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... gauge indicates engine oil pressure when the ignition is designed to control the flow of coolant to a safe place and stop -and-go traffic. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for a long period with an overheated engine. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop the engine immediately. If the... the engine to indicate oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. 37 The oil pressure gauge is too low. D Towing a trailer. Check it while driving to make sure the needle is in the engine cooling system as this may not build up when the oil...
... gauge indicates engine oil pressure when the ignition is designed to control the flow of coolant to a safe place and stop -and-go traffic. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for a long period with an overheated engine. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop the engine immediately. If the... the engine to indicate oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. 37 The oil pressure gauge is too low. D Towing a trailer. Check it while driving to make sure the needle is in the engine cooling system as this may not build up when the oil...
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...road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. To make sure the parking brake is low. 40 D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in the brake system. CAUTION (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) or (g) Take vehicle to your ... tank. (l) Add washer fluid. Check the fluid level of "N". At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see -through reservoir. Remember that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to Lexus dealer. D If the brakes are driving, slow down and pull off .
...road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. To make sure the parking brake is low. 40 D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in the brake system. CAUTION (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) or (g) Take vehicle to your ... tank. (l) Add washer fluid. Check the fluid level of "N". At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see -through reservoir. Remember that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to Lexus dealer. D If the brakes are driving, slow down and pull off .
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... most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into the overdrive gear is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
... most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal cruising, the vehicle will not shift into the overdrive gear is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
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...: Transmission Transfer "L" "H" "2" 42 km/h (26 mph) 104 km/h (65 mph) "L" 23 km/h (14 mph) 57 km/h (35 mph) D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for each position is moving. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for your foot... keep engine rpm from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up , you are backing up 31X010c " 1 Brake pedal 2 "R" (Reverse) position 1.
...: Transmission Transfer "L" "H" "2" 42 km/h (26 mph) 104 km/h (65 mph) "L" 23 km/h (14 mph) 57 km/h (35 mph) D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for each position is moving. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for your foot... keep engine rpm from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up , you are backing up 31X010c " 1 Brake pedal 2 "R" (Reverse) position 1.
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... repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope. 31X011c D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. Serious mechanical damage and...
... repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope. 31X011c D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. Serious mechanical damage and...
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... (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may suddenly move forward or back as towing. 31X012e In the "2nd STRT" (second start ) mode NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and...
... (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may suddenly move forward or back as towing. 31X012e In the "2nd STRT" (second start ) mode NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and...
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... . Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or lower speed. (f) Height control indicator lights 31X050b NOTICE D When jacking up or installing tire chains, be towed, put the vehicle height in the normal mode and turn off the active height control suspension. If you drive through deep water over about 500...
... . Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or lower speed. (f) Height control indicator lights 31X050b NOTICE D When jacking up or installing tire chains, be towed, put the vehicle height in the normal mode and turn off the active height control suspension. If you drive through deep water over about 500...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Driving tips 3-2 210 211 211 211 213 214 215 224 Off-road vehicle precautions ...Break-in period ...Operation in foreign countries ...Tips for driving in various conditionss ...Off-road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer ... 209
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Driving tips 3-2 210 211 211 211 213 214 215 224 Off-road vehicle precautions ...Break-in period ...Operation in foreign countries ...Tips for driving in various conditionss ...Off-road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer ... 209
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...D Always slow down in "P". Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in gusty crosswinds. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). D Washing your new Lexus. If you plan to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If ...you do so can add to the future economy and long life of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. D Avoid overrevving. Avoid driving onto high, sharp-edged objects and other road hazards. Maintain engine...
...D Always slow down in "P". Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in gusty crosswinds. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles). D Washing your new Lexus. If you plan to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If ...you do so can add to the future economy and long life of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. D Avoid overrevving. Avoid driving onto high, sharp-edged objects and other road hazards. Maintain engine...
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... in an unexpected accident. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your local Lexus dealer for how much to mix with water. Follow the manufacturer's directions for further details before towing. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on page 193. 215 Ask your fenders can... make steering difficult. Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it may damage your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is available at your vehicle's paint. When parking, put the transmission into the locks to release. ...
... in an unexpected accident. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your local Lexus dealer for how much to mix with water. Follow the manufacturer's directions for further details before towing. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on page 193. 215 Ask your fenders can... make steering difficult. Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it may damage your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is available at your vehicle's paint. When parking, put the transmission into the locks to release. ...
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...capable of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch. DRIVING TIPS Weight limits Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. ...measured with sufficient capacity. CAUTION D The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must determine the maximum weight rating of towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed 2948 kg (6500 lb.). Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the hitch manufacturer. ...
