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●Small flathead screwdriver
●Small Phillips-head screwdriver
●Lithium battery CR1632
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Remove the battery cover bolts
and remove the battery cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance shops or cam-
era stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
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CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 493) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 493) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 493) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
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 C fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 493) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type C fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 493) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: fuse box near the power control unit (left-
hand drive vehicles)
There are high voltage parts and
wiring near the fuse box. For
inspection and replacement of
the fuses, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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Engine compartment: fuse box near the power control unit (right-
hand drive vehicles)
There are high voltage parts and
wiring near the fuse box. For
inspection and replacement of
the fuses, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
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Trunk (type A fuse box)
Remove the 12-volt battery cover
( P. 502) and then remove the
lid.
Trunk (type B fuse box)
Remove the cover.
Trunk (type C fuse box)
Remove the 12-volt battery cover
( P. 502) and then remove the
terminal cover.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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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 dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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Type AType B
Type CType D