Lexus ES300H (2024 year). Manual in english - page 10

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The wireless charger can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 

ON mode.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard 

can be used on compatible devices. 

However, not all Qi standard devices and 

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart-

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no 

more than 5W.

●

However, charging exceeding 5 W is 

supported by the following portable 

devices.

• Charging at 7.5 W or less is supported 

by iPhone’s that support 7.5 W charging.

• Charging at 10 W or less is supported by 

portable devices compliant with EPP out-

put as defined by WPC standard 

Ver1.2.4.

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When covers and accessories are 

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover 

and accessories not able to handle Qi are 

attached to the portable device. Depending 

on the type of cover (including for certain 

genuine manufacturer parts) and acces-

sory, it may not be possible to charge. 

When charging is not performed even with 

the portable device placed on the charge 

area, remove the cover and accessories.

■

AM radio cooperation function during 

charging

●

When noise enters the AM radio during 

charging, charging frequency will be 

automatically changed to reduce noise.

●

During the AM radio automatic tuning, 

charging is temporarily stopped in order 

to prevent tuning error due to noise 

Orange (repeatedly 

flashes 3 times continu-

ously) or flashing 

between green and 

orange

Gray

The charging coil in the portable 
device moved outside of the charge 
area and charging has stopped 
momentarily.



Remove the portable device 
from the charging tray, check 
that the operation indicator light 
changes back to green, and then 
place the portable device so that 
it is near the center of the 
charging tray. Also, if a case or 
cover is installed to the portable 
device, remove it.

Orange (repeatedly 

flashes 4 times continu-

ously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the 
temperature within the wireless 
charger exceeded the set value



Stop charging, remove the porta-
ble device from the charging 
tray, wait for the temperature to 
drop, and then start charging 
again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray side

Center Display side

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caused by charging. When tuning is fin-

ished, charging will be automatically 

resumed.

■

Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected 

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened 

and closed, charging may be temporarily 

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging 

device and portable device will get 

warmer, however this is not a malfunc-

tion.

When a portable device gets warm while 

charging, charging may stop due to the 

protection function on the portable 

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops 

significantly, charge again.

The fan may start operating to lower the 

temperature inside the wireless charger, 

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Operation sounds

A buzzing noise may be heard when press-

ing the power switch to turn to ACCES-

SORY or ON mode or when detecting a 

portable device. However, this is not a mal-

function.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for 

safety reasons, the driver should not 

operate the main part of the portable 

device while driving.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices such 

as wireless headphones while in motion. 

These devices are very light and may be 

ejected from the charging tray, which 

may lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverters, as well as any other elec-

trical medical device, should consult their 

physician about the usage of the wireless 

charger.

■

To prevent malfunctions or burns

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in a equipment 

failure and damage, catch fire, burns due 

to overheat or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects 

between the charge area and the por-

table device while charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or 

other metallic object to the charge 

area

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or 

other metallic object to the side of the 

portable device (or to its case or 

cover) that touches the charge area

●

Do not use the charging tray as a small 

storage space

●

Do not subject to a strong force or 

impact

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

●

Do not charge devices other than 

specified portable devices

●

Keep away from magnetic items

●

Do not charge devices if the charge 

area is covered in dust

●

Do not cover with a cloth or similar 

material

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the function may 

not operate normally

Devices may not be charged normally in 

the following situations.

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NOTICE

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

The portable device is being charged 

with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between the 

charge area and portable device

●

Charging has caused the portable 

device to heat up

●

The temperature around the charging 

tray is 95°F (35°C) or higher, such as 

in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed with its 

charging side facing up

●

The portable device is placed in an 

area misaligned from the charge area

●

The portable device is larger than the 

charging tray

●

A foldable and portable device is 

placed outside the charge area

●

The vehicle is in an area where strong 

electrical waves or noise are emitted, 

such as near a television tower, power 

plant, gasoline station, broadcasting 

station, large display, airport, etc.

●

When the camera of the portable 

device largely protrudes

●

Any of the following objects that is 

0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is stuck or 

installed between the charging side of 

the portable device and the charge 

area.

