Lexus IS200 2002, IS220D 2002, IS250 2002, IS300 2002, IS350 2002 Owner Manual

SECTION 6 –

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

Vehicle identification 296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine compartment overview 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do–it–yourself service precautions 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts and tools 299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Positioning the jack 301. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside.

This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

SV63004

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label.

SV61002

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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INTRODUCTION

Battery

Fuse box

Engine oil filler cap

Engine oil level dipstick

Brake fluid reservoir

Washer fluid tank

Power steering fluid reservoir

Engine coolant reservoir

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DO–IT–YOURSELF SERVICE

PRECAUTIONS

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in this Section.

You should be aware that improper or incomplete servicing may result in operating problems.

Performing do–it–yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect your warranty coverage. Read the separate Lexus Warranty statement for details and suggestions.

This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 5, there are still a number of items that must be performed by a qualified technician with special tools.

For information on tools and parts for do–it–yourself maintenance, see ”Parts and tools” on page 299.

Utmost care should be taken when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury . Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to observe:

CAUTION

 When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing,

and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is advisable.)

 Right after driving, the engine compartment – the

engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power steering fluid reservoir, etc. – will be hot. So be careful not to touch them. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames

around fuel or the battery. Their fumes are flammable.

 Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack

supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.

 Be sure the ignition is off if you work near the electric

cooling fan or radiator grille. With the ignition on, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is high.

 Use eye protection whenever you work on or under

your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

 Be extremely cautious when working on the battery.

It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

 Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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NOTICE



Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit.



Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.



Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment.



Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged.



Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame.

PARTS AND TOOLS

Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do–it–yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Parts (if level is low):

 Use API grade SJ, ”Energy–Conserving” multigrade engine

oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 312.

Tools:

 Rag or paper towel  Funnel (only for adding oil)

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Parts (if level is low):

 ”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent

See ”Checking the engine coolant level” on page 313 for instructions.

 Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

 Funnel (only for adding coolant)

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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID

Parts (if level is low):

 FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Tools:

 Funnel (only for adding fluid)

CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID

Parts (if level is low):



 Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON

Tools:

 Rag or paper towel  Funnel (only for adding fluid)

II or III

CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION

Tools:

 Warm water  Baking soda  Grease  Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE TYPE FUSES

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

 Fuse with same amperage rating as original

CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE FUSES

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

 Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage

rating as original

ADDING WASHER FLUID

Parts:

 Water  Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)

Tools:

 Funnel

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POSITIONING THE JACK

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Front of vehicle

When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as shown in the illustration.

Jack position

Support position and Pantograph jack position . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front– Front crossmember Rear– Rear differential

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury:

 Follow jacking instructions.  Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle

supported by a jack. Personal injury may occur.

 Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is

supported by the jack.

 Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the

parking brake and put the transmission in ”P” (automatic) or reverse (manual). Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary.

 Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point.

Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury.

 Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is

supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands.

 Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.  When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or

under the jack.

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NOTICE

Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehicle may be damaged.

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SECTION 7

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 toll–free at 1–800–424–9393 (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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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Specifications (Sedan) 352. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications (SportCross) 353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Washing and waxing 355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the interior 357. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rain clearing mirrors 360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BODY

SPECIFICATIONS (Sedan)

– DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Tread – Front

– Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)

*Unladen vehicle

– FUEL TANK

Capacity

4485 mm (176.6 in.) 1725 mm (67.9 in.) 1410 mm (55.5 in.)* 2670 mm (105.1 in.) 1495 mm (58.9 in.)

1485 mm (58.5 in.) 390 kg (860 lb.)

66 L (17.5 gal., 14.5 lmp.gal.)

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SPECIFICATIONS (SportCross)

– DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Tread – Front

– Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)

*Unladen vehicle

– FUEL TANK

Capacity

BODY

4495 mm (177.0 in.) 1725 mm (68.0 in.) 1430 mm (56.3 in.)* 2670 mm (105.1 in.) 1495 mm (58.9 in.)

1475 mm (58.1 in.) (with 17 inch wheels) 1485 mm (58.5 in.) (with 16 inch wheels) 375 kg (827 lb.)

66 L (17.5 gal., 14.5 lmp.gal.)

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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE

FROM CORROSION

Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure long–term 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 are prevented from

quick–drying 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 dif ficult 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 ”Washing and waxing” on page 355 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 i n 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 in covered with water or snow, your garage may be so damp it will 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 having coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and carcass

of an insect

 When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke,

soot, dust, iron dust and chemical substance

 When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and

mud

Hand–washing your Lexus

Work in th e 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 in 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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Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic wheel ornaments are

damaged easily by organic substances. If any organic substance splashes an ornament, be sure to wash it off with water and check if the ornament is damaged.

CAUTION

Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the vehicle is moving.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent. Urethane bumpers and side moldings: Wash carefully. Do

not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper and side molding faces are soft.

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

NOTICE

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

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.

Automatic car wash

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is removed before driving your vehicle through an automatic car wash.

Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but remember that the paint can be scratched by some type 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.

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Waxing your Lexus

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

Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well, apply wax.

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.

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

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

CAUTION

 Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the

floor. This may prevent the 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 Interior

The selected leather is used in your Lexus. Due to a leather product, 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.

3. Wipe of f 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.

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NOTICE

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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. T ry 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.

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

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.

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NOTICE



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

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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.

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

Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car Audio, 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.

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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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RAIN CLEARING MIRRORS

The rear view mirrors have been coated to produce a ”rain clearing” effect. This coating causes the raindrops to spread, clearing the driver’s rear view when it rains.

