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Automatic transmission fluid D- "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene-glycol type coolant for optimum engine performance. 98/09/08 GAS STATION INFORMATION D Fuel selection: Select ....) Drain and refill with an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). D Engine coolant: Capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.) 15.3 (16.2, 13.5) D Automatic transmission: Fluid type - LX470 (U)
Automatic transmission fluid D- "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene-glycol type coolant for optimum engine performance. 98/09/08 GAS STATION INFORMATION D Fuel selection: Select ....) Drain and refill with an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). D Engine coolant: Capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.) 15.3 (16.2, 13.5) D Automatic transmission: Fluid type - LX470 (U)
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... Power outlet ...54 Damping mode select switch ...201 Active height control switch ...193 Driving pattern selector switch ...181 Second start mode selector switch ...186 Automatic transmission selector lever ...179 Four-wheel drive control lever ...187 Seat heater switches ...33 Glove box ...56 For detailed information, refer to the description given in...
... Power outlet ...54 Damping mode select switch ...201 Active height control switch ...193 Driving pattern selector switch ...181 Second start mode selector switch ...186 Automatic transmission selector lever ...179 Four-wheel drive control lever ...187 Seat heater switches ...33 Glove box ...56 For detailed information, refer to the description given in...
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...meter ...39 Odo/Trip knob ...39 Turn signal indicator light ...23 Headlight high beam indicator light ...23 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...186 Overdrive-off indicator light ...181 Low fuel level warning light ...44 Anti-lock ...brake system warning light ...42 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...41 Malfunction indicator lamp ...42 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light ...43 Unengaged "Park" warning light ...43 Cruise control indicator light ...190 Headlight indicator light ...22 Center...
...meter ...39 Odo/Trip knob ...39 Turn signal indicator light ...23 Headlight high beam indicator light ...23 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...186 Overdrive-off indicator light ...181 Low fuel level warning light ...44 Anti-lock ...brake system warning light ...42 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...41 Malfunction indicator lamp ...42 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light ...43 Unengaged "Park" warning light ...43 Cruise control indicator light ...190 Headlight indicator light ...22 Center...
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...meter ...39 Odo/Trip knob ...39 Turn signal indicator light ...23 Headlight high beam indicator light ...23 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...186 Overdrive-off indicator light ...181 Low fuel level warning light ...44 Anti-lock brake... system warning light ...42 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...41 Malfunction indicator lamp ...42 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light ...43 Unengaged "Park" warning light ...43 Cruise control indicator light ...190 Tail light indicator light ...22...
...meter ...39 Odo/Trip knob ...39 Turn signal indicator light ...23 Headlight high beam indicator light ...23 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...179 Automatic transmission second start indicator light ...186 Overdrive-off indicator light ...181 Low fuel level warning light ...44 Anti-lock brake... system warning light ...42 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...41 Malfunction indicator lamp ...42 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light ...43 Unengaged "Park" warning light ...43 Cruise control indicator light ...190 Tail light indicator light ...22...
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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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....) Shift while holding the lock release button Second start mode selector switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position... panel 00X027d Driving pattern selector switch For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 192. 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Overdrive switch For selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode "PWR" (Power) position for powerful acceleration "PWR" mode ...
....) Shift while holding the lock release button Second start mode selector switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position... panel 00X027d Driving pattern selector switch For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 192. 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Overdrive switch For selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode "PWR" (Power) position for powerful acceleration "PWR" mode ...
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... means the SRS is a problem somewhere in the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system. D The light comes on when the ignition key is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge...pretensioners fail. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on while you are driving in case "c.", have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the driver and passenger airbags fail. Depressing the ...
... means the SRS is a problem somewhere in the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system. D The light comes on when the ignition key is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge...pretensioners fail. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on while you are driving in case "c.", have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (f) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that the driver and passenger airbags fail. Depressing the ...
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... is normal operation for assistance. (g) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on at a safe place and put the selector lever in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock. If the light does not go off the road. If the four-wheel drive control is in... selector lever is in "P" and leave the engine idling until all the side doors and back door are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to be on until the light goes off ), the brake system operates conventionally but anti...
