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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be held 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?
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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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition (P. 333)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 3 3 0 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 3 2 8 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)

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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Engine oil level dipstick(P. 323)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 324)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 330)
Fuse box ( P. 355)
Battery ( P. 333)Condenser ( P. 3 2 9 )
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 328)
Radiator ( P. 3 2 9 )
Washer fluid tank ( P. 3 3 5 )
Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 3 3 1 )

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Brake fluid■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
■ Adding fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

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Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driv en around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20
minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid temperature,
140F - 175 F [60C - 80 C]).
Cold: The engine has not been ru n for about 5 hours. (Room tempera-
ture, 50 F - 85F [10C - 30 C]).
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilli ng, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ALT140
Charging system, AM1, HEATER,
CDS FAN, FR FOG, DEFOG, AIR
SUS, AC INV, SEAT HEATER, OBD,
STOP, J/B, RR AC, MIR HEATER,
BATT CHG, TOWING BRK, TOW-
ING
2HEATER50Air conditioning system
3AIR SUS50Rear height control air suspension
4AM150
ACC, CIG, IG1, FR WIP-WSH, RR
WIP, RR WSH, DIFF, ECU-IG,
TEMS, STA
5TOWING BRK30Trailer brake controller
6J/B50
P FR P/W, P RR P/W, D RR P/W, D
P/ S E AT, P P/ S E AT, TA I L , PA N E L ,
POWER OR TI&TE
7BATT CHG30Trailer sub battery

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FuseAmpereCircuit
25DOME10
Engine switch light, interior lights,
personal lights, foot lights, running
board lights, door courtesy lights,
inside door handle lights, trip infor-
mation display
26RADIO NO.120Audio system, navigation system
27ECU-B10
Multiplex communication system,
vehicle stability control system, wire-
less remote control system, inside
rear view mirror, air conditioning sys-
tem, electronic modulated suspen-
sion, driving position memory system,
power windows, moon roof, rear view
monitor system
28ECU-B NO.210Theft deterrent system
29ABS MTR40
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, active traction
control system, brake assist system
30AM230Starting system, IGN, SRS, GAUGE,
ST2
31ABS SOL30
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, active traction
control system, brake assist system
32ALT-S7. 5Charging system
33MAYDAY7. 5Lexus Link System
34HORN10Horns

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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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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your 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 s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering 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 towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The engine switch must be in the “ACC” position (engine off) or the “ON”
position (engine on).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
●Put the vehicle height in the “N” (normal) mode and push the height control
“OFF” switch to turn off rear height co ntrol air suspension. Otherwise the auto-
matic leveling function may adjust the vehicle height unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground.
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