SECTION 6–4

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND

SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Checking battery condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Battery recharging precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses . . . . . 453
Checking the cartridge type fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Checking the headlight aim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Replacing light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
SPECIFICATIONS
– FUSE LOCATIONS

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64L006–2

1 Engine compartment
2 Driver’s side instrument panel
– FUSES

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64L007–1

Driver’s side instrument panel

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64L008–1

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Engine compartment

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No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT

1 TURN 7.5 Turn signal lights
2 WIPER 20 Windshield wipers
Air conditioning system,
Rear window defogger,
3 HEATER 10 Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
4 FR FOG 15 Fog lights
Power steering control system,
5 ECU–IG 10 Charging system,
Vehicle skid control system
Automatic headlight leveling
system, Moon roof,
Headlight cleaner,
6 PWR–IG 15 Power seat switch,
Tilt and telescopic steering,
Shift lock system
Gauges and meters, service
reminder indicators and
warning buzzers,
Back–up lights,
7 GAUGE 10 Vehicle skid control system,
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, Automatic
transmission system
SRS, Multiport fuel injection
8 IGN 10 system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system

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9 RR FOG 7.5 No circuit

10 FUEL OPN 10 Fuel opener system
No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT
Rear cigarette lighter,
11 RR CIG 15 Power outlet
12 FR CIG 15 Front cigarette lighter, SRS
13 A/C 7.5 Air conditioning system
P RR Rear door lock,
14 20 Rear power window
DOOR
Stop lights,
15 STOP LP 25 High mounted stop light
Audio system,
RADIO Outside rear view mirror,
16 15 Shift lock system,
NO.2
Air conditioning system
Instrument panel lights,
17 PANEL 7.5 Air conditioning system, Glove
box light, Audio system
Starting system,
Automatic transmission system,
18 STARTER 7.5 Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
Tail lights, Side marker lights,
19 TAIL 7.5 License plate lights

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Shift lock system,

Height control system,
20 STOP–S 7.5 Anti–lock brake system,
Vehicle skid control system
21 RR S/HTR 15 No circuit
22 WASHER 20 Windshield washer
No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT
23 AIR SUS 20 Height control system
D RR Rear door lock,
24 20 Rear power window
DOOR
25 HORN 10 Horns
Electronic throttle control
26 ETCS 15 system
H–LP L Left–hand headlight (high
27 10 beam)
UPR
H–LP R Right–hand headlight (high
28 10 beam)
UPR
29 EFI NO.2 10 Emission control system
Outside rear view mirror
30 MIR–HTR 15 defogger
31 FR S/HTR 15 Seat heater
32 ALT–S 7.5 Charging system
33 TEL 15 Telephone
34 CRT 15 Multi information display

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RADIO Audio system

35 20
NO.1
Power window, Door lock,
36 MPX–B 10 Tilt and telescopic steering
Vehicle skid control system,
37 ECU–B 7.5 Daytime running light system
38 HAZ 10 Emergency flashers
No. FUSE AMPERE CIRCUIT
Multiport fuel injection
39 EFI NO.1 20 system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
Interior light, Vanity lights,
40 DOME 10 Foot lights, Rear personal light,
Garage door opener
41 OBD 7.5 On–board diagnosis system
42 DRL 10 Daytime running light system
H–LP R Right–hand headlight (low
43 15 beam)
LWR
H–LP L Left–hand headlight (low beam)
44 15
LWR

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CHECKING BATTERY
CONDITION
Precautions

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive
hydrogen gas.
 Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery
terminals with tools.
 Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
 Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
 Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
 Wear protective safety glasses when working near
the battery.
 Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
 If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the
medical office.

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 If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly Checking battery exterior

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 happen to 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.

64L009

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1 Terminals 2 Hold–down clamp

NOTICE
Check the battery for corroded or loose
connections, cracks, or loose hold–down clamps.  Make sure the engine and all accessories are
1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of
turned off before performing maintenance.
warm water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with  When checking the battery, remove the ground
grease to prevent further corrosion. cable first and reinstall it last.
2. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts  Be careful not to cause a short circuit with
– but do not overtighten. tools.
3. Tighten the hold–down clamp only enough to keep  Take care no solution gets into the battery
the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage when washing it.
the battery case.

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Checking battery fluid (a) Checking by the fluid level lines (Maintenance
type battery only)
There are 2 types of batteries: maintenance type
and non–maintenance type.
A non–maintenance battery has ”MAINTENANCE
FREE BATTERY” on its top. A maintenance type battery
does not have such indication.
Maintenance type battery
Check the fluid condition by the fluid level lines on the
side of the battery. Or if the battery has a hydrometer on
its top, you can also check the hydrometer.
Non–maintenance battery
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer on the top
of the battery.

