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FOREWORD Congratulations on your selection of this Lexus. In Lexus vehicles we have invested all our engineering and design resources; all the know–how we have gained in over 60 years of making automobiles; the highest motivation of our most talented employees; and our tradition of incessant striving toward ever greater quality. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number: U.S. OWNERS D When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada: Lexus Roadside Assistance 1–800–25–LEXUS (Toll–Free) (1–800–255–3987) D HAWAII: Lexus Customer Service Assistance 1–800–25–LEXUS (Toll–Free) (1–800–255–3987) CANADIAN OWNERS D When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland: Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service 1–800–26–LEXUS (Toll–Free) (1–800–265–3987) Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. i IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a YOUR LEXUS collision. None of these systems, either individually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of Occupant restraint systems collision. However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances Lexus encourages you and your family to take the time to read become of surviving an accident without death or serious Section 1–6 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of injury. helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the Section 1–6 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat section for you and your family to read. belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and Section 1–6 describes the function and operation concerning size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint systems of their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental this vehicle and some potential hazards you should be aware to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags of. These systems work together along with the overall can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced interior portions of the vehicle. when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with your family with the equal level of restraint which these tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags systems can provide when used together. That is why it is makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources of important for you and your family to understand the purpose serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate object or some part of his or her body has been placed between to each other. the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example of how the instructions in Section 1–6 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can provide to you and your family in the event of an accident. Lexus recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1–6 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle. ii IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS Event data recorder Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and D An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data D Officially requested by the police or other authorities in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR). D Used as a defense for Lexus in a law suit The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a D Ordered by the court crash or a near car crash event, this device records some or However, if necessary Lexus will: all of the following information: D Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety D Engine speed performance D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not D Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes D Vehicle speed without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and only when it is deemed necessary D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification D Position of the transmission selector lever information to a non–Lexus organization for research D Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts purposes or not D Driver’s seat position D Front passenger’s occupant classification D SRS airbag deployment data D SRS airbag system diagnostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers. iii IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS New vehicle warranty Important health and safety information about Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited your Lexus warranties: D New vehicle warranty CAUTION D Emission control systems warranty D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, D Others and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Guide”, California to cause cancer and birth defects and “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”. other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste Your responsibility for maintenance produced by component wear contain or emit It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified chemicals known to the State of California to cause maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner’s Manual cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”. that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. iv IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS Accessories, spare parts and modification of Tires and loading on your Lexus your Lexus Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the A wide variety of non–genuine spare parts and accessories for excess load may result in the deterioration of steering Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You ability and braking ability, leading to an accident. Check should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and the tire inflation pressure periodically and be sure to is not responsible for their performance, repair, or keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle. page 317 and 233. This vehicle should not be modified with non–genuine Lexus products. Modification with non–genuine Lexus products Scrapping of your Lexus could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your performance problems resulting from the modification may not Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped be covered under warranty. with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the Spark ignition system of your Lexus systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all dealer before you scrap your vehicle.