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Open door warning light (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Open door warning buzzer: 

P.88

Low fuel level warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not 

fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds. 
If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of 
time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his 

or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

*1

 (warning buzzer)

*2

*1

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*2

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed

Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp. 
gal.) or less

Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts

Fasten the seat belt. 
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat 
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning 
buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts

Fasten the seat belt.

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The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or 

her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the 
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Master warning light (warning buzzer)

Tire pressure warning light

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate 
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.

P.301

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as

Natural causes (

P.299)

Flat tire (

P.305)

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will 
turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if 
the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by 
your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

or

(flashes)

(Canada)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released

Operate the parking brake switch once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light 
turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating 
normally.

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Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, 

side impact sensors (door), side impact 

sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), 

driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat 

belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-

pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” 

indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator 

light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle 

switch, seat belt pretensioners, airbags, 

interconnecting wiring and power sources. 

(

P.29)

Front passenger detection sensor, seat 

belt reminder and warning buzzer

If luggage is placed on the front passen-

ger seat, the front passenger detection 

sensor may cause the warning light to 

flash and the warning buzzer to sound 

even if a passenger is not sitting in the 

seat.

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-

sor may not detect a passenger, and the 

warning light may not operate properly.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes 

on while driving

First check the following:

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving 

trips.
If the light does not go off even after several 

trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as 

possible.

Electric power steering system warning 

light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insuffi-

cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the 

electric power steering system warning 

light may come on and the warning buzzer 

may sound.

When the tire pressure warning light 

comes on

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust 

to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire 

pressure warning reset switch will not turn 

off the tire pressure warning light.

The tire pressure warning light may 

come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come 

on due to natural causes such as natural air 

leaks and tire inflation pressure changes 

caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-

ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the 

warning light (after a few minutes).

When a tire is replaced with the spare 

tire

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire 

pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a 

tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light 

will not turn off even though the flat tire has 

been replaced with the spare tire.

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly

P.266

If the tire pressure warning light fre-

quently comes on after blinking for 1 

minute

If the tire pressure warning light frequently 

comes on after blinking for 1 minute when 

the engine switch is turned to IGNITION 

ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus 

dealer.

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard 

due to being in a noisy location or audio 

sound.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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WARNING

If both the ABS and the brake system 

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact your Lexus dealer. The 

vehicle will become extremely unstable 

during braking, and the ABS system may 

fail, which could cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

When the electric power steering 

system warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become 

extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are 

heavier than usual, grip the steering 

wheel firmly and operate it using more 

force than usual.

If the tire pressure warning light 

comes on

Be sure to observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so could cause a loss 

of vehicle control and result in death or 

serious injury.

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as 

soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-

tion pressure immediately.

If the tire pressure warning light comes 

on even after tire inflation pressure 

adjustment, it is probable that you have 

a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, 

change it with the spare tire and have 

the flat tire repaired by the nearest 

Lexus dealer.

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-

ing. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you 

could lose control of the steering 

wheel or the brakes.

If a blowout or sudden air leakage 

should occur

The tire pressure warning system may 

not activate immediately.

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly when 

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure 

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label (tire and load 

information label). (If your vehicle has 

tires of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label [tire and load 

information label], you should determine 

the proper tire inflation pressure for 

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle 

has been equipped with a tire pressure 

monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure 

warning system) that illuminates a low 

tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-

ing light) when one or more of your tires 

is significantly under-inflated. Accord-

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale 

(tire pressure warning light) illuminates, 

you should stop and check your tires as 

soon as possible, and inflate them to the 

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire 

to overheat and can lead to tire failure. 

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect 

the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure 

warning system) is not a substitute for 

proper tire maintenance, and it is the 

driver’s responsibility to maintain correct 

tire pressure, even if under-inflation has 

not reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale 

(tire pressure warning light).

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WARNING

Your vehicle has also been equipped with 

a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) 

malfunction indicator to indicate when 

the system is not operating properly. The 

TPMS (tire pressure warning system) 

malfunction indicator is combined with 

the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light). When the system 

detects a malfunction, the telltale will 

flash for approximately one minute and 

then remain continuously illuminated. 

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the 

malfunction exists. When the malfunction 

indicator is illuminated, the system may 

not be able to detect or signal low tire 

pressure as intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning system) 

malfunctions may occur for a variety of 

reasons, including the installation of 

replacement or alternate tires or wheels 

on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS 

(tire pressure warning system) from func-

tioning properly. Always check the 

TPMS (tire pressure warning system) 

malfunction telltale after replacing one 

or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to 

ensure that the replacement or alternate 

tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire 

pressure warning system) to continue to 

function properly.

NOTICE

To ensure the tire pressure warning 

system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifi-

cations or makers, as the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

If a warning message is dis-
played

The multi-information display 
shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions, incorrectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that indicate a 
need for maintenance. When a 
message is shown, perform the cor-
rection procedure appropriate to 
the message.

Except F SPORT models

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on 
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the 
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message 
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are 
shown again after the following actions 
have been performed, contact your 
Lexus dealer.

