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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 446
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 449
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 452
General maintenance.............. 455
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 458
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 459
Hood ............................................... 462
Engine compartment ............... 463
Tires................................................... 476
Tire inflation pressure ............... 484
Wheels ...........................................488
Air conditioning filter ............... 490
Electronic key battery.............. 492
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 494
Headlight aim ...............................497
Light bulbs .................................... 499 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................. 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................512
If you think something is wrong............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system ........519
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 520
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 528
If you have a flat tire .................. 542
If the engine will not start ........ 556
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............558
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 561
If your vehicle overheats ......... 564
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................567
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 446
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 449
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 452
General maintenance .............. 455
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................458
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 459
Hood ............................................... 462
Engine compartment ............... 463
Tires................................................... 476
Tire inflation pressure ...............484
Wheels .......................................... 488
Air conditioning filter ............... 490
Electronic key battery .............. 492
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 494
Headlight aim ...............................497
Light bulbs..................................... 499
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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.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
→ P. 4 7 2 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 4 6 9 )
• 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 6 7 )
• “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 6 5 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
(→ P. 4 9 4 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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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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2
XEngine compartment XDriver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.
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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. 4 9 9 )
●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.
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 rating 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.
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Fuel ............................................................. 572Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel gauge ................................................83
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 519
Information ...........................................580
Refueling.................................................220
Type .............................................. 220, 572
Warning light ....................................... 522
Fuel consumption information ........... 92
Fuel filler door ........................................ 220 Refueling.................................................220
Fuel gauge .................................................. 83
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 519
Fuses .......................................................... 494
Garage door opener .......................... 433
Gauges ........................................................ 83
Glass hatch ................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................ 406
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ....................................... 140
Headlights ............................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 501
Wattage ..................................................579
Headlights cleaner.................................219
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .....................................386, 396
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391 Height control ........................................337
Hill-start assist control ....................... 352
Hood ..........................................................462
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...............................412, 413
Coat hooks ........................................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 143
I/M test ..................................................... 458
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 572
Vehicle ...................................................... 571
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........189
Ignition switch light .............................. 402
Illuminated entry system ................... 404
Immobilizer system ................................. 72
Indicators .....................................................78
Initialization Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
Inside rear view mirror......................... 145
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights .......................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 543
Jack handle ............................................. 546
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
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Power outlet ........................................... 423
Power windows ...................................... 150Jam protection function ..................... 151
Operation ............................................... 150
Window lock switch .......................... 150
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 368
Function ................................................. 368
PCS OFF switch ............................... 369
Warning light ........................................ 521
Radiator .................................................... 469
Radio
*
Rear seat ....................................................124 Adjustment ..............................................124
Rear turn signal lights .........................200
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Turn signal lever ................................ 200
Wattage ..................................................579
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 145
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Rear view monitor system ................ 253
Rear window defogger ........................391
Rear window wiper................................ 217
Refueling .................................................. 220 Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel types ...................................220, 572
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 222 Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 492
Fuses ........................................................ 494
Light bulbs............................................. 499
Tires .......................................................... 542
Wireless remote control
battery.................................................. 492
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................. 608
Reset the maintenance data ............ 453
Safety connect....................................... 439
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 59
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................450
Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 522
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
Seat belt extender .................................32
SRS warning light .............................. 520
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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