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Maintenance and care
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■Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
XLeft-hand drive vehicles
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
FuseAmpereCircuit
1LH J/B-B40Left-hand junction block
2VG RS40No circuit
3RH J/B-B40Right-hand junction block
4P/ I - B N O. 280F/PMP, EFI MAIN, A/F HTR, EDU, IG2
MAIN
5ALT150RH J/B ALT, P/I ALT, LH J/B ALT, LUG J/B
ALT
6P/ I A LT100RR DEF, TAIL, FR FOG, DEICER, PANEL,
RR S/SHADE
7RH J/B ALT80Right-hand junction block
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■Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1IGN10Starting system
2INJ10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
3EFI NO.210Fuel system, exhaust system
4IG2 MAIN20IGN, GAUGE, INJ, AIR BAG, IG2 NO.1,
LH-IG2
5EFI MAIN25Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, EFI NO.2
6A/F15Air intake system
7EDU20Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
8F/ P M P25Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
9SPARE30Spare fuse
10SPARE20Spare fuse
11SPARE10Spare fuse
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5146-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 6 4 7 )
→ P. 4 5 5
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on th e bulb. As there is a danger that
components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
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7When trouble arises
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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers...................534
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ......................535 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 536
If you think something is wrong....................................... 542
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 543
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 544
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 552
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) .......................577
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire) ............... 592
If the engine will not start .......... 612
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..............................614
If the parking brake cannot be released...................615
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 618
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...............................621
If your vehicle overheats ......... 625
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................... 628
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5347-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
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7-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal wi
th both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
XIf the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
XIf the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2 con-
secutive seconds or more, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way, stop the ve hicle using the following procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.
Situations need to contact dealers before towing
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 578, 593)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 6 1 4
Installing towing eyelet
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2
3
4
5
6
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