64L063

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1 Upper line 2 Lower line (b) Checking by the hydrometer

The fluid (electrolyte) level must be between the
upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all six cells, not just
one or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line, add distilled water.
(See ”Adding distilled water” on page 450.)

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64L010

Check the battery condition by the hydrometer

color. NOTICE
Maintenance type battery (For non–maintenance type battery):
1 BLUE – Good condition. Do not refill the battery with water.
2 WHITE – Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3 RED – Add distilled water. (See ”Adding distilled
water” on page 450.)
Non–maintenance type battery
1 BLUE – Good condition.
2 WHITE – Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3 RED – Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.

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Adding distilled water

(Maintenance type battery only)

64L062

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1 Low 2 O.K. BATTERY RECHARGING

1. Remove the vent plugs. PRECAUTIONS
2. Add distilled water to cells needing fluid. During recharging, the battery is producing
If the side of your battery is covered, check the water hydrogen gas.
level by looking down directly above the cell as Therefore, before recharging:
illustrated above.
1. Maintenance type batteries – Remove the vent plugs.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle,
be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
NOTICE 3. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off
 Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte when connecting the charger cables to the battery and
could squirt out of the battery during heavy when disconnecting them.
charging, causing corrosion or damage.
 Use a cover on the battery for longer life.

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.
 Non–maintenance batteries: Only do a slow charge
(5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous.
The battery may explode causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be sure to remove the
vent plugs before recharging.

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

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CHECKING AND REPLACING

THE BLADE TYPE FUSES

64L011-1

Driver’s side instrument panel

64L012-2

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Engine compartment 1 Spare fuses

2 Pull–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.

64L013

2. Make sure the inoperative component is turned

off. Pull the suspected fuse straight out with the
pull–out tool and check it. If it has blown, push a new
fuse into the clips.

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64L064

Good
Blown It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and

keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.
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 If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem
to see, try replacing the suspected fuse with one of the with the electrical system. Have your Lexus dealer
same value that you know is good. correct it as soon as possible.
b. Only install 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 ”RADIO NO.1” ”MIR–HTR” 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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CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any
other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause
extensive damage and possibly a fire.

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CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE

TYPE FUSES

64L016-3

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1 Good 2 Melted
If the headlights or other electrical components do
not work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check
the cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge type
fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the
fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring
harness is damaged.

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

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

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ADDING WASHER FLUID

64L017

If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in
AIM
cold areas where temperatures range below the (Vehicles with discharge headlight
freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. only)
This product is available at your Lexus dealer and most
auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions
for how much to mix with water.

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

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64L073a

1 Vertical movement adjusting bolt 1 Adjusting the vertical aiming

2 Vertical movement adjusting bolt 2
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

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64L077a

1. Turn the vertical movement adjusting bolt 1 in either

direction. At this time, keep the turning direction and
number of turns in mind.

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64L076a

2. Turn the vertical movement adjusting bolt 2 the same REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
number of turns and in the same direction at step 1.
The illustration on the following pages show the
locations of light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a
bulb, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Use bulbs with the bulb numbers and wattage
ratings given in the table.

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CAUTION
 Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the low beam
headlight bulbs, connector, power supply circuits
and rotated components. Or you may be injured by
electric shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights
fail to work or have to be replaced or disposed of.
 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
require special handling. They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic
or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.

LIGHT LOCATION
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

64L022-5

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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W T

ype
1 Headlights (High beam) HB3 60
A
2 Parking lights ––– 5
D
3 Headlights (Low beam)
Discharge bulbs D2R 35
B
Halogen bulbs HB4 51
C
4 Front turn signal lights ––– 21
D
5 Front side marker lights 194 3.8
D
6 Fog lights HB4 51
C

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64L023a

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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W T

ype
1 High mounted stoplight 921 18
D
2 Trunk light 194 3.8
D
3 License plate lights ––– 5
D
4 Back–up lights ––– 21
D
5 Stop and tail lights ––– 21/5
D
6 Rear turn signal lights ––– 21
D
7 Rear side marker lights ––– 5
D

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64L061–3

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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W T A: HB3 halogen bulbs

ype
B: D2R discharge bulbs
1 Front personal lights ––– 8 C: HB4 halogen bulbs
F
D: Wedge base bulbs
2 Front interior light ––– 8
E: Double end bulbs
E
F: Single end bulbs
3 Rear interior light ––– 8
D
Rear personal light ––– 5
F
4 Rear personal light ––– 5
F
5 Door courtesy lights 194 3.8
D
6 Footlights ––– 1.4
D
7 Glove box light ––– 1.2
D
8 Vanity lights ––– 3
E

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