Lexus GS300 2006, GS350 2006, GS400 2006, GS430 2006, GS450H 2006 Owner Manual

SECTION 7

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

FOR U.S. OWNERS

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

FOR U.S. OWNERS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline tollfree at 1- 800424- 9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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SECTION 6 ± 5

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 Protecting your vehicle from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 Washing and waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592 Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594

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SPECIFICATIONS

- DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall length	4825 mm (189.9 in.)
Overall width	1820 mm (71.6 in.)
Overall height	1425 mm (56.1 in.)*
Two-wheel drive models
Four-wheel drive models	1435 mm (56.4 in.)*
Wheelbase	2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread ± Front	1535 mm (60.4 in.)
± Rear	1540 mm (60.6 in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)	370 kg (815 lb.)
*Unladen vehicle
- FUEL TANK
Capacity	71 L (18.7 gal., 15.6 lmp.gal.)

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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE

FROM CORROSION

Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure longterm corrosion prevention.

The most common causes of corrosion to your vehicle are:

The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in hard-to-reach areas under the vehicle.

Chipping of paint or undercoating caused by minor accidents or by stones and gravel.

The following conditions will cause or accelerate corrosion of your vehicle, so it is important to keep your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as possible and to repair any damage to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible.

The presence of road salt or dust control chemicals, salt in the air near the sea coast, industrial air pollution.

High humidity, especially at temperatures just above freezing point.

Certain parts of your vehicle are wet or damp for an extended period of time, even though other parts of the

vehicle are dry.

Components of the vehicle which do not dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation are exposed to high ambient

temperature.

To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow these guidelines:

Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing. In addition, observe the following points.

If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live near the ocean, you should hose off the undercarriage at least

once a month to minimize corrosion.

High pressure water or steam is effective for cleaning the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Pay particular attention to these areas as it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to simply wet the mud and debris without removing them. The lower edge of doors, rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped

water in these areas can cause corrosion.

Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over.

See ºWashing and waxingº on page 592 for more tips.

Check the condition of your vehicle's paint and trim. If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have gone through the bare metal, have a qualified body shop make the repair.

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Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc. These should be transported in proper containers. If a spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the area.

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive it covered with water or snow, your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor.

WASHING AND WAXING

Washing your Lexus

Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.

The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible.

When driving in a coastal area

When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze

When exposed to coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and carcass of an insect

When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or chemical substances

When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud

Hand-washing your Lexus

Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

1.Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or road salt from the underside of the vehicle or the wheel wells.

2.Wash with a mild car-wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water. Do not rub hard - let the soap and water remove the dirt.

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Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high-pressure car wash, for example) at or near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler door opened. If the water enters the air vent, you may experience trouble with refueling or rough engine idling.

Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic wheel ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances. If any organic substances splash an ornament, be sure to wash them off with water and check if the ornament is damaged.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent.

Plastic bumpers and side moldings: Wash carefully. Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper and side molding faces are soft.

Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub them with a hard brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces.

3.Rinse thoroughly - dried soap can cause streaking. In hot weather you may need to rinse each section right after you wash it.

4.To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not rub or press hard - you might scratch the paint.

NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (gasoline, kerosene, benzine or strong solvents), which may be toxic or cause damage.

Do not scrub any part of the vehicle with a hard brush, which may cause damage.

Automatic car wash

Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but remember that the paint can be scratched by some types of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the washing process itself. Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss, especially on darker colors. The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle.

Waxing your Lexus

Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Lexus' finish.

Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well.

1.Always wash and dry the vehicle surface before you begin waxing, even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax.

2.Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weathered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed by a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint.

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3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches.

Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause damage to the lenses. If you accidentally put wax on the light surfaces, wipe or wash it off.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

CAUTION

Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor. This may prevent the SRS side airbags from activating correctly, resulting in serious injury.

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water, or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or under the floor carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunction; and it may cause body corrosion.

Leather-trimmed interior

The selected leather is used in your Lexus. Due to characteristics of leather products, some parts of leather may be rough, uneven or scratched originally.

To keep good appearance, we recommend you to clean it periodically twice a year.

