2008 Lexus IS F ABS

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Removing the front controller (engine compartment: type B)Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS 325 AVDIM
2ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
3TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
4IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
5RAD NO. 230 AAudio system
6D/C C UT20 ADOME, MPX-B
7RAD NO. 130 AAudio system
8MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horns, power door lock sys-
tem, power windows, power seats,
electric tilt and telescopic steering
column, meters and gauges, smart
access system with push-button start,
outside rear view mirrors, air condi-
tioning system, security system
9DOME10 AInterior lights, meters and gauges
10CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
11E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, A/F, STR LOCK,
INJ2
12P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
13ABS 150 AVDIM
14RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH, AM2
15VVT40 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
16MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR, headlight
low beams
17STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
18LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
19EPS80 AElectric power steering
20ALT180 ALH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, HEATER,
FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G, R H J / B - A M
21LH J/B-AM80 A
S/ROOF, FR P/SEAT LH, TV NO.1,
A/C, FUEL OPEN, PSB, FR WIP,
H-LP LVL, LH-IG, ECU-IG LH,
PANEL, TAIL, MIR HTR, TV NO. 2,
FR S/HTR LH
22RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO. 3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
■Electric power steering warning light
When the battery is low or when the voltage drops temporarily, the electric power
steering warning light may come on.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly hold and
operate it using more force than usual.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is installed
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)
●AFS

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 186
ABS.............................................................. 166
ACCESSORY mode ............................ 114
AFS .............................................................. 140
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 140
Air conditioning filter ........................... 313
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .........................313
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 186
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 79
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 83
Airbag warning light ..........................351
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 83
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................88
General airbag precautions ........... 83
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 87
Proper driving po sture ............. 75, 83
Side airbag operating conditions..............................................80
Side airbag precautions .................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................. 77 Alarm .............................................................72
Antenna .................................................... 202
Anti-lock brake system ........................166
Armrest .................................................... 246
Ashtrays.................................................... 239
Audio input.............................................. 220
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 202
Audio input ........................................... 220
Audio visual input.............................. 220
AUX adapter ...................................... 220
CD player/changer ......................... 205
MP3/WMA disc................................... 211
Optimal use ............................................217
Portable music player ..................... 220
Radio .........................................................198
Steering wheel audio switch...........221
Audio visual input ................................. 220
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 186
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 141
Automatic light control system.........139
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .....................118
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 384
M mode ....................................................122
AUX adapter ......................................... 220A

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What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 5 0If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 5 0P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 3
or
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 3P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 3P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 3
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light
Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture warning light