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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking the fluid level
Check the fluid level under the unloaded condition.
Start the engine and put the vehicle height in the “LO” (Low)
mode and then “N” (Normal) mode.
Turn off the ignition switch about 30 seconds after the “N” (Nor-
mal) mode indicator light comes on.
Make sure the fluid level is between “MAX” and “MIN”.
If the fluid level is lower than “MIN ”, have suspension fluid AHC filled by
your Lexus dealer.
Battery
■ Exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals ar e not corroded and that there are
no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS NO.240Anti-lock brake system
2ABS NO.150Anti-lock brake system
3AHC50Active height control suspension
(AHC)
4WIP-S7. 5No circuit
5TOW I N G30Trailer lights
6MIR HTR15Outside rear view mirror defogger
7RR HTR10Rear air conditioning system
8HAZ-TRN15Emergency flashers, Turn signal lights

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■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
29AIR PUMP50
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30A/F HTR15
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PWR OUTLET15Po w e r o u t l e t s
2CIG15Cigarette lighter
3ACC7. 5Instrument panel light
4AM17. 5
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
5DEFOG20Rear window defogger
6AHC-B15Active height control suspension
(AHC)
7FUEL HTR20Fuel heater
8POWER HTR7. 5Po w e r h e a t e r

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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
9AHC-IG20Active height control suspension
(AHC)
10EFI or ECD No.210Emission control system
11GAUGE 110Gauges and meters
12ECU-IG 110
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
13ECU-B110Navigation system
14DBL LOCK15Double lock system
15A/C15Air conditioning system
16STOP15Stop lights
17OBD-27. 5On-board diagnosis system
18IDLE UP7. 5Idle-up system
19LH SEAT30Power seat system
20DOOR25Power door lock system, Power win-
dows
21SUN ROOF25Electronic moon roof
22RR WIPER15Rear wiper system

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Turn off the active height control suspension. ( P. 130.)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
Spare tire
Jack

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Be sure to turn off the active height control suspension and stop the engine.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Suspension
Wheel bearingsLithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI
No.2
Steering knucklesMolybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.6 in. (40 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Fluid typeSuspension fluid AHC