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The 12-volt battery is located on the
right-hand side of the trunk.

Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flammable

and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-

lowing precautions before recharging:

If recharging with the 12-volt battery

installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-

connect the ground cable.

Make sure the power switch on the char-

ger is off when connecting and discon-

necting the charger cables to the 12-volt

battery.

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-

volt battery

The hybrid system may not start. Follow

the procedure below to initialize the sys-

tem.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Open and close any of the doors.

Restart the hybrid system.

Unlocking the doors using the smart

entry & start system may not be possible

immediately after reconnecting the 12-

volt battery. If this happens, use the wire-

less remote control or the mechanical

key to lock/unlock the doors.

Start the hybrid system with the power

switch in ACCESSORY mode. The

hybrid system may not start with the

power switch turned off. However, the

hybrid system will operate normally from

the second attempt.

The power switch mode is recorded by

the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is recon-

nected, the vehicle will return the power

switch mode to the status it was in before

the 12-volt battery was disconnected.

Make sure to turn off the power switch

before disconnect the 12-volt battery.

Take extra care when connecting the 12-

volt battery if the power switch mode

prior to discharge is unknown.

If the hybrid system will not start even after

multiple attempts at all methods above,

contact any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

12-volt battery

Location

WARNING

Chemicals in the 12-volt battery

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro-

duce hydrogen gas which is flammable

and explosive. To reduce the risk of

death or serious injury, take the following

precautions while working on or near the

12-volt battery:

Do not cause sparks by touching the

12-volt battery terminals with tools.

Do not smoke or light a match near the

12-volt battery.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and

clothes.

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

Wear protective safety glasses when

working near the 12-volt battery.

Keep children away from the 12-volt

battery.

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Lift the luggage mat up.

Make sure that the 12-volt battery ter-
minals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or
loose clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

WARNING

Where to safely charge the 12-volt

battery

Always charge the 12-volt battery in an

open area. Do not charge the 12-volt

battery in a garage or closed room

where there is insufficient ventilation.

How to recharge the 12-volt battery

Recharge at a current of 5 A or less and

make sure that the recharging period

does not exceed a total of 12 hours.

Emergency measures regarding

electrolyte

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get immediate

medical attention. If possible, continue

to apply water with a sponge or cloth

while traveling to the nearest medical

facility.

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thoroughly. If

you feel pain or burning, get medical

attention immediately.

If electrolyte gets on your clothes

It can soak through clothing on to your

skin. Immediately take off the clothing

and follow the procedure above if nec-

essary.

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or milk.

Get emergency medical attention

immediately.

When there is insufficient 12-volt bat-

tery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in

the 12-volt battery. There is a possible

danger that the 12-volt battery may

explode.

NOTICE

When recharging the 12-volt battery

Never recharge the 12-volt battery while

the hybrid system is operating. Also, be

sure all accessories are turned off.

Removing the 12-volt battery
cover

Exterior

A
B

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Check the 12-volt battery condition by
indicator color.

Blue: Good condition

Red: Charging is necessary.

Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Clear: Replacement is necessary.

Have the 12-volt battery checked by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

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

” mark, etc.,

molded into the sidewall of each tire.

Checking the 12-volt battery
condition

A
B

Tires

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

Checking tires

A
B
C

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Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.

When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

• The treadwear indicators are showing on

a tire.

• You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,

cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,

and bulges indicating internal damage

• A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be

properly repaired due to the size or loca-

tion of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

Vehicles with 17-inch tires:

The wheel angle differs from vehicles

equipped with 18-inch/19-inch tires.

Therefore, 18-inch/19-inch tires cannot

be installed, as sufficient gaps with sur-

rounding parts cannot be ensured.

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked

by a qualified technician even if it has sel-

dom or never been used or damage is not

obvious.

Low profile tires (18-inch/19-inch tires)

Generally, low profile tires will wear more

rapidly and tire grip performance will be

reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when

compared to standard tires. Be sure to use

snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and

drive carefully at a speed appropriate for

road and weather conditions.

If the tread on snow tires wears down

below 4 mm (0.16 in.)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is

lost.

WARNING

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-

ous handling characteristics, which may

lead to an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

Do not mix tires of different makes,

models or tread patterns.

Also, do not mix tires of remarkably

different treadwear.

Do not use tire sizes other than those

recommended by Lexus.

