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... control switch Clock Theft deterrent indicator light Emergency flasher switch Rear window defogger switch Power antenna switch Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Ashtray Automatic transmission selector lever Four-wheel drive control lever Driving pattern selector switch Second start mode selector switch Glovebox 27 24 116 104 112 42 143 151...
... control switch Clock Theft deterrent indicator light Emergency flasher switch Rear window defogger switch Power antenna switch Automatic air conditioning controls Car audio Ashtray Automatic transmission selector lever Four-wheel drive control lever Driving pattern selector switch Second start mode selector switch Glovebox 27 24 116 104 112 42 143 151...
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PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Page 15 16 17 Oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Turn signal indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light "PWR" mode indicator lights Automatic transmission second start indicator light 31 30 32 21 143 145 145 150 33 33 37 32 30 37 SRS airbag... warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 35 36 36 151 35 35 154 21 34 35 36 153 152 36 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...
PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Page 15 16 17 Oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Turn signal indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light "PWR" mode indicator lights Automatic transmission second start indicator light 31 30 32 21 143 145 145 150 33 33 37 32 30 37 SRS airbag... warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 35 36 36 151 35 35 154 21 34 35 36 153 152 36 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...
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PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Page 15 16 17 Oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Turn signal indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light "PWR" mode indicator light Automatic transmission second start indicator light 31 30 32 21 143 145 145 150 33 33 37 32 30 37 SRS airbag... warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 35 36 36 151 35 35 154 21 34 35 36 153 152 36 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...
PICTORIAL INDEX Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Page 15 16 17 Oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Turn signal indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Overdrive-off indicator light "PWR" mode indicator light Automatic transmission second start indicator light 31 30 32 21 143 145 145 150 33 33 37 32 30 37 SRS airbag... warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 35 36 36 151 35 35 154 21 34 35 36 153 152 36 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat Steering wheel Automatic transmission Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper switch 2 2 3 4 5 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat Steering wheel Automatic transmission Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper switch 2 2 3 4 5 1
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BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Note: When the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to "3", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 156. 3
BASIC OPERATION-QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Note: When the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to "3", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 156. 3
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...Drain and refill with front and rear heater 14.7 (15.5, 12.9) Coolant type- Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol coolant.) S Automatic transmission: Fluid type - GAS STATION INFORMATION S Fuel selection: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher Fuel tank capacity: 95...25.1 gal., 20.9 Imp.gal.) Engine oil: API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Automatic transmission fluid Type D-II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) Tire information: See page 225 through 231 for detailed information. Engine coolant: Capacity: ...
...Drain and refill with front and rear heater 14.7 (15.5, 12.9) Coolant type- Ethylene-glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol coolant.) S Automatic transmission: Fluid type - GAS STATION INFORMATION S Fuel selection: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher Fuel tank capacity: 95...25.1 gal., 20.9 Imp.gal.) Engine oil: API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Automatic transmission fluid Type D-II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) Tire information: See page 225 through 231 for detailed information. Engine coolant: Capacity: ...
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... the light goes off, you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of "N". (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the wheels could lock up during...the anti-lock brake system does not operate when the four-wheel drive control lever is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to "ON", and will not lock. ! If ...
... the light goes off, you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of "N". (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light This light warns that the wheels could lock up during...the anti-lock brake system does not operate when the four-wheel drive control lever is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to "ON", and will not lock. ! If ...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Four-wheel drive system Front and rear differential lock system Cruise control Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 138 139 140 140 141 142 143 151 152 154 157 159 160 137
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Four-wheel drive system Front and rear differential lock system Cruise control Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 138 139 140 140 141 142 143 151 152 154 157 159 160 137
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To turn the key from "ACC" to the "Lock" position, you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. To free it while setting the parking brake. ! CAUTION Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully released and ...
To turn the key from "ACC" to the "Lock" position, you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. To free it while setting the parking brake. ! CAUTION Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully released and ...
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...ON" position. (*) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. Shift while holding the lock release button in the "ON" position). This means you downshift the transmission, engine braking will not be in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the... When the cruise control is being used even if you can only shift out of incorrect operation. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch...
...ON" position. (*) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. Shift while holding the lock release button in the "ON" position). This means you downshift the transmission, engine braking will not be in . (The ignition switch must be applied because the... When the cruise control is being used even if you can only shift out of incorrect operation. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch...
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STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is turned to start ) mode (a) Normal driving 144 The transmission must be in "2nd STRT" (second start the engine" on page 142. The engine will not start in any drive position even if the ignition ...
STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is turned to start ) mode (a) Normal driving 144 The transmission must be in "2nd STRT" (second start the engine" on page 142. The engine will not start in any drive position even if the ignition ...
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... DRIVING " Driving pattern selector switch Normal position Power position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "NORM" or "PWR" to the NORMAL position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the POWER position. " ON OFF... driving pattern selector switch to suit your driving condition. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the NORMAL position to improve ...
