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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.
Type C and D:
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Maintenance and care
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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. 442)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
■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 us e 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.
WARNING
■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 otherobject 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 528)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 85)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( P. 524)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 530)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 412)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 530)
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. (P. 412)
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the problem cannot be repaired , or if repair procedures are unknown.
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( P. 217)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and he adlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12-volt battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situa- tion, the alarm may activate and doorslocked. ( P. 93)
Open the hood (P. 401), remove
the engine compartment covers
( P. 405) and open the fuse box
cover.
Remove all of the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12-volt
battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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Fuel ............................................................. 257
Capacity .................................................549
Fuel gauge.............................................. 105
Information ........................................... 559
Refueling ................................................ 257
Type ........................................................ 549
Warning light ....................................... 462
Warning messages...........................466
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption .............. 113
Average fuel consumption
after refueling ...................................... 113
Current fuel consumption................ 113
Fuel filler door ........................................ 257
Refueling ................................................ 257
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 259
Fuses .......................................................... 437
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Glove box ................................................ 370
Glove box light ...................................... 370
Grille Shutter system
Warning message.............................466
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Head restraints ....................................... 183
Headlight cleaner...................... 252, 254
Headlights ............................................... 237
Adaptive Front-lighting
System (AFS)................................... 239
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ................................................. 241
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 246
Follow me home system................ 238
Headlight leveling warning
message ............................................. 466
Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Head-up display....................................... 119
Heated steering wheel.........................361
Heaters ..................................................... 346
Air conditioning system ................. 346
Heated steering wheel ................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 352
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
High-voltage components .................. 80
Hood........................................................... 401
Open ......................................................... 401
Warning message ............................ 466
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Refueling .................................................. 257
Capacity .................................................549
Fuel types ...............................................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ............259
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 259
Regenerative braking ............................ 78
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery......................435
Fuses ........................................................ 437
Light bulbs ............................................. 442
Tires ......................................................... 498
Rev indicator............................................ 106
Rev peak .................................................... 106
Road accident cautions.........................83
Seat belt reminder light ...................... 462
Seat belts .....................................................38
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 39
Child restraint system
installation.............................................. 67
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................395
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt ............. 38
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 462
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 39
SRS warning light.............................. 460
Seat heaters ............................................ 362
Seat position memory...........................178
Seat ventilators ...................................... 362
Seats............................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Adjustment precautions................... 176
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 66
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Properly sitting in the seat................ 36
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 240
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 246
Inside rear view mirror .....................189
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.......94
Lexus parking assist-sensor*
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 282
Radar sensor .............................263, 318
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 255
Service plug ............................................... 80
Service reminder indicators ............... 98
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 347
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