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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
12IG1 NO.210
Rear air conditioning system, inside
rear view mirror, kinetic dynamic sus-
pension system
13RR WSH15Rear window washer
14ECU-IG10
Shift lock control system, power win-
dows, outside rear view mirror defog-
ger, anti-lock brake system, active
traction control system, vehicle stabil-
ity control system, air conditioning
system, navigation system, power
windows, moon roof, tilt and tele-
scopic steering, trip information dis-
play, driving position memory system,
rear view monitor system, tire pres-
sure warning system
15IG110
Air conditioning system, back-up
lights, rear window defogger, seat
heaters, vehicle stability control sys-
tem
16STA7. 5
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17P FR P/W20Front passenger’s power window
18P RR P/W20Rear right side power window
19D RR P/W20Rear left side power window
20PA N E L10Instrument panel lights
21TA I L10Parking lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The occupant detection sy stem (ECU and sensors)
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●The driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 159
Active traction control......................... 159
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 349
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...........80
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ........................ 382
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 87
General airbag precautions ........... 84
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ....................................................88
Side airbag precautions .................... 86
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .......................80
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ........................................208, 303
Armrest ..................................................... 276
Ashtrays .................................................... 269
Audio system Antenna ..................................................208
CD player/changer .............................211
DVD information ............................... 240
DVD player ............................................ 231
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc .................................218
Optimal use.......................................... 224
Radio ........................................................ 203
Rear sear entertainment system .................................................... 231 Steering switches .............................. 228
Video CD ..............................................243
Automatic light control system........ 135
Automatic transmission ........................ 121
Back door .....................................................31
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Battery .................................................... 333
Checking............................................... 333
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 405
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 176
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 330
Parking brake........................................ 125
Brake Assist ............................................. 159
Care Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks .......................................... 278
CD player ................................................... 211
Center differential lock ........................ 147
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 28
Child restraint system Definition .................................................. 95
Installation ................................................ 98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........99A
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Installing CRS with top straps .......104
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Child restraint system ........................ 95
Child-protectors................................... 28
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 98
Moon roof .................................................64
Power window lock switch ............... 61
Power window precautions............ 63
Removed battery precautions ....................................... 352
Seat belt precautions.......................... 54
Seat heater precautions ..................274
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 271
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Clock..........................................................266
Compass ................................................. 286
Condenser.............................................. 329
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................408
Cruise control ......................................... 142
Cup holders.............................................262
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 77
Customizable features ...................... 436 Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................. 412
Dinghy towing ......................................... 190
Display Trip information ....................................132
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............317
Door courtesy lights ............................ 256
Door pocket............................................ 263
Doors Door lock ......................................... 24, 26
Rear door child protector ................ 28
Downhill assist control system ......... 157
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture..................................... 75
Procedures .............................................. 118
DVD player .............................................. 231
Electronic modulated suspension ............................................. 156
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on................ 381
If the engine will not start ........................................................402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 403D
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Steering wheelAdjustment............................................... 57
Audio switches ................................... 228
Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 45
Storage feature......................................259
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
Sun visors ................................................. 264
Switch “2nd STRT” switch .............................. 122
Center differential lock switch ...... 147
“DAC” switch ........................................ 157
Fog light switch ..................................... 137
Height control off switch..................149
Light switches ........................................135
Power door lock switch .................... 26
Power window switch .......................... 61
“RSCA OFF” switch............................ 89
Window lock switch ............................. 61
Wipers and washer switch ............ 138
Tail lights Switch ........................................................135
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 74
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 419
Tire information Glossary................................................. 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 425
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.....427 Tires
Chains........................................................177
Checking............................................... 336
If you have a flat tire ........................... 391
Inflation pressure ................................. 419
Information ............................................424
Pressure warning system .............. 336
Replacing ................................................ 391
Rotating tires........................................ 336
Size ............................................................. 419
Snow tires................................................ 178
Tools.............................................................391
Total load capacity ................................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................190
Emergency towing ............................373
Trailer towing ........................................180
Trip information display .......................132
Trip meter ..................................................126
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 124
Wattage ................................................. 420
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 265
Wattage ................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 265
Vehicle identification number...........413
Vehicle load limits .................................. 174
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
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Warning buzzersSeat belt reminder ............................385
Warning lights “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators..............................................130
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 383
Brake system .........................................381
Charging system ............................... 382
Downhill assist control indicator................................................130
Engine oil replacement reminder light................................... 384
Height control indicator...................130
Low engine oil pressure ................ 382
Low fuel level....................................... 384
Low washer fluid................................ 384
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 382
Open door ........................................... 384
Seat belt reminder light ..................385
SRS airbags .......................................... 382
Tire pressure warning light...........385
Unengaged “P” .................................. 383
“VSC TRAC” ...................................... 383
Warning reflector holder...................279
Washer Checking ............................................... 335
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Switch ........................................................138
Washing and waxing .......................... 306
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................168
Load limits ............................................... 174
Weight ...................................................... 412 Wheels ...................................................... 347
Window glasses ........................................61
Window lock switch .................................61
Windows
Power windows .......................................61
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .................................................... 138
Windshield wipers................................. 138
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................. 24
Replacing the battery........................ 351
WMA disc ................................................ 218W

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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 8 1If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or or
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P. 3 8 5
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P. 3 8 3P. 3 8 5
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P. 3 8 2P. 3 8 3
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Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
“VSC/TRAC” warning lightTire pressure warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning lightLow fuel level warning light
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
Charging system warning
lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light