2010 Lexus IS F maintenance

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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 the 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. 373)
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 panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger's side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings”
(P. 412) 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.
Type 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.
Type B
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.
Type C
Normal 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.
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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