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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 “POWER” 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 “POWER” switch to OFF.
Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
→P. 4 2 1
Open the fuse box cover.
■ Engine compartment
Remove the clips.
■ Front controller in the engine compartment fuse box
Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8IG210
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, noise filter
9EFI No.210Fuel system, exhaust system
10H-LP R LWR15Headlight low beam (right)
11H-LP L LWR15Headlight low beam (left)
12D/C CUT30DOME, MPX-B
13IGCT No.37. 5Hybrid battery (traction battery)
14IGCT No.27. 5Hybrid system
15MPX-B7. 5
Power windows, door control system,
power seat, electronically controlled
brake system, combination switch,
electric tilt and telescopic steering,
gauges and meters
16DOME7. 5Interior lights, foot lights, vanity light,
gauges and meters
17ABS MAIN110Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
18ABS MOTOR30ABS
19ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
20F/ P M P25Fuel system
21EFI25
EFI2, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22INJ20
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
23A/F15Fuel system
24INV W/P10Hybrid system
25IGCT No.120Hybrid system, IGCT No.2,
IGCT No.3
26FR FOG15Fog light
27FR TAIL10Tail light, rear side marker light
28WA S H20Windshield wipers and washer
29HORN10Horn
30H-LP UPR20Headlight high beam
31DC/DC140Charging system
32RAD FAN60Electric cooling fans
33LH J/B AM80
S/ROOF, FR P/SEAT LH, TV, A/C,
FUEL OPN, FR WIP, H-LP LVL,
FR S/HTR LH, A/C W/P
34E/G AM60H-LP CLN, FR CTRL-AM, DEICER,
STB AM
35HEATER50Air conditioning system
36DEFOG50Rear window defogger
37ABS230VSC, ABS
38RH J/B-AM80
AM1, OBD, STOP SW, TI & TE,
FR P/SEAT RH, STR LOCK,
SECURITY, ECU-IG R, RH-IG,
F S/HTR RH, CIG, PWR OUTLET,
AIR SUS
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FuseAmpereCircuit
39RR J/B80STOP LP R, STOP LP L, RR TAIL,
PSB, RR FOG, RR-IG1
40OIL PMP60Transmission
41EPS80EPS
42P/ I - B 160EFI, F/PMP, INJ
43E/G-B30EM-VLV, FR CTRL-B, ETCS
44MAIN30H-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
45VGRS40VGRS
46ABS150ABS MOTOR, ABS MAIN1,
ABS MAIN2
47P/ I - B 260A/F, BATT FAN, IGCT, INV W/P
48BATT FAN20Electric cooling fans
49RAD No.130Audio system
50RAD No.230Audio system
51IG2 MAIN20IG2, GAUGE, IGN
52TURN-HAZ15Front turn signal lights, rear turn
signal lights
53ABS MAIN310Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
54ECU-B10VGRS, EPS, Lexus Link System ECU
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*2: Electronically Controlled Brake System
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
ECB*2/VSC warning light
Malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
•The VSC.
Electric power steering system warning light Malfunction in the EPS.
“PCS” warning light (if equipped)
Malfunction in the pre-collision system.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the charging system.
Malfunction in the power steering system.
Malfunction in the brake system.
Malfunction in the ABS.
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warning may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: Electronically Controlled Brake System
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the TRAC, VSC or hill-start assist con-
trol system. “CHECK ECB
*” may be displayed at the same time,
or on its own.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction in the ABS or brake assist system.
“CHECK ECB*” may be displayed at the same time,
or on its own.
Malfunction in the VGRS.
(If equipped, steering guide symbol and
arrows are flashing)
The steering sensor cable is broken and signals can-
not be received.
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