MAINTENANCE
215 Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500 miles). See page 242 for
additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes or notice
any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors, including trunk lid, operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch
secures the hood when the primary latch is released.
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights,
and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly.Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in
steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or
strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback
recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head restraints move
up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched
position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and
anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing
is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or
catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper clearance and
freeplay. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when
applied.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
260
CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE
FUSES
64L016-3
1
Good 2
Melted
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and
the blade type fuses are O.K., check the cartridge type fuses. If
any of the cartridge type fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses are
designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
NOTICE
Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire even for a
temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and possibly
a fire.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
264
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of light
bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the bulb numbers
and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the low beam
headlight bulbs, connector, power supply circuits and
rotated components. Or you may be injured by electric
shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights fail to work
or have to be replaced or disposed of.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require
special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or
dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
LIGHT LOCATION
64L022-4
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1 Headlights (High beam) HB3 60 A
2 Parking lights 5 D
3 Headlights (Low beam)
Discharge bulbs D2R 35 B
Halogen bulbs HB4 51 C
4 Front turn signal lights 21 D
5 Front side marker lights 5 D
6 Fog lights HB4 51 C