2017 Lexus IS200t engine

5257-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Removal method
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5307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
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.
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Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (left-hand drive vehicles) Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

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8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ..................544
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................545 8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 546
If you think something is wrong....................................... 552
Fuel pump shut off system ......553
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................554
If a warning message is displayed ................................560
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit) ........586
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) .................................... 601
If the engine will not start ......... 613
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 615
If the vehicle battery is discharged.............................. 618
If your vehicle overheats ......... 622
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 626

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IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)8-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signals will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long
time while the engine is not operating, the
battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to wa rn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

5458-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-
ble before turning off the engine.
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IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or
commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus au
thorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing , and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 588, 602)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 214
Emergency towing procedure
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5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk. (P. 588, 602)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or ch ains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.