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5-5. Using the other interior features

Before programming HomeLink

®

During programming, it is possible 
that garage doors, gates, or other 
devices may operate. For this rea-
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 indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be 
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.

3

Program a device.

Programming a device other than 
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the handheld transmit-

WARNING

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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5

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ter button until the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing code) or continuously 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:

Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has 
completed. The garage door or 
other device should operate when a 
HomeLink

®

 button is pressed and 

released.

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 Home-
Link

®

 button for 2 seconds 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

2 or more people may be necessary to 
complete rolling code programming.

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.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after per-

forming 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

®

 button (inside the vehicle) 

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat 

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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.

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.

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

With one hand, press and hold the 
desired HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

starts flashing (orange), continue to 
hold the HomeLink

®

 button and 

perform “Programming Home-
Link

®

” 

1

 (it takes 20 seconds for 

the HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

Before programming

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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The battery side of the transmitter must 
be pointed away from the HomeLink

®

.

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.

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.)

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 

 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.

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has 

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals 

cannot be received

A
B

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

 

memory (all three codes)

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Maintenance and care

.

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

278

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

279

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

282

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

283

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

285

Positioning a floor jack............

285

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

287

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

296

Tire inflation pressure..............

304

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

305

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

307

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

308

Checking and replacing fuses

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

310

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

312

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

313

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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.

Black stainless steel window moldings 

(IS500)

The stainless steel window moldings are 

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the 

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their 

finish may be damaged or the color may 

change.

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

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the 

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors 

before driving.

Brushes used in automatic car washes 

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts 

(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.

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.98)

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles 

without matte black painted wheels)

Remove any dirt immediately by using a 

neutral detergent.

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect 
the vehicle and maintain it in prime 
condition:

Cleaning instructions

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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-

ing in hot weather

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles 

with matte black painted wheels)

As matte black painted wheels require dif-

ferent cleaning methods than conventional 

aluminum wheels, be sure to observer the 

following. For details, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are 

excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft 

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral 

detergent to remove the dirt.

When using detergent, make sure to 

rinse it off with water immediately. Then 

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

To prevent the matte black paint from 

being damaged, make sure to observe 

the following precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a 

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or 

abra-sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash, 

dis-able/do not select the wheel brush 

func-tion(if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure 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.

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Front side windows water-repellent 

coating (if equipped)

The following precautions can extend the 

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• 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.

When the water-repellent performance 

has become insufficient, the coating can 

be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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.

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WARNING

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (

P.150)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers 

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands 

being caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

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 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes 

and rear bumper diffusers to become 

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they 

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot 

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers 

can cause burns.

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the following systems may 

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult your Lexus dealer.

Lexus Safety System + 2.5

BSM

RCTA

PKSB (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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NOTICE

When using an automatic car wash 

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 

wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position. 

(

P.150)

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 let 

water of the high pressure washer hit 

directly or the vicinity of the camera. 

Due to the shock from the high pres-

sure water, it is possible the device may 

not operate as normal.

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.

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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.

When cleaning the carpeted portions of 

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a 

possibility that the surface of the carpet 

could be damaged.

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior

The following procedures will help 
protect your vehicle’s interior and 
keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

Water in the vehicle

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 

(

P.28)

An electrical malfunction may cause 

the airbags to deploy or not function 

properly, 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:

• Audio system screen: Organic sub-

stances such as benzine or gasoline, 

alkaline solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine, 

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such 

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or 

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 

other interior part’s painted surface 

may be damaged.

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Remove dirt using a soft cloth or 
synthetic chamois dampened in a 
baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) 
solution.

Use a solution of approximately 9% baking 
soda dissolved in water.

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft 
cloth to remove any remaining 
moisture.

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.

NOTICE

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.160)

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 front side windows

Do not use any compound or abrasive 

product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, 

wax) to clean the windows. It may dam-

age the coating.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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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.

It is recommended that regular mainte-
nance should be performed for areas 
that are frequently touched to maintain 
quality.

Routine maintenance

This maintenance is most effective if 
performed regularly (around once per 
month).

1

Soak a cloth in lukewarm water 
(approximately 104°F [40°C]), 
wring it out thoroughly and then 
wipe the entire body.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth. 

Once you have wiped the part with the 

cloth, rinse it until it is completely clean 

before using the cloth again.

2

Once it has dried, use a lint brush 
or the like to comb the pile.

When cleaning the artificial 
leather (Ultrasuede

®

)

If liquid is spilled onto the surface, 

apply tissue paper or the like to 
absorb the liquid.

If any substance such as mud or cof-
fee dries and becomes stuck to the 
surface, use a lint brush or the like to 
lightly brush the dirty area and 
remove the substance. Then, it is 
recommended to clean the dried 
substance from the surface using a 
vacuum cleaner.

For oil-based substances, use a dry 
cloth or tissue paper to wipe off the 
substance as much as possible, 
while being careful not to spread it.

If the substance still cannot be 
removed, use the following procedure 
to remove it.

1

Liquid substances: Soak a cloth in 
lukewarm water (approximately 
104°F [40°C]), wring it out thor-
oughly and then wipe the dirty area 
from the outside inward.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth and 

use the clean portion of it to clean the sur-

face.
Oil-based substances: Dab a cloth soaked 

in benzene, lukewarm water or pure ethyl 

alcohol (for drinking) within the dirty area 

from the outside inward, and then dab a 

dry cloth on the dirty area to absorb the 

substance.

2

If the pile on the surface is dishev-
eled, use a lint brush or the like to 
lightly brush the surface, and then 
allow the surface to dry completely.

To remove substances adhered to 
the pile

To clean dust or other adhered sub-
stances, use a lint brush or the like to 

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

Cleaning the artificial leather 
(Ultrasuede

®*

) areas (IS500)

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lightly brush the area and remove the 
substance. If the substance still cannot 
be removed, use adhesive tape to 
remove it.

*

: Ultrasuede

®

 is a registered trademark 

of Toray Industries, Inc.

NOTICE

When driving

Areas that are frequently touched are 

more likely to attract dirt. Ensure that 

your hands are clean before touching 

anything.

To prevent damage to artificial 
leather (Ultrasuede

®

)

Observe the following precautions to 

avoid damage to and deterioration of 
artificial leather (Ultrasuede

®

):

Do not apply excessive force

Do not dig your nails into it

Do not rub it with your hands

Do not touch it if your hands are dirty

When using adhesive tape

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is 

a possibility that the surface of the carpet 

could be damaged.

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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 per-

formed according to the maintenance 

schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switch to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switch, select the “Vehicle Settings” 

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 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.

Battery posts, terminals and related 

accessories contain lead and lead 

compounds which are known to cause 

brain damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (

P.294)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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then “Scheduled Maintenance”. (To 
confirm setting, press 

.)

3

Select the “Yes” and press 

.

4

A message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display when the 

reset procedure 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 engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there 

is adequate ventilation before perform-

ing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (

P.294)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
(

P.294)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the 
correct level? 
(

P.292)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
(

P.289)

Exhaust system

There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds.

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Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator

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

P.293)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(

P.296)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

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

Automatic trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When  parked  on  a 

slope and the shift 
lever 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?

Parking brake

• Does the parking 

brake operate nor-
mally?

• 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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