... DRIVING " Driving pattern selector switch Normal position Power position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "NORM" or "PWR" to the NORMAL position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the POWER position. " ON OFF... driving pattern selector switch to suit your driving condition. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the NORMAL position to improve ...
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...to the full throttle position. CAUTION To use the "D" position to the most suitable gear for exceptions.) (b) Using engine braking ! The transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear is possible. In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions...the third gear. Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear even in the way described below and more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to "D". Transfer "H" 116 km/h (72 mph) "L" 40 km/h (25 mph) Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, ...
...to the full throttle position. CAUTION To use the "D" position to the most suitable gear for exceptions.) (b) Using engine braking ! The transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear is possible. In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions...the third gear. Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear even in the way described below and more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to "D". Transfer "H" 116 km/h (72 mph) "L" 40 km/h (25 mph) Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, ...
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... "L" 13 km/h (8 mph) NOTICE S Be careful not to the second gear. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be applied. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the "L" position. The abrupt change in the first gear. 147 With the selector lever in "L", the... Shift into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is or becomes lower than the speed listed below for your reference: Transmission Transfer "L" "H" "2" 44 km/h (27 mph) 109 km/h (67 mph) "L" 22 km/h (13 mph) 56 km/h (34 mph) S Do not continue hill climbing or ...
... "L" 13 km/h (8 mph) NOTICE S Be careful not to the second gear. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be applied. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the "L" position. The abrupt change in the first gear. 147 With the selector lever in "L", the... Shift into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is or becomes lower than the speed listed below for your reference: Transmission Transfer "L" "H" "2" 44 km/h (27 mph) 109 km/h (67 mph) "L" 22 km/h (13 mph) 56 km/h (34 mph) S Do not continue hill climbing or ...
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...see "If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is depressed, use overdrive. ! This can cause the transmission to nearby people or objects. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your foot on immediately after rocking the vehicle several ...times, consider other parts. CAUTION S If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on the brake pedal while...
...see "If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is depressed, use overdrive. ! This can cause the transmission to nearby people or objects. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your foot on immediately after rocking the vehicle several ...times, consider other parts. CAUTION S If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on the brake pedal while...
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Use this mode when starting your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in sand, mud, ice or snow. To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch. ... cancel the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch again. Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode In the "2nd STRT" (second start) mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. STARTING AND DRIVING (i) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes (j) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes, contact your vehicle in...
Use this mode when starting your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in sand, mud, ice or snow. To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch. ... cancel the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch again. Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode In the "2nd STRT" (second start) mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. STARTING AND DRIVING (i) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes (j) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes, contact your vehicle in...
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...center differential lock is not still locked as long as wheel slipping or hard pulling, in the "L" position, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. 151 If the indicator light does not come on page 157. (b) ...Shifting procedure To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "P" or "N" and move the four-wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. STARTING AND DRIVING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (a) Four-wheel drive ...
...center differential lock is not still locked as long as wheel slipping or hard pulling, in the "L" position, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. 151 If the indicator light does not come on page 157. (b) ...Shifting procedure To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "P" or "N" and move the four-wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. STARTING AND DRIVING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (a) Four-wheel drive ...
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... a gradient, within the limits of the selector switch. Your cruising speed can now set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in the instrument cluster shows that you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km.... On steeper hills, a great speed change may occur when driving up or down . CAUTION S To help maintain maximum control of the automatic transmission is also automatically turned off when not using the cruise control. 154 Another push on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads....
... a gradient, within the limits of the selector switch. Your cruising speed can now set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in the instrument cluster shows that you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km.... On steeper hills, a great speed change may occur when driving up or down . CAUTION S To help maintain maximum control of the automatic transmission is also automatically turned off when not using the cruise control. 154 Another push on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads....
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... at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for a slower speed. However, a quicker way to reset is less than these reasons, have your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity. Pulling the control lever i the "CANCEL" direction. Each tap changes the set speed is to accelerate the vehicle and then... press the control lever downward in the "RES/ACC" direction quickly within 0.6 seconds. While the lever is attained. Depressing the brake pedal. 155 The transmission must be cancelled.
... at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for a slower speed. However, a quicker way to reset is less than these reasons, have your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity. Pulling the control lever i the "CANCEL" direction. Each tap changes the set speed is to accelerate the vehicle and then... press the control lever downward in the "RES/ACC" direction quickly within 0.6 seconds. While the lever is attained. Depressing the brake pedal. 155 The transmission must be cancelled.
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...system. However, a quicker way to reset is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set prior to cancellation. If you downshift the transmission with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. While the lever is held downward, the vehicle speed will restore the speed set speed... because the cruise control is cancelled. Even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is not cancelled. Contact your Lexus dealer and have your Lexus inspected. 156 Cruise control failure warning If the"CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control...
...system. However, a quicker way to reset is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set prior to cancellation. If you downshift the transmission with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. While the lever is held downward, the vehicle speed will restore the speed set speed... because the cruise control is cancelled. Even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is not cancelled. Contact your Lexus dealer and have your Lexus inspected. 156 Cruise control failure warning If the"CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control...