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Lexus ES300h (2023 year). Manual in english - page 20

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Warning performance of the tire pres-

sure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure warning

system will change in accordance with driv-

ing conditions. For this reason, the system

may give a warning even if the tire pressure

does not reach a low enough level, or if the

pressure is higher than the pressure that

was adjusted to when the system was initial-

ized.

When replacing tires or wheels, tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters must also be installed.
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. (



P.332)

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When replacing the 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.

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



When rotating the tires.



When the tire inflation pressure is
changed when changing traveling
speed.



When the tire inflation pressure is
changed such as when changing tire
size. (When there are multiple spec-
ified pressures)



After registering the ID codes.
(



P.332)

When the tire pressure warning sys-
tem is initialized, the current tire infla-
tion pressure is set as the benchmark
pressure.

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 the tire valve caps are not installed,

water could enter the tire pressure

warning valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

●

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. Make sure to replace

the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the tire.

(



P.330)

Initializing the tire pressure
warning system

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How to initialize the tire pressure
warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place and
stop the hybrid system for 20 min-
utes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed while

the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation
pressure 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 hybrid system (



P.148)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle
Settings”, then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”,
then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Set Pres-
sure”. Then press and hold “OK”
until the tire pressure warning light
starts blinking.

A message is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Also, “--” is displayed for

inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-

information display while the tire pressure

warning system determines the position.

Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the infla-

tion pressure of each tire will be displayed

on the multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, initial-

ization can be completed by driving for a

long time. However, if initialization does

not complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, park the vehicle in a safe place for

approximately 20 minutes and then drive

the vehicle again.

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When initializing

●

Initialization is performed while driving at

a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more.

●

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.

●

The tire pressure warning system can be

initialized by yourself, but depending on

the driving conditions and driving envi-

ronment, initialization may take some

time to complete.

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The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the power

switch off during initialization, it is not

necessary to manually restart the initial-

ization again, as initialization will restart

automatically the next time the power

switch is turned to ON mode.

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If you accidentally perform initialization

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 pres-

sure of a tire drops, the tire pressure

warning light will come on.

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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. Normally,

initialization completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25

mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and

system cannot recognize tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles

If initialization does not complete after driv-

ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a

safe place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during initializa-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so

perform the initialization procedure

again from the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initialization

will not be started or was not completed

properly and the system will not operate

properly. Perform the initialization pro-

cedure 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 initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute and

then illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed after

performing the above procedure, contact

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 neces-
sary to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.

Park the vehicle in a safe place, wait
for approximately 20 minutes, and
then start the hybrid system.
(



P.148)

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Vehicle
Settings”, and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “TPWS”,
and then press “OK”.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Change
Wheel Set”. Then press and hold
“OK” until the tire pressure warn-

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pressure

warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pressure

without first adjusting the tire inflation

pressure to the specified level. Other-

wise, 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 nor-

mal.

Registering ID codes

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ing light starts slowly blinking 3
times.

Then a message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the

tire pressure warning light will blink for

approximately 1 minute then illuminate and

“--” will be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-information

display.

Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration is complete when the tire

pressure warning light turns off and the

inflation pressure of each tire is displayed

on the multi-information display. Registra-

tion may take longer than normal to com-

plete if the vehicle speed cannot be

maintained at approximately 25 mph (40

km/h) or more. If registration cannot be

completed after driving for 1 hour or more,

perform the registration procedure again

from the beginning.

Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. (



P.331)

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When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed while

driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

●

Before performing ID code registration,

make sure that no wheels with tire pres-

sure warning valve and transmitters

installed are near the vehicle.

●

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.

●

ID codes can be registered by yourself,

but depending on the driving conditions

and driving environment, registration

may take some time to complete.

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Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration after it has

been started, turn the power 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 power

switch off before driving.

●

If ID code registration has been can-

celed, the tire pressure warning light will

blink for approximately 1 minute when the

power switch is turned to ON mode and

then illuminate. The tire pressure warning

system will be operational 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

canceled correctly. To cancel registra-

tion, perform the ID code registration

start procedure again and then turn the

power switch off before driving.

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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. Nor-

mally, registration completes within

approximately 30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not parked for approximately

20 minutes or more before driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25

mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and

system cannot recognize tire pressure

warning valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter installed is inside or near

the vehicle

●

If registration does not complete after

driving for 1 hour or more, perform the ID

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code registration procedure again from

the beginning.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during registra-

tion, the data up to that point is reset, so

perform the registration procedure again

from the beginning.

●

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.

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



P.403)

Tire valve

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure

Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure

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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.

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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-

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 gener-

ated 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.