A

B

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F SPORT models (main meter in 
center position)

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on 
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the 
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message 
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are 
shown again after the following actions 
have been performed, contact your 
Lexus dealer.

A

B

F SPORT models (main meter 
moved to the right)

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on 
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the 
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message 
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are 
shown again after the following actions 
have been performed, contact your 
Lexus dealer.

A

B

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning 
message.

If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is 
displayed, take corrective action according to the warning light. (

P.293)

*

: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.

Warning messages

The warning messages explained below 

may differ from the actual messages 

according to operation conditions and vehi-

cle specifications.

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard 

due to being in a noisy location or audio 

sound.

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or 

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level is low. Check the level 

of the engine oil, and add if necessary.

This message may appear if the vehicle is 

stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a 

level surface and check to see if the mes-

sage disappears.

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of front camera is displayed

The following systems may be suspended 

until the problem shown in the message is 

resolved. (

P.158, 296)

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering 

control)

Automatic High Beam

Dynamic radar cruise control with 

Messages and warnings

Warning buzzer

*

Warning

Comes on

Sounds

Indicates an important situation, such as when a sys-
tem related to driving is malfunctioning or that dan-
ger may result if the correction procedure is not 
performed

Flashes

Sounds

Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the 
vehicle or danger may result

Comes on

Does not sound

Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their condition, or indicates the 
need for maintenance

Flashes

Does not sound

Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has 
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to 
perform an operation correctly

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full-speed range

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of radar sensor is displayed

The following systems may be suspended 

until the problem shown in the message is 

resolved. P.158, 293

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-

played

Indicates that all maintenance according to 

the driven distance on the maintenance 
schedule

*

 should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles 

(7200 km) after the message has been 

reset. If necessary, perform maintenance. 

Please reset the message after the mainte-

nance is performed. (

P.246)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

If “Maintenance Required Visit Your 

Dealer” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance is required to 

correspond to the driven distance on the 
maintenance schedule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles 

(8000 km) after the message has been 

reset. (The indicator will not work properly 

unless the message has been reset.) Per-

form the necessary maintenance. Please 

reset the message after the maintenance is 

performed. (

P.246)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is 

displayed

Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to 

be changed. (The indicator will not work 

properly unless the oil maintenance data 

has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-

sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil 

change system should be reset. (

P.258)

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-

played

Indicates that the engine oil should be 

changed. (After the engine oil is changed 

and the oil maintenance data has been 

reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-

ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the 

engine oil, the oil change system should be 

reset. (

P.258)

If a message that indicates the need for 

visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the 

multi-information display is malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 

dealer immediately.

If the following messages are shown, fol-

lowing the instructions, accordingly.

• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (

P.320)

If any of the following messages are 

shown on the multi-information display, it 

may indicate a malfunction. Have the 

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 

immediately.

• “Braking Power Low”

• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-

tion”

If any of the following messages are 

shown on the multi-information display, it 

may indicate a malfunction. Immediately 

stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus 

dealer.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

NOTICE

“High Power Consumption Partial 

Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is 

frequently shown

There is a possible malfunction relating 

to the charging system or the battery 

may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a 
hard, flat surface.

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Stop the engine.

Turn on the emergency flashers. 
(

P.284)

Type A

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a 
spare tire. The flat tire can be 
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires: 

P.263

WARNING

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

Driving even a short distance with a flat 

tire can damage the tire and the wheel 

beyond repair, which could result in an 

accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

A
B
C
D

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Spare tire
Jack

Type B

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack

E
F

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause 

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, 

leading to death or serious injury.

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or 

installing and removing tire chains.

Only use the tire jack that comes with 

this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do 

not use other tire jacks for replacing 

tires on this vehicle.

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

Do not put any part of your body under 

the vehicle while it is supported by the 

jack.

Do not start the engine or drive the 

vehicle while the vehicle is supported 

by the jack.

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1

Hold the hook and lift up the lug-
gage mat.

2

Secure the luggage mat using the 
hook.

3

Remove the tool tray.

4

Take out the jack.

1

For tightening

2

For loosening

If the jack is too tightly installed to be 
removed by hand, insert a tool, such as the 
screwdriver included with the vehicle, into 
the hole of the jack (portion 

) and 

loosen the jack.

1

Secure the luggage mat using the 
hook. (

P.307)

WARNING

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

When raising the vehicle, do not put an 

object on or under the jack.

Do not raise the vehicle to a height 

greater than that required to replace 

the tire.

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get 

under the vehicle.

When lowering the vehicle, make sure 

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If 

there are people nearby, warn them 

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

NOTICE

To prevent damage to luggage mat

When closing the trunk lid, do not leave 

the luggage mat lever hooked on the 

edge of the trunk.

Taking out the spare tire

A

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2

Remove the tool tray.

3

Loosen the center fastener that 
secures the spare tire.

If the center fastener cannot be turned by 

hand, use the wheel nut wrench that is 

stored in the trunk. (To secure the tire, 

tighten the center fastener by hand. Do not 

use the wrench or other tools.)

1

Chock the tires.

2

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one 
turn).

