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Vehicles with front and rear tires of
the same size

Rotate the tires in the order shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend tire life,
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is car-
ried out at the same interval as tire inspec-
tion.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.



Vehicles with front and rear tires of
differing sizes

Tires cannot be rotated.

■

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the engine switch is off. If the

tires are rotated while the engine switch is in

IGNITION ON mode, the tire position

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-

ous handling characteristics, which may

lead to an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different makes,

models or tread patterns.

Also, do not mix tires of remarkably

different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than those

recommended by Lexus.

●

Do not mix differently constructed

tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply

tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season and

snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been used

on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know

how they were used previously.

●

Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-

pact spare tire installed.

NOTICE

■

Low profile tires

Low profile tires may cause greater dam-

age than usual to the tire wheel when

sustaining impact from the road surface.

Therefore, pay attention to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire inflation

pressure. If tires are under-inflated,

they may be damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pavement,

curbs and other road hazards. Failure

to do so may lead to severe tire and

wheel damage.

■

If tire inflation pressure of each tire

becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires

and/or wheels may be ruined.

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on

roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire

inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-

ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving

on rough roads may cause damage to

the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-

cle’s wheels and body.

Tire rotation

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information will not be updated.

If this accidentally occurs, either turn the

engine switch to off and then to IGNITION

ON mode, or initialize the system after

checking that the tire pressure is properly

adjusted.

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure warning system that uses tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters to detect low tire inflation pressure
before serious problems arise.



The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display. (



P.71)

The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the image
that is actually displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.



If the tire pressure drops below a
predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a screen display and a
warning light. (



P.298)

■

Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning system does not

replace routine tire inflation pressure

checks. Make sure to check tire inflation

pressure as part of your routine of daily

vehicle checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the

tire inflation pressure after the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It may also take a few minutes to display

the tire inflation pressure after inflation

pressure has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also

be different from the values measured

using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly

●

In the following cases, the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is

not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is

not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is

equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the radio wave

signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi-

cle, particularly around the wheels or

wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely

higher than the specified level.

• If tires not equipped with tire pressure

Tire pressure warning system

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warning valves and transmitters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters is not regis-

tered in the tire pressure warning

computer.

●

Performance may be affected in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular

phone, cordless phone or other wireless

communication device

If tire position information is not correctly

displayed due to the radio wave conditions,

the display may be corrected by driving and

changing the radio wave conditions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the time

taken for the warning to start or go off

could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure declines rap-

idly for example when a tire has burst, the

warning may not function.

When replacing the tires or wheels, the
tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitters must be installed to the wheels
which will be installed to the vehicle.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are installed,
new ID codes must be registered in the
tire pressure warning computer and
the tire pressure warning system must
be initialized. (

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P.269)

■

Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter is not registered, the

tire pressure warning system will not work

properly. After driving for about 20 min-

utes, the tire pressure warning light blinks

for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a sys-

tem malfunction.

■

The tire pressure warning system
must be initialized in the following
circumstances:



When rotating the tires.



When the tire inflation pressure is
changed such as when changing
traveling speed or load weight.



When changing the tire size.

Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels,

tire pressure warning valves, trans-

mitters and tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the wheels,

tires or the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, contact your

Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled correctly.

●

Make sure to install the tire valve caps.

If a tire valve cap is not installed, water

may enter the valve and cause it to

corrode, possibly leading to the valve

sticking or air to leak from the tire.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, do not

use tire valve caps other than those

specified. The cap may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-

ants, the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may not operate properly. If a

liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus

dealer or other qualified service shop as

soon as possible. After use of liquid seal-

ant, make sure to replace the tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitter when

repairing or replacing the tire. (



P.267)

Initializing the tire pressure
warning system

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When the tire pressure warning system
is initialized, the current tire inflation
pressure is set as the benchmark pres-
sure.

■

How to initialize the tire pressure
warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn
the engine switch off and wait 20
minutes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed while

the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation pres-
sure level.

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the

specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

The tire pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

Start the engine. (



P.125)

Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks slowly
3 times.

Then a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

Drive straight (with occasional left
and right turns) at approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

Initialization is complete when the position

of each tire is determined and the inflation

pressure of each tire is displayed on the

multi-information display.

■

Initialization procedure

●

Make sure to carry out initialization after

adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold before

carrying out initialization or tire inflation

pressure adjustment.

●

If you have accidentally turned the engine

switch off during initialization, it is not

necessary to press the reset switch again

as initialization will restart automatically

when the engine switch has been turned

to IGNITION ON mode for the next

time.

