Lexus ES300h (2023 year). Manual in english - page 19

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6-2. Maintenance

The OBD system determines that a 
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test and may need to 
be repaired. Contact your Lexus 
dealer to service the vehicle.



When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during 
ordinary driving are erased. 
Also, depending on your driving 
habits, the readiness codes may not 
be completely set.



When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on indicating a temporary 
malfunction and your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will 
not be cleared unless the vehicle is 
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare 
the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams

Some states have vehicle emission 
inspection programs which include 
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system monitors 
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the 
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:

When the malfunction indicator 
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the 
I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions

If you perform maintenance by 
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these 
sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt battery 
condition 
(



P.324)

• Grease
• Conventional wrench 

(for terminal clamp 
bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.323)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 

or SAE J1703 brake 
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 
or SAE J1704 brake 
fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for 

adding brake fluid)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant level 
(



P.321)

• “Toyota  Super  Long 

Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-amine, 
non-nitrite and non-
borate coolant with 
long-life hybrid organic 
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized 
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized 
water.

• Funnel (used only for 

adding coolant)

Hybrid bat-
tery (traction 
battery) air 
intake vent 
(



P.339)

• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver

Engine oil level 
(



P.319)

• “Toyota  Genuine 

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for 

adding engine oil)

Fuses 
(



P.345)

• Fuse with same amper-

age rating as original

Headlight aim

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Items

Parts and tools

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Light bulbs 
(



P.348)

• Bulb with same number 

and wattage rating as 
original

• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.322)



Tire inflation 
pressure 
(



P.334)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid 
(



P.323)

• Water or washer fluid 

containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for 

adding water or washer 
fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many 

mechanisms and fluids that may move 

suddenly, become hot, or become elec-

trically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following 

precautions.

■

When working on the engine com-

partment

●

Make sure that the “IGNITION ON” 

on the multi-information display and 

the “READY” indicator are both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away 

from the moving fan and engine drive 

belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, 

power control unit, radiator, exhaust 

manifold, etc. right after driving as they 

may be hot. Oil and other fluids may 

also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn 

easily, such as paper and rags, in the 

engine compartment.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 

an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are 

flammable.

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is off.

With the power switch in ON mode, the 

electric cooling fan may automatically 

start to run if the air conditioning is on 

and/or the coolant temperature is high. 

(



P.322)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 

falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-

ting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter 

removed may cause excessive engine 

wear due to dirt in the air.

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1

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and 
lift the hood.

■

Front

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and 

locked. 

If the hood is not locked properly, it may 

open while the vehicle is in motion and 

cause an accident, which may result in 

death or serious injury.

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the 
instructions in the manual provided 
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a 
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may 
damage your vehicle or cause 
injury.

Location of the jack point

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Rear

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Fuse boxes (



P.345)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.320)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.319)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.323)

Radiator (



P.322)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.322)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.322)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.321)

Washer fluid tank (



P.323)

■

12-volt battery



P.324

With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level 

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the engine 
oil

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on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level ground.

After warming up the engine and turning 

off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 

minutes for the oil to drain back into the 

bottom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, pull 
the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end, pull 
the dipstick out and check the oil 
level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ 
depending on the type of vehicle or 
engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it 
fully.

■

Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type and 
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.



Engine oil selection



P.400



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the low 
level mark, add engine oil of the same 
type as that already in the engine.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by turning 
it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, checking the 
dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by turning it 
clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be con-

sumed while driving. In the following situa-

tions, oil consumption may increase, and 

engine oil may need to be refilled in 

A
B
C

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between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example 

directly after purchasing the vehicle or 

after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate 

viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or 

with a heavy load, or when driving while 

accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long 

time, or when driving frequently through 

heavy traffic

■

After changing the engine oil

The engine oil maintenance data should be 

reset. Perform the following procedures:

1

While the vehicle is stopped, press 

 of the meter control switches.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches, and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

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

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and 
then press “OK”.

5

Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.

A message will be displayed on the multi-

information display when the reset proce-

dure has been completed.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is 
between the “F”/“FULL” and 
“L”/“LOW” lines on the reservoir when 
the hybrid system is cold.

■

Engine coolant reservoir

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially 

harmful contaminants which may 

cause skin disorders such as inflamma-

tion and skin cancer, so care should be 

taken to avoid prolonged and 

repeated contact. To remove used 

engine oil from your skin, wash thor-

oughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a 

safe and acceptable manner. Do not 

dispose of used oil and filters in house-

hold trash, in sewers or onto the 

ground. 

Call your Lexus dealer, service station 

or auto parts store for information 

concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the 

reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the 

vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could 

be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick 

every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-

erly tightened.

