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INTRODUCTION
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NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the theft preventionlabels as it may violate certain state or federal laws.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW
1Engine oil leveldipstick
2Engine oil filler cap
3Brake fluid reservoir
4Fuse box
5Battery
6Condenser
7Electric cooling fan
8Radiator
9Engine coolantreservoir
10Washer fluid tank
11Power steering fluidreservoir
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THEBLADE TYPE FUSES
The engine compartment fuse box is located under the left
side engine compartment cover. Before checking the
engine compartment fuses, remove the cover. (For
details, see Removing the engine compartment coversº
on page 526.)
Engine compartment 1 Pull-out tool 2 Spare fuses
Driver's side instrument panel
1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box lid.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of
the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.
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2. Make sure the inoperative component is turned off. Pull
the suspected fuse straight out with the pull-out tool and
check it. If it has blown, push a new fuse into the clips.GoodBlown
a. Look carefully at the fuse. If the thin wire is broken, the fuse
has blown. If you are not sure or if it is too dark to see, try
replacing the suspected fuse with one of the same value that
you know is good.
b. Only install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on
the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull
out the CIGº, RADIO NO.1º or SEAT HEATERº fuse, which
may be dispensable for normal driving, and use it if its
amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one that is
lower, but as close to the rating as possible. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse might blow out again but
this does not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get the
correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its
original clips.
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600It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them
in your vehicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with
the electrical system. Have your Lexus dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any
other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause
extensive damage and possibly a fire.
CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE
FUSES
The engine compartment fuse box is located under the left
side engine compartment cover. Before checking the
engine compartment fuses, remove the cover. (For
details, see Removing the engine compartment coversº
on page 526.)
Engine compartment
