Lexus IS300 2017 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2017 IS200T,IS300,IS350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53D76U)

4917-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ \bUP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case sh ould be pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air cond itioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In
dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic fl ow, early replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance informat ion, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
■Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehicle, the deodorizing effect may become signifi-
cantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out cont inuously, replace the air conditioning filter.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

4937-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small flathead screwdriver
●Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the
tip of the screwdriver with tape.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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4947-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purc hased at your Lexus dealer, loca l electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
●The operational rang e will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so coul d result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

4957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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Engine compartment (type A fuse
box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.Engine compartment (type B fuse
box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.

4967-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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 and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Type AType B
Type CType D

4977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■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. 498)
●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.
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 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.

4987-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( →P. 586)
Light bulbs
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
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Rear turn signal light1
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4997-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)For the left side only: Pinch the
clip to remove the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the front turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
After replacing the left side bulb, install the washer fluid filler opening to its
original position.
Replacing light bulbs
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5007-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■Rear turn signal lights Open the trunk, and remove the
cover.
Remove the 2 screws.
Push and pull the light unit toward
the rear of the vehicle as shown in
the illustration to remove it.
Apply protective tape to the periph-
eral of the light un it installation sur-
face on the vehicle body, such as the
rear bumper, to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Pushing on the portion A in the illus-
tration toward the rear of the vehicle
will make disengagement of the tabs
easier.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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