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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (
→P. 439)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 432)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 431)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 434) Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 436)
Fuse box ( →P. 459)
Battery ( →P. 437)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 435)
Radiator (→ P. 435)1
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pullout tool.
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.
1
2
Engine compartmentDriver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.
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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:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■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. 462)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
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1
2
Type AType B
Type C
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■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.
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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569Alphabetical index
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FuelCapacity .................................................. 518
Fuel gauge ................................................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 481
Information ........................................... 525
Refueling................................................... 177
Type ........................................................... 518
Warning light ...................................... 483
Fuel filler door .......................................... 177 Refueling................................................... 177
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................179
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 481
Fuses .......................................................... 459
Garage door opener .......................... 393
Gauges .........................................................76
Glove box ................................................. 381
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 384
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*........................ 327
Head restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ................................................... 484
Light switch ............................................ 165
Replacing light bulbs ........... 464, 470
Wattage ..................................................524 Heaters
Air conditioning system .................................................. 366
Heated steering wheel ................... 376
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 370
Seat heaters .......................................... 376
Hill-start assist control ........................257
Hood .......................................................... 427
Hooks Cargo hooks .......................................384
Coat hooks ........................................... 392
Grocery bag hooks .........................384
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 125
I/M test ......................................................424
Identification Engine ....................................................... 517
Vehicle ...................................................... 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 154
Illuminated entry system ....................379
Immobilizer system .................................65
Indicators ..................................................... 74
Initialization Maintenance ..........................................419
Tire pressure warning system ................................. 441
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 448
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.