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SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Comfort adjustment 1- 6 Front seats ...57 Trunk storage extension ...60 Head restraints ...61 Tilt steering wheel ...62 Outside rear view mirrors ...62 Inside rear view mirror ...64 Seat belts ...64 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...69 Child restraint ...80 Driving position memory system ...95 56
SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Comfort adjustment 1- 6 Front seats ...57 Trunk storage extension ...60 Head restraints ...61 Tilt steering wheel ...62 Outside rear view mirrors ...62 Inside rear view mirror ...64 Seat belts ...64 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...69 Child restraint ...80 Driving position memory system ...95 56
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If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal. 97 COMFORT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made. D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal. 97 COMFORT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustments are being made. D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel.
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Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Fasten seat belts. Starter motor on . For starting tips, see that you smell exhaust... clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. The battery will return to see page 136. The key will discharge and the electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system could be damaged....
Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Fasten seat belts. Starter motor on . For starting tips, see that you smell exhaust... clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. The battery will return to see page 136. The key will discharge and the electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system could be damaged....
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...the released position. The ignition key can be put in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. The selector lever must turn the engine off . 135 When you ...parking brake is fully released and that the parking brake reminder light is locked. STARTING AND DRIVING If you leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the ...from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. PARKING BRAKE 31E037 31E004 "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is off while the vehicle is pushed all the way in the "P" position before turning the key to the "...
...the released position. The ignition key can be put in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. The selector lever must turn the engine off . 135 When you ...parking brake is fully released and that the parking brake reminder light is locked. STARTING AND DRIVING If you leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the ...from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. PARKING BRAKE 31E037 31E004 "LOCK" - Engine is off and the steering wheel is off while the vehicle is pushed all the way in the "P" position before turning the key to the "...
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...observe the following precautions to prevent damage to turn off the overdrive switch. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. For instructions, see "If you rock your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Do not attempt ... the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch...
...observe the following precautions to prevent damage to turn off the overdrive switch. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. For instructions, see "If you rock your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. Do not attempt ... the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch...
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...wheels. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to lose traction. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious pace. Traction control failure warning 31E013 If the "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light flashes, contact your vehicle should be fitted with ice or snow, your Lexus... system is covered with snow tires or tire chains. STARTING AND DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of the front wheels which will then come on. 147 The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning...
...wheels. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to lose traction. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious pace. Traction control failure warning 31E013 If the "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light flashes, contact your vehicle should be fitted with ice or snow, your Lexus... system is covered with snow tires or tire chains. STARTING AND DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of the front wheels which will then come on. 147 The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning...
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...brake system is in providing directional stability and steering performance of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Each push on the pedal uses up of the wheels during a sudden brake or braking on tire friction with only a single brake system. But you will have to press the ABS brake pedal...is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). This will be longer. 148 STARTING AND DRIVING BRAKE SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with normal pedal pressure. Anti-lock brake system The anti-lock brake system ...
...brake system is in providing directional stability and steering performance of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Each push on the pedal uses up of the wheels during a sudden brake or braking on tire friction with only a single brake system. But you will have to press the ABS brake pedal...is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). This will be longer. 148 STARTING AND DRIVING BRAKE SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with normal pedal pressure. Anti-lock brake system The anti-lock brake system ...
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...come on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. This light comes on when the ignition key is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on . Even if the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake system will... this indicates a malfunction somewhere in violent maneuvers. After about a few seconds, the light will still operate conventionally. D Driving with an anti-lock brake system, your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down of you. Contact your vehicle checked by the warning light system. Compared with vehicles not fitted...
...come on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. This light comes on when the ignition key is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on . Even if the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake system will... this indicates a malfunction somewhere in violent maneuvers. After about a few seconds, the light will still operate conventionally. D Driving with an anti-lock brake system, your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down of you. Contact your vehicle checked by the warning light system. Compared with vehicles not fitted...
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... conditions. TYPES OF TIRES Determine what kind of the sizes different from the originals. 150 If installing snow tires, be adequate for driving in highway driving. CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with snow tires in snow... All season tires All season tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of tires your Lexus dealer as soon as snow tires, summer tires are designed to provide better traction in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season...
... conditions. TYPES OF TIRES Determine what kind of the sizes different from the originals. 150 If installing snow tires, be adequate for driving in highway driving. CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with snow tires in snow... All season tires All season tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of tires your Lexus dealer as soon as snow tires, summer tires are designed to provide better traction in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season...
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...long time at a right angle. Second, confirm the availability of your Lexus in another country ...First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. D Avoid full-throttle starts. If necessary, block the wheels. DRIVING TIPS BREAK-IN PERIOD Drive gently and avoid high speeds. But following a few simple tips for the...not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that there is no traffic near you much better control. If they are probably wet. Avoid driving onto high, sharp-edged objects and ...
...long time at a right angle. Second, confirm the availability of your Lexus in another country ...First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. D Avoid full-throttle starts. If necessary, block the wheels. DRIVING TIPS BREAK-IN PERIOD Drive gently and avoid high speeds. But following a few simple tips for the...not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that there is no traffic near you much better control. If they are probably wet. Avoid driving onto high, sharp-edged objects and ...
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...up under your fenders can be sure to consult your safety and the safety of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. DRIVING TIPS Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is available at a highway ...weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. 32E001-1 154 For your Lexus dealer for how much to damage...things you might put the transmission into "P" and block the rear wheels.
...up under your fenders can be sure to consult your safety and the safety of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. DRIVING TIPS Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is available at a highway ...weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. 32E001-1 154 For your Lexus dealer for how much to damage...things you might put the transmission into "P" and block the rear wheels.
