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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 406
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 409
General maintenance ................... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 416
Hood................................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ............... 420
Engine compartment.................. 422
12-volt battery................................ 433
Tires ................................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 448
Air conditioning filter................. 450
Electronic key battery ................ 453
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 455
Headlight aim (LED headlights) ....................... 467 Light bulbs ....................................... 469
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................... 482
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 483
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 489
Event data recorder.................... 490
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 492
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 501
If you have a flat tire...................... 521
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 530
If you lose your keys .................... 532
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ............................... 536
If your vehicle overheats ............ 541
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 545
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.............................. 547
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 406
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 409
General maintenance ............ 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs................................. 415 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 416
Hood ........................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ......... 420
Engine compartment ........... 422
12-volt battery ........................ 433
Tires............................................ 437
Tire inflation pressure........... 445
Wheels ...................................... 448
Air conditioning filter ........... 450
Electronic key battery.......... 453
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 455
Headlight aim (LED headlights) .................. 467
Light bulbs................................ 469
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 4 2 4 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 5 5 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 6 7 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs (→ P. 4 6 9 )
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser (→P. 4 3 0 )
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 4 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 4 3 2 )
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
■ Remove the engine compartment covers
→ P. 4 2 3
■ Front bulb locations
Halogen headlights
Front side marker light Headlight low beam
Parking light
Front turn signal light
Front fog lightHeadlight high beam
and daytime running light
(if equipped)
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LED headlights
■Rear bulb locations
Front fog light
Front turn signal light
Parking lightFront side marker light
Headlight high beam and
daytime running light
(if equipped)
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate light
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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
∗ (halogen head-
lights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
∗ (LED headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise.
∗: If equipped
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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
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Front turn signal lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.