Do not mix differently constructed

tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply

tires).

Do not mix summer, all season and

snow tires.

Do not use tires that have been used

on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know

how they were used previously.

NOTICE

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on

roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire

inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-

ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving

on rough roads may cause damage to

the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-

cle’s wheels and body.

Low profile tires (18-inch/19-inch

tires)

Low profile tires may cause greater dam-

age than usual to the tire wheel when

sustaining impact from the road surface.

Therefore, pay attention to the following:

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Rotate the tires in the order shown.

To equalize tire wear and help extend tire
life, Lexus recommends that tire rotation is
carried out approximately every 10000
km (6000 miles).
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the power switch is off. If the

tires are rotated while the power switch is in

ON mode, the tire position information will

not be updated.

If this accidentally occurs, either turn the

power switch to off and then to ON mode,

or initialize the tire pressure warning system

after checking that the tire pressure is prop-

erly adjusted.

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



If the tire pressure drops below a
predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a screen display and a
warning light. (



P.410)



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



P.107)

The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the image
that is actually displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning system does not

replace routine tire inflation pressure

checks. Make sure to check tire inflation

pressure as part of your routine of daily

vehicle checks.

Tire inflation pressure

It may take a few minutes to display the

tire inflation pressure after the power

switch is turned to ON mode. It may also

take a few minutes to display the tire infla-

tion pressure after inflation pressure has

NOTICE

Be sure to use proper tire inflation

pressure. If tires are under-inflated,

they may be damaged more severely.

Avoid potholes, uneven pavement,

curbs and other road hazards. Failure

to do so may lead to severe tire and

wheel damage.

If tire inflation pressure of each tire

becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires

and/or wheels may be ruined.

Tire rotation

Tire pressure warning system

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been adjusted.

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also

be different from the values measured

using a tire pressure gauge.

Situations in which the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly

In the following cases, the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is

not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is

not of the specified size.

• Tire chains etc. are equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the radio wave

signals is installed.

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

cle, particularly around the wheels or

wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely

higher than the specified level.

• If wheels without tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters is not regis-

tered in the tire pressure warning

computer.

Performance may be affected in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

If tire position information is not correctly
displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and
changing the radio wave conditions.

When the vehicle is parked, the time

taken for the warning to start or go off

could be extended.

When tire inflation pressure declines rap-

idly for example when a tire has burst, the

warning may not function.

Warning performance of the tire pres-

sure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure warning

system will change in accordance with the

conditions under which it was initialized. For

this reason, the system may give a warning

even if the tire pressure does not reach a

low enough level, or if the pressure is higher

than the pressure that was adjusted to when

the system was initialized.

When replacing tires or wheels, tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are installed,
new ID codes must be registered in the
tire pressure warning computer and
the tire pressure warning system must
be initialized. (



P.379)

When replacing the tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter is not registered, the

tire pressure warning system will not work

properly. After driving for about 10 minutes,

the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a system

malfunction.

Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters

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



When rotating the tires.



When the tire inflation pressure is
changed when changing traveling
speed.



When the tire inflation pressure is
changed such as when changing tire
size. (When there are multiple spec-
ified pressures)



After registering the ID codes.
(



P.379)

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

How to initialize the tire pressure
warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place and
stop the hybrid system for 20 min-
utes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed while

the vehicle is moving.

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

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the

specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

The tire pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

Start the hybrid system. (



P.185)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

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

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”,
and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Set Pres-
sure”, and then press and hold

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels,

tire pressure warning valves, trans-

mitters and tire valve caps

When removing or fitting the wheels,

tires or the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be dam-

aged if not handled correctly.

Make sure to install the tire valve caps.

If the tire valve caps are not installed,

water could enter the tire pressure

warning valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

When replacing tire valve caps, do not

use tire valve caps other than those

specified. The cap may become stuck.

To avoid damage to the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-

ants, the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may not operate properly. If a

liquid sealant is used, contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer or other

qualified service shop as soon as possi-

ble. After use of liquid sealant, make sure

to replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repairing or

replacing the tire. (



P.376)

Initializing the tire pressure
warning system

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“OK” until the tire pressure warn-
ing light starts blinking.

A message is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Also, “--” is displayed for

inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-

information display while the tire pressure

warning system determines the position.

