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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Engine oil level dipstick(P. 323)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 324)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 330)
Fuse box ( P. 355)
Battery ( P. 333)Condenser ( P. 3 2 9 )
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 328)
Radiator ( P. 3 2 9 )
Washer fluid tank ( P. 3 3 5 )
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 3 3 1 )
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Maintenance and care
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 switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP1
STEP2
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After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
(P. 357) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Check if the fuse has blown.
Type 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.
Type 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.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
●Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
●Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer.