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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
→ P. 4 3 9 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 4 3 8 )
• 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 3 6 )
• “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 3 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 5 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 4 6 2 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( →P. 4 3 7 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( →P. 4 5 0 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(→ P. 4 4 1 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k (
→P. 441)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 4 3 4 )
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 4 3 3 )
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 436) Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 4 3 8 )
Fuse box ( →P. 4 5 9 )
Battery ( →P. 4 3 9 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 4 3 7 )
Radiator ( →P. 4 3 7 )1
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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
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 compartment XDriver’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
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 :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■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 6 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, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus 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.
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2
XTy p e A XTy p e B
XTy p e C
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Maintenance and care
WA R N I N G
■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 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 determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(
→ P. 1 5 4 )
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. ( →P. 6 5 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 0 6 )
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 5 0 3 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 0 6 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 154), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not so und or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
The starter motor does not turn over , the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
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FuelCapacity .................................................. 518
Fuel gauge ................................................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 481
Information ........................................... 525
Refueling................................................... 177
Type ........................................................... 518
Warning light ...................................... 483
Fuel filler door .......................................... 177 Refueling................................................... 177
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................179
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 481
Fuses .......................................................... 459
Garage door opener .......................... 395
Gauges .........................................................76
Glove box ................................................383
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 386
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*........................ 329
Head restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ................................................... 484
Light switch ............................................ 165
Replacing light bulbs ........... 464, 470
Wattage ..................................................524 Heaters
Air conditioning
system ..................................................368
Heated steering wheel ................... 378
Outside rear view mirrors .............372
Seat heaters .......................................... 378
Hill-start assist control ....................... 258
Hood ..........................................................429
Hooks Cargo hooks .......................................386
Coat hooks ........................................... 394
Grocery bag hooks .........................386
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 125
I/M test ......................................................426
Identification
Engine ....................................................... 517
Vehicle ...................................................... 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 154
Illuminated entry system .....................381
Immobilizer system .................................65
Indicators ..................................................... 74
Initialization Maintenance .......................................... 421
Tire pressure warning system ............................... 443
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 448
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Rear door sunshades ............................391
Rear sunshadeOperation ............................................... 391
Reverse operation feature.............392
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 468
Turn signal lever .................................. 163
Wattage ..................................................524
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 126
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 128
Rear window defoggers .................... 372
Refueling .................................................... 177 Capacity .................................................. 518
Fuel types ................................................ 518
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 178
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................179
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................457
Fuses........................................................ 459
Light bulbs ............................................. 462
Tires ........................................................... 491
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................550
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ..................421 Safety Connect ..................................... 406
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 30
Automatic Locking Retractor .......... 31
Child restraint system
installation .............................................58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .........................................418
Emergency Locking
Retractor.................................................. 31
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................ 31
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..........................................32
Reminder light and buzzer ...........483
Seat belt extender .................................. 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 482
Seat heaters............................................ 378
Seat position memory ............................117
Seat ventilators...................................... 378
Seating capacity ...................................... 151
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.