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■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow the procedure bellow to initialize
the system.
Shift the shift lever to “P”, and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
Open and close any of the doors.
Start the engine. (If the engine does not start first time, repeat the proce-
dure.)
If the engine will not start even after mult iple attempts at the above method, contact
your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious
injury, take the following precautions while working on or near battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
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The tire inflation pressure initial-
ization setting display
Continue to press “” or “” until
the initialization setting display
appears.
It may take several minutes to com-
plete the setting. Wait for several
minutes before turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to
OFF if necessary.
Recording tire inflation pressure
settings
Press and hold the “ON/OFF” but-
ton until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times and the
message “PRESSURE INITIAL”
showing that the initial setting is
complete is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Wait for a few minutes with the IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
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■Selecting ID codes
When replacing tires, make sure to select the ID code set that matches
the new tire set. If the ID code is set to the wrong tire setting, the tire
pressure warning system will not operate properly. After driving for
about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
Tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter ID code settings dis-
play
Press “” or “” repeatedly until
the setting display appears.
Switching ID codes
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
switch between “MAIN” and
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the
fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warn ing valve and transmitter is not registered,
the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20
minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indi-
cate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if they
have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Tire rotation
It is not possible to rotate the tires, as each tire and wheel is designed only for its
original position on the vehicle.
■Tire replacement
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■Low profile tires
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when co mpared to standard tires. Be sure to
use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate
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■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the specified level.
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the ti re inflation pressure to the specified level
and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases,
the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If
repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warnin g reset switch, the tire pressure warn-
ing light does not flash 3 times and the setting message does not appear on the
multi-information display.
●After carrying out the initia lization procedure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20 minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily
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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not press the satellite switch without fi rst adjusting the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on
even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation
pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may be damage d if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS 325 AVDIM
2ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
3TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers, turn signals
4IG2 MAIN20 AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
5RAD NO. 230 AAudio system
6D/C C UT20 ADOME, MPX-B
7RAD NO. 130 AAudio system
8MPX-B10 A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horns, power door lock sys-
tem, power windows, power seats,
electric tilt and telescopic steering
column, meters and gauges, smart
access system with push-button start,
outside rear view mirrors, air condi-
tioning system, security system
9DOME10 AInterior lights, meters and gauges
10CDS10 AElectric cooling fans

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11E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, A/F, STR LOCK,
INJ2
12P/I-B60 AEFI, F/PMP, INJ
13ABS 150 AVDIM
14RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, RR DOOR RH, AM2
15VVT40 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
16MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR, headlight
low beams
17STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
18LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, RR DOOR LH,
SECURITY
19EPS80 AElectric power steering
20ALT180 ALH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, HEATER,
FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G, R H J / B - A M
21LH J/B-AM80 A
S/ROOF, FR P/SEAT LH, TV NO.1,
A/C, FUEL OPEN, PSB, FR WIP,
H-LP LVL, LH-IG, ECU-IG LH,
PANEL, TAIL, MIR HTR, TV NO. 2,
FR S/HTR LH
22RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO. 3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
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■Engine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1SPARE30 ASpare fuse
2SPARE25 ASpare fuse
3SPARE10 ASpare fuse
4FR CTRL-B25 AHORN, headlight high beams
5A/F15 AExhaust system
6ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
7INJ225 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
8STR LOCK25 ASteering lock system
9H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
10DEICER25 A
11FR CTRL-AM30 AFR FOG, WASHER, FR TAIL
12IG210 AIgnition system

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13EFI NO. 210 A
Fuel system, exhaust system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
14H-LP R LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (right)
15H-LP L LWR15 AHeadlight low beam (left)
16F/ P M P25 AFuel system
17EFI25 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18INJ25 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
19H-LP UPR15 AHeadlight beams
20HORN10 AHorns
21WA S H E R20 AWindshield washer
22FR TAIL10 AParking lights, side marker lights
23FR FOG15 AFront fog lights
FuseAmpereCircuit