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Washer fluidIf any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is on. Also, be sure all accessories are
turned off.
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch the fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.
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■How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( →P. 5 5 0 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly three times and the mes-
sage “PRESSURE INITIAL”
appears on the multi-information
display.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in
the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
Open the glove box and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter case.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
→P. 4 0 8
Open the fuse box cover.
■ Engine compartment
Ty p e A
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Ty p e B Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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■Front controller in the engine compartment fuse box
(engine compartment: type B)
Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
■ Left side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
■ Right side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (Type A)
GS460
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, driver’s seat switch
module, Lexus link system ECU
2ABS MAIN310Electronically controlled
brake system
3TURN-HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
4IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE and IGN
5RAD NO.230Audio system
6D/C CUT20DOME and MPX-B
7RAD NO.130Audio system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
18VGRS40VGRS
19MAIN30H-LP R LWR and H-LP L LWR
20STARTER30Starting system
21LH J/B-B30FL DOOR, RL DOOR and RAD
NO.3
22VVT40Electronic engine control system
23EPS80EPS
24ALT180
RH J/B-AM, LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM,
RR JB, HEATER, DEFOG, FAN1,
FAN2, ABS2, ABS MOTOR,
ABS MAIN1, and ABS MAIN2
25RH J/B-AM80
AM1, OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE,
PWR OUTLET, FR P/SEAT RH,
STR LOCK, ECU-IG RH, RH-IG,
ACC, CIG, SECURITY,
FR S/HTR RH and AIR SUS
26FA N 380Electric cooling fans
27LH J/B-AM80
S/ROOF, P/SEAT, TV, FL S-HTR,
ECU-IG L, WIP, H-LP LVL, LH-IG,
FUEL OPN, A/C, PANEL, LH-B and
TRK OPN
28ABS230ABS
29DEFFOG50Rear window defogger, noise filter
30CDS40CDS
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■Engine compartment (Type B)
GS460
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR CTRL-B25H-LP UPR and HORN
2A/F15Exhaust system
3ETCS10Electronic throttle control system
4ALT-S7. 5 Charging system
5INJ225
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
6H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
7STB-AM30
8DEICER25
9FR CTRL-AM30FR TAIL, FR FOG and WASHER
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