Checking the coolant

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Reservoir cap

“F” line

“L” line

If the level is on or below the “L” line, add 
coolant up to the “F” line. (



P.391)

■

Power control unit coolant reser-
voir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW” line, 
add coolant up to the “FULL” line. 
(



P.392)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 

or a similar high quality ethylene glycol 

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, 

and non-borate coolant with long-life 

hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized 

water. (Minimum temperature: -31°F [-

35°C])
Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized 

water. (Minimum temperature: -44°F [-

42°C])
For more details about coolant, contact 

your Lexus dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short 

time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, 

engine/power control unit coolant reser-

voir caps, drain cock and water pump. 

If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus 

dealer test the cap and check for leaks in 

the cooling system.

Check the radiator and condenser and 
clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely 
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.

A

B

C

A

B

C

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is hot

Do not remove the engine/power con-

trol unit coolant reservoir caps or the 

radiator cap. (



P.394)

The cooling system may be under pres-

sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap 

is removed, causing serious injuries, such 

as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor 

straight antifreeze. The correct mixture 

of water and antifreeze must be used to 

provide proper lubrication, corrosion 

protection and cooling. Be sure to read 

the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-

vent it from damaging parts or paint.

Checking the radiator and con-
denser

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Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be 
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines 
on the tank.

■

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and 
prepare the necessary items.



Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704 
brake fluid



Item

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from 

the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can 

cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-

ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

If any washer does not work or “Wind-
shield Washer Fluid Low” is shown on 
the multi-information display, the 
washer tank may be empty. Add 
washer fluid.

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser 

as they may be hot and cause serious 

injuries, such as burns.

Checking and adding the brake 
fluid

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm your 

hands and eyes and damage painted sur-

faces.

If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, 

flush the affected area with clean water 

immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a 

doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go 

down slightly as the brake pads wear out 

or when the fluid level in the accumulator 

is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, 

there may be a serious problem.

Adding the washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid 

system is hot or operating as washer fluid 

contains alcohol and may catch fire if 

spilled on the engine etc.

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

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flammable 

and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-

lowing precautions before recharging:

●

If recharging with the 12-volt battery 

installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-

connect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on the char-

ger is off when connecting and discon-

necting the charger cables to the 12-volt 

battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-

volt battery

●

Unlocking the doors using the smart 

access system with push-button start may 

not be possible immediately after recon-

necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-

pens, use the wireless remote control or 

the mechanical key to lock/unlock the 

doors.

●

Start the hybrid system with the power 

switch in ACCESSORY mode. The 

hybrid system may not start with the 

power switch turned off. However, the 

hybrid system will operate normally from 

the second attempt.

●

The power switch mode is recorded by 

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

nected, the vehicle will return the power 

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other than 

washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine anti-

freeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on the 

vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as 

damaging the pump leading to problems 

of the washer fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-

sary. 

Refer to the freezing temperatures listed 

on the label of the washer fluid bottle.

12-volt battery

Location

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switch mode to the status it was in before 

the 12-volt battery was disconnected. 

Make sure to turn off the power switch 

before disconnect the 12-volt battery. 

Take extra care when connecting the 12-

volt battery if the power switch mode 

prior to discharge is unknown.

If the hybrid system will not start even after 

multiple attempts at all methods above, 

contact your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the 12-volt battery

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous 

and corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro-

duce hydrogen gas which is flammable 

and explosive. To reduce the risk of 

death or serious injury, take the following 

precautions while working on or near the 

12-volt battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touching the 

12-volt battery terminals with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match near the 

12-volt battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and 

clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses when 

working near the 12-volt battery.

●

Keep children away from the 12-volt 

battery.

■

Where to safely charge the 12-volt 

battery

Always charge the 12-volt battery in an 

open area. Do not charge the 12-volt 

battery in a garage or closed room 

where there is insufficient ventilation.

■

How to recharge the 12-volt battery

Recharge at a current of 5 A or less and 

make sure that the recharging period 

does not exceed a total of 12 hours.

■

Emergency measures regarding 

electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water for at 

least 15 minutes and get immediate 

medical attention. If possible, continue 

to apply water with a sponge or cloth 

while traveling to the nearest medical 

facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thoroughly. If 

you feel pain or burning, get medical 

attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes

It can soak through clothing on to your 

skin. Immediately take off the clothing 

and follow the procedure above if nec-

essary.

●

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or milk. 

Get emergency medical attention 

immediately.

■

When removing the 12-volt battery 

terminals

Do not disconnect the negative (-) termi-

nal on the body side. The disconnected 

negative (-) terminal may touch the posi-

tive (+) terminal, which may cause a short 

and result in death or serious injury.

■

When there is insufficient battery 

fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in 

the 12-volt battery. There is a possible 

danger that the 12-volt battery may 

explode.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the 12-volt battery

Never recharge the 12-volt battery while 

the hybrid system is operating. Also, be 

sure all accessories are turned off.

