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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 361
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 366
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 369
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 370
Hood.................................................. 374
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................. 399
Wheels............................................. 403
Air conditioning filter................. 405
Electronic key battery ................ 407
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 409
Headlight aim ................................. 418
Light bulbs ....................................... 420 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................................. 431
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 437
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 439
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 449
If you have a flat tire...................... 461
If the engine will not start .......... 470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 472
If you lose your keys .................... 473
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 474
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 477
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 484
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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 361
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................ 364
General maintenance .......... 366
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
................................. 369 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 370
Hood ........................................... 374
Positioning a floor jack ......... 375
Engine compartment ............ 377
Tires............................................ 390
Tire inflation pressure........... 399
Wheels ...................................... 403
Air conditioning filter ........... 405
Electronic key battery.......... 407
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 409
Headlight aim .......................... 418
Light bulbs................................ 420
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 4 2 0 )
●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, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
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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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about
replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( →P. 4 9 5 )
■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
Headlight high beam
and daytime running
light Headlight
low beam
(halogen
bulb)
Front turn signal light
Front side
marker light
Rear turn signal lightStop/tail light
Rear side marker light
Back-up light
Tail light
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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (for vehicles with halogen bulbs), headlight
high beams and daytime running lights
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 3 7 8 )
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
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Front side marker lights an d front turn signal lights
Remove the access hole cover.
Front side marker light
Front turn signal light
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Front side marker light Remove the light bulb.
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Remove the light bulb.
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