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Maintenance and care
Electronic key battery
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small Phillips-head screwdriver
●Lithium battery (CR1632)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need th
e following items:
Replacing the battery
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2
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■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
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 component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse with the pull-out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pullout tool.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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2
XEngine compartmentXDriver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Ty p e A :
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e B , C a n d D :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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1
2
XTy p e AXTy p e B
XTy p e CXTy p e D
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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 8 6 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, 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.
●Do not modify the fuses or the fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer,
as soon as possible.
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Headlight aim
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
1
2
Before checking the headlight aim
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2
3
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Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the number of turns.
Turn bolt B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step .
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Adjusting the headlight aim
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XLeft-hand sideXRight-hand side
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced. (
→P. 5 6 3 )
→ P. 4 5 2
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Headlight high beam1
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