• Thick cases or covers

• A case that uses a magnet on the 

charging side of the portable device

• A case or cover attached with an 

uneven or tilted surface, so that the 

charging side is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings, 

straps, etc.

●

When the portable device is in contact 

with, or is covered by any of the follow-

ing metallic objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such as alu-

minum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that includes alu-

minum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

●

Electric wave type wireless remote 

controls are being used nearby

●

When the electronic key is taken out-

side the vehicle

●

2 or more portable devices are placed 

on the charging tray at the same time

If charging is abnormal or the operation 

indicator light continues to flash for any 

other reason, the wireless charger may 

be malfunctioning. Contact your Lexus 

dealer.

■

To prevent malfunctions and data 

corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a credit, or 

other magnetic card, or magnetic stor-

age media close to the charge area 

may clear any stored data due to mag-

netic influence. Also, do not bring a 

wristwatch or other precision instru-

ment close to the charge area since 

doing so may cause it to malfunction.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling 
can be used to support your body 
while sitting on the seat.

■

Rear sunshade

The rear sunshade can be raised and 
lowered by operating the button 
shown below.
Press the switch. (Raise/lower)

NOTICE

●

Do not charge with a non-contact IC 

card such as a transportation system 

IC card inserted between the charging 

side of a portable device and the 

charge area. The IC chip may become 

extremely hot and damage the porta-

ble device or IC card. Be especially 

careful not to charge a portable device 

inside a case or cover with a non-con-

tact IC card attached.

●

Do not leave portable devices inside 

the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle 

can become hot in extreme heat, 

which could cause a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has been 

updated

If the smartphone OS has been updated 

to a newer version, its charging specifi-

cations may have changed significantly. 

For details, check the information on the 

manufacturer’s website.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a 

long period of time when the hybrid sys-

tem is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in 

or out of the vehicle or rising from your 

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a 

heavy load on the assist grip.

Rear sunshade (if 
equipped)/rear door sunshades 
(if equipped)

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Rear door sunshades

Pull the tab of the rear door sunshade 
and hook the sunshade on the anchors.

To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook 
the sunshade and retract it slowly.

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

●

The power switch is in ON mode.

●

The rear sunshade can be operated for 

approximately 1 minute even after the 

power switch is turned to ACCESSORY 

mode or turned off.

■

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear 

sunshade automatically lowers when the 

shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again 

if any of the following occurs:

●

The button is pressed again.

*

●

Shift the shift lever to P.

●

The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the 

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 

km/h).

If the hybrid system is turned off after the 

rear sunshade was lowered due to the 

reverse operation feature, it will not be 

raised even when the hybrid system is 

turned on again and the vehicle reaches a 

speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the 

sunshade again, press the button.

*

: Occasionally, the reverse function may 

not be carried out after the switch has 
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being 

raised or lowered

When the rear sunshade is being oper-

ated, do not place fingers or other 

objects in the fastener section or in the 

opening. They may get caught, causing 

injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not operate the rear sunshade when 

the hybrid system is not operating.

■

To ensure normal operation of the 

sunshades

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade 

when any objects are on top of its 

opening/closing part.

The rear sunshade may not operate 

properly.

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Long objects can be loaded into the 
vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and 
rear seat area.

1

Fold down the armrest.

2

Fold down the handle and open the 
armrest door.

The armrest door can be locked and 
unlocked using the mechanical key.

Unlock

Lock

The coat hooks are provided with the 
rear assist grips.

NOTICE

●

To ensure normal operation of the rear 

sunshade and rear door sunshades, 

observe the following precautions:

• Do not place excessive load on the 

motor or other components of the rear 

sunshade.

• Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade and rear door sunshades.

• Keep the opening clean and clear of 

obstructions.

• Do not operate the rear sunshade 

continuously for long periods of time.

