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4
3
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 376
Hood ............................................... 378
Positioning a floor jack ............ 379
Engine compartment ................ 381
Tires ................................................. 394
Tire inflation pressure .............. 404
Wheels ........................................... 407
Air conditioning filter ............... 409
Electronic key battery................. 411
Checking and replacing fuses................................................413
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam head lights) ........ 417
Light bulbs ......................................419
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 425
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................ 426 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................427
If you think something is wrong................ 433
Fuel pump shut off system...... 434
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 435
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 442
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire) ......................... 473
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare ti re) .................. 484
If the engine will not start ........ 498
If the parking brake cannot be released................................500
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 502
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................505
If your vehicle overheats......... 509
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................513
7When trouble arises
15Pictorial index
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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 181
Locking/unlocking by using the me chanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437, 444
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 394
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 30 5
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 473, 484
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 378
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 383
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Headlights/front side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 419, Watts: P. 528)
*: If equipped
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 367
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 370
General maintenance.............. 372
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 375
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 376
Hood ............................................... 378
Positioning a floor jack ............ 379
Engine compartment ................ 381
Tires ................................................. 394
Tire inflation pressure............... 404
Wheels ........................................... 407
Air conditioning filter ...............409
Electronic key battery ................. 411
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 413
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam headlights).........417
Light bulbs...................................... 419
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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
Battery condition
( P. 391)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 390)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 388)
•“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. 385)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 413)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim*
( P. 417)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 419)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 389)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 404)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 393)• 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. 528)
P. 383
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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2
3
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6
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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Right sideLeft side
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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 more 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. 416
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 bulb 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 scratched 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.