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154 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Electrical

28 bulletins
10213903

This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries.

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This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger

10207962

This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type.

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This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.

10205349

High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100

10205326

Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.

10205314

Battery Maintenance During PDS

10183184

This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries.

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This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger.

10179691

Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV...

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battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.

10179595

Some 2006 - 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV...

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battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.

10170745

Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles.

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Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated.

10170744

Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the...

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location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated.

10168533

Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the...

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location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. Note: Lexus has initiated a Limited Service Campaign and a Customer Support Program to resolve this issue related to the Safety Connect system. Both of these programs provide the same free remedy to correct this issue with Safety Connect. Lexus recommends that customers have the free remedy performed before reactivating Safety Connect. Vehicles that had an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 were included in Limited Service Campaign LSC KLG. Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05).

10168532

Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the...

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location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. Note: Lexus has initiated a Limited Service Campaign and a Customer Support Program to resolve this issue related to the Safety Connect system. Both of these programs provide the same free remedy to correct this issue with Safety Connect. Lexus recommends that customers have the free remedy performed before reactivating Safety Connect. Vehicles that had an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 were included in Limited Service Campaign LSC KLG. Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05).

10168531

Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the...

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location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. Note: Lexus has initiated a Limited Service Campaign and a Customer Support Program to resolve this issue related to the Safety Connect system. Both of these programs provide the same free remedy to correct this issue with Safety Connect. Lexus recommends that customers have the free remedy performed before reactivating Safety Connect. Vehicles that had an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 were included in Limited Service Campaign LSC KLG. Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05).

10168515

Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription.

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The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated.

10152262

LSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries.

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This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual while performing the Rescue Charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) Charger.

10134444

Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If...

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the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery.

10134441

LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position.

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In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side, and if applicable, passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10134317

LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life.

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Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and bnefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.

10134278

LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position.

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In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side and, if applicable, passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10134273

LSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life.

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These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does NOT provide warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain specified State of Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and assure proper State of Charge (SOC) at delivery. To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks of ownership, all dealers should check battery State of Charge (SOC) and recharge, if necessary, within 48 hours of delivery to customers.

10132625

Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles.

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The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.

10132519

Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If...

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the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery.

10132516

LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position.

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In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side, and if applicable, passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10097039

LSB: WHILE A VEHICLE IS IN INVENTORY, THE BATTERY IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT CAN REDUCE ITS PERFORMANCE AND LIFE.

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BATTERIES CAN BECOME DISCHARGED DUE TO AN EXTENDED STORAGE PERIOD, TEMPERATURE, PARISTIC DRAIN, OR WHILE DEMONSTRATING VEHICLE FEATURES AND BNEFITS IN THE SALES PROCESS. BATTERY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND OPTIMAL BATTERY LIFE.

10093537

LSB: THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES BASIC PROCEDURES FOR PREFORMING A RESCUE CHARGE ON NI-MH HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES.

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THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPAIR MANUAL WHILE PERFORMING THE RESCUE CHARGE. THE GRX-5100 SHOULD BE USED WHEREVER THE REPAIR MANUAL REFERENCES THE TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) CHARGER.

10093344

LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

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IN ADDITION, SOME MODELS MAY UTILIZE RETAINING CLIPS FOR PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR SEAT FLOOR MATS AS WELL. FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO ATTACH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND, IF APPLICABLE, PASSENGERS SIDE AND REAR SEAT FLOOR MATS TO THE VEHICLE CARPET USING THE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS).

10093261

"LSB: A BATTERY IN A STORED VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT CAN REDUCE ITS PERFORMANCE AND LIFE.

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THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE STORAGE PERIOD, TEMPERATURE, PARASITIC DRAIN, AND BATTERY LOAD. BECAUSE OF THESE FACTORS, BATTERY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND OPTIMAL BATTERY LIFE. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, TOYOTA DOES NOT PROVIDE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR DISCHARGED AND/OR FAILED BATTERIES DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE. IT IS THE DEALERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SPECIFIED STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) OF THE VEHICLES BATTERY WHILE IN STOCK AND ASSURE PROPER STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) AT DELIVERY. TO ELIMINATE CUSTOMER SERVICE CONCERNS DUE TO AN UNDERCHARGED BATTERY DURING THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP, ALL DEALERS SHOULD CHECK BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) AND RECHARGE, IF NECESSARY, WITHIN 48 HOURS OF DELIVERY TO CUSTOMERS. "

10076255

BATTERY MAINTENANCE DURING PDS.

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A BATTERY IN A STORED VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT CAN REDUCE ITS PERFORMANCE AND LIFE. THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE STORAGE PERIOD, TEMPERATURE, PARASITIC DRAIN, AND BATTERY LOAD. BECAUSE OF THESE FACTORS, BATTERY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND OPTIMAL BATTERY LIFE.

Infotainment

24 bulletins
10197471

Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.

10179697

Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components.

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This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.

10179601

Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components.

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This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.

10170746

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No.

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L-SB-0074-14. ? The Part Information and Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0074-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) system require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update; however, a unique activation number is required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.

10152275

Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.

10142489

Rev1 iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.

10134340

Some 2014 ? 2016 Lexus vehicles may exhibit a navigation system rebooting condition.

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(This condition may be due to an errant data broadcast by Toyota's traffic and weather data service provider.) Follow the process in this bulletin to reset the navigation system.

10134276

LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial.

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As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.

10134159

LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial.

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As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.

10134076

Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.

10132896

Some 2015 - 2016 Lexus IS models, NX models, ES models, CT 200h, GX 460, RC models, or 2015 GS models and LS models...

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equipped with navigation (version less than V1##8910), may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * Voice Recognition is inoperative * Same XM channel icon is used for different channels * Loss of traffic information at times when using Lexus Enform * There is traffic incident mark "!" on the map screen, but no info on the traffic incident screen * iPod scroll is stopped changing by tune knob * After correction of text in Quick Message15, the corrected text is displayed in Quick Message13 * Navigation system reboots intermittently * Navigation system reboots after receiving errant weather data * Some screens with clock information show 12:00 as 0:00 Some 2015 Lexus CT 200h, IS, NX, ES, RC, GS, and LS models equipped with navigation (version less than V1##8872), or GX 460 vehicles equipped with navigation (version less than V1##8871) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * Navigation system becomes frozen/has no response or slow response * Missing or incorrect HD Traffic incidents and/or flow data shown on the screen * Resetting of the navigation system * iPod Error is displayed with Apple device connected to the USB port * Song Title is not updated when using Siri * Display is blank after a Bluetooth? Audio device is connected * No audio sound after completing a phone call * Navigation system resets when playing an "Audio Book" on a CD * Unable to load multiple destinations when using destination Assist feature * HOME button does not work * Reset while making a turn off of the highlighted route

10132894

Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio...

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system with Android phones OS 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.

10132554

LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial.

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As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.

10131787

This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card...

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memory.

10129978

This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.

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1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin with NXH, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio. 2. The Second type is Generation 8 Navigation system which utilizes the Micro SD Card. Pioneer models that begin with NXF, have map data in the Micro SD card. This is a customer accessible Micro SD card which can be found behind the front flip cover. The original Micro SD card should be removed and installed into the newly serviced radio.

10111514

Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio...

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system with Android phones OS 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.

10111505

LSB: A download and installation process is required to activate the Enform suite of Apps & Data Services before they...

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are used for the first time on new vehicles. The download and installation process may also need to be performed under other circumstances such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer's personal settings are erased. The download and installation process requires between 3 and 15 minutes to complete, depending on the file size, cellular connection speed, and other factors. Following the download and installation process, small Enform? App updates may also occur via an over the air update system. Follow