Drive at approximately 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the infla-

tion pressure of each tire will be displayed

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

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

ization can be completed by driving for a

long time. However, if initialization does

not complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, park the vehicle in a safe place for

approximately 20 minutes and then drive

the vehicle again.

When initializing

Initialization is performed while driving at

a vehicle speed of approximately 40

km/h (25 mph) or more.

Make sure to carry out initialization after

adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold before

carrying out initialization or tire inflation

pressure adjustment.

The tire pressure warning system can be

initialized by yourself, but depending on

the driving conditions and driving envi-

ronment, initialization may take some

time to complete.

The initialization operation

If you have accidentally turned the power

switch off during initialization, it is not

necessary to manually restart the initial-

ization again, as initialization will restart

automatically the next time the power

switch is turned to ON mode.

If you accidentally perform initialization

when initialization is not necessary, adjust

the tire inflation pressure to the specified

level when the tires are cold, and conduct

initialization again.

While the position of each tire is being

determined and the inflation pressures

are not being displayed on the multi-

information display, if the inflation pres-

sure of a tire drops, the tire pressure

warning light will come on.

If the tire pressure warning system is not

initialized properly

In the following situations, initialization

may take longer than usual to be com-

pleted or may not be possible. Normally,

initialization completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 40

km/h (25 mph) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and

system cannot recognize tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles

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

If the vehicle is reversed during initializa-

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

perform the initialization procedure

again from the beginning.

In the following situations, initialization

will not be started or was not completed

properly and the system will not operate

properly. Perform the initialization pro-

cedure again.

• If, when attempting to start initialization,

the tire pressure warning light does not

blink 3 times.

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• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute and

then illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed after

performing the above procedure, contact

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Every tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter has a unique ID code.
When replacing a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, it is neces-
sary to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.

Park the vehicle in a safe place, wait
for approximately 20 minutes, and
then start the hybrid system.
(



P.185)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

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

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”,
and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Change
Wheel Set”, and then press and
hold “OK” until the tire pressure
warning light starts slowly blinking
3 times.

Then a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display. When registra-

tion is being performed, the tire pressure

warning light will blink for approximately 1

minute then illuminate and “--” will be dis-

played for the inflation pressure of each

tire on the multi-information display.

Drive at approximately 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration is complete when the tire

pressure warning light turns off and the

inflation pressure of each tire is displayed

on the multi-information display. Registra-

tion may take longer than normal to com-

plete if the vehicle speed cannot be

maintained at approximately 40 km/h (25

mph) or more. If registration cannot be

completed after driving for 1 hour or more,

perform the registration procedure again

from the beginning.

Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. (



P.377)

WARNING

When initializing the tire pressure

warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pressure

without first adjusting the tire inflation

pressure to the specified level. Other-

wise, the tire pressure warning light may

not come on even if the tire inflation

pressure is low, or it may come on when

the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-

mal.

Registering ID codes

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When registering ID codes

ID code registration is performed while

driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-

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

Before performing ID code registration,

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters

installed are near the vehicle.

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure

warning system after registering the ID

codes. If the system is initialized before

registering the ID codes, the initialized

values will be invalid.

ID codes can be registered by yourself,

but depending on the driving conditions

and driving environment, registration

may take some time to complete.

Canceling ID code registration

To cancel ID code registration after it has

been started, turn the power switch off

before driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-

tration is started, to cancel registration,

perform the ID code registration start

procedure again and turn the power

switch off before driving.

If ID code registration has been can-

celed, the tire pressure warning light will

blink for approximately 1 minute when the

power switch is turned to ON mode and

then illuminate. The tire pressure warning

system will be operational when the tire

pressure warning light turns off.

If the warning light does not turn off even

after several minutes have elapsed, ID

code registration may not have been

canceled correctly. To cancel registra-

tion, perform the ID code registration

start procedure again and then turn the

power switch off before driving.

If ID codes are not registered properly

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration may take longer than usual to be

completed or may not be possible. Nor-

mally, registration completes within

approximately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not parked for approximately

20 minutes or more before driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 40

km/h (25 mph) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and

system cannot recognize tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter installed is inside or near

the vehicle

If registration does not complete after

driving for 1 hour or more, perform the ID

code registration procedure again from

the beginning.

If the vehicle is reversed during registra-

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

perform the registration procedure again

from the beginning.

