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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................399
Hood ................................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack.............402
Engine compartment............... 403
12-volt battery............................... 412
Tires .................................................. 416
Tire inflation pressure...............429
Wheels............................................. 431
Air conditioning filter................433
Electronic key battery ..............435
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................................. 437
Light bulbs ..................................... 442
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................452
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................453
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ................................454
If you think something
is wrong .......................................459
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................460
If a warning message
is displayed................................. 466
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare tire) ..... 498
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire) ............................................... 509
If the hybrid system
will not start................................523
If the parking brake
cannot be released.................525
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 527
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ................................ 530
If your vehicle overheats .........535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck.............................................. 542
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WARNING
■For your safety
●Please drive safely. The function of this system is to assist you in making the Emergency Call in case of
accidents as traffic accidents or sudden medi cal emergencies, and it does not protect the driver or the passengers in any way. Plea se drive safely and fasten your seatbelts at all times for your safety.
●In case of an emergency, make lives the top priority.
●If you smell anything burning or another unus ual smell, do not stay inside the vehicle and evacuate to a safe area immediately.
●Since the system detects shocks, the automatic reporting may not always occur syn-chronized with the operation of the airbag system. (If the vehicle is bumped frombehind, etc.)
●The airbag may not inflate even in case of an accident, if it does not involve highimpact. In such cases, the system may not make emergency calls automatically. Thesystem may also not make automatic emergency calls even if the airbag has been
inflated. If any of these should occur, plea se report to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) by operating the “SOS” button.
●For safety, do not make the Emergency Call while driving.
Making calls during driving may cause mish andling of the steering wheel, which may lead to unexpected accidents.Stop the vehicle and confirm the safety of the area before making the Emergency
Call.
●When changing fuses, please use fuses that correspond to the described standard. If you use fuses other than those described, it may cause ignition or smoke in the cir-
cuit and may lead to a fire.
●Using the system while there is smoke or an unusual smell may cause a fire. Stop using the system immediately and consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
Do not pour any liquid on to the “SOS” button panel etc. and make any impact to it.
■If the “SOS” button panel malfunctions
It may not be able to make the Emergency Call or inform you of the correct condition
of the system. If the “SOS” button panel has been broken, please consult any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is any malfunction of the speaker or the microphone during the Emergency
Call or the Manual Maintenance Check
You will not be able to communicate with the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operator.
If any of this equipment has been broken, please consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................390
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 394
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 397
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 399
Hood ................................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack ............ 402
Engine compartment ...............403
12-volt battery ...............................412
Tires ...................................................416
Tire inflation pressure .............. 429
Wheels ............................................ 431
Air conditioning filter ............... 433
Electronic key battery.............. 435
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 437
Light bulbs..................................... 442
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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
12-volt battery
condition ( P. 412)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power
control unit coolant level ( P. 409)
•“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“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 406)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 437)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs ( P. 442)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 411)
Tire inflation
pressure ( P. 429)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 411)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Engine compartment
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■12-volt battery
P. 412
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 406)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 409)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 407)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 409)
Fuse box ( P. 437)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 411)
Radiator ( P. 411)
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■12-volt battery
P. 412
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 409)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 406)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 407)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 409)
Fuse box ( P. 437)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 411)
Radiator ( P. 411)
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment:
Remove the engine compartment
cover ( P. 405) and 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.
When installing the lid, check that the lock plate and the tabs on either side are
connected correctly.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and repl ace the fuses as necessary.
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Trunk
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Remove the lid.
The upper part of the 12-volt battery
Pull the strap upwards to lift up the 12-
volt battery cover.
When one or more of the fuses in this unit are blown, the unit needs to bereplaced as a whole.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.
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