Trunk storage extension

WARNING

■

When not in use

Ensure that the armrest door is closed. In 

the event of sudden braking, items stored 

in the trunk may be thrown forward into 

the cabin, resulting in injury.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that should not be hanged

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard 

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS 

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items 

may become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

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HomeLink

®

 programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be 

found at the following URL.

Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at 

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons 
which can be programmed to operate 
3 different devices. Refer to the pro-
gramming methods on the following 
pages to determine the method which 
is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased 

even if the 12-volt battery cable is discon-

nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

®

 button that 

already has a code registered to it, the 

already registered code will not be 

erased.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be 
programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate garage 

doors, gates, entry doors, door 
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door 

or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may 

operate, so ensure people and objects 

are out of danger to prevent potential 

harm.

A

B

C

D

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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 remote control 
transmitter button until the 

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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HomeLink

®

 indicator light changes 

from slowly flashing orange to rapidly 
flashing green (rolling code) or contin-
uously 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 
HomeLink

®

 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 
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and release 

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it. Repeat this sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 times 
to complete programming.
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 
HomeLink

®

, both garage door 

operation indicators will flash rap-
idly (green) and the light on the 
garage door opener motor will 
blink twice, indicating that 2-way 
communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 presses of the 

HomeLink

®

 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 
HomeLink

®

 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 
HomeLink

®

” 

1

 (it takes 20 sec-

onds for the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

to start flashing).

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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 

HomeLink

®

 buttons 

 and 

 or 

 and 

 simulta-

neously. 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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: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press 
and hold the button for more than 3 
seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

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Conditions unfavorable to correct 

operation

The compass may not show the correct 

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after 

turning.

●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s 

magnetic field is subject to interference 

by artificial magnetic fields (underground 

car park/parking lot, under a steel tower, 

between buildings, roof car park/parking 

lot, near an intersection, near a large 

vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized. 

(There is a magnet or metal object near 

the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The 12-volt battery has been discon-

nected.

●

A door is open.

Compass

*

The compass on the inside rear 
view mirror indicates the direction 
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

WARNING

■

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-

play only when the vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE

■

To avoid the compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal 

objects near the inside rear view mirror.

Doing this may cause the compass sen-

sor to malfunction.

■

To ensure normal operation of the 

compass

●

Do not perform a circling calibration 

of the compass in a place where the 

earth’s magnetic field is subject to 

interference by artificial magnetic 

fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate 

electric systems (moon roof, power 

windows, etc.) as they may interfere 

with the calibration.

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Deviation

The direction display deviates from the 
true direction determined by the 
earth’s magnetic field. The amount of 
deviation varies depending on the geo-
graphic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over one of the map boundar-
ies shown in illustration, the compass will 
deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect cali-
bration, refer to “Deviation calibration”.

■

Deviation calibration

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the button for 6 sec-
onds. A number (1 to 15) appears 
on the compass display.

3

Referring to the map above, press 
the button to select the number of 
the zone you are in.

If the direction is displayed several seconds 

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

■

Circling calibration

1

Stop the vehicle in a place where it 
is safe to drive in a circle.

2

Press and hold the button for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

3

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 
km/h) or less in a circle until a 
direction is displayed.

Calibrating the compass

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If there is not enough space to drive in a 

circle, drive around the block until a direc-

tion is displayed.

WARNING

■

When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for 

people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not 

violate any local traffic rules while per-

forming circling calibration.

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

304

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ...

310

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

311

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs ..........

314

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions...............................................

315

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

317

Positioning a floor jack.............

317

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

319

12-volt battery.............................

325

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

327

Tire inflation pressure..............

335

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

337

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

338

Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) air intake vent and 
filter ..............................................

340

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

343

Checking and replacing fuses

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

345

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

347

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

349

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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.

■

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 contain abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power trunk lid (if equipped)
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 harm your vehicle’s 

paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in 

some automatic car washes. There may 

also be an increased risk of damage to 

vehicle.

■

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 windows, or spray 

these areas continuously.

■

Notes for the smart access system with 

push-button start

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.117)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a 

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

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 

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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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

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.