●

If you accidentally press the reset switch

when initialization is not necessary, adjust

the tire inflation pressure to the specified

level when the tires are cold, and conduct

initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is being

determined and the inflation pressures

are not being displayed on the

multi-information display, if the inflation

pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure

warning light will come on.

■

If the tire pressure warning system is not

initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initialization

may take longer than usual to be com-

pleted or may not be possible. (Usually,

the vehicle will need to be driven for

approximately 10 to 30 minutes to com-

plete initialization.) If initialization is not

complete after driving approximately 30

minutes, continue driving for a while.

• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved

road, it may take longer to complete ini-

tialization.

• If the vehicle is backed up while perform-

ing initialization, data collected during ini-

tialization will be cleared and it will take

longer than normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or

another situation where other vehicles

are driven close by, it may take time for

the system to recognize the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles.

If initialization is not complete after driving

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for approximately 1 hour, park the vehicle in

a safe place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

●

In the following situations, initialization

will not be started or was not completed

properly and the system will not operate

properly. Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initialization,

the tire pressure warning light does not

blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing ini-

tialization, the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute and

then illuminates.

●

If initialization cannot be completed after

performing the above procedure, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

Every tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter has a unique ID code.
When replacing a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID codes.

Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn
the engine switch off, wait 20 min-
utes or more, and then start the
engine.

Start the engine. (



P.125)

Press the tire pressure warning
reset switch 3 times quickly.

The tire pressure warning light will blink

slowly 3 times.
Sensor registration mode will be entered

and ID codes registration will begin.
A message will be displayed on the

multi-information display and “- -” will be

displayed for the tire inflation pressure of

each tire.
After this, the tire pressure warning light

will blink for 1 minute and then illuminate.

Wait approximately 2 minutes.

If the ID codes are already registered, the

tire pressure warning light will turn off.



If the tire pressure warning light
turns off

Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. (



P.267)



If the tire pressure warning light
does not turn off

Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more until the tire
pressure warning light turns off.

Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. (



P.268)

■

When registering ID codes

●

Before performing ID code registration,

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters

installed are near the vehicle.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pressure

warning system

Do not operate the tire pressure warning

reset switch without first adjusting the tire

inflation pressure to the specified level.

Otherwise, the tire pressure warning

light may not come on even if the tire

inflation pressure is low, or it may come

on when the tire inflation pressure is

actually normal.

Registering ID codes

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●

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure

warning system after registering the ID

codes. If the system is initialized before

registering the ID codes, the initialized

values will be invalid.

●

As the tires will be warm when registra-

tion is completed, make sure to allow the

tires to cool before performing initializa-

tion.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration after it has

been started, turn the engine switch off

before driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-

tration is started, to cancel registration,

perform the ID code registration start

procedure again and turn the engine

switch off before driving.

●

If ID code registration has been canceled,

the tire pressure warning light will blink

for approximately 1 minute when the

engine switch is turned to IGNITION

ON mode and then illuminate. The tire

pressure warning system will be opera-

tional when the tire pressure warning

light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn off even

after several minutes have elapsed, ID

code registration may not have been can-

celled correctly. To cancel registration,

perform the ID code registration start

procedure again and then turn the engine

switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered properly

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration may take longer than usual to be

completed or may not be possible. (Usu-

ally, the vehicle will need to be driven for

approximately 10 to 30 minutes to com-

plete ID code registration.)

If ID code registration is not complete

after driving for approximately 30 min-

utes, continue driving for a while.

• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved

road, it may take longer than normal to

complete registration.

• If the vehicle is backed up while perform-

ing registration, data collected during

registration will be cleared, and it will take

longer than normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or

another situation where other vehicles

are driven close by, it may take time for

the system to recognize the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles.

• If a wheel with a tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter installed is inside or

near the vehicle, registration of the ID

codes for the installed wheels may not be

possible.

If ID registration is not complete after driv-

ing for approximately 1 hour, park the vehi-

cle in a safe place for approximately 20

minutes and then perform the ID code reg-

istration procedure again.

●

In the following situations, ID code regis-

tration will not be started or was not com-

pleted properly and the system will not

operate properly. Perform the ID code

registration procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-

tration, the tire pressure warning light

does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for

about 20 minutes after performing ID

code registration, the tire pressure warn-

ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute

and then illuminates.

●

If ID code registration cannot be com-

pleted after performing the above proce-

dure, contact your Lexus dealer.

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The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(

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P.332)

Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.

Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.

Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.

If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.

After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.

