Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners
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... NHTSA, you may order a recall and remedy campaign. area) or write to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS). D.C. 20590. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect...
... NHTSA, you may order a recall and remedy campaign. area) or write to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS). D.C. 20590. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect...
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... of the see that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. To make sure the parking brake is fully released. 65 There may be a problem somewhere in for repairs. D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in the brake system. The light should go off the road. ...is fully released. At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see page 330.) (o) and Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. D Low brake fluid level warning If this light is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on...
... of the see that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. To make sure the parking brake is fully released. 65 There may be a problem somewhere in for repairs. D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in the brake system. The light should go off the road. ...is fully released. At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see page 330.) (o) and Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. D Low brake fluid level warning If this light is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on...
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Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as described above. If the light stays on, it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and check for the cause. If it indicates that the battery is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light ...system. D The light comes on or flashes. D If the belt is O.K., there is being discharged. It goes off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. D...
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as described above. If the light stays on, it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and check for the cause. If it indicates that the battery is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light ...system. D The light comes on or flashes. D If the belt is O.K., there is being discharged. It goes off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. D...
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... engine oil will damage the engine. The fuel tank is too low. If it then goes out when the engine is a problem somewhere in case c., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system.... There is accelerated slightly. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The light may come on due to substantially sway or on curves, this light may...
... engine oil will damage the engine. The fuel tank is too low. If it then goes out when the engine is a problem somewhere in case c., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic throttle control system.... There is accelerated slightly. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The light may come on due to substantially sway or on curves, this light may...
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... but anti-lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that there is normal if it goes out after about a few seconds. It is a problem somewhere in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
... but anti-lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that there is normal if it goes out after about a few seconds. It is a problem somewhere in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Owners Manual
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...(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. In either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop lights are completely closed. (m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on ... the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop your vehicle at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that when there is a problem somewhere in the automatic headlight leveling system. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS CAUTION While the "ABS" warning light is on, if either...
...(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. In either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop lights are completely closed. (m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on ... the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop your vehicle at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that when there is a problem somewhere in the automatic headlight leveling system. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS CAUTION While the "ABS" warning light is on, if either...
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...warn that when there is normal if they go off after about a few seconds. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may come on . It is a problem somewhere in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. The following service reminder indicator should come on when the ignition key is no... problem to continue your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Although the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on , there is turned to remove the...
...warn that when there is normal if they go off after about a few seconds. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may come on . It is a problem somewhere in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. The following service reminder indicator should come on when the ignition key is no... problem to continue your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Although the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on , there is turned to remove the...
Owners Manual
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D The light does not come on or flashes. D The light stays on as possible to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. If the light flashes, the side airbags ... the light stays on or starts flashing while driving. Even if the seat belt pretensioners should fail, the seat belts will operate conventionally. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as described above. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 16G022 This SRS has an indicator to service the vehicle.
D The light does not come on or flashes. D The light stays on as possible to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. If the light flashes, the side airbags ... the light stays on or starts flashing while driving. Even if the seat belt pretensioners should fail, the seat belts will operate conventionally. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as described above. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 16G022 This SRS has an indicator to service the vehicle.
Owners Manual
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...farther you may reduce static and fluttering. 244 If this range, you are reflective, making it is just the normal result of FM is a problem with the distance from a station, the weaker its signal will cancel each other than a cassette tape or CD magazine into the cassette tape ...slot or CD changer. Once outside the vehicle. Radio reception Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean there is about 40 km (25 miles). For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception....
...farther you may reduce static and fluttering. 244 If this range, you are reflective, making it is just the normal result of FM is a problem with the distance from a station, the weaker its signal will cancel each other than a cassette tape or CD magazine into the cassette tape ...slot or CD changer. Once outside the vehicle. Radio reception Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean there is about 40 km (25 miles). For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception....
Owners Manual
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... a cassette in these cassette is hot outside. The tape used in the player if you are very nearly the same frequency, they can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto-reversing. especially at night. These reflected signals can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette player...
... a cassette in these cassette is hot outside. The tape used in the player if you are very nearly the same frequency, they can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto-reversing. especially at night. These reflected signals can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette player...
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 20L040 A new disc may have rough edges on to operate the player correctly as shown. If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall on its inner and outer perimeter. Be sure to the signal side of the disc as instructed. 249 Remove the rough edges by pressing the side of a ball-point pen or pencil against the inner and outer edges of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems. CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible laser beams which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit.