Remove dirt on the leather in the following ways:

1.Wipe it off lightly using a soft cloth (e.g. gauze) dampened with 5% solution of neutral detergent for wool.

2.Wring water from a clean cloth and thoroughly wipe off all traces of detergent with it.

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3. Wipe off the surface of the leather with a dry soft cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a ventilated shaded area. Excess of wet may cause the hardening or shrinking of the leather.

NOTICE

Dirt or sand adhered to the leather may damage the treated surface and cause it to wear earlier. Remove dirt or sand using a vacuum cleaner.

If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent, apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent.

Never use organic substances such as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or alkaline or acid solutions for cleaning the leather as these could cause discoloring.

Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather.

Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery. Be especially careful to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your upholstery always clean.

Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink. Keep your vehicle in a shaded area, especially in the summer.

The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days, so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm.

Improper cleaning of the leather upholstery could result in discoloration or staining.

Non-leather trim (Dash and sun visors)

The non-leather trim may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water.

First vacuum over the upholstery to remove loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the non-leather trim. After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt and wipe off the soap with a clean damp cloth. If all the dirt does not come off, repeat the procedure. Commercial foamingtype cleaners are also available which work well. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner on the interior.

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Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible. Several types of foam cleaners are available; some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to produce a foam. To shampoo the carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water - the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo instructions and follow them closely.

The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

Use a good foam-type shampoo to clean the carpets.

Do not use dye or bleach on the belts - it may weaken them.

Do not use the belts until they become dry.

The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner.

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

Air Conditioning Control Panel, Audio

System, Instrument Panel, Console Panel,

and Switches

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.

NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of the surface.

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the substances mentioned above.

If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. It may contain the ingredients mentioned above. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above.

If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Lexus, your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer them.

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SECTION 6 ± 4

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical components

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564 Checking battery condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571 Battery recharging precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 Checking and replacing the blade type fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 Checking the cartridge type fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579 Checking the headlight aim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579 Replacing light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584

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SPECIFICATIONS	- FUSES
- FUSE LOCATION

Right side kick panel

Left side kick panel

1 Engine compartment

2 Left side kick panel

3 Right side kick panel

4 Engine compartment 5 Trunk

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Engine compartment

Engine compartment (GS430)

Engine compartment (GS300)

Trunk

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
	1	STR LOCK	25	Steering lock system
	2	SECURITY	7.5	Smart access system with
				push-button start
	3	TI &TE	20	Power tilt and telescopic
				steering wheel, Multiplex
				communication system
	4	AM1	7.5	Starting system
				Stop/tail lights, Multi-port fuel
				injection system/sequential
	5	STOP SW	7.5	multiport fuel injection system,
				Starting system, Electronic
				control brake system, Vehicle
				stability control system, Shift
				lock system
	6	OBD	7.5	On-board diagnosis system
	7	FR P/SEAT	30	Power seat system
		RH
	8	AIR SUS	20	Electronic modulated
				suspension
	9	PWR	15	Power outlet
		OUTLET
	10	CIG	15	Cigarette lighter
				Multiplex communication
	11	ACC	7.5	system, Smart access system
				with push-button start, Rear
				view monitor system, Audio
				system, Air conditioning system

	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
				Multi-port fuel injection
				system/sequential multiport fuel
	12	IGN	10	injection system, SRS airbag
				system, Stop/tail lights,
				Steering lock system, Electronic
				control brake system
	13	GAUGE	7.5	Gauges and meters
				Power tilt and telescopic
				steering wheel, Multiplex
				communication system, Smart
	14	ECU-IG	10	access system with
				push-button start, Audio
		RH
				system, Air conditioning
				system, Shift lock system, Tire
				pressure warning system,
				Combination switch
	15	FR S/HTR	15	Seat heater, Heated and
		RH		ventilated seats
				Seat heater switches, Front
				right door control system, Rear
	16	RH-IG	7.5	right door control system,
				Capacitor, Combination switch,
				Seat belt pretensioners,
				Intuitive parking assist
	17	AM2	15	Starting system