3

Turn the tire jack portion   by 
hand until the notch of the jack is in 
contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located under 

the rocker panel. They indicate the jack 

WARNING

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other 

body parts between the spare tire and 

the body of the vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock posi-

tions

Front left-hand side

Behind the rear 
right-hand side tire

Front right-hand 
side

Behind the rear 
left-hand side tire

Rear left-hand side

In front of the front 
right-hand side tire

Rear right-hand side

In front of the front 
left-hand side tire

A

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point positions.

4

Raise the vehicle until the tire is 
slightly raised off the ground.

5

Remove all the wheel nuts and the 
tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place 

the tire so that the wheel design faces up to 

avoid scratching the wheel surface.

1

Remove any dirt or foreign matter 
from the wheel contact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact 

surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while 

the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to 

WARNING

Replacing a flat tire

Do not touch the disc wheels or the 

area around the brakes immediately 

after the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the 

disc wheels and the area around the 

brakes will be extremely hot. Touching 

these areas with hands, feet or other 

body parts while changing a tire, etc. 

may result in burns.

Failure to follow these precautions 

could cause the wheel nuts to loosen 

and the tire to fall off, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

• Never use oil or grease on the wheel 

bolts or wheel nuts.Oil and grease may 

cause the wheel nuts to be excessively 

tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel 

damage. In addition, the oil or grease 

can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and 

the wheel may fall off, causing a serious 

accident. Remove any oil or grease 

from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a 

torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 

10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after 

changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged 

wheel ornament, as it may fly off the 

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel 

nuts that have been specifically 

designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations 

in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt 

holes of the wheel, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Installing the spare tire

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come off.

2

Install the spare tire and loosely 
tighten each wheel nut by hand by 
approximately the same amount.

When replacing an aluminum wheel with a 

steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the 
tapered portion 

 comes into loose con-

tact with the disc wheel seat 

.

When replacing an aluminum wheel with 

an aluminum wheel, turn the wheel nuts 
until the washers 

 come into contact 

with the disc wheel 

.

3

Lower the vehicle.

4

Firmly tighten each wheel nut two 
or three times in the order shown in 
the illustration.

Tightening torque:

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

5

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all 
tools.

The spare tire

The spare tire is identified by the label 

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire 

sidewall.

Use the spare tire temporarily, and only in 

an emergency.

Make sure to check the tire inflation pres-

sure of the spare tire. (

P.332)

When using the spare tire

As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire 

pressure warning valve and transmitter, low 

inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be 

indicated by the tire pressure warning sys-

tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after 

the tire pressure warning light comes on, 

the light remains on.

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When the spare tire is equipped

The vehicle becomes lower when driving 

with the spare tire compared to when driv-

ing with standard tires.

If you have a flat rear tire on a road cov-

ered with snow or ice (vehicles with 

front and rear tires of the same size 

except for vehicles with LDH and 

19-inch tires)

Install the spare tire on one of the front 

wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following 

steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:

1

Replace a front tire with the spare tire.

2

Replace the flat rear tire with the tire 

removed from the front of the vehicle.

3

Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

WARNING

When using the spare tire

Remember that the spare tire provided 

is specifically designed for use with 

your vehicle. Do not use your spare 

tire on another vehicle.

Do not use more than one spare tire 

simultaneously.

Replace the spare tire with a standard 

tire as soon as possible.

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 

steering, sudden braking and shifting 

operations that cause sudden engine 

braking.

When the spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly 

detected, and the following systems may 

not operate correctly:

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• Dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range

• PCS

• EPS

• Adaptive Variable Suspension System 

(if equipped)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with 

steering control)

• VGRS (if equipped)

• LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling sys-

tem) (if equipped)

• DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if 

equipped)

• VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated 

Management)

• Tire pressure warning system

• Lexus parking assist monitor

• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

Also, not only can the following system 

not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-

tively affect the drive-train components:

• AWD system (if equipped)

Speed limit when using the spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 

mph (80 km/h) when a spare tire is 

installed on the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving 

at high speeds. Failure to observe this 

precaution may lead to an accident caus-

ing death or serious injury.

After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools 

and jack are securely in place in their 

storage location to reduce the possibility 

of personal injury during a collision or 

sudden braking.

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One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:

There may not be sufficient fuel in 
the vehicle’s tank. 
Refuel the vehicle.

The engine may be flooded. 
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures. 
(

P.125)

There may be a malfunction in the 
engine immobilizer system. 
(

P.56)

One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:

The battery may be discharged. 
(

P.317)

The battery terminal connections 
may be loose or corroded. 
(

P.261)

NOTICE

Driving with tire chains and the spare 

tire

Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire.

Tire chains may damage the vehicle body 

and adversely affect driving perfor-

mance.

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, 

tires or the tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitter, contact your Lexus 

dealer as the tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitter may be damaged if not 

handled correctly.

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even 
though correct starting procedures 
are being followed (

P.125), con-

sider each of the following points:

The engine will not start even 
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.

The starter motor turns over 
slowly, the interior lights and 
headlights are dim, or the horn 
does not sound or sounds at a low 
volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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