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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 387
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 390
General maintenance.............. 393
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 396
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................397
Hood ............................................... 399
Positioning a floor jack.............400
Engine compartment ................ 401
Tires..................................................... 411
Tire inflation pressure ............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 432 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ...........................447
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 448
If you think something is wrong....................................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 455
If a warning message is displayed .................................. 461
If you have a flat tire ...................475
If the engine will not start ........ 485
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............488
If the vehicle battery is discharged............................. 490
If your vehicle overheats ......... 494
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 497
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 387
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................390
General maintena nce .............. 393
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 396
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 397
Hood ............................................... 399
Positioning a floor jack ............ 400
Engine compartment ................ 401
Tires ..................................................... 411
Tire inflation pressure ............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery ...............427
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 429
Light bulbs..................................... 432
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Maintenance and care
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
( P. 4 0 8 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 0 7 )• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 4 0 5 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 0 2 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 4 2 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 4 3 2 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 4 0 6 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 4 2 0 )•Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
( P. 4 1 0 )• Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
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.
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Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown. Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
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 C a n d D :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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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 3 2 )
●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, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Le xus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
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 rati ng than that 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 fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determ ined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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Front turn signal lights ..........................170Replacing light bulbs ........... 436, 438
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................. 509
Fuel .............................................................. 188 Capacity ................................................ 502
Fuel gauge ................................................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system.............454
Information ............................................. 510
Refueling..................................................188
Type .............................................. 188, 502
Warning light ...................................... 456
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ...................... 87
Current fuel consumption ................ 87
Fuel filler door ......................................... 188 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Refueling..................................................188
Fuel gauge ....................................................81
Fuel pump shut off system................. 454
Fuses .......................................................... 429
Garage door opener .......................... 370
Gauges ..........................................................81
Gear positions ........................................ 168
Glove box ................................................ 359
Glove box light ...................................... 359 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............................. 311
HD Radio
® system ................................ 281
Head restraints........................................ 127
Headlights ................................................. 173 Discharge headlights precautions ....................................... 443
Light switch............................................. 173
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 442
Wattage ................................................ 509
Headlights cleaner ................................ 182
Heaters Air conditioning system ................. 346
Heated steering wheel ................... 354
Outside rear view mirrors ............350
Seat heaters ..........................................355
Hill-start assist control ........................234
Hood ......................................................... 399 Open ....................................................... 399
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 362
Coat hooks ........................................... 369
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn.............................................................. 131
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio........................................................... 281
Rear personal lights............................. 357 Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear seats ................................................... 121 Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 367 Operation ..............................................367
Reverse operation feature.............367
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................132
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 134 Rear view monitor system .................. 221
Rear window defoggers .................... 350
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity.................................................502
Fuel types...............................................502
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ......................427
Fuses ........................................................ 429
Light bulbs............................................. 432
Tires .......................................................... 475
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 536
Reset the maintenance data .............. 391
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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