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Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need th e following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head screwdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your Lexus
dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the electronic key.
●Do not bend the battery terminals.
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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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■Luggage compartment
Remove the cover.
■ Luggage compartment (vehicles with active stabilizer suspension
system)
Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
(→ P. 447) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
STEP4
STEP5
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Check if the fuse has blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an appro-
priate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found
on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an appro-
priate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found
on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Ty p e DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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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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