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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYIf your engine stalls while driving 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle will not start 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle overheats 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle needs to be towed 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 163. . . . . . . If the moon roof does not close 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

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IF YOUR ENGINE STALLSWHILE DRIVING

If your engine stalls while driving ....

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Movecautiously off the road to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try starting the engine again.

If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start”.

CAUTION:If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakesand steering will not work, so steering and braking will bemuch harder than usual.

IF YOUR VEHICLE WILL NOTSTART

(a) Simple checksBefore making these checks, make sure you have followed thecorrect starting procedure instructions in “How to start theengine” on page 121 and that you have sufficient fuel.

If the engine is not turning over or is turning over tooslowly —

1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked,the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c)Jump starting” for further instructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistanceor Customer Service Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)

If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will notstart —

1. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking.See “(b) Starting a flooded engine” for further instructions.

2. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or CustomerService Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)

(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your engine may be floodedbecause of repeated cranking.

If this happens, turn the key to “START” with the acceleratorpedal held down. Continue this operation for 15 seconds andthen stop cranking. Then try starting the engine.

If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking,release the key, wait a few minutes and try again.

If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Calla Lexus dealer. Roadside Assistance or Customer ServiceAssistance. (See “Foreword”.)

NOTICE:Do not crank for more than 15 seconds at a time. Thismay overheat the starter and wiring systems.


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(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury and damage to yourvehicle which might result from battery explosion, acidburns, electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must be followedprecisely.

If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, westrongly recommend that you seek help from your Lexusdealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance.(See “Foreword”.).

CAUTION:� Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and

corrosive. Wear protective safety glasses when jumpstarting, and avoid spilling acid on your skin, clothing,or vehicle. If you should accidentally get acid onyourself or in your eyes, remove any contaminatedclothing and flush the affected area with water for atleast 15 minutes. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue to apply water with asponge or cloth while en route to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by a battery will explode ifa flame or spark is brought near. Therefore, do notsmoke or light a match while jump starting.

NOTICE:The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jumpstart unless you are sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

Discharged battery

Engine hanginghook (ground)

Positive terminal(“+” mark)

Negative terminal(“−” mark)

Booster batteryConnect cables in the numerical order shownDisconnect in reverse order after use

Jumper cables

Positive terminal(“+” mark)

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, makesure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unnecessarylights and accessories.


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2. Remove all the vent plugs from the booster battery. Lay acloth over the open vents on the booster battery. (This helpsreduce the explosion hazard.)

If the booster battery is an extended maintenance intervalbattery, it is not necessary to remove the vent plugs.

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is notrunning, start it and let it run for a few minutes. During jumpingrun the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact order shown in theillustration: positive terminal (“+” mark)-to-positive terminal(“+” mark), and negative terminal (“−” mark)-to-engine or bodyground. Note that you first connect the positive cable to thedischarged battery and then to the booster battery. Next,connect the negative cable to the booster battery and then toa solid, stationary, metallic point (e.g.engine hanging hook)away from the battery. Do not connect it to or near any part thatmoves when the engine is cranked.

NOTICE:When making the connections, do not lean over thebattery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clampstouch anything except the correct battery terminals orthe ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it atabout 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order:the negative cable and then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths which may nowcontain sulfuric acid.

8. Replace all the battery vent plugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent (forexample, lights left on), you should have it checked.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATSIf your engine coolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if youhear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine hasprobably overheated. You should follow this procedure ...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on youremergency flashers. Put the transmission in “P” and apply theparking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir,stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides before openingthe hood. If there is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave theengine running.

CAUTION:To help avoid personal injury, keep the hood closed untilthere is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign ofvery high pressure.

3. Visually check to see if the engine drive belt is broken orloose. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses,and under the vehicle. However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it has been in use.


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CAUTION:When the engine is running, keep hands and clothingaway from the moving fan and engine drive belt.

4. If the engine drive belt is broken or loose, or the coolant isleaking, stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus dealer forassistance.

5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and there are no obviousleaks, you may help the engine cool down more quickly byrunning it at about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with theaccelerator pedal lightly depressed.

6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add water to thereservoir while the engine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION:Do not attempt to remove the reservoir cap when theengine and radiator are hot. Serious injury could resultfrom scalding hot fluid and steam blown out underpressure.

7. After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal,again check the coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant loss indicates aleak in the system. You should have it checked as soon aspossible by your Lexus dealer.

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Movecautiously off the road to a safe place − well away from thetraffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Parkon a level spot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in “P”.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away fromtraffic.

5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.

CAUTION:When jacking up the vehicle, observe the following toreduce the possibility of personal injury:

� Follow jacking instructions.

� Use a jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheelchanging.

� Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by ajack.

� Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle issupported by a jack.


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1. For vehicles equipped with the height control system,turn the Height Control ON/OFF switch to OFF. See page133.

Tool boxSpare tire

Jack handleJack

2. Get the tool, jack and spare tire.

To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarizeyourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and theirstorage locations.

Expand(To store)

Contract(To remove)

Joint

When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in theCONTRACT direction until the jack is free. When storing, turnthe joint by hand in the EXPAND direction until the jack is firmlysecured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision orsudden braking.


