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4-2. Driving procedures

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and 
released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

1

Push the switch to set the parking 
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn 
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if 
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to 
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

• Operate the parking brake switch while 

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic 

release function, the parking brake can 
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function, 
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light turn off.

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned 
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.

When the shift position is shifted 
from P, the parking brake will be 
released, and the parking brake 
indicator light will turn off.

When the shift position is shifted to 
P, the parking brake will be set, and 
the parking brake indicator light will 
turn on.

Operate the shift lever and P position 
switch with the vehicle stopped and the 
brake pedal depressed.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or 
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking 
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever 
operation. Also, even in automatic 
mode, the parking brake can be set 
or released manually.

Operating instructions

A
B

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Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Parking brake operation

When the engine switch is not in ON, the 

parking brake cannot be released using 

the parking brake switch.

When the engine switch is not in ON, 

automatic mode (automatic brake setting 

and releasing) is not available.

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

When the shift position is shifted from P, 

the parking brake will be released in 

automatic mode.

When all of the following conditions are 

met in manual mode, the parking brake 

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D, M or R

If “EPB frequently operated Wait a min-

ute” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly 

over a short period of time, the system may 

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If 

this happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will return 

after about 1 minute.

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “EPB unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the 

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may 

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor 

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

Parking brake indicator light

Depending on the engine switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light will turn 

on and stay on as described below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is 

released. 

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 

seconds.

When the engine switch is turned off with 

the parking brake set, the parking brake 

indicator light will stay on for about 15 

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting 

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

Parking the vehicle

P.132

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB 

applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a 

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

If the brake system warning light comes 

on

P.308

Usage in winter time

P.219

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4-2. Driving procedures

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 

 

(green) comes on. While the system is 
holding the brake, the brake hold operated 
indicator 

 (yellow) comes on.

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

The driver’s door is not closed.

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely” 

or “EPB Malfunction Visit your dealer” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

If any of the conditions above are detected 

when the brake hold system is enabled, the 

system will turn off and the brake hold 

WARNING

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. 

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the 

shift position to P, set the parking brake 

and make sure that the vehicle does not 

move.

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

check the warning messages.

When the parking brake cannot be 

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking 

brake set will lead to brake components 

overheating, which may affect braking 

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system 
on and the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. The 
system releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed with 
the shift position in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the brake, a 

warning buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set 

automatically.

Brake hold function

If the brake pedal is left released for a 

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the 

parking brake will be set automatically. In 

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

The brake hold function may not hold the 

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver 

of this situation. If a warning message is 

shown on the multi-information display, 

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the 

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to 

release the parking brake.

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed. 

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light goes off. (

P.152)

When an inspection at your Lexus 

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator 

(green) does not illuminate even when the 

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 

hold system operating conditions met, the 

system may be malfunctioning. Have the 

vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to 

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or 

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow 

the instructions.

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes 

P.311

WARNING

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a 

steep incline, exercise caution. The brake 

hold function may not hold the vehicle in 

such a situation.

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when 

the gripping ability of the tires has been 

exceeded. Do not use the system when 

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed 

for use when parking the vehicle for a 

long period of time. Turning the engine 

switch off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the engine switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift position to P 

and set the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch turns on 

the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

1

 The side marker, parking, tail, 

license plate, instrument panel 
lights, and daytime running lights 
turn on.

2

 The headlights and all the 

lights listed above (except daytime 
running lights) turn on.

3

 The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (

P.156) and all the 

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically.

4

 Off

*

*

: U.S.A. only

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

Daytime running light system

The daytime running lights illuminate 

using the same lights as the parking lights 

and illuminate brighter than the parking 

lights.

To make your vehicle more visible to 

other drivers during daytime driving, the 

daytime running lights turn on automati-

cally when all of the following conditions 

are met. (The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 or 

*

 position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after 
they illuminate, even if the parking brake is 
set again.

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights 

can be turned off by operating the head-
light switch to 

 position.

Compared to turning on the headlights, 

the daytime running light system offers 

greater durability and consumes less 

electricity, so it can help improve fuel 

economy.

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an 

object is placed on the sensor, or anything 

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield. 

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause 

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

A
B

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Automatic light off system

When the headlights come on: The head-

lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds 

after the driver’s door is opened and 

closed if the engine switch is turned to 

ACC or turned off. (The lights turn off 
immediately if 

 on the key is 

pressed after all the doors are locked.)

When only the tail lights come on: The tail 

lights turn off automatically if the engine 

switch is turned to ACC or turned off and 

the driver’s door is opened.

For the U.S.A.: To turn the lights on again, 

turn the engine switch to ON, or turn the 
light switch off once and then back to 

 

or .
For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn 

the engine switch to ON, or turn the light 
switch to 

 position once and then back 

to  

or .

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is 

turned off or turned to ACC and the 

driver’s door is opened while the lights are 

turned on.

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically 

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the 

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

Windshield wiper linked headlight illu-

mination

When driving during daytime with the 
headlight switch turned to 

, if the wind-

shield wipers are used, the headlights will 

turn on automatically after several seconds 

to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehi-

cle from discharging, if the headlights 

and/or tail lights are on when the engine 

switch is turned off the battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically turn off 

all the lights after approximately 20 min-

utes. 

When the engine switch is turned to ON, 

the battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, 

the battery-saving function is canceled 

once and then reactivated. All the lights will 

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the 

battery-saving function has been reacti-

vated:

When the headlight switch is operated

When a door is opened or closed

Welcome light illumination control

The side marker, parking, tail and license 

plate lights automatically turn on at night 

when the doors are unlocked using the 

entry function or wireless remote control if 
the light switch is in the 

 position.

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be 

changed. 

(Customizable features: 

P.363)

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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1

With the headlights on, push the 
lever away from you to turn on the 
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.

You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.

When any of the following conditions is 
met, while the headlights (low beam) 
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is 
to ensure excellent visibility when 
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.

The steering wheel is operated

The turn signal lever is operated

The shift position is in R (both left 
and right side cornering lights)

Cornering light control

The lights illuminate when the vehicle 

speed is approximately 19 mph (30 

km/h) or less. However, the lights turn off 

when the vehicle speed increases to 

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or 

more.

After the lights remain illuminated for 30 

minutes, they automatically turn off.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Cornering lights

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1

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

The AHB indicator will come on when the 

system is operating.

High beam automatic turning on or off 

conditions

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beam will be automatically 

turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 

mph (34 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road 

ahead.

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beam will be automatically 

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

Front camera detection information

The high beam may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly 

appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by 

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from 

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the 

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

The high beam may be turned off if a 

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out using the headlights is detected.

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses an 
in-vehicle front camera to assess 
the brightness of streetlights, the 
lights of vehicle ahead, etc., and 
automatically turns the high beam 
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

Limitations of the Automatic High 

Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High 

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 

observe your surroundings and turning 

the high beam on or off manually if nec-

essary.

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam system

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs may 

cause the high beam to switch to the low 

beams, or the low beams to remain on.

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken to turn the high 

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, 

and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles 

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled 

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, 

curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of 

luggage

The high beam may be turned on or off 

when the driver does not expect it.

Bicycles or similar objects may not be 

detected.

In the situations shown below, the system 

may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may 

cause the low beams to remain on or the 

high beams to cause problems for pedes-

trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In 

these cases, manually switch between the 

high and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, 

ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The front camera is deformed or dirty.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal 

to those of headlights, tail lights or fog 

lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 

lights that are either switched off, dirty, 

changing color, or have improperly 

adjusted aim.

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving 

ascending/descending roads, or roads 

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces 

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks 

etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead 

of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or 

dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat 

tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The driver believes that the high beam 

may be causing problems or distress to 

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-

rarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

• The headlight switch lever is in low beam 

position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after 

2

, repeat pull-

ing the headlight switch lever to the 

original position then pushing it to the 

high beam position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in high beam posi-

tion.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-

matic High Beam indicator turns on and 

off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may 

turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

Switching to high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The AHB indicator will turn off and the 
high beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system 
again.

Turning the high beam on/off 
manually

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Switching to low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The AHB indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic 
High Beam system again.

Temporarily switching to the low 
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then 
return it to its original position.

The high beams remain on while the lever 
is pulled toward you, however, after the 
lever is returned to its original position, the 
low beams remain on for a certain amount 
of time. Afterwards, the Automatic High 
Beam will be activated again.

Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low 

beams when the high beam may cause 

problems or distress to other drivers or 

pedestrians nearby.

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Operating the 

 lever operates 

the wipers or washer as follows. When 
“AUTO” is selected, the wipers will 
operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system 
automatically adjusts wiper timing in 
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Off

2

 Rain-sensing wiper operation

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Low speed wiper operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

High speed wiper operation

5

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor 
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning 
the switch ring.

6

Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

 Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and 
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a 

Windshield wipers and 
washer

Operating the lever can switch 
between automatic operation and 
manual operation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-

age the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers 
operate once more time after a short delay 
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping 
prevention does not operate while the 
vehicle is moving.)

The windshield wiper and washer can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

Raindrop sensor

The raindrop sensor judges the amount 

of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not 
operate properly when sunlight from the 
rising or setting of the sun intermittently 
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are 
present on the windshield.

If the wiper is turned to “AUTO” position 

while the engine switch is in ON, the wip-

ers will operate once to show that 

“AUTO” mode is activated.

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor 

is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-

30°C) or lower, automatic operation 

may not occur. In this case, operate the 

wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not 

blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-

shield washer fluid reservoir.

