2006 LEXUS LS430 ABS

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Brake fluid
■Fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
betw
een the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
■ A
dding fluid
Turn the ignition switch off.
Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add newly opened brake fluid up to the “MAX” line.
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsFunnel (for adding brake fluid only)
■Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
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nly newly opened brake fluid.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the filter case.
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it with
a new one.The  UP
marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be point -
ing up.
Install the filter cover
Upper tabs
Lower tabs1
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Blade fuses
If a light does not turn on or if any of the electrical components do not operate,
a fuse may have blown. If this happens check and replace the fuses as neces
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sary. 
If after replacing the fuse the light stil l
does not illuminate, the bulb may need
replacing.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Open the fuse box cover.
Fuse box inside the engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Fuse box inside the driver’s side
kick panel
Pull the tab and remove the lid.

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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
LUG J/B50
All components in "RR SEAT RH", "RR
SEAT LH", "S/ROOF, "AMP", "RRIG", "RR
ECU-B", "P P/SEAT", "RR S/HTR", "RR S/
SHADE", "RR A/C", "RR ACC", "FUEL
OPN" and "LCE LP", Tail lights and Stop
lights
ABS 250Vehicle stability control system
HEATER50Air conditioning system
ABS 130Vehicle stability control system
DEFOG40Rear window defogger
AIR SUS40Electronically modulated air suspension
system
R/B60
All components in "FR FOG", "TAIL",
"WASHER", "FR IG", "WIP", "H-LP CRN",
and "A/C IG"
FA N80Air conditioning system
D-J/B80
All components in "TI &TE", "DP/SEAT",
"A/C" "OBD", "STOP", "AM1", "MPX-IG",
"ABS-IG", "GAUGE", "AIRSUS", "D S/
HTR", "SECURITY", "PANEL", "D B/
ANC", "POWER OUTLET", "D-CIG", "D
RR-IG" and "D-ACC"
A LT140Charging system
P-J / B80
All components in "RR DOOR RH", "RR
DOOR LH", "D DOOR", "H-LP LVL", "P
DOOR", "P S/HTR", "P-IG", "P-ACC", "P
B/ANC", "P-CIG", "TEL" and "P RR-IG"
B AT T30All components in "RADIO NO.1", "AM2",
"HAZ" and "STR LOCK"
ST30Starting system
D/C CUT20All components in "DOME", "MPX-B1",
and "MPS-B3"
A LT- S5Charging system
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■Engine compartment fuse box (with out electronically modulated air
suspension)
FuseAmpereCircuit
ABS 250Vehicle stability control system
HEATER50Air conditioning system
ABS 130Vehicle stability control system
DEFOG40Rear window defogger
AIR SUS40Electronically modulated air suspension
system
FA N50Air conditioning system
R/B60
All components in "FR FOG", "TAIL",
"WASHER", "FR IG", "WIP", "H-LP CRN",
and "A/C IG"
FA N80Air conditioning system
D-J/B80
All components in "TI &TE", "DP/SEAT",
"A/C" "OBD", "STOP", "AM1", "MPX-IG",
"ABS-IG", "GAUGE", "AIRSUS", "D S/
HTR", "SECURITY", "PANEL", "D B/
ANC", "POWER OUTLET", "D-CIG", "D
RR-IG" and "D-ACC"
A LT140Charging system
P-J / B80
All components in "RR DOOR RH", "RR
DOOR LH", "D DOOR", "H-LP LVL", "P
DOOR", "P S/HTR", "P-IG", "P-ACC", "P
B/ANC", "P-CIG", "TEL" and "P RR-IG"
B AT T30All components in "RADIO NO.1", "AM2",
"HAZ" and "STR LOCK"
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Maintenance and care
■Fuse box in the front passenger’s side kick panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
MPX-IG7. 5
Tilt and telescopic steering, Power door
lock system, Power seat system, Engine
immobilizer system
D S/HTR15Seat heater, Climate control seat system
AIR SUS20Electronically modula ted air suspension
system
D-ACC7. 5Shift lock system, Theft deterrent system
PWR OUTLET15Power outlet
D-CIG15Rear cigarette lighter
OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
AM17. 5Starting system
ABS-IG7. 5Vehicle stability control system
D B/ANC5Seat belts
SECURITY7. 5Theft deterrent system
A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
STO P5Stop lights
D RR-IG10Refreshing seat
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the following warning lights come on, have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to a
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightsWarning light/Details
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic en gine contr
ol system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic tr
ansmission con-
trol system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretension system.
Automatic headlight leveling system and adaptive
front lighting system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic head light leveling system; or
• The adaptive front lighting system, if the light
flashes.
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Anti-lock Braking System ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the electronic engine control system warning light remains on while driving
First check the following:
• Check fuel level, if the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.
• Check the fuel tank cap is loose tighten it securely.
The light will go off after driving regularly for some time.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
a
s possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor an d passenger’s seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and a chime to sound, even if a pas -
senger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
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ehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.