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3-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Adjusting the position of the console box (front)
Open the cup holder lid on the
console box.
Adjust the position of the box
while lifting the lock release
lever.
■Removing the adapter tray
■Console box light (front)
The console box light turn on when the tail lights are turned on.
CAUTION
■Console box adjustment precaution
●Do not adjust the position of the console box while the vehicle is moving.
This may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an accident that
results in death or serious injury.
●Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the front console box and the
center panel or rear seat.
●Be careful not to allow the front console box to hit any passengers while adjusting its
position.
●After adjusting the console box, make sure it is securely locked in position.
Pull up.
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To open, press down and release
the rear of the cup holder lid.
Front (type B-2)
To open, press down and release
the rear of the cup holder lid.
Rear
To open, press down the button on
the armrest.
■Cup holder light (front-type B)
The cup holder light turn on when the tail lights are turned on.
Cup holders

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4-1. Maintenance and care ............................... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 301
4-2. Maintenance .................. 304 Maintenance requirements ....................... 304
General maintenance .......... 306
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 309 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 310
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 310
Hood ........................................... 313
Positioning a floor jack .......... 314
Engine compartment ............ 316
Tires............................................. 331
Tire inflation pressure........... 340
Wheels ...................................... 344
Air conditioning filter ........... 346
Wireless remote control battery .................................... 348
Rear seat entertainment system controller ................ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 352
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ............................ 364
Light bulbs................................ 365

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NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■To protect your vehicle’s
Do not splash water on the electric components in the engine compartment. This
may cause malfunction of the electric components.
■If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Lexus dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with the rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers may
operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism
• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 364)
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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Engine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
11HEATER50Air conditioning system, “WATER
PUMP” fuse
12IG130“SEAT HTR” fuse
13H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
14RR DEF40Rear window defogger
15RDI FAN No.140Electric cooling fan
16DC/DC120Hybrid system
17DRL7. 5Daytime running light system
18H-LP L LWR15Left-hand headlight (low beam)
19H-LP L UPR15Left-hand headlight
20H-LP R UPR15Right-hand headlight (high beam)
21PER OUTLET
NO.220Po w e r o u t l e t ( 1 1 5 VAC )
22TOW I N G30Trailer lights
23PBD30Power back door

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24RDI FAN NO.240Electric cooling fan
25HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
26MPX-B17. 5Electric power steering system
27AM2 NO.130“GAUGE NO.2”, “IGN”, “INJ” and
“ST” fuses
28HORN10Horns
29MAIN40
“H-LP L LWR”, “H-LP L UPR”, “H-LP
R LWR”, “H-LP R UPR” and “DRL”
fuses
30IGCT NO.150
“INV W/P”, “IGCT NO.2”, “IGCT
NO.3”, “IGCT NO.4” and “IGCT
NO.5” fuses
31RADIO NO.115Audio system
32ECU-B NO.17. 5
Theft deterrent system, air condition-
ing system, gauges and meters, moon
roof, multiplex communication system
33DOME7. 5
Personal lights, interior lights, vanity
lights, engine switch light, gauges and
meters, navigation system
34ECU-B NO.27. 5Wireless remote control
35AMP30Audio system
36DOOR NO.1 25Power door lock system
37A/F25Air/fuel control system
38CRT7. 5Navigation system screen, rear seat
entertainment system
39H-LP R LWR15Right-hand headlight (low beam)
40INV W/P15Hybrid system
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
47RR DOOR RH20Rear right side power window
48RR DOOR LH20Rear left side power window
49FUEL OPN7. 5Fuel filler door opener
50FR FOG15Front fog lights
51OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
52FR DEF25Windshield wiper de-icer and all com-
ponents in “MIR HTR” fuses
53STOP10
Tail lights, high mounted stoplight,
vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, shift lock control system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
54TI&TE30Tilt and telescopic steering
55MPX-B7. 5Engine immobilizer system
56AM1 7. 5Starter system