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 in the

road, etc.)

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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
straightened

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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.330)

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 heav-
ily 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

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a

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).



Vehicles with 17-inch tires: Be care-
ful not to damage the aluminum
wheels when using tire chains.



Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic

or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.

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.

■

Use of defective wheels prohibited

Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.

Doing so could cause the tire to leak air

during driving, possibly causing an acci-

dent.

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

transmitters may not work properly

with non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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Turn the power switch off.

Open the glove box.

Remove the panel.

Unlock the filter cover (

), pull

the filter cover out of the claws
(

), and remove the filter cover.

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,

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 sig-

nificantly weakened in a short period.

When an air conditioning odor comes out

continuously, replace the air conditioning

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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filter.

Remove the dust from the air intake
vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using an airgun, etc. may
push it into the air intake vent. (



P.342)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent cover
installed, remove the cover and clean

NOTICE

■

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

●

Make sure that a filter is always

installed.

Using the air conditioning system with-

out a filter may cause damage to the

system.

●

The filter is replaceable.

When cleaning the filter, do not clean

with water or an air gun.

■

To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the

direction of arrow to release the fitting,

pay attention not to apply excessive

force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws

may be damaged.

Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter

To prevent the fuel economy from
being affected, visually inspect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent periodically for dust and
clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if
“Maintenance required for Trac-
tion battery cooling parts See
owner’s manual” is displayed on the
multi-information display, clean the
air intake vent using the following
procedures:

Cleaning the air intake vent

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed

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the filter.

Turn the power switch off.

Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.

Remove the air intake vent cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-
tration to disengage the 7 claws,
starting from the claw in the upper
right corner.

Pull the cover toward the front of
the vehicle to remove it.

Remove the air intake vent filter.

Disengage the 3 claws as shown in
the illustration.

Remove the filter from the cover.

Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum cleaner,
etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust and

clogs from the inside of the air intake vent

cover.

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Reinstall the filter to the cover.

Engage the filter to the 2 claws as
shown in the illustration.

Engage the 3 claws to install the fil-
ter.

Make sure that the filter is not crooked or

deformed when installing it.

Install the air intake vent cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown
in the illustration.

Push the cover to engage the 7
claws.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, install
the clip.

■

Scheduled maintenance of the air

intake vent is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle

is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty

areas, the air intake vent may need to be

cleaned more regularly.

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

●

Dust in the air intake vent may interfere

with the cooling of the hybrid battery

(traction battery). If charging/discharg-

ing of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes limited, the distance that the

vehicle can be driven using the electric

motor (traction motor) may be reduced

and the fuel economy may be reduced.

Inspect and clean the air intake vent peri-

odically.

●

Improper handling of the air intake vent

cover and filter may result in damage to

them. If you have any concerns about

cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

If “Maintenance required for Traction

battery cooling parts See owner’s man-

ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

●

If this warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display, remove the

air intake vent cover and clean the filter.

(



P.339)

●

After cleaning the air intake vent, start

the hybrid system and check that the

warning message is no longer displayed.

After the hybrid system is started, it may

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be necessary to drive the vehicle up to

approximately 20 minutes before the

warning message disappears. If the warn-

ing message does not disappear after

driving for appropriately 20 minutes,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

●

Do not use water or other liquids to

clean the air intake vent. If water is

applied to the hybrid battery (traction

battery) or other components, a mal-

function or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake vent,

make sure to turn the power switch off

to stop the hybrid system.

■

When removing the air intake vent

cover

Do not touch the service plug located

near the air intake vent. (



P.63)

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

When cleaning the air intake vent, make

sure to only use a vacuum to suck out

dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and

clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed

into the air intake vent, which may affect

the performance of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-

tion.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign matter

to enter the air intake vent when the

cover is removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed filter so

that it will not be damage.

If the filter is damaged, have it

replaced with a new filter by your

Lexus dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filter and

cover to their original positions after

cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air intake

vent other than the exclusive filter for

this vehicle or use the vehicle without

the filter installed.

■

If “Maintenance required for Trac-

tion battery cooling parts See

owner’s manual” is displayed on the

multi-information display

If the vehicle is continuously driven with

the warning message (indicating that

charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) may become lim-

ited) displayed, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may malfunction.

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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.

Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:



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

the 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.

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

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

chemical burns in as little as 2 hours

and may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batter-

ies 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

■

When replacing the battery

Use a screwdriver of appropriate size.

Applying excessive force may deform or

damage the cover.

■

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.

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Turn the power 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.



Driver’s side instrument panel

Push the tab in and remove the lid.

Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

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:

Contact your Lexus dealer.



Type A

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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