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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 437
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 440
General mainte nance.............. 443
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 446
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 447
Hood ............................................... 450
Engine compartment .................451
Tires ................................................. 464
Tire inflation pressure .............. 476
Wheels ...........................................480
Air conditioning filter ............... 482
Electronic key battery.............. 484
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 486
Headlight aim .............................. 489
Light bulbs ......................................491 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ........................... 501
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................ 502
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 503
If you think something is wrong........................................... 509
Fuel pump shut off system....... 510
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................................ 511
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 520
If you have a flat tire .................. 524
If the engine will not start ........538
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 540
If the vehicle battery is discharged................................. 543
If your vehicle overheats......... 546
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 549
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 437
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 440
General maintenance.............. 443
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 446
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 447
Hood ...............................................450
Engine compartment ................ 451
Tires ................................................. 464
Tire inflation pressure............... 476
Wheels .......................................... 480
Air conditioning filter ............... 482
Electronic key battery ..............484
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................486
Headlight aim ..............................489
Light bulbs...................................... 491
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
P. 460)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 457)
• 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. 455)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-l ife hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” is pre-mixed with 50 %
coolant and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55 %
coolant and 45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 453)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 486)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse with the pull-out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pull-out 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.
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Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.
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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. 491)
●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.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to th e vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rati ng than 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 wi re, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or the fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload dete rmined and repaired by your Lexus dealer,
as soon as possible.
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Fuel ............................................................. 554Capacity ................................................ 554
Fuel gauge ............................................... 88
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 510
Information ............................................562
Refueling................................................. 225
Type ............................................. 554, 562
Warning light ........................................ 513
Fuel consumption information ........... 98
Fuel filler door ........................................ 225 Refueling................................................. 225
Fuel gauge .................................................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 510
Fuses .......................................................... 486
Garage door opener .......................... 425
Gauges ........................................................ 88
Glass hatch ................................................ 116
Glove box ................................................ 396
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................................146
Headlights ............................................... 209 Light switch .......................................... 209
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 497
Headlights cleaner............................... 224
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 376, 386
Seat heaters ......................................... 390
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 381
Height control........................................ 335
Hill-start assist control ........................ 352 Hood ......................................................... 450
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...........................402, 403
Coat hooks ........................................... 420
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 149
I/M test ......................................................446
Identification Engine .....................................................554
Vehicle ....................................................553
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 196
Ignition switch light .............................. 392
Illuminated entry system ................... 394
Immobilizer system ................................. 76
Indicators .................................................... 82
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 585
Maintenance data....................441, 454
Moon roof .............................................. 160
Power windows.................................... 157
Tire pressure warning system ..... 466
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 151
Instrument panel light control ............ 89
Interior lights .......................................... 392 Switch ...................................................... 393
Wattage ...................................................561
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 525
Jack handle ............................................. 528
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 160
Power windows.................................... 157
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Personal lights........................................ 392Switch.......................................................393
Wattage ................................................... 561
Power outlet .............................................413
Power windows .......................................156 Jam protection function ................... 157
Operation ............................................... 156
Window lock switch.......................... 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 235 Enabling/disabling the system ... 238
Function ..................................................235
Warning light ........................................ 512
Radiator .................................................... 457
Radio
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Rear seat ................................................... 130 Adjustment ............................................. 130
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 207 Replacing light bulbs ........................494
Turn signal lever .................................207
Wattage ................................................... 561
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ....................... 151
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 153
Rear view monitor system .................274
Rear window defogger ....................... 381
Rear window wiper.............................. 222
Refueling .................................................. 225 Capacity ................................................ 554
Fuel types .............................................. 554
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 227 Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 484
Fuses ........................................................486
Light bulbs...............................................491
Tires .......................................................... 524
Wireless remote control battery .................................................. 484
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 588
Reset the maintenance data .............. 441
Safety connect............................................ 71
Seat belts .................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................438
Emergency Locking Retractor.......32
How to wear your seat belt............. 28
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .............513
Seat belt pretensioners........................ 31
Seat belt extender .................................32
SRS warning light ................................. 511
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.