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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position if the engine is not running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter
and wiring systems.
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Cartridge fuses
■If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery
The fuses are designed to blow before the wiring harness is damaged.
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the blade
fuses are O.K., check the cartridge fuses.
■ Fuse location
■ Checking whether fuses ar
e good or blown
Good
Blown
If replacement is necessary,
replace with a genuine Lexus fuse
or equivalent with the same amper -
age rating as original.
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