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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
Brake fluid
nChecking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
nAdding fluid
CAUTION
nWhen the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser, as they may be hot and you may be burned.
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
nBrake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.

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Maintenance and care
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.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box): Remove the engine
compartment cover. (→P. 312)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
STEP1
STEP2
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Removing the front controller (engine compartment: type B fuse box)
Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Lexus dealer.

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FuseAmpereCircuit
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, steering
lock system, exhaust system
11DIESEL GLW80 A
12ABS150 AVDIM
13RH J/B-B30 APower door lock system, smart access
system with push-button start
14MAIN30 AHeadlight low beams
15STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
16LH J/B-B30 APower door lock system, SECURITY
17P/I-B60 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18EPS80 APower steering
19ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
H EAT E R , FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G,
ABS2, RH J/B-AM, GLW PLG1,
LH J/B-B, RH J/B-B
20GLW PLG150 APTC heater
21RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
22ABS230 AVDIM
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
25FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
26HEATER50 AAir conditioning system

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
“ABS” warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:

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CAUTION
nWhen using the spare tire
lRemember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
lDo not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
lReplace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
lAvoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
nSpeed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
nWhen the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
lABS & brake assist
lVSC
lTRAC
lVDIM
lNavigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
lAWD system (if equipped)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C............................................................. 210
ABS.............................................................. 186
AFS .............................................................. 157
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 157
Air conditioning filter .......................... 342
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 342
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................................210
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 86
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 90
Airbag warning light ........................384
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 87
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 90
Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 95
General airbag precautions ........... 90
Locations of airbags............................ 84
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 94
Proper driving posture ............. 82, 90
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 87
Side airbag precautions .................... 90
SRS airbags ............................................. 84
Alarm ............................................................ 79
Antenna .................................................... 226
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 186
Armrest ..................................................... 272
Ashtrays .................................................... 263
Audio input .............................................. 244
Audio system
Antenna...................................................226
Audio input ............................................244
AUX adapter .......................................244
CD player/changer ..........................229
MP3/WMA disc............................... 235
Optimal use ........................................... 241
Portable music player ......................244
Radio ........................................................ 222
Steering wheel audio switch........ 245
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................... 210
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 158
Automatic light control system.........156
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ..................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................... 415
S mode ..................................................... 134
AUX adapter ......................................... 244
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 445
Battery
Checking................................................. 321
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................................... 421
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 200
Bottle holders......................................... 256
Brake
Fluid ............................................................ 319
Parking brake........................................ 140
Brake assist .............................................. 186
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