Put the tire valve cap back on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure

every two weeks, or at least once a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure

may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor han-

dling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drivetrain

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it

checked by your Lexus dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire inflation

pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure,

observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at

least 3 hours or has not been driven for

more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an

accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure

Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure

A
B

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ing.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly

inflated based only on its appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation pressure

to be higher after driving as heat is gen-

erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-

tion pressure after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should

be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset

Replacement wheels are available at
your Lexus dealer.

: Conventionally referred to as offset.

Lexus does not recommend using the
following:



Wheels of different sizes or types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been straight-
ened

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped

with tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters that allow the tire pressure warning

system to provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.

Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmitters must

be installed. (



P.267)

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to save tire

performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated, the

following conditions may occur which

could lead to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting from

overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire and

wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-

age

●

Greater possibility of tire damage

while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges on the

road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjusting tire

inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-

ture may get into the valve and cause an

air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-

tion pressure.

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily
corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a different

size from those recommended in the

loss of handling control.

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

Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000
miles (1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.



Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.

Turn the engine switch off.

Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.

Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.

WARNING

●

Never use an inner tube in a leaking

wheel which is designed for a tubeless

tire. Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement

may affect the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, make sure to

have tires serviced by your Lexus

dealer or other qualified service shop.

In addition, make sure to purchase

your tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters at your Lexus dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels

are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters may not work properly with

non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.

Removing the air conditioning
filter

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Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.

Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter

and the filter case should be pointing up.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-

ter according to the maintenance schedule.

In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic

flow, early replacement may be required.

(For scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents decreases dra-

matically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter

and replace if necessary.

■

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing

function

When fragrances are placed in your vehi-

cle, the deodorizing effect may become

significantly weakened in a short period.

When an air conditioning odor comes out

continuously, replace the air conditioning

filter.

NOTICE

■

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

Make sure that a filter is always installed.

Using the air conditioning system without

a filter may cause damage to the system.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start and wireless remote control will

not function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

■

When the card key battery needs to be

replaced (if equipped)

The battery for the card key is available only

at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can

replace the battery for you.



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus

dealer, local electrical appliance shops or

camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to

local laws.

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, wrap the tip

of the screwdriver with tape.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal

facing up.

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if the
following procedure is not per-
formed properly, it is recom-
mended that key battery
replacement be performed by your
Lexus dealer.

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: type A fuse
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



Engine compartment: type B fuse
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

WARNING

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so

may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is

used in the electronic key. If a battery is

swallowed, it may cause severe chemi-

cal burns in as little as 2 hours and may

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batteries

from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed,

stop using the electronic key and stow

the key in the place where children

cannot reach, and then contact your

Lexus dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a battery or

put a battery into a part of your body,

get emergency medical attention

immediately.

■

To prevent battery explosion or leak-

age of flammable liquid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new battery

of the same type. If a wrong type of

battery is used, it may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to extremely

low pressure due to high altitude or

extremely high temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

NOTICE

■

For normal operation after replacing

the battery

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.Moisture

may cause the battery to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other com-

ponent inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery ter-

minals.

Checking and replacing
fuses

If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

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Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed using

the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B:

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of

an appropriate amperage rating. The

amperage rating can be found on the fuse

box lid.
Type C and D:

Contact your Lexus dealer.



Type A

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type D

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the

A
B

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fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need

replacement.

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting

the wiring harness from damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Lexus recommends that you use genuine

Lexus products designed for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-

cuits designed to prevent overload,

non-genuine parts or parts not designed for

this vehicle may be unusable.

Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B



Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.



Park the vehicle on level ground.



Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.



Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.



Bounce the vehicle several times.

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.

Remember the turning direction and the

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and

vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage

rating than that indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or

equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even

as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload

determined and repaired by your Lexus

dealer as soon as possible.

Headlight aim

Vertical movement adjusting
bolts

Before checking the headlight
aim

Adjusting the headlight aim

A
B

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number of turns.

Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using

this procedure, take the vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. (



P.338)

Rear turn signal light

■

Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer



Headlights



Parking lights and daytime running
lights



Front turn signal lights



Cornering lights



Side marker lights

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.

For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment

Bulb locations

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance



Side turn signal lights



Stop/tail lights



Back-up light



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights

■

LED light bulbs

The lights other than the rear turn signal

lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If

any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer to have the light

replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

■

When replacing light bulbs



P.278

■

Rear turn signal lights

Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the peripheral of the
taillight and the vehicle body
around the taillight.

Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct

tape, as it may leave residue or damage the

paint when removed.

Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.

To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the

tip of the flathead screwdriver with a cloth,

etc.

Remove the 2 screws.

Replacing light bulbs

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