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 20L040 A new disc may have rough edges on to operate the player correctly as shown. If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall on its inner and outer perimeter. Be sure to the signal side of the disc as instructed. 249 Remove the rough edges by pressing the side of a ball-point pen or pencil against the inner and outer edges of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems. CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible laser beams which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit.
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... should be noted that you put in the "M" position, the "M" indicator is shown on the instrument cluster. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the steering wheel. Pushing either of the...wheel, the transmission upshifts to "D" position. D You attempt to upshift from "2" to "3", "4" and then "D". If the "M" indicator flashes, there is a problem somewhere in the same way as possible. STARTING AND DRIVING " 1 "M" position 2 Downshifting on the front, Upshifting on the rear GS400: When the selector lever...
... should be noted that you put in the "M" position, the "M" indicator is shown on the instrument cluster. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the steering wheel. Pushing either of the...wheel, the transmission upshifts to "D" position. D You attempt to upshift from "2" to "3", "4" and then "D". If the "M" indicator flashes, there is a problem somewhere in the same way as possible. STARTING AND DRIVING " 1 "M" position 2 Downshifting on the front, Upshifting on the rear GS400: When the selector lever...
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... indicator light. It is started. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may come on the lights. You cannot turn off the vehicle skid control system by Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is normal if they go out after a few seconds. 288 The lights may turn on for 60 seconds after... one of them. Although the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on, there is no problem to "ON", and will come on when the ignition key is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The lights will go out after about a few seconds...
... indicator light. It is started. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may come on the lights. You cannot turn off the vehicle skid control system by Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is normal if they go out after a few seconds. 288 The lights may turn on for 60 seconds after... one of them. Although the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on, there is no problem to "ON", and will come on when the ignition key is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The lights will go out after about a few seconds...
Owners Manual
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... are presented in -dealership training programs. They are well informed about do -it-yourself maintenance can be aware that any problems should arise with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in Section 6. And if any replacement parts...What about the operation of all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage. Please be confident that all the systems on your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it -yourself maintenance? See your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance ...
... are presented in -dealership training programs. They are well informed about do -it-yourself maintenance can be aware that any problems should arise with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in Section 6. And if any replacement parts...What about the operation of all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage. Please be confident that all the systems on your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it -yourself maintenance? See your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance ...
Owners Manual
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... the engine. CAUTION Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can be obtained if you smell fuel fumes or notice any problem you notice be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice. See page 394 for looseness. Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make...
... the engine. CAUTION Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can be obtained if you smell fuel fumes or notice any problem you notice be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for their advice. See page 394 for looseness. Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make...
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You should be aware that you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in operating problems. Performing do -it -yourself maintenance during the warranty period may result in this Section. This Section gives instructions only for an owner to observe: 355 ... be especially careful to perform. Here are relatively easy for those items that must be performed by a qualified technician with special tools. Read the separate Lexus Warranty statement for do -it -yourself maintenance, see "Parts and tools".
You should be aware that you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in operating problems. Performing do -it -yourself maintenance during the warranty period may result in this Section. This Section gives instructions only for an owner to observe: 355 ... be especially careful to perform. Here are relatively easy for those items that must be performed by a qualified technician with special tools. Read the separate Lexus Warranty statement for do -it -yourself maintenance, see "Parts and tools".
Owners Manual
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... and/or poor fuel economy, you use gasoline containing methanol, use of improved gasolines. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. D If drivability problems are used, your Lexus, be adversely affected. Gasolines containing MMT Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl). Gasolines containing alcohol Gasohol...
... and/or poor fuel economy, you use gasoline containing methanol, use of improved gasolines. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. D If drivability problems are used, your Lexus, be adversely affected. Gasolines containing MMT Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl). Gasolines containing alcohol Gasohol...
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... reservoir because brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. If you do not follow the procedure above, the reservoir may indicate a serious mechanical problem. Once opened brake fluid.
... reservoir because brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. If you do not follow the procedure above, the reservoir may indicate a serious mechanical problem. Once opened brake fluid.
Owners Manual
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... the center of the tire tread, and a greater possibility of the tire can degrade handling and ride. CHASSIS High tire pressure produces a harsh ride, handling problems, excessive wear at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you will get into the valve core and...
... the center of the tire tread, and a greater possibility of the tire can degrade handling and ride. CHASSIS High tire pressure produces a harsh ride, handling problems, excessive wear at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you will get into the valve core and...
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Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 64G005-2 "Engine compartment 1 Spare fuses 2 Pull-out tool 64G027 "Engine compartment (Canada only) 1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box lid. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. 422
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 64G005-2 "Engine compartment 1 Spare fuses 2 Pull-out tool 64G027 "Engine compartment (Canada only) 1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box lid. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. 422