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Spare tirecover

Bolt

To remove the spare tire;

1. Remove the spare tire cover.

2. Loosen the bolt and remove it.

When storing the spare tire, place it with the inner side of thewheel facing up. Then bolt the tire in place and install the sparetire cover to prevent the tire from flying forward during acollision or sudden braking.

Flat tire

Wheel block

3. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keepthe vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place the wheel block in front of thefront wheels or behind the rear wheels.

Paper for protectingsurface

4. Remove the wheel ornament.


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Pry off the wheel ornament, using the screwdriver as shown.To avoid personal injury, do not attempt to pull off the ornamentby hand.

5. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.

The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen. To get maximumleverage, fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on theright side, as shown above. Grab the wrench near the end ofthe handle and pull up on the handle. Be careful that thewrench does not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet − just unscrew them about one-halfturn.

6. Position the jack at the jack points as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid surface.

7. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise it highenough so that the spare tire can be installed.


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Allow for the fact that you need more ground clearance whenputting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it is aloose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double-check that it is properly positioned.

CAUTION:Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by thejack alone.

8. Remove the wheel nuts and change tires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.

Before putting on the wheel, remove any corrosion on themounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation ofwheels without good metal-to-metal contact at the mountingsurface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually causea wheel to come off while driving.

9. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.


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Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheeland get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle thetire and press it back over the other bolts.

Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you canby hand. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten themmore.

Tighten

Tightening torque:103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 ft.lb)

10.Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheelnuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not useother tools or any additional leverage other than your hands,such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench issecurely engaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeatthe process until all the nuts are tight.

CAUTION:As soon as possible after changing wheels, have thewheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at 103 N.m (10.5kgf.m, 76 ft.lb).

11.Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly withthe side or heel of your hand to snap it into place.

12.After changing the wheel, check the air pressure of thereplaced tire. Restow all the tools, jack and flat tiresecurely.

If the pressure is low, drive slowly to the nearest service stationand fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt andmoisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a new one put on as soonas possible.

This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires.


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CAUTION:Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire aresecurely in place in their storage location to reduce thepossibility of personal injury during a collision or suddenbraking.

IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDSTO BE TOWED

If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done byyour Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is notdamaged while being towed. Commercial operators aregenerally aware of the state /provincial and local lawspertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. Althoughmost operators know the correct procedure, it is possible tomake a mistake. To avoid damage to your vehicle, make surethe following few precautions are observed. If necessary, showthis page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by thestate /provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on theground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use atowing dolly.

For vehicles equipped with the height control system, turn theheight control ON/OFF switch to OFF before towing thevehicle. See page 133.

1. Using flat bed truck

Lexus recommends this as the best method for your vehicle..

� Tie down points

Front


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If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tieddown at locations A and B as shown above.

Rear emergencytowing eyelets

NOTICE:� Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelets.

� For vehicles sold in U.S.A., before your vehicle istransported by flat bed, the Lexus ride control switch,if so equipped, must be in the “SPORT” mode and theheight control switch, if so equipped, must be in the“HIGH” mode.

� Tie down angle

If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, theangle must be as shown above.


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2. Towing with wheel lift type truck

� From front

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

NOTICE:Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission fromthe front with rear wheels on the ground, as this maycause serious damage to the transmission.

� From rear

Place the ignition key in the “ACC” position.

NOTICE:Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK”position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strongenough to hold the front wheels straight.


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3. Towing with a sling type truck

� From front

Follow the instructions for towing from front in “2. Towing withwheel lift type truck”.

� From rear

NOTICE:Do not tow with sling type truck. This may cause bodydamage.

Emergency towing

Emergency towing eyelets Emergency towing eyelets

If towing service is not available in an emergency, yourvehicle may be temporarily trailed by a cable secured toone of the eyelets under the front or rear of the vehicle.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate thebrakes. Towing in this manner may be done only onhard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds.Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes mustall be in good condition.

Before towing, release the parking brake and put thetransmission in “N”. The key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or“ON” (engine running).

CAUTION:If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakesand steering will not work, so steering and braking will bemuch harder than usual.


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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFTAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SELECTOR LEVER

Cover ofshift lockoverride button

If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position toother positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,use the shift lock override button as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parkingbrake is applied.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver orequivalent.

3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to pushdown the shift lock override button. You can shift out of “P”position only while pushing the button.

4. Shift into “N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedaldepressed.

Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer assoon as possible.


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IF THE MOON ROOFDOES NOT CLOSE

1. Remove the lens from the personal lamp. Unscrew the3 screws inside with a screwdriver.

2. Remove the switch base and remove the screw inside.

A special L-shaped screwdriver for this work can be found inyour vehicle’s tool box.

NOTICE:Be careful not to lose this screw, the washer or thespacers as the moon roof will not operate electricallywithout them.

Lower

Close

3. To close: Close the moon roof by hand as far as it willgo. Then insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn thedrive shaft counterclockwise until the moon roof iscompletely closed.

To lower: Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn thedrive shaft clockwise until the rear end of the moon roofis completely lowered.

Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer assoon as possible.


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IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS ORLOCK YOURSELF OUT

If you need a replacement key, contact your Lexus dealer.

See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get aduplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you mustbreak a window to get in. we suggest breaking the smallestside window because it is the least expensive to replace. Beextremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.

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