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
				Front right door control system
				(Power door lock system,
	18	FR DOOR	20	Power rear view mirror control
				system, Door courtesy light,
		RH
				Outside rear view mirror heater,
				Power window), Multiplex
				communication system
	19	RR DOOR	20	Rear right door control system
				(Power door lock system, Door
		RH
				courtesy light, Power window)
	20	RR DOOR	20	Rear left door control system
				(Power door lock system, Door
		LH
				courtesy light, Power window)
				Front left door control system
		FR DOOR		(Power door lock system,
	21		20	Power rear view mirror control
		LH		system, Door courtesy light,
				Outside rear view mirror heater,
				Power window)
	22	RAD NO.3	10	Audio system
	23	H-LP LVL	7.5	Adaptive front lighting system
				(AFS), Automatic headlight
				leveling control system

	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
				Charging system, Headlight
				cleaners, Exhaust gas sensor,
				Rear window defogger, Electric
				cooling fans, Rear left door
	24	LH-IG	10	control system, Front left door
				control system, Emergency
				flashers, Automatic
				transmission, Seat belt
				pretensioners, Intuitive parking
				assist
	25	FR WIP	30	Windshield wipers and washer
				Steering switch illumination,
				Audio system, Glove box light,
				Automatic transmission selector
				lever illumination, Console box
				light, Adaptive variable
				suspension switch illumination,
	26	PANEL	7.5	Cigarette lighter illumination, Air
				conditioning system, Traction
				control off switch illumination,
				Driving pattern selector switch,
				Seat heater or Heated and
				ventilated seat switches,
				Register ILL RH, Register ILL
				LH, Register ILL CTR
	27	FUEL	10	Fuel filler door opener, Trunk lid
		OPEN		opener

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
				Vehicle stability control system,
				Electronic control brake system,
				Yaw rate and G sensor,
				Steering sensor, Cruise control
				system, Dynamic radar cruise
	28	ECU-IG LH	10	control system, Electronic
				power steering system, Variable
				gear ratio steering system,
				Rear view monitor system,
				Four-wheel drive system, Front
				controller, Moon roof, Rain
				sensor
	29	FR S/HTR	15	Seat heater, Heated and
		LH		ventilated seats
	30	FR P/SEAT	30	Power seat system
		LH
	31	A/C	7.5	Air conditioning system
	32	TV	7.5	Audio system, Air conditioning
				system, Rear view monitor
				system
	33	TRK OPN	10	Trunk lid opener
	34	LH-B	10	Theft deterrent system
	35	S/ROOF	25	Moon roof
				Variable gear ratio steering
	36	ECU-B	10	system, Electronic power
				steering system, Driver's seat
				switch module
	37	ABS	10	Electronic control brake system
		MAIN3

	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
	38	TURN-HAZ	15	Turn signal lights, Emergency
				flashers
	39	IG2 MAIN	20	“IG2º, “GAUGEº and “IGNº
	40	RAD NO.2	30	Audio system
	41	D/C CUT	20	“DOME “ and “MPX-Bº
	42	RAD NO.1	30	Audio system
				Multiplex communication
				system, Front controller, Door
				control system (Power door
				lock system, Door courtesy
				lights, Power windows, Power
	43	MPX-B	10	rear view mirror control system,
				Outside rear view mirror
				heaters), Power seat system,
				Steering sensors, Electronic
				control brake system, Power tilt
				and telescopic steering system,
				Gauges and meters,
				Combination switch
				Foot lights, Vanity lights,
				Gauges and meters, Steering
	44	DOME	10	spot light, Steering switch
				illumination, Rear personal
				lights, Automatic transmission
				selector lever spot light, Front
				personal lights
	45	ABS	10	Electronic control brake system
		MAIN2
	46	ABS	30	Anti-lock brake system
		MOTOR

