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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
●When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed.
●When cleaning the filter, do not clean the filter with water.

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Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need th e following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head screwdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Lexus dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (Canada only)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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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.
Engine compartment (type B): Remove the engine compart-
ment cover. (→P. 2 8 7 )
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B) Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Driver's side instrument panelRemove the lid.
Passenger's side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
(→ P. 326) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
STEP4
STEP5

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Check if the fuse has blown.
Ty p e 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.
Ty p e 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.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Removing the front controller (engine compartment: type B)Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
Ty p e DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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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 CUT20 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
9DOME10 AInterior lights, meters and gauges
10CDS10 AElectric cooling fans