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Lift the luggage mat up.

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

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

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

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

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

” mark, etc., 

molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-

Removing the 12-volt battery 
cover

Exterior

A
B

Tires

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

Checking tires

A
B
C

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tors are showing on a tire.

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

●

Tires should be replaced if:

• The treadwear indicators are showing on 

a tire.

• You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, 

cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, 

and bulges indicating internal damage

• A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be 

properly repaired due to the size or loca-

tion of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult your Lexus 
dealer.

●

Vehicles with 17-inch tires:

The wheel angle differs from vehicles 
equipped with 18-inch/19-inch tires. There-
fore, 18-inch/19-inch tires cannot be 
installed, as sufficient gaps with surrounding 
parts cannot be ensured.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked 

by a qualified technician even if it has sel-

dom or never been used or damage is not 

obvious.

■

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

Generally, low profile tires will wear more 

rapidly and tire grip performance will be 

reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when 

compared to standard tires. Be sure to use 

snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and 

drive carefully at a speed appropriate for 

road and weather conditions.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the 

replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the 

Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of 

either the front axle or the rear axle, which-

ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. 

For the maximum load of the tire, see the 

load limit at maximum cold tire inflation 

pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the 

tire. (



P.408)

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Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-

mance tires best suited to highway driv-

ing under dry conditions. Since summer 

tires do not have the same traction per-

formance as snow tires, summer tires are 

inadequate for driving on snow-covered 

or icy roads. For driving on snow-cov-

ered roads or icy roads, the use of snow 

tires is recommended. When installing 

snow tires, be sure to replace all four 

tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide 

better traction in snow and to be ade-

quate for driving in most winter condi-

tions as well as for use year-round. All 

season tires, however, do not have ade-

quate traction performance compared 

with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. 

Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-

tion and handling performance com-

pared with summer tires in highway 

driving.

●

Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads or icy 

roads, we recommend using snow tires. If 

you need snow tires, select tires of the 

same size, construction and load capacity 

as the originally installed tires. Since your 

vehicle has radial tires as original equip-

ment, make sure your snow tires also 

have radial construction. Do not install 

studded tires without first checking local 

regulations for possible restrictions. 

Snow tires should be installed on all 

wheels. (



P.259)

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If the tread on snow tires wears down 

below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is 

lost.

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Rotate the tires in the order shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, 
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is car-
ried out at the same interval as tire inspec-
tion.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure 
warning system after tire rotation.

■

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the power switch is off. If the 

tires are rotated while the power switch is in 

ON mode, the tire position information will 

not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the 

power switch to off and then to ON mode, 

or initialize the system after checking that 

the tire pressure is properly adjusted.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to 

prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause damage to 

parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-

ous handling characteristics, which may 

lead to an accident resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different makes, 

models or tread patterns.

Also, do not mix tires of remarkably 

different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than those 

recommended by Lexus.

●

Do not mix differently constructed 

tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply 

tires).

●

Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-

pact spare tire installed.

●

Do not mix summer, all season and 

snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been used 

on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know 

how they were used previously.

NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on 

roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire 

inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-

ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving 

on rough roads may cause damage to 

the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-

cle’s wheels and body.

■

Low profile tires (18-inch/19-inch 

tires)

Low profile tires may cause greater dam-

age than usual to the tire wheel when 

sustaining impact from the road surface. 

Therefore, pay attention to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire inflation 

pressure. If tires are under-inflated, 

they may be damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, 

curbs and other road hazards. Failure 

to do so may lead to severe tire and 

wheel damage.

■

If tire inflation pressure of each tire 

becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires 

and/or wheels may be ruined.

Tire rotation

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



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



P.364)



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



P.85)

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

■

Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning system does not 

replace routine tire inflation pressure 

checks. Make sure to check tire inflation 

pressure as part of your routine of daily 

vehicle checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the 

tire inflation pressure after the power 

switch is turned to ON mode.

It may also take a few minutes to display 

the tire inflation pressure after inflation 

pressure has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also 

be different from the values measured 

using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly

●

In the following cases, the tire pressure 

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is 

not of the specified size.

• Tire chains etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is 

equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the radio wave 

signals is installed.

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

cle, particularly around the wheels or 

wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely 

higher than the specified level.

• If wheel without tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters is not regis-

tered in the tire pressure warning 

computer.

●

Performance may be affected in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 

gas station, radio station, large display, 

airport or other facility that generates 

strong radio waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular 

phone, cordless phone or other wireless 

communication device

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

●

When the vehicle is parked, the time 

taken for the warning to start or go off 

could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure declines rap-

idly for example when a tire has burst, the 

warning may not function.

Tire pressure warning system