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
	47	ABS	10	Capacitor
		MAIN1
	48	E/G-B	60	“FR CTRL BATTº, “ETCSº and
				“ALT-Sº
	49	ABS1	50	Vehicle stability control system,
				“ABS MAIN1º, “ABS MAIN2º
				and “ABS MTRº
	50	RH J/B-B	30	“AM2º, “DOOR FRº and “DOOR
				RRº
	51	VGRS	40	Variable gear ratio steering
				system
	52	MAIN	30	“H-LP R LWRº and “H-LP L
				LWRº
	53	STARTER	30	Starting system
	54	LH J/B-B	30	“FL DOORº, “RL DOORº and
				“RAD No.3º
	55	P/I-B	60	Multi-port fuel injection
				system/sequential multiport fuel
				injection system
	56	EPS	80	Electronic power steering
				system
				“RH J/B-AMº, “LH J/B-AMº,
	57	ALT	150	“E/G-AMº, “RR JBº, “HEATERº,
				“DEFOGº, “FAN1º, “FAN2º,
				“ABS2º, “ABS MOTORº, “ABS
				MAIN1º, and “ABS MAIN2º

	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
				“STOP LP Rº, “STOP LP Lº,
	58	RR J/B	80	“RR-Bº, “RR TAILº, “RR FOGº,
				“RR-IG1º, “PSBº, and “RR
				S/SHADEº
	59	GLW PLG1	50	Glow plug heater
				“AM1º, “OBDº, “STOP SWº, “TI
				&TEº, “PWR OUTLETº, “FR
	60	RH J/B-AM	80	P/SEAT RHº, “STR LOCKº,
				“ECU-IG RHº, “RH-IGº, “ACCº,
				“CIGº, “SECURITYº, “FR
				S/HTR RHº, and “AIR SUSº
	61	ABS2	30	Vehicle stability control system,
				Anti-lock brake system
	62	DEFOG	50	Rear window defogger, Noise
				filter
	63	FAN1	40	Electric cooling fans
	64	HEATER	50	Air conditioning system
	65	GLW PLG2	50	Glow plug heater
	66	E/G-AM	60	“H-LMP CLNº, “FR CTRL-AMº
				and “A/C COMPº
				“S/ROOFº, “FR P/SEAT LHº,
	67	LH J/	80	“TVº, “FR S/HTR LHº, “ECU-IG
				LHº, “FR WIPº, “H-LP LVLº,
		B-AM
				“LH-IGº, “FUEL OPENº, “A/Cº,
				“PANELº, and “LH-Bº
	68	FAN2	60	No circuit
	69	FR	25	“H-LP UPRº and “HORNº
		CTRL-B

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
	70	A/F	15	Multi-port fuel injection
				system/sequential multiport fuel
				injection system
	71	ETCS	10	Multi-port fuel injection
				system/sequential multiport fuel
				injection system
	72	ALT-S	7.5	Charging system
	73	EM VLV	10	No circuit
	74	H-LP CLN	30	Headlight cleaner system
	75	A/C COMP	7.5	Air conditioning system
	76	DEICER	25	No circuit
	77	FR	30	“FR TAILº, “FR FOGº and
		CTRL-AM		“WASHERº
	78	IG2	10	Starting system
				Multi-port fuel injection
	79	EFI NO.2	10	system/sequential multiport fuel
				injection system, Evaporative
				system
	80	H-LP R	15	Right-hand headlight (low
		LWR		beam)
	81	H-LP L	15	Left-hand headlight (low beam)
		LWR
	82	F/PMP	25	Fuel pump

	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
			GS430:	Multi-port fuel injection
	83	EFI	25	system/sequential multiport fuel
			GS300:	injection system
			25
	84	INJ	20	Multi-port fuel injection
				system/sequential multiport fuel
				injection system
	85	H-LP UPR	15	Headlights (high beam)
	86	HORN	10	Horn
	87	WASHER	20	Windshield wipers and washer
	88	FR TAIL	10	Parking lights, Side marker
				lights
	89	FR FOG	15	Front fog lights
	90	RR	7.5	Rear electric sunshade
		S/SHADE
	91	PSB	30	Pre-collision system
	92	RR-IG2	10	No circuit
	93	RR-IG1	10	Pre-collision system, Rear
				electric sunshade, Seat belt
				pretensioners
	94	RR-B	10	Luggage compartment light,
				Noise filter
	95	RR FOG	7.5	Rear fog lights
	96	STOP LP L	10	Stoplights, Back up lights

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	No.	FUSE	AMPERE	CIRCUIT
	97	STOP LP R	10	High mounted stoplights
	98	RR TAIL	10	License plate lights, Tail lights,
				Rear side marker lights

CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION

Precautions

CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery terminals with tools.

Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.

Keep children away from the battery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the medical office.

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If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a pain or burn, get medical attention immediately.

If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if necessary.

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte, drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emergency help.

Checking battery exterior

1 Terminals 2 Hold-down clamp

Check the battery for corroded or loose connections, cracks, or loose hold-down clamps.

1.If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion.

2.If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts - but do not overtighten.

3.Tighten the holddown clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.

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NOTICE

Make sure the engine and all accessories are turned off before performing maintenance.

When checking the battery, remove the ground cable first and reinstall it last.

Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.

Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it.

If the battery is disconnected or run down

The following functions may not operate correctly when you reconnect or replace the battery. In these cases, you should normalize each system referring to the following pages.

Power windows (See page 59.)

Moon roof (See page 134.)

Variable gear ratio steering system (See page 424.)

Intuitive parking assist (See page 380.)

Checking battery condition

Checking by indicator

Check the battery condition by the indicator color.

1BLUE - Good condition.

2WHITE - Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.

3RED - Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

Do not refill the battery with water.

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BATTERY RECHARGING

PRECAUTIONS

During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1.If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.

2.Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.

CAUTION

Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.

Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.

CHECKING AND REPLACING THE

BLADE TYPE FUSES

Left side kick panel

Right side kick panel

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Engine compartment		Trunk
		1. Turn the engine switch off and open the fuse box lid.
		Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of
		the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.

Engine compartment 1 Pull-out tool 2 Spare fuses

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2. Make sure the inoperative component is turned off. Pull the suspected fuse straight out with the pull-out tool and check it. If it has blown, push a new fuse into the clips.

Good

Blown

a.Look carefully at the fuse. If the thin wire is broken, the fuse has blown. If you are not sure or if it is too dark to see, try replacing the suspected fuse with one of the same value that you know is good.

b.Install only a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid.

If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the ºCIGº, ºRAD NO.1º or ºOBDº fuse, which may be dispensable for normal driving, and use it if its amperage rating is the same.

If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one lower than, but as close to the amperage as possible. If the amperage is lower than that specified, the fuse might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clips.

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It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.

If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical system. Have your Lexus dealer correct it as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire.

CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE

FUSES

Engine compartment

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NOTICE

Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer.

Good

Blown

If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check the cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge type fuses are blown, they must be replaced.

If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

CAUTION

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for replacement. Never install an ordinary wire - even for a temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire.

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ADDING WASHER FLUID	CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM

If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add washer fluid.

You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle's paint.

1	Beam angle gauge
	(horizontal movement for high beam)
2	Beam angle gauge
	(vertical movement for high beam)
3	Beam angle gauge
	(vertical movement for low beam)
4	Beam angle gauge
	(horizontal movement for low beam)

Before checking the headlight aim:

1.Be sure that the body around the headlight is not deformed.

2.Park the vehicle on a level spot.

3.The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle in a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).

4.Bounce the vehicle several times.

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Adjusting the headlight aiming (low beam)

1 Adjusting bolt A

2 Adjusting bolt B

1 Bubble 2 Acceptable range

Vertical movement gauge: The bubble of the gauge should not deviate from the center of the gauge by more than 2 marks to either side of the gauge.

If the bubble is out of the acceptable range of the beam angle gauge, adjust it using bolt A and B.

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1. Turn the bolt A in either direction using a Phillips-head screwdriver. At this time, keep the turning direction and number of turns in mind.

2. Turn the bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

If you do not know or cannot find the original position, or if you feel that there is a large deviation, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

After adjusting the headlight in the vertical direction, check that the light has been shifted from the adjusted position in the horizontal direction.

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Adjusting the headlight aiming (high beam)

1 Adjusting bolt A

2 Adjusting bolt B

1 Bubble 2 Acceptable range

Vertical movement gauge: The bubble of the gauge should not deviate from the center of the gauge by more than 2 marks to either side of the gauge.

If the bubble is out of the acceptable range of the beam angle gauge, adjust it using bolt A.

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