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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions................................ 349
Hood ................................................ 351
Positioning a floor jack ............ 352
Engine compartment ............... 353
12-volt battery ............................. 362
Tires ................................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure .............. 375
Wheels ........................................... 378
Air conditioning filter ...............380
Electronic key battery.............. 382
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 384
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam head lights) ...... 389
Light bulbs ......................................391
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 396
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 397 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 398
If you think something is wrong................ 403
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 404
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 410
If you have a flat tire ....................441
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 450
If the parking brake cannot be released................................ 452
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 454
If the 12-volt battery is discharged............................. 457
If your vehicle overheats...........461
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 466
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 207
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 365
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 477
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 27 6
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 441
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 46 1
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 12
Headlights/front side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Stop lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
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(Replacing method: P. 391, Watts: P. 480)
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior..................340
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 343
General maintenance.............. 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................348
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 349
Hood ................................................ 351
Positioning a floor jack ............ 352
Engine compartment ...............353
12-volt battery ............................. 362
Tires ................................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure............... 375
Wheels ........................................... 378
Air conditioning filter .............. 380
Electronic key battery ..............382
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................384
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights).......389
Light bulbs...................................... 391

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Do-it-yourself service precautions
*: Vehicles with sing le-beam headlights
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery con-
dition (→P. 362)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 360)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power con-
trol unit coolant level
(→ P. 358)
•“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
technology
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 Cool ant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( → P. 355)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 384)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim*
( → P. 389)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
(→ P. 391)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (→P. 359)⎯
Tire inflation pres-
sure (→P. 375)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 361)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( →P. 480)
→ P. 354
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
You may replace the following bulbs by yo urself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
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■Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)For the left side only: Remove the
bolt and move the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
After installing the bulb base, secure the cord with the clips and if replacing the left
side bulb, make sure to install the bolt for the washer fluid fille r opening in its origi-
nal position.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlights
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Front turn signal lights (vehic les with triple-beam headlights)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Stop lights
●Rear side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
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■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights) and
outer foot lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
→P. 388
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is sc ratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.