Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
- When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
See also:
Rear window defogger switch
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Turns the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
on/off.
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Making a phone call
Making a phone call
Dialing by inputting a number
“Dial by number”.
Dialing by inputting a name
“Dial by name”.
Speed dialing.
Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory
“Redial”.
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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
1. To turn the front fog lights off.
2 ...