...capable of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch. DRIVING TIPS Weight limits Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. ...measured with sufficient capacity. CAUTION D The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must determine the maximum weight rating of towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed 2948 kg (6500 lb.). Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the hitch manufacturer. ...
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... Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height No matter which class of the trailer wandering over into your Lexus dealer. If damage occurs to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. D Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. For correct safety chain...
... Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height No matter which class of the trailer wandering over into your Lexus dealer. If damage occurs to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. D Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. For correct safety chain...
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...dealer or rental agency for the correct type of trailer driving. Connect a trailer. 3. See your trailer. Break-in schedule D Lexus recommends that your lights. Turn the ignition switch off or push the height control switch to turn on or push the height control... Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule". Put the active height control suspension in line and perform the following: 1. DRIVING TIPS Tires D Ensure that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first...
...dealer or rental agency for the correct type of trailer driving. Connect a trailer. 3. See your trailer. Break-in schedule D Lexus recommends that your lights. Turn the ignition switch off or push the height control switch to turn on or push the height control... Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule". Put the active height control suspension in line and perform the following: 1. DRIVING TIPS Tires D Ensure that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first...
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If not, raise the hitch higher and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Pre-towing safety check D Check that it cannot shift. DRIVING TIPS Disconnecting a trailer Stop your vehicle and a trailer in .) 4. Put the active height control suspension in the "..., overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition, and check for towing purposes. 221 Move the vehicle forward in the "LO" mode where the hitch does not touch anything in the "N" mode. Put the active height control...
If not, raise the hitch higher and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Pre-towing safety check D Check that it cannot shift. DRIVING TIPS Disconnecting a trailer Stop your vehicle and a trailer in .) 4. Put the active height control suspension in the "..., overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition, and check for towing purposes. 221 Move the vehicle forward in the "LO" mode where the hitch does not touch anything in the "N" mode. Put the active height control...
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...the added load of control. See "If your vehicle off the road and stop and recheck the lights and connections. DRIVING TIPS Trailer towing tips When towing a trailer, your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. The three main causes of the lights and all ... trailer.) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you have plenty of your vehicle in mind when towing: D Before starting out, check the operation of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. D Crosswinds and rough roads...
...the added load of control. See "If your vehicle off the road and stop and recheck the lights and connections. DRIVING TIPS Trailer towing tips When towing a trailer, your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. The three main causes of the lights and all ... trailer.) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you have plenty of your vehicle in mind when towing: D Before starting out, check the operation of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. D Crosswinds and rough roads...
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...the engine. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control. CAUTION D Do not... exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. Put the transmission in place, release your brakes. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. Apply the parking brake firmly. ...
...the engine. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control. CAUTION D Do not... exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. Put the transmission in place, release your brakes. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. Apply the parking brake firmly. ...
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SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving ...If your vehicle will not start ...If your vehicle overheats ...If you have a flat tire ...If your vehicle needs to be towed ...If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever ...If you lose your keys or lock yourself out ... 4 228 228 232 233 240 246 247 227
SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving ...If your vehicle will not start ...If your vehicle overheats ...If you have a flat tire ...If your vehicle needs to be towed ...If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever ...If you lose your keys or lock yourself out ... 4 228 228 232 233 240 246 247 227
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...get into place. If the cap is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your hand to have it done by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it into the ... of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. 40X013a IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED 10.Reinstall the wheel ornament. CAUTION Take due care in their storage location to towing. After changing the wheel, check the air pressure of the replaced tire is not damaged while...
...get into place. If the cap is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your hand to have it done by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it into the ... of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. 40X013a IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED 10.Reinstall the wheel ornament. CAUTION Take due care in their storage location to towing. After changing the wheel, check the air pressure of the replaced tire is not damaged while...
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... the "N" (Normal) mode and push the active height control switch to make sure the following few precautions are damaged, use a towing dolly. (a) Towing with rear wheels on page 193. If they are observed. Otherwise, the vehicle height may cause serious damage to the transmission. 241... Although most operators know the correct procedure, it is possible to turn off the active height control suspension. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with a wheel lift type truck D From front 40X019a CAUTION When your vehicle, make ...
... the "N" (Normal) mode and push the active height control switch to make sure the following few precautions are damaged, use a towing dolly. (a) Towing with rear wheels on page 193. If they are observed. Otherwise, the vehicle height may cause serious damage to the transmission. 241... Although most operators know the correct procedure, it is possible to turn off the active height control suspension. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with a wheel lift type truck D From front 40X019a CAUTION When your vehicle, make ...
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D Tie down points NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear with front wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. 40X015a 242 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D From rear (b) Using a flat bed truck 40X020a 40X014b Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
D Tie down points NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear with front wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. 40X015a 242 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D From rear (b) Using a flat bed truck 40X020a 40X014b Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.