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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS NO.325AVDIM
2PWR HTR25A
3TURN-HAZ15AEmergency flashers, turn signals
4IG2 MAIN20AIG2, IGN, GAUGE
5RAD NO.230AAudio
6D/C CUT20ADOME, MPX-B
7RAD NO.130AAudio
8MPX-B10A
Headlights, front fog lights, parking
lights, license plate lights, windshield
washer, horn, power door lock system,
power windows, power seats, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
meter, smart access system with push-
button start, outside rear view mirrors,
air conditioning system, security sys-
tem
9DOME10AInterior lights, meter

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FuseAmpereCircuit
10E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, steering
lock system, exhaust system
11DIESEL GLW80 A
12ABS150 AVSC, VDIM
13RH J/B-B30APower door lock system, smart access
system with push-button start
14MAIN30AHeadlight low beams
15STARTER30ASmart access system with push-button
start
16LH J/B-B30APower door lock system, SECURITY
17P/I-B60 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
18EPS80 APower steering
19ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
H E AT E R , FA N 1 , FA N 2 , D E F O G,
ABS2, RH J/B-AM, GLW PLG1,
LH J/B-B, RH J/B-B
20GLW PLG150 APTC heater
21RH 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
22ABS230AVSC
23DEFOG50 ARear window defogger
24FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
25FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
26HEATER50 AAir conditioning system

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■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30APre-collision seat belt
8S/ROOF25AElectric moon roof
9TA I L10ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system
13FR S/HTR LH15ASeat heaters and ventilators

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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR DOOR RH20APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM215ASmart access system with push-button
start
15RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belts, park assist system, auto-
matic transmission, seat heater and
ventilator
16FR S/HTR RH15ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10A
Power seats, smart access system with
push-button start, AWD system, out-
side rear view mirrors, VDIM, VSC,
air conditioning system, pre-collision
safety belt, electric tilt and telescopic
steering, power windows, navigation
system
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 3 1 0 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Put the engine switch in the ACC mode (engine off) or the IG-ON mode
(engine running).
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 eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious dama ge to the transmission.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light
• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or a
trunk is not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning lightRemaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,
2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.

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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ............................................. 41
Door lock.................................................... 15
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 331
Driving Correct posture .................................... 55
Procedures .............................................. 82
Driving position memory ...................... 24
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 139
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 357
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................. 362
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 329
If the warning light turns on .......... 329
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 334
If you have a flat tire .........................348
If you lose your keys.........................358
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 325
If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 318
If your vehicle overheats ................365
Engine Compartment ....................................... 261 Engine switch ......................................... 89
Hood ....................................................... 258
How to start the engine .................... 89
If the engine will not start ............... 356
Overheating ........................................ 365
Engine compartment cover ............. 263
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................374
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ................. 50
Engine oil Capacity .................................................373
Checking................................................264
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 267
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........139
Event data recorder ............................ 327
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 230
Floor mat .................................................. 229
Fluid Brake ........................................................270
Washer.................................................... 274
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
Foot well lighting.................................... 201
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
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Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 89
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................285
Spare tire................................................348
Spark plug ................................................ 374
Specifications .........................................370
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 100
Speedometer........................................ 100
Steering wheel Audio switches .....................................199
Driving position memory...................24
Manual adjustment .............................. 36
Power adjustment .................................37
Storage feature......................................205
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
Sun visors .................................................... 211
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 225
Roof ............................................................. 45
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 93
Engine switch.......................................... 89
ETCS switch............................................ 96
Fog light switch ...................................... 116
Light switches ..........................................113
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch .......................... 41
Satellite switches .................................. 214
Transmission shift switches.............. 94
Window lock switch ............................. 41
Wipers and washer switch ...............117 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................100
Tachometer............................................100
Tail lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................52
Engine immobilizer system ............. 50
Theft prevention labels.......................... 54
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 285
Tire information Glossary .................................................392
Size ........................................................... 389
Tire identification number .............388
Uniform tire quality grading......... 390
Tires Chains....................................................... 153
Checking................................................275
If you have a flat tire ......................... 348
Inflation pressure ............................... 285
Inflation pressure sensor ................276
Information ........................................... 387
Replacing .............................................. 348
Rotating tires.........................................275
Size ........................................................... 378
Snow tires................................................ 154
Tools........................................................... 348
Total load capacity ................................ 150
Towing Dinghy towing ........................... 157, 158
Emergency towing ............................. 318
Trailer towing ........................................ 156
TRAC (Traction control).....................139
Traction control (TRAC).....................139
Transmission shift switches ....................94
Trip meter ................................................. 100T

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TrunkExtending a space ............................. 227
Opener........................................................ 19
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................ 20
Wattage ................................................. 383
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .........................310
Switch ......................................................... 98
Wattage ................................................. 383
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................ 212
Wattage ................................................. 383
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 212
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent)................. 139
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) ....................... 139
Vehicle identification number .......... 371
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 139
Ventilators................................................222
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 139
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 329
Downshifting........................................... 95
Open door ............................................ 331
Seat belt reminder ............................ 330
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 330
Brake assist system .......................... 330
Brake system ....................................... 329
Charging system ............................... 330
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 330 Electronic engine control
system ................................................. 330
Low fuel level ........................................ 331
Low tire pressure warning light ......................................................... 331
Master warning light.......................... 331
Open door ............................................. 331
Pre-collision system......................... 330
Pretensioners ...................................... 330
Seat belt reminder light.................... 331
SRS airbags.......................................... 330
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 338
AWD system ...................................... 335
Brake assist (BA) .............................. 338
Dynamic radar cruise control........... 335, 339, 339
Engine oil level ....................................339
Engine oil maintenance ..................339
Engine oil pressure ...........................334
Hill-start assist control .................... 338
Hood ........................................................339
Lexus parking assist sensor ...................................... 335, 339
Moon roof .............................................339
Open door ............................................339
Parking brake ......................................339
Pre-collision system............. 335, 339
Smart access system with push-button start ............................345
Steering lock........................................ 335
Tire inflation pressure warning system................... 335, 339
Traction control (TRC) .................. 338
Trunk ........................................................339
Vehicle stability control (VSC).................................................. 338
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