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...9 to the total trailer weight requirement. D Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you wish to 11% Total trailer weight D Never load the trailer with a light coat of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. DRIVING TIPS "Certification label D The trailer cargo load... on either the front or rear axle resulting from behind. Hitches D If you are not towing a trailer to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. 155 this weight is the sum weight of grease. Do not install the trailer hitch on the Certification Label.
...9 to the total trailer weight requirement. D Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you wish to 11% Total trailer weight D Never load the trailer with a light coat of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. DRIVING TIPS "Certification label D The trailer cargo load... on either the front or rear axle resulting from behind. Hitches D If you are not towing a trailer to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. 155 this weight is the sum weight of grease. Do not install the trailer hitch on the Certification Label.
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...federal, state/provincial and local regulations. D A safety chain must comply with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or ...check D Check that your trailer. D Make sure the trailer cargo is possible danger of driving. Break-in case it cannot shift. DRIVING TIPS Brakes and safety chains D Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any federal, state/provincial or local regulation. D ...
...federal, state/provincial and local regulations. D A safety chain must comply with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or ...check D Check that your trailer. D Make sure the trailer cargo is possible danger of driving. Break-in case it cannot shift. DRIVING TIPS Brakes and safety chains D Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any federal, state/provincial or local regulation. D ...
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... guide you may be increased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be closer than the vehicle wheels to reduce the risk of control. This is generally opposite to that when making a turn . After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. D Because stopping distance may...sudden acceleration. Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than when not towing. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of the steering wheel and move your vehicle will be increased when towing a trailer. D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your vehicle....
... guide you may be increased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be closer than the vehicle wheels to reduce the risk of control. This is generally opposite to that when making a turn . After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. D Because stopping distance may...sudden acceleration. Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than when not towing. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of the steering wheel and move your vehicle will be increased when towing a trailer. D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your vehicle....
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...your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. When the wheel blocks are in reduced braking efficiency. 158 Shift into the "2", "L" or "R" position. 3. DRIVING TIPS D Crosswinds and rough roads will stabilize. If it cannot be sure you make sudden downshifts...down and downshift before changing lanes. Put the transmission in "P" position, start the engine. Pay attention to the rear from the wheel blocks. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from time to time to keep them applied. 2....
...your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. When the wheel blocks are in reduced braking efficiency. 158 Shift into the "2", "L" or "R" position. 3. DRIVING TIPS D Crosswinds and rough roads will stabilize. If it cannot be sure you make sudden downshifts...down and downshift before changing lanes. Put the transmission in "P" position, start the engine. Pay attention to the rear from the wheel blocks. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from time to time to keep them applied. 2....
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...only need to turn , wastes fuel. D Keep the bottom of your foot on the brake pedal. DRIVING TIPS HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER Getting more kilometer/mileage from a liter/gallon of...a moderate speed on cold winter days this may take advantage of through streets to time the traffic signals so you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. Remember, however, that on highways. If you have a long wait and you ...tips on how to avoid sudden braking. D Keep the front wheels in turn off the engine and start again later. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down .
...only need to turn , wastes fuel. D Keep the bottom of your foot on the brake pedal. DRIVING TIPS HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER Getting more kilometer/mileage from a liter/gallon of...a moderate speed on cold winter days this may take advantage of through streets to time the traffic signals so you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. Remember, however, that on highways. If you have a long wait and you ...tips on how to avoid sudden braking. D Keep the front wheels in turn off the engine and start again later. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down .
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...Read the following to fall off the road to remove and change the tire. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to set the jack properly in "P". 4. Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. 167 well away from traffic. ...on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put an object on your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. NOTICE Do not continue driving with someone in "P". D Never get out of a highway. D Do not raise the vehicle with a deflated tire. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ...
...Read the following to fall off the road to remove and change the tire. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to set the jack properly in "P". 4. Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. 167 well away from traffic. ...on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put an object on your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. NOTICE Do not continue driving with someone in "P". D Never get out of a highway. D Do not raise the vehicle with a deflated tire. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ...
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... tire back and see if you can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off and put it back over the other bolts. Lift the flat tire straight off while driving. 171 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight. Then lift up the wheel and get at the mounting surface can... by hand. Installation of wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at least the top bolt started through its...
... tire back and see if you can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off and put it back over the other bolts. Lift the flat tire straight off while driving. 171 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight. Then lift up the wheel and get at the mounting surface can... by hand. Installation of wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at least the top bolt started through its...
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... lowered to reduce the possibility of the replaced tire is the same procedure for changing or rotating your hands, such as possible after changing wheels, have the wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at a time in their storage location to the ground. Repeat the process until all the tools, jack and... tighten the nuts. If the cap is missing, put a new one on as soon as the vehicle is securely engaged over the nut. CAUTION Before driving, make sure all portions of the replaced tire. Tighten each nut a little at 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf.). 172 ...
... lowered to reduce the possibility of the replaced tire is the same procedure for changing or rotating your hands, such as possible after changing wheels, have the wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at a time in their storage location to the ground. Repeat the process until all the tools, jack and... tighten the nuts. If the cap is missing, put a new one on as soon as the vehicle is securely engaged over the nut. CAUTION Before driving, make sure all portions of the replaced tire. Tighten each nut a little at 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf.). 172 ...
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... condition. CAUTION If the engine is not running ). If towing is not available in an emergency, your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must be much harder than usual. 176 Securely fasten the cable or chain...
... condition. CAUTION If the engine is not running ). If towing is not available in an emergency, your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must be much harder than usual. 176 Securely fasten the cable or chain...