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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................. 476
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................. 480
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................ 483
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................486
Hood .............................................. 489
Positioning a floor jack............ 490
Engine compartment................492
12-volt battery............................. 502
Tires ................................................ 506
Tire inflation pressure...............525
Wheels............................................ 527
Air conditioning filter................529
Electronic key battery ..............532
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................. 535
Light bulbs ...................................... 541
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................546
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ...................... 547
7-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed............................... 548
If you think something
is wrong .......................................554
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds......................................... 555
If a warning message
is displayed.................................563
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire)................................ 567
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
a spare tire)................................578
If the hybrid system
will not start................................ 597
If the parking brake cannot
be released ................................599
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............ 603
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .............................607
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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6Maintenance and care
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 476
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................480
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................483
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................486
Hood ...............................................489
Positioning a floor jack ............490
Engine compartment ............... 492
12-volt battery .............................502
Tires .................................................506
Tire inflation pressure .............. 525
Wheels ........................................... 527
Air conditioning filter ............... 529
Electronic key battery.............. 532
Checking and
replacing fuses .........................535
Light bulbs...................................... 541
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (P. 502)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power control unit
coolant level ( P. 498)
•“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 technol-
ogy
“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. 495)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses ( P. 535)• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs ( P. 541)
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 500)
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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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5366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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Maintenance and care
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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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5406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 541)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect ing 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 that 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 fuse boxes.
■Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring near
the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
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661Alphabetical index
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Front seats ................................................ 187
Adjustment..............................................187
Cleaning................................................ 480
Climate control seat .........................456
Correct driving posture .................... 42
Driving position memory ............... 207
Head restraints...................................... 214
Power easy access system ............ 190
Seat position memory ..................... 207
Front turn signal lights......................... 262
Replacing light bulbs........................ 543
Turn signal lever ................................. 262
Fuel .............................................................285
Capacity ................................................. 622
Fuel gauge................................................ 115
Information ............................................ 632
Refueling ................................................285
Type .............................................. 622, 632
Warning light ...................................... 558
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............. 124
Average fuel consumption
after refueling ..................................... 124
Current fuel consumption............... 124
Fuel filler door ........................................285
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ........................ 288
Refueling ................................................285
Fuses ..........................................................535
Gauges ........................................................ 115
Glove box................................................ 433
Head restraints ........................................ 214
Active head restraint.......................... 215
Adjustment ............................................ 214
Pre-crash intelligent head
restraint ............................................... 360
Headlight cleaner................................. 284
Headlights ............................................... 269
Adaptive Front-lighting
System (AFS)..................................... 271
Adaptive High-beam System
(AHS) ...................................................273
Follow me home system................ 270
Light switch........................................... 269
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 543
Heaters
Front automatic air
conditioning system ..................... 399
Heated steering wheel ................... 454
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 425
Rear air conditioning system ......... 418
Seat heaters.......................................... 457
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