... is normal operation for assistance. (g) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on at a safe place and put the selector lever in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock. If the light does not go off the road. If the four-wheel drive control is in... selector lever is in "P" and leave the engine idling until all the side doors and back door are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for the "ABS" warning light to be on until the light goes off ), the brake system operates conventionally but anti...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 187 188 190 193 201 202 206 206 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 ...Rear differential lock system ...Cruise control ...Active height control suspension (AHC) ...Adaptive variable suspension (AVS) ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving 3-1 174 175 176 176 177 178 179 187 188 190 193 201 202 206 206 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 ...Rear differential lock system ...Cruise control ...Active height control suspension (AHC) ...Adaptive variable suspension (AVS) ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ... 173
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... key is pushed all the way in an emergency, you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is off . 177 Once you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it , first be removed only at the "LOCK" position...
... key is pushed all the way in an emergency, you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is off . 177 Once you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it , first be removed only at the "LOCK" position...
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... . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is also displayed on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to existing driving condition. 179 For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on ...page 190. 3 Shift position indicator The shift position is not cancelled. This means you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in the "ON" position) Shift while holding the lock release button in...
... . (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is also displayed on the instrument cluster. STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to existing driving condition. 179 For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on ...page 190. 3 Shift position indicator The shift position is not cancelled. This means you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in the "ON" position) Shift while holding the lock release button in...
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The transmission must be in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start in any drive position ... shift the selector lever (i) Driving in "P" or "N". The engine will not start the engine" on page 178. STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is turned to "START". (a) Normal driving 31X006d 180
The transmission must be in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start in any drive position ... shift the selector lever (i) Driving in "P" or "N". The engine will not start the engine" on page 178. STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is turned to "START". (a) Normal driving 31X006d 180
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...speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. " 1 On 2 Off 4. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the "Power" position. Set the overdrive switch to suit your driving condition. Set the driving pattern... to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING 31X007e 31X019d " 1 Driving pattern selector switch 2 Normal position 3 Power position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "Normal" or "Power" to the ON position.
...speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. " 1 On 2 Off 4. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the "Power" position. Set the overdrive switch to suit your driving condition. Set the driving pattern... to the "Normal" position. STARTING AND DRIVING 31X007e 31X019d " 1 Driving pattern selector switch 2 Normal position 3 Power position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select either "Normal" or "Power" to the ON position.
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..." for the running conditions. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the most suitable gear for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to...hard towing, etc. With your foot on the vehicle speed. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will not shift into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will select the most suitable gear for smooth starting. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the ...
..." for the running conditions. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the most suitable gear for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to...hard towing, etc. With your foot on the vehicle speed. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will not shift into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will select the most suitable gear for smooth starting. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the ...
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... than the speed listed below : 1 Turn off the overdrive switch. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will be obtained. For ways to the second gear when the vehicle speed is...be applied. With the selector lever in engine speed could cause the vehicle to the third gear. The abrupt change in "L", the transmission is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise...
... than the speed listed below : 1 Turn off the overdrive switch. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will be obtained. For ways to the second gear when the vehicle speed is...be applied. With the selector lever in engine speed could cause the vehicle to the third gear. The abrupt change in "L", the transmission is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise...
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... from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for your reference: 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 ...
... from going into reverse while the vehicle is given below for your reference: 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 ...
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... Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the transmission to move the selector lever into "P" under any circumstances. STARTING AND DRIVING (e) Parking (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...
... Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the transmission to move the selector lever into "P" under any circumstances. STARTING AND DRIVING (e) Parking (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...
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... becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. (h) If you cannot shift the selector... to forward or reverse gear. Use this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 246. (i) Driving in sand, mud, ice or snow. 186 Do not attempt this mode when starting your vehicle in ...
... becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. (h) If you cannot shift the selector... to forward or reverse gear. Use this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 246. (i) Driving in sand, mud, ice or snow. 186 Do not attempt this mode when starting your vehicle in ...
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... decelerating, or drive in reverse. This differential lock system is spinning. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Shifting procedure To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "L". REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM CAUTION Never move the four-wheel drive control lever. CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in case one...
... decelerating, or drive in reverse. This differential lock system is spinning. STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Shifting procedure To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "L". REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM CAUTION Never move the four-wheel drive control lever. CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in case one...
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... on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads. When the cruise control is on, the driving pattern of the automatic transmission is supported by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel. If the vehicle speed is designed to drive without the cruise control.... in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on your Lexus because damage to the limited-slip differential could possibly occur with your foot off the jack...
... on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads. When the cruise control is on, the driving pattern of the automatic transmission is supported by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel. If the vehicle speed is designed to drive without the cruise control.... in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on your Lexus because damage to the limited-slip differential could possibly occur with your foot off the jack...