Owners Manual
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...oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick. (g) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is accelerated slightly. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. ...is no cause for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on while you are driving in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on page 371.) While driving on steep inclines or rough roads ...
...oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick. (g) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is accelerated slightly. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. ...is no cause for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on while you are driving in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on page 371.) While driving on steep inclines or rough roads ...
Owners Manual
Page 106
... in the vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all items are secured in the vehicle during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Or they may move during sudden braking or...
... in the vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all items are secured in the vehicle during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Or they may move during sudden braking or...
Owners Manual
Page 214
When driving where the outside air into the vehicle. For normal use, it is dirty (i.e., when the vehicle running just in front of your vehicle accelerates rapidly), the system changes automatically from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to AUTOMATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode. To ...
When driving where the outside air into the vehicle. For normal use, it is dirty (i.e., when the vehicle running just in front of your vehicle accelerates rapidly), the system changes automatically from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to AUTOMATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode. To ...
Owners Manual
Page 274
... cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is below freezing, let the engine warm up . Turn off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to follow the instructions in "P". This may overheat the starter and wiring systems. D Do not race a cold...
... cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is below freezing, let the engine warm up . Turn off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to follow the instructions in "P". This may overheat the starter and wiring systems. D Do not race a cold...
Owners Manual
Page 280
... more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on page 279. 267 Set the driving pattern selector switch to improve fuel economy. 3. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to suit your driving condition. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the..." position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" 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 the "Normal" position.
... more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on page 279. 267 Set the driving pattern selector switch to improve fuel economy. 3. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to suit your driving condition. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the..." position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" 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 the "Normal" position.
Owners Manual
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With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 268 However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031 " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. Only in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. Always use the "D" position to "D".
With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 268 However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031 " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. Only in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. Always use the "D" position to "D".
Owners Manual
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... system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". (b) Using engine braking 31G032 269 If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. This provides more... acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal ...
... system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". (b) Using engine braking 31G032 269 If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. This provides more... acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal ...
Owners Manual
Page 290
... it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage to the "4" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the fourth and overdrive...
... it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage to the "4" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the fourth and overdrive...
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D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. D If your vehicle, observe the following precautions ...
D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. D If your vehicle, observe the following precautions ...
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STARTING AND DRIVING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM The electronic throttle control system always maintains appropriate engine output in all driving conditions. 31G027 " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal position The electronic throttle control system has 3 modes: Normal, Power and Snow modes. Power mode: For more powerful acceleration and sporty driving. 279 Normal mode: For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you use the normal mode to the accelerator opening in relation to improve fuel economy.
STARTING AND DRIVING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM The electronic throttle control system always maintains appropriate engine output in all driving conditions. 31G027 " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal position The electronic throttle control system has 3 modes: Normal, Power and Snow modes. Power mode: For more powerful acceleration and sporty driving. 279 Normal mode: For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you use the normal mode to the accelerator opening in relation to improve fuel economy.
Owners Manual
Page 293
.... In this mode, the spinning of the rear wheels is turned on . CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control allows you turn the ignition switch off the accelerator pedal. When you push the driving pattern selector switch on the "SNOW" side, the snow mode is controlled appropriately. Snow mode: For slippery road surfaces...
.... In this mode, the spinning of the rear wheels is turned on . CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control allows you turn the ignition switch off the accelerator pedal. When you push the driving pattern selector switch on the "SNOW" side, the snow mode is controlled appropriately. Snow mode: For slippery road surfaces...
Owners Manual
Page 295
...automatically cancelled. If the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than these reasons, have your vehicle checked by either of the following: a. Pulling... the control lever in "D" or "4" before you may take your Lexus dealer at that speed. b. This sets the vehicle at the earliest opportunity. Cancelling the preset speed You can cancel the preset speed by...
...automatically cancelled. If the vehicle speed falls below the preset speed, the preset speed will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other than these reasons, have your vehicle checked by either of the following: a. Pulling... the control lever in "D" or "4" before you may take your Lexus dealer at that speed. b. This sets the vehicle at the earliest opportunity. Cancelling the preset speed You can cancel the preset speed by...
Owners Manual
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...the brake pedal, cruise control is to cancellation. Resetting to "4" with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. Contact your Lexus dealer. 283 However, a quicker way to reset is cancelled. Resuming the preset speed If the preset speed is held downward, the vehicle ... Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. STARTING AND DRIVING Resetting to accelerate the vehicle and then press the control lever downward in the "SET/COAST" direction. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower...
...the brake pedal, cruise control is to cancellation. Resetting to "4" with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. Contact your Lexus dealer. 283 However, a quicker way to reset is cancelled. Resuming the preset speed If the preset speed is held downward, the vehicle ... Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. STARTING AND DRIVING Resetting to accelerate the vehicle and then press the control lever downward in the "SET/COAST" direction. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower...
Owners Manual
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... system always turns on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When the traction control system is operating, you may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to prevent the wheels from spinning. When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the...
... system always turns on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When the traction control system is operating, you may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to prevent the wheels from spinning. When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the...
Owners Manual
Page 304
.... much harder than normal. And your braking distance will still work for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in the self-check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is in excess...
.... much harder than normal. And your braking distance will still work for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in the self-check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is in excess...
Owners Manual
Page 309
... most winter conditions, as well as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited to replace all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . 1. STARTING AND DRIVING TYPES OF TIRES Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires in...
... most winter conditions, as well as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited to replace all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . 1. STARTING AND DRIVING TYPES OF TIRES Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires in...
Owners Manual
Page 314
... be pleased to one side when the brakes are wet, your vehicle during winter months may result in engine speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for loose connections or ...obvious damage. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on the brake pedal while driving. NOTICE Do not use , call your Lexus dealer - Page 413 tells you ride the brakes excessively, they may pull to help. Cold ...
... be pleased to one side when the brakes are wet, your vehicle during winter months may result in engine speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for loose connections or ...obvious damage. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on the brake pedal while driving. NOTICE Do not use , call your Lexus dealer - Page 413 tells you ride the brakes excessively, they may pull to help. Cold ...
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D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. D Avoid long engine idling. Use a gear position suitable for the road on which , in proper alignment. D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams ...
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. D Avoid long engine idling. Use a gear position suitable for the road on which , in proper alignment. D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams ...
Owners Manual
Page 321
... "How to "START" with your vehicle is O.K., but will not start the engine. If the engine turns over too slowly - 1. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start the engine" on page ... cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try starting " for further instructions. 2. See "(c) Jump starting the engine with the accelerator pedal held down. or push-start after 30 seconds of your keys work , your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. If the...
... "How to "START" with your vehicle is O.K., but will not start the engine. If the engine turns over too slowly - 1. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start the engine" on page ... cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try starting " for further instructions. 2. See "(c) Jump starting the engine with the accelerator pedal held down. or push-start after 30 seconds of your keys work , your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. If the...
Owners Manual
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... positive (+) terminal of each battery. Turn off all the vent plugs from the battery. If the booster battery is installed in the vehicle with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 4. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the booster battery. (This helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns...
... positive (+) terminal of each battery. Turn off all the vent plugs from the battery. If the booster battery is installed in the vehicle with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 4. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the booster battery. (This helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns...