Lexus ES: 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

1. Turn the power switch off.

2. 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.

3. Remove the fuse with the pullout tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed using the pullout tool.

4. 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

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

Type B

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

Type C

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

■After a fuse is replaced

• When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
• If the lights do not turn on even after the 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 circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

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.

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