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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 409
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...... 412
General maintenance ................. 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 417
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................... 418
Hood................................................... 421
Positioning a floor jack............... 422
Engine compartment.................. 424
Tires .................................................. 438
Tire inflation pressure................. 448
Wheels.............................................. 453
Air conditioning filter.................. 455
Electronic key battery ............... 458
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 460
Headlight aim ............................... 485
Light bulbs ...................................... 488 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 497
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 504
Event data recorder................... 505
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 507
If a warning message is displayed........................................ 516
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 531
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ....................... 541
If the engine will not start .......... 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 543
If you lose your keys .................... 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 545
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 548
If your vehicle ov erheats ........... 552
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 555
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 409 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements......................... 412
General maintenance ........... 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................. 417
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 418
Hood ........................................... 421
Positioning a floor jack ......... 422
Engine compartment ........... 424
Tires............................................ 438
Tire inflation pressure........... 448
Wheels ...................................... 453
Air conditioning filter ........... 455
Electronic key battery.......... 458
Checking and replacing fuses ..................... 460
Headlight aim ......................... 485
Light bulbs ................................ 488
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ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (→P. 4 2 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 6 0 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 8 5 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (→P. 4 3 2 )
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 4 8 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 4 3 7 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
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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 2 6
Open the fuse box cover.
■ Engine compartment
Type A
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Type B Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
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■Luggage compartment
(vehicles with active stabilizer suspension system)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STB FR50Front stabilizer
2STB RR30Rear stabilizer
3STB DC/DC30DC/DC converter
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even afte r the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( →P. 488)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
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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.
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Front passenger occupant classification system ..........................103
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 509
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 54
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 56
Front turn signal lights Wattage ..................................................572
Fuel Capacity...................................................561
Fuel gauge .............................................. 145
Gas station information ................. 620
Information............................................ 573
Refueling ..................................................... 81
Fuel door....................................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................................. 81
Fuses.......................................................... 460
Garage door opener.......................... 382
Gas station information ..................... 620
Gauges....................................................... 145
Glove box ............................................... 360
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)............................310
Head restraints......................................... 60
Headlight aim ........................................ 485
Headlight cleaner .................................. 164 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 156
Discharge headlights precautions........................................493
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 488
Switch........................................................ 155
Wattage .................................................. 572
Heaters Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Side mirror............................................. 243
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood ........................................................... 421
Hooks Cargo ......................................................379
Shopping bag ......................................379
Horn ............................................................ 144
Identification Engine..................................................... 560
Vehicle ................................................... 559
Ignition switch Engine switch ........................................ 133
Illuminated entry system ....................356
I/M test........................................................417
Immobilizer system .................................84
Indicator lights......................................... 149
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 595
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 72
Instrument panel light control .......... 146
Interior lights Interior lights .........................................357
Wattage .................................................. 572
Intuitive parking assist ............................181
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Parking brake .......................................... 143
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................155
Wattage ..................................................572
Personal lights ....................................... 358
Portable music player ........................ 306
Power outlet ............................................372
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.....................................................432
Radio ......................................................... 248
Radio data system................................ 250
Rear sunshade........................................376
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Wattage ..................................................572
Rear view monitor system .................. 196
Rear window defogger .......................243
Replacing Electronic key battery .....................458
Fuses ........................................................ 460
Light bulbs ............................................488
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................64
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ..............................................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts.......................................410
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66 How to wear your
seat belt ............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pre-collision seat belts .......................66
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 509
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 374
Seating capacity ..................................... 216
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 54
Adjustment precautions ....................55
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 409
Driver’s seat position memory .......56
Head restraint .........................................60
Properly sitting in the seat ................89
Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................543
Shift lock system ....................................543
Shopping bag hooks............................ 379
Side airbags................................................. 91
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 73
Mirror position memory ....................56P
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