Front door opening linked windshield 

wiper stop function

When “AUTO” is selected and the wind-

shield wipers are operating, if a front door is 

opened, the operation of the windshield 

wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone 

near the vehicle from being sprayed by 

water from the wipers, provided the vehicle 

is stopped. When the front door is closed, 

wiper operation will resume.

To protect the windshield wipers

If movement of the windshield wipers is 

largely restricted by a foreign object such 

as snow, the operation of the windshield 

wipers may be stopped automatically to 

protect the windshield wipers. In this case, 

turn the windshield wiper switch off and 

remove the foreign object, and then use the 

windshield wipers.

When stopping the engine in an emer-

gency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when 

the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers 

will operate in high speed operation. After 

the vehicle is stopped, operation will return 

to normal when the engine switch is turned 

to ON, or operation will stop when the 

driver’s door is opened.

Customization

The rain-sensing operation setting can be 

changed. 

(Customizable features: 

P.363)

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

When the windshield wipers are not 
being used, they retract to below the 
hood. To enable the windshield wipers 
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield 
wiper insert, change the rest position of 
the windshield wipers to the service 
position using the wiper lever.

Raising the wipers to the service 
position

Within approximately 45 seconds of 
turning the engine switch off, move the 
wiper lever to the 

 position and 

hold it for approximately 2 seconds or 
more.

The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.

Lifting the windshield wipers

While holding the hook portion 

 of 

the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper 
from the windshield.

WARNING

Caution regarding the use of wind-

shield wipers in “AUTO” mode

The windshield wipers may operate 

unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or 

the windshield is subject to vibration in 

“AUTO” mode. Take care that your fin-

gers or anything else do not become 

caught in the windshield wipers.

Caution regarding the use of washer 

fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer 

fluid until the windshield becomes warm. 

The fluid may freeze on the windshield 

and cause low visibility. This may lead to 

an accident, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

NOTICE

When there is no washer fluid spray 

from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may 

be caused if the lever is pulled toward 

you and held continually.

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer. 

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other 

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Changing the windshield wiper 
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

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Driving

Lowering the windshield wipers to the 

retracted position

With the windshield wipers placed on the 

windshield, turn the engine switch to ON 

and then move the wiper lever to an operat-

ing position. When the wiper switch is 

turned off, the windshield wipers will stop at 

the retracted position. Even if the wipers 

deviate while the engine switch is off, the 

wipers will return to the normal position.

NOTICE

When lifting the windshield wipers

Do not lift the windshield wipers when 

they are in the retracted position 

below the hood. Otherwise, they may 

contact the hood, possibly resulting in 

damage to a windshield wiper and/or 

the hood.

Do not lift a windshield wiper by the 

wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper 

blade may be deformed.

Do not operate the wiper lever when 

the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-

erwise, the windshield wipers may 

contact the hood, possibly resulting in 

damage to the windshield wipers 

and/or hood.

Make sure that the wiper arms do not 

overlap each other when returning 

them. Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the windshield wipers.

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4-4. Refueling

4-4.Refueling

Turn the engine switch off.

When closing the soft top roof, 
ensure that both side doors, side 
windows and rear quarter windows 
are closed.

Confirm the type of fuel.

Fuel types

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-

cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-

modates the special nozzle on unleaded 

fuel pumps.

If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-

nates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-

nate erroneously if refueling is performed 

repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Before refueling the vehicle

WARNING

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while 

refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so 

may result in death or serious injury.

After exiting the vehicle and before 

opening the fuel door, touch an 

unpainted metal surface to discharge 

any static electricity. It is important to 

discharge static electricity before refu-

eling because sparks resulting from 

static electricity can cause fuel vapors 

to ignite while refueling.

Always hold the grips on the fuel tank 

cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 

A whooshing sound may be heard 

when the fuel tank cap is loosened. 

Wait until the sound cannot be heard 

before fully removing the cap. In hot 

weather, pressurized fuel may spray 

out the filler neck and cause injury.

Do not allow anyone that has not dis-

charged static electricity from their 

body to come close to an open fuel 

tank.

Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 

Fuel contains substances that are 

harmful if inhaled.

Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-

cle. 

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite 

and cause a fire.

Do not return to the vehicle or touch 

any person or object that is statically 

charged. 

This may cause static electricity to 

build up, resulting in a possible ignition 

hazard.

When refueling

Observe the following precautions to 

prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel 

tank:

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the 

fuel filler neck.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-

zle automatically clicks off.

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. 

Doing so may damage the vehicle, such 

as causing the emission control system to 

operate abnormally or damaging fuel 

system components or the vehicle’s 

painted surface.

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1

Press the opener.

When the doors has been locked using the 

entry function or wireless remote control, 

the fuel filler door cannot be opened.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and 
remove it, then put it into the holder 
on the fuel filler door.

If the fuel filler door cannot be opened

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap 
until you hear a click. Once the cap is 
released, it will turn slightly in the 
opposite direction.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus 

fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. 

Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-

dent which may result in death or serious 

injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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