■

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.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-

lowing situations, and may result in hands 

being caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off

AUTO

●

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

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust 

pipes to become quite hot, do not touch 

the exhaust pipes while the hybrid system 

is operating or immediately after the 

hybrid system is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the exhaust pipes until they have 

cooled sufficiently, as touching hot 

exhaust pipes can cause burns.

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

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, pollen 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.

■

When using an automatic car wash 

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 

wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.
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 

spray the camera or its surrounding 

area directly with a high pressure 

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not 

operate normally.

●

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 

system 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 

circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-

faces 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, fray-

ing 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

Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle, such as on the floor, on the rear 

seats, in the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) air vents, and in the trunk. 

(



P.64)

Doing so may cause the hybrid bat-

tery, electrical components, 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.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not 

let the wireless charger (



P.285) get 

wet. Failure to do so may cause the 

charger to become hot and cause 

burns or could cause electric shock 

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 types of 

detergent, as they may discolor the 

vehicle interior or cause streaks or 

damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gasoline, 

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 

bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, 

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

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

Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.



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

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish 

metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for 

the surface. It is necessary to clean them 

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned 

for long periods of time, they may be diffi-

cult to clean.



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

●

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 

other interior part’s painted surface 

may be damaged.

■

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 sys-

tem 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.177)

■

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 areas with satin-
finish 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.

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

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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 operations 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 vehi-

cle 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 

switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “Vehicle Settings”. 
Then press “OK”.

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical 
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. It is 
the owner’s responsibility to per-
form regular checks. Lexus recom-
mends 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 12-volt 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.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals and 

related accessories contain lead and 

lead compounds which are known to 

cause brain damage. Wash your hands 

after handling. (



P.325)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.

4

Select “Yes” and press “OK”.

A message will be displayed 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 hybrid system is operating

Turn the hybrid system off and ensure 

that there is adequate ventilation before 

performing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
(



P.323)

Engine/power 
control unit cool-
ant

Is the engine/power 
control unit coolant at 
the correct level? 
(



P.322)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
(



P.319)

Exhaust system

There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds.

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Radiator/con-
denser

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



P.323)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.324)

Trunk

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the battery 
connections. 
(



P.325)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

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

Hybrid transmis-
sion “Park” mech-
anism

• 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?

• Are the headlights 

aimed correctly?

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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Seats

• Do the seat controls 

operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering 

wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steering 

wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?

• There  should  not  be 

any strange sounds 
coming from the 
steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk 

operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does  the  engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There  should  not  be 

any signs of fluid 
leakage after the 
vehicle has been 
parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation 

pressure correct?

• The tires should not 

be damaged or 
excessively worn.

• Have the tires been 

rotated according to 
the maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be loose.

Windshield wip-
ers

• The wiper blades 

should not show any 
signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield without 
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

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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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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

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.325)

• 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.322)

• “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.340)

• 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.349)

• Bulb with same number 

and wattage rating as 
original

• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.323)



Tire inflation 
pressure 
(



P.335)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid 
(



P.324)

• 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.323)

■

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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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.321)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.319)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.323)

Radiator (



P.323)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.323)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.322)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.322)

Washer fluid tank (



P.324)

■

12-volt battery



P.325

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

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

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Checking the engine oil

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1

Park the vehicle on level ground.

After warming up the engine and turning 

off the hybrid system, wait about 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 whether 
the oil level is above low level mark.

Low level mark

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

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it 
fully.

■

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 

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

■

Engine oil level rise

If the vehicle is repeatedly driven without 

the engine warmed up, moisture caused by 

dew condensation inside the engine or fuel 

which did not burn mixes into the engine oil, 

resulting in a rise in engine oil level. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction.
For example, the engine become difficult to 

be warmed up in the following situations.

●

When driving a short distance

●

When driving at a low speed

●

When the outside temperature is low

When checking the engine oil, make sure 

that the engine is warmed up. If the engine 

oil level exceeds the refill upper limit mark, 

contact your Lexus dealer.

■

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

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

A

Adding engine oil