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SECTION 6 ± 4
440
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications 441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking battery condition 450. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions 454. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 455. . . . .
Checking the cartridge type fuses 461. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 462. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the headlight aim 463. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs 467. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
441
SPECIFICATIONS
± FUSE LOCATION
64G004±1
1Engine compartment
2Passenger's side kick panel
3Driver's side kick panel
4Engine compartment (Canada only)
± FUSES
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
455
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do
not charge the battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a
quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the engine is
running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned
off.
CHECKING AND REPLACING
THE BLADE TYPE FUSES
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
457
64G005±2
Engine compartment 1Spare fuses
2Pull±out tool
64G027
Engine compartment (Canada only)
1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box
lid.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The
lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each
fuse.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
459
64G008
GoodBlown
a. Look carefully at the fuse. If the thin wire is broken,
the fuse has blown. If you are not sure or if it is too dark
to see, try replacing the suspected fuse with one of the
same value that you know is good.
b. Install only a fuse with the amperage rating
designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can
pull out the ºCIGº, ºRAD NO.1º or ºOBDº fuse, which may
be dispensable for normal driving, and use it if its
amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one
lower than, but as close as possible to, the amperage.
If the amperage is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not indicate anything
wrong. Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as
possible and return the substitute to its original clips.It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and
keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem
with the electrical system. Have your Lexus dealer
correct it as soon as possible.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
461
CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE
TYPE FUSES
64G019±1
1Good 2Melted
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.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
462
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.
NOTICE
Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of
electrical overload determined and repaired by
your Lexus dealer.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
64G009