It is sufficient to wash the mirrors with water for day to day care. The rain clearing effect is reduced in drizzle and light rain. In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced

temporarily, but will gradually recover.

 After wiping dirt off the mirrors  When the mirrors fog up  After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash  After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in

underground parking lots, etc. where there is no direct sunlight.

If you would like to restore the rain clearing effect to its normal level immediately in the above cases, wash the mirrors with neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly.

NOTICE

To maintain the rain clearing ability, and prevent the mirrors from being scratched, observe the following precautions.



Do not use any glass cleaners that contain compounds.



If ice should jam the mirror, do not scrape the mirror. Use a spray deicer to free the mirror.



Wash off any wax stuck to the mirrors with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on the surface of the mirrors can cause the rain clearing effect to be lost.



Do not use any water repellents as they can destroy the rain clearing effect. If any repellent gets stuck on the surface of the mirrors, wash it off with neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly.

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Electrical components

Specifications 334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking battery condition 338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery recharging precautions 340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the cartridge type fuses 343. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding washer fluid 344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the headlight aim 345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing light bulbs 346. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SPECIFICATIONS

– FUSE LOCATION

SV64029



Engine compartment

Passenger’s side kick panel

Driver’s side kick panel

– FUSES

SV64022



Driver’s side kick panel

SV64023

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Passenger’s side kick panel

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS



Engine compartment

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No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT

1 D FR P/W 20 Power window system

Tail lights, Side marker lights,

2 TAIL 10

3 GAUGE 10

4 DOOR 20 Door lock system

5 PANEL 7.5

6 WASHER 15 7 STARTER 7.5 Starting system

8 FR DEF 20 Windshield wiper deicer

9 A/C 10 Air conditioning system 10 SEAT HTR 15 Seat heater 11 CIG 15 Cigarette lighter, Power outlet 12 S/ROOF 30 Moon roof

License plate lights, Parking lights

Back–up lights, Power window, Gauges and meters, Service reminder indicators and buzzers, Emergency flashers, Windshield defogger, Outside rear view mirror defogger

Instrument panel lights, Seat heater, Cigarette lighter, Automatic transmission system, Traction control system, Rear fog light, Ashtray light

Windshield washer, Headlight cleaner

No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT

Radiator fan, Anti–lock brake system, Moon roof, Shift lock system,

13 ECU–IG 10

14 SRS–ACC 10 SRS system

15 STOP 15 16 WIPER 25 Windshield wipers

18 DOOR DL 15 Power seat system

19 DOME 7.5

20 FR FOG 15 Fog lights 21 P FR P/W 20 Power window system

23 ECU–B2 7.5 24 D RR P/W 20 Power window system

25 MIR HTR 15 Outside rear view mirror

RADIO

NO.2

PWR

OUTLET

15 Power outlets

Air conditioning system, Door lock system, Headlight beam level control, Theft deterrent system

Stop lights, Shift lock system, Anti–lock brake system

Audio, Air conditioning, Outside rear view mirror, Shift lock system

Interior lights, Trunk light, Vanity lights, Ignition switch light, Map light, Door courtesy lights

Theft deterrent system, Door lock system

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No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT

Power window system,

26 MPX–B 10

27 P RR P/W 20 Power window system 28 SRS–B 7.5 SRS system, Door lock system 29 TV 7.5 Television 30 OBD 7.5 On–board diagnosis system

31 IGN 7.5

32 ECU–B1 20

33 ALT–S 7.5 Charging system

34 ETCS 15

35 AM2 20

36 HORN 10 Horn

Air conditioning, Gauges and meters, Theft deterrent system

SRS system, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, Cruise control system

Theft deterrent system, Door lock system, Interior light, Trunk light, Vanity light, Ignition switch light, Map light, Door courtesy lights, Power window system, Air conditioning, Gauges and meters

Electronic throttle control system

Starting system, SRS system, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, Cruise control system

No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT

RADIO

37 38 TURN–HAZ 15 Turn signal lights

39 EFI 25

40 DRL NO.2 30 Daytime running light system 41 DRL NO.1 7.5 Daytime running light system

43 44 ABS2 7.5 Anti–lock brake system

45 SPARE Spare fuse 46 SPARE Spare fuse 47 SPARE Spare fuse

NO.1

H–LP L

LWR

H–LP R

LWR

H–LP L

UPR

H–LP R

UPR

Audio

Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, Emission control system, Engine immobiliser system

Left–hand headlight (low beam), Fog lights

Right–hand headlight (low beam)

Left–hand headlight (high beam)

Right–hand headlight (high beam), Service reminder indicators and buzzers

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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 f o r a t l east 15 minutes and get immediate

medical attention. If possible, continue to apply

water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the

medical office.

 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.

Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Checking battery exterior

SV64002



Terminals 2Hold–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 hold–down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.

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.

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Checking battery condition

Checking by indicator

SV64016

Check the battery condition by the indicator color.

BLUE – Good condition.

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

RED – Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

Do not refill the battery with water.

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.

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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE

BLADE TYPE FUSES

SS64009

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Driver’s side kick panel

SS64012a

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

SV64017

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Engine compartment 1Spare fuses 2Pull–out tool

1. Turn the ignition 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.

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Passenger’s side kick panel

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

64L013

2. Make sure t h e i noperative 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.

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64G008

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Good

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 ”CIG”, ”RADIO NO.1” or ”OBD” 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 as possible to, the amperage. 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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