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration will not be started or was not com-

pleted properly and the system will not

operate properly. Perform the ID code

registration procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-

tration, the tire pressure warning light

does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing ID

code registration, the tire pressure warn-

ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute

and then illuminates.

If ID code registration cannot be com-

pleted after performing the above proce-

dure, contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure

may result in the following:

Reduced fuel economy

Reduced driving comfort and poor han-

dling

Reduced tire life due to wear

Reduced safety

Damage to the drivetrain

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it

checked by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Instructions for checking tire inflation

pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure,

observe the following:

Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at

least 3 hours or has not been driven for

more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an

accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-

ing.

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly

inflated based only on its appearance.

It is normal for the tire inflation pressure

to be higher after driving as heat is gener-

ated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-

tion pressure after driving.

Passengers and luggage weight should

be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain proper tire
inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at
least once per month. However,
Lexus recommends that tire infla-
tion pressure be checked once
every two weeks.

WARNING

Proper inflation is critical to save tire

performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated, the

following conditions may occur which

could lead to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury:

Excessive wear

Uneven wear

Poor handling

Possibility of blowouts resulting from

overheated tires

Air leaking from between tire and

wheel

Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-

age

Greater possibility of tire damage

while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges in the

road, etc.)

NOTICE

When inspecting and adjusting tire

inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back

on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-

ture may get into the valve and cause an

air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-

tion pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset

Replacement wheels are available at
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

: Conventionally referred to as offset.

Lexus does not recommend using the
following:



Wheels of different sizes or types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been
straightened

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped

with tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters that allow the tire pressure warning

system to provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.

Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmitters must

be installed. (



P.376)



Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or chang-

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heav-
ily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

When replacing wheels

Do not use wheels that are a different

size from those recommended in the

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a

loss of handling control.

Never use an inner tube in a leaking

wheel which is designed for a tubeless

tire. Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious injury.

Use of defective wheels prohibited

Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air

during driving, possibly causing an acci-

dent.

NOTICE

Replacing tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters

Because tire repair or replacement

may affect the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, make sure to

have tires serviced by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer or

other qualified service shop. In addi-

tion, make sure to purchase your tire

pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters at any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels

are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not work properly

with non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1600
km (1000 miles).



Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.



Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.

Turn the power switch off.

Open the glove box.

Remove the panel.

Unlock the filter cover (

), pull

the filter cover out of the claws
(

), and remove the filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.

Removing the air conditioning
filter

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Remove the filter case.

Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter and

the filter case should be pointing up.

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-

ter according to the maintenance schedule.

In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic

flow, early replacement may be required.

(For scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Lexus Service Booklet”

or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.)

If air flow from the vents decreases dra-

matically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter

and replace if necessary.

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing

function

When fragrances are placed in your vehi-

cle, the deodorizing effect may become sig-

nificantly weakened in a short period.

When an air conditioning odor comes out

continuously, replace the air conditioning

filter.

NOTICE

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

Make sure that a filter is always

installed.

Using the air conditioning system with-

out a filter may cause damage to the

system.

The filter is replaceable. When clean-

ing the filter, do not clean with water or

an air gun.

To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the

direction of arrow to release the fitting,

pay attention not to apply excessive

force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws

may be damaged.

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Remove the dust from the air intake
vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using an airgun, etc. may
push it into the air intake vent. (

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P.388)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent cover

installed, remove the cover and clean the
filter.

Turn the power switch off.

Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.

Remove the air intake vent cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-
tration to disengage the 7 claws,
starting from the claw in the upper
right corner.

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

Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter

To prevent the fuel economy from
being affected, visually inspect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent periodically for dust and
clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if
“Maintenance required for Trac-
tion battery cooling parts See
owner’s manual” is displayed on the
multi-information display, clean the
air intake vent using the following
procedures:

Cleaning the air intake vent

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed

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Remove the air intake vent filter.

Disengage the 3 claws as shown in
the illustration.

Remove the filter from the cover.

Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum cleaner,
etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust and

clogs from the inside of the air intake vent

cover.

Reinstall the filter to the cover.

Engage the filter to the 2 claws as
shown in the illustration.

Engage the 3 claws to install the fil-
ter.

Make sure that the filter is not crooked or

deformed when installing it.

Install the air intake vent cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown
in the illustration.

Push the cover to engage the 7
claws.

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