it while driving to prevent engine overrevving. Remember, in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS TACHOMETER 13L003-1 The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause severe engine damage. 60
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...the brake pedal firmly. 65 CAUTION If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at your Lexus dealer in the following cases: The light does not come on . D When the parking brake is applied ...D When the...vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your stopping distance will be longer. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your Lexus dealer. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key ...
...the brake pedal firmly. 65 CAUTION If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at your Lexus dealer in the following cases: The light does not come on . D When the parking brake is applied ...D When the...vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your stopping distance will be longer. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your Lexus dealer. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key ...