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If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, coolant reservoir cap, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high-quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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IS F_EEAdding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level
by looking directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close securely.
Lo O.K
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the battery
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to ini-
tialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P, and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
Open and close any of the doors.
Start the engine. (If the engine does not start first time, repeat the
procedure.)
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts at the above method,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
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STEP2
STEP3
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The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
(P. 228)
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the
system in the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.
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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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If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
The operational range is reduced.
Use a CR1632 lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, jewelers, or camera
stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
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. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the smart entry & start system
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCOR-
RECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
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Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the
lid off.
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. 397) for details about which fuse to check.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
FuseAmpereCircuit
1A LT- S7.5 ACharging system
2TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
3IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
4RAD NO. 230 AAudio system
5D/C CUT20 ADOME, MPX-B
6RAD NO. 130 AAudio system

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7MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, front
position lights, windshield washer,
horns, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, elec-
tric tilt and telescopic steering col-
umn, meters and gauges, smart
entry & start system, outside rear
view mirrors, air conditioning sys-
tem, multiplex communication
system
8DOME10 AInterior lights, meters and gauges,
outer foot lights
9CDS10 AElectric cooling fans
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, A/F, STR
LOCK, INJ2
11P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH,
AM2
14VVT40 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15MAIN30 AH-LP L LWR, H-LP R LWR,
headlight low beams
16STARTER30 ASmart entry & start system
17LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
18EPS80 AElectric power steering
FuseAmpereCircuit