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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the interval specified in the Owner’s Manual Supplement. It is recommended
that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Lexus
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
ItemsCheck points
Battery• Maintenance-free. ( P. 2 7 3 )
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 0 )
Engine coolant• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 8 )
Engine oil• At the correct level? ( P. 2 6 3 )
Exhaust system• No fumes or strange sound?
Power steering fluid• At the correct level? ( P. 2 7 2 )
Radiator/condenser/ hoses• Not blocked with foreign matter? ( P. 2 6 9 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d•Sufficient? ( P. 2 7 7 )

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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself maintenancePa r t s a n d t o o l s
Headlight aim 
( P.311)
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid
level
(P. 2 7 2 )
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ll or
lll
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and 
condenser 
(P. 2 6 9 )
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Tire inflation pressure 
(P. 2 8 3 )
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d 
(P. 2 7 7 )
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that many move
suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious
injury:
■When working in the engine compartment:
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power steering
fluid reservoir, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily , such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. 
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. 
It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When the engine is running
Perform maintenance checks with adequate ventilation
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grill:
Be sure the ignition is off. With the igni tion on, th
e electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/
or if the coolant temperature is
high. ( P.262 )
■When working on or under the vehicle:
●Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it. 
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
●Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get -
ting in your eyes.

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Engine compartment
Brake fluid reservoir
( P.
2 7 0 )
Fuse Box ( P.298 , P.309 )
Engine oil filler cap 
( P.
2 6 3 )
Engine oil level dipstick 
( P.
2 6 3 )
Washer fluid tank ( P.277 ) Radiator
Condenser
(P.
2 6 9 )
Engine coolant reservoir 
( P.
2 6 8 )
Power steering fluid 
reservoir ( P
.272)
Battery 
(P.
2 7 3 )
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Power steering fluid
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the
appropriate range.
Full line when cold
Add fluid if at or below line
when cold.
Full line when hot
Add fluid if at or below line
when hot.
Hot : If the vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min -
utes (slightly longer in frigid te mper
atures), the fluid is hot (140F -
175
F or 60C - 80C).
Cold : If the engine has not been run for about
five hours, the fluid is cold.
(about room temperature, 50
F - 85F or 10C - 30C).
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items before
checking.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the reservoir cap by tu rning it counter
clockwise and
wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid le
vel.
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Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
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■Fuse box in the driver’s side kick panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
TA I L7. 5Tail lights, parking lights, Side marker lights
H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
EFI NO.125Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
HORN10Horns
ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
H-LP HI20Headlights (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit
TI & TE20Tilt and telescopic steering
PA N E L7. 5
Lexus park assist system, Rear seat heater,
Rear climate control seat, Multi-informa -
tion display, Audio system, Cigarette
li
ghter, Instrument panel light, Coin box
light, Rear mirror light, Glove box light,
Power rear seat, Electronically modulated
air suspension system, Turn signal lights,
Clock, Shift lock system, Vehicle stability
control system, Sunshade, Power rear view
mirror control system, Console box light,
Fuel opener system, Adaptive Front Light -
ing System (AFS)
D P/SEAT30Power seat system
GAUGE7. 5Gauges and meters, Lexus park assist sys -
tem, Shift lock system
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Maintenance and care
■Fuse box in the front passenger’s side kick panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
MPX-IG7. 5
Tilt and telescopic steering, Power door
lock system, Power seat system, Engine
immobilizer system
D S/HTR15Seat heater, Climate control seat system
AIR SUS20Electronically modula ted air suspension
system
D-ACC7. 5Shift lock system, Theft deterrent system
PWR OUTLET15Power outlet
D-CIG15Rear cigarette lighter
OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
AM17. 5Starting system
ABS-IG7. 5Vehicle stability control system
D B/ANC5Seat belts
SECURITY7. 5Theft deterrent system
A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
STO P5Stop lights
D RR-IG10Refreshing seat
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FuseAmpereCircuit
IG230SRS airbag system, Engine immobilizer sys-
tem, Steering lock system, Starting system
HAZ15Emergency flashers
ST R LO C K7. 5Steering lock system
AM27. 5All components in "STA" and "IG2", Start -
ing system
MPX-B17. 5
Power door lock system, Engine immobi -
lizer system, Steering lock system, Front
power seat, Rear power seat
MPX-B37. 5
Tilt and telescopic steering, Headlight
switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch, Turn signal switch
DOME10
Vanity lights, Outer foot lights, lgnition
switch light, Clock, Gauges and meters,
Interior lights, Personal lights
MPX-B27. 5Gauges and meters, Vehicle stability con -
trol system, Illuminated entry system, TEL
P RR-IG10Refreshing seat
H-LP LVL7. 5Headlight leveling system, Adaptive Front
Lighting System (AFS)
P- I G7. 5Rain sensor, Air conditioning system, Moon
roof, Multi-information display, Clock
P S/HTR15Seat heater, Climate control seat system
P- ACC7. 5
Air conditioning system, Audio system,
Clock, Multi-information display, Illumi -
nated entry system
P- C I G15Front cigarette lighter
RADIO NO.17. 5Audio system
RR DOOR LH20Power door lock system, Power window,
Door closer system, Door courtesy lights
P DOOR25
Power door lock system, Power rear view
mirror control system, Outside rear view
mirror defogger, Door closer system, Door
courtesy lights, Power windows
TEL7. 5Audio system, Navigation system
P B/ANC5Seat belts, Seat belt buckle illumination
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable or chain secur
ed to the emergency towing eye-
let(s). This should only attempted on har
d, surfaced roads for short
distance at low speeds. 
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and oper
ate the brakes. The vehi-
cle's wheels, drive train, axles, steer ing and br
akes must be in good con-
dition.
Towing eyelet
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■Emergency towing proceduresRelease the parking brake.
Put the transmission in “N”.
The ignition switch must be in ACC (eng
ine off) or ON (engine running).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehi cle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets
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.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic Transmission
Brakes
* Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 44 lbf. (196 N, 20 kgf ) with the engine running
** Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the for
ce of 66.1 lbf. (294 N, 30
kgf )
Steering
Fluid capacity 
Drain and refill1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS 
(ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638)
Pedal clearance *2.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 - 0.24 in. (1 - 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake adjustment **5 - 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluidAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or
III