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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 438
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior....................441
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 444
General maintenance...............447
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 450
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................. 451
Hood ............................................... 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
Tires.................................................. 468
Tire inflation pressure ................475
Wheels ............................................479
Air conditioning filter ................ 481
Electronic key battery.............. 483
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 485
Headlight aim ..............................488
Light bulbs .................................... 490 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 503
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 504
If you think something is wrong........................................... 509
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 510
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................................ 511
If a warning message is displayed ......................................519
If you have a flat tire .................. 533
If the engine will not start ........ 546
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 548
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 549
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 552
If your vehicle overheats ......... 555
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 558
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NOTICE
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V DC: Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC: Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit
will cut the power supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power consumption
is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
12 V DC: Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
120 V AC: Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning
, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of
100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat (120 V AC)
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in any
locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat inside
the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving (120 V AC)
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or
getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an elec trical appliance plug is connected (120 V
AC)
Replace the outlet. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty (120 V AC)
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any
cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these
may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................438
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ....................441
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 444
General maintena nce .............. 447
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 450
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................................451
Hood ............................................... 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
Tires ..................................................468
Tire inflation pressure ............... 475
Wheels ........................................... 479
Air conditioning filter ................ 481
Electronic key battery ..............483
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................485
Headlight aim ............................. 488
Light bulbs..................................... 490
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
(
P. 464)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 6 1 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 4 5 9 )
• “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 tech-
nology.
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 5 7 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 4 8 5 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 4 6 3 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 5 7 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 5 8 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 4 6 1 )
Fuse box ( P. 4 8 5 ) Battery
( P. 464)
Radiator ( P. 4 6 1 )
Condenser ( P. 4 6 1 )
Cooling fans
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 5 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 4 6 7 )1
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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 pull-out 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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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
Type 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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Maintenance and care
■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 9 0 )
●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.
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 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.