3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
11Install the cover.
12 Remove the protective tape.
■When replacing the front turn signal
lights (bulb type)
When the washer fluid filler opening is
removed with a large amount of washer
fluid contained in the washer tank, washer
fluid may spill onto the vehicle and cleaning
may be required.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace 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
unavoidable 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 the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to buil d 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.
3497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.130)
There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.60)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The battery may be discharged.
( P.353)
The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
( P.294) The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (
P.349)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( P.294)
The battery may be discharged.
( P.353)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
1 Push the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.139)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.130), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency
3567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
6Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
8 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off. If you are
unsure what mode th e engine switch was
in before the battery discharged, be
especially careful when reconnecting the
battery.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or meta l surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery:
419Alphabetical Index
Refueling .......................................................... 157
Fuel gauge ................................................. 69, 70
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 328
Fuses .................................................................. 310
G
Garage door opener ................................. 263
Gauges ............................................................... 69
Gear Position................................................... 80
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 256
Glove box light ............................................. 257
H
Head restraints ...............................................107
Headlight aim ..................................................312
Headlights Automatic High Beam system.............. 147
Light switch .....................................................145
Replacing light bulbs..................................314
Heated steering wheel ................................251
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 243
Heated steering wheel..............................251
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 245
Seat heaters .................................................... 251
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs..................................314
Hill-start assist control ............................... 229
Hood Open ...............................................................285
Hooks Coat hooks ...................................................260
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 110
I
I/M test ............................................................ 282
Identification Engine .............................................................365 Vehicle ............................................................364
Ignition switch (engine switch)................ 130 Auto power off function............................132
Changing the engine switch modes ..132
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................320
Indicators ........................................................... 66
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 398
Maintenance.......................................278, 291
Power windows ............................................. 114
Tire pressure warning system ............ 300
Inside door handle lights........................... 253
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 110
Instrument panel light control ................... 75
Intercooler...................................................... 293
Intercooler coolant Capacity ........................................................ 369
Checking ....................................................... 292
Interior lights.................................................. 253 Front interior light ......................................253
Rear interior light........................................253
Intuitive parking assist...................... 201, 203 Function ..........................................................203
Warning message .................................... 205
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ........................... 285
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 342
Jack handle .................................................... 342
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 117
Power windows ............................................. 114
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 97
Wireless remote control .......................... 88