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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( →P. 4 6 7 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the 12 volt battery.
Fuel and 12 volt battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the 12 volt battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (→P. 4 1 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injury.
●Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by
the floor jack.
Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, level surface.
●Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
●Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in “P”.
●Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
●When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8MPX-B10
Multiplex communication system,
front controller, door control system
(power door lock system, door cour-
tesy lights, power windows, power
rear view mirror control system, out-
side rear view mirror heaters), power
seat system, steering sensors, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, tilt
and telescopic steering wheel,
gauges and meters, combination
switch
9DOME10
Foot lights, vanity lights, gauges and
meters, steering spot light, steering
switch illumination, rear personal
lights, automatic transmission selec-
tor lever spot light, front personal
lights
10CDS10Noise filter
11ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled
brake system
12ABS MOTOR30ABS
13ABS MAIN110Capacitor
14BATT-E/G60FR CTRL BATT, ETCS, ALT-S,
A/F HTR and INJ2
15P/ I - B60EFI NO.1, F/PMP and INJ
16ABS150VDIM
17RH J/B-B30AM2, DOOR FR and DOOR RR
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FuseAmpereCircuit
9DOME10
Foot lights, vanity lights, gauges and
meters, steering spot light, steering
switch illumination, rear personal
lights, automatic transmission selec-
tor lever spot light, front personal
lights
10CDS10Noise filter
11ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled
brake system
12ABS MOTOR30ABS
13ABS MAIN110Capacitor
14BATT-E/G60FR CTRL BATT, ETCS, ALT-S and
A/F HTR
15ABS150VDIM system
16RH J/B-B30AM2, DOOR FR and DOOR RR
17VGRS40VGRS
18MAIN30H-LP R LWR and H-LP L LWR
19STARTER30Starting system
20LH J/B-B30FL DOOR, RL DOOR and RAD
NO.3
21P/ I - B60EFI NO.1, F/PMP and INJ
22EPS80EPS
23ALT150
RH J/B-AM, LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM,
RR JB, HEATER, DEFOG, FAN1,
FAN2, ABS2, ABS MOTOR,
ABS MAIN1, and ABS MAIN2
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■Left side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30Power seat system
2A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
3TV7. 5Audio system, air conditioning sys-
tem, rear view monitor system
4TRK OPN10Tr u n k l i d o p e n e r
5LH-B10Theft deterrent system
6S/ROOF25Moon roof
7PA N E L7. 5
Steering switch illumination, audio
system, glove box light, automatic
transmission selector lever illumina-
tion, console box light, adaptive vari-
able suspension switch illumination,
cigarette lighter illumination, air con-
ditioning system, VSC OFF switch
illumination, driving pattern selector
switch, seat heater or heated and
ventilated seat switches, register ILL
RH, register ILL LH, fuel filler door
and trunk lid opener switch illumina-
tion, D-SW module
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8FUEL OPN10Fuel filler door opener, trunk lid
opener
9ECU-IG LH10
VDIM, electronically controlled
brake system, yaw rate and G sensor,
steering sensor, cruise control sys-
tem, dynamic radar cruise control
system, EPS, VGRS, rear view moni-
tor system, four-wheel drive system,
front controller, moon roof, rain sen-
sor
10FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters and ventilators
11RR DOOR LH20
Rear left door control system (power
door lock system, door courtesy light,
power window)
12FR DOOR LH20
Front left door control system (power
door lock system, power rear view
mirror control system, door courtesy
light, outside rear view mirror heater,
power window)
13RAD NO.310Audio system
14H-LP LVL7. 5AFS, automatic headlight leveling
control system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
15LH-IG10
Charging system, headlight cleaners,
exhaust gas sensor, rear window
defogger, electric cooling fans, rear
left door control system, front left
door control system, emergency
flashers, automatic transmission, seat
belt pretensioners, Intuitive parking
assist, power window
16FR WIP30Windshield wipers and washer
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your automatic transmission.
Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short dis-
tances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steer ing and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the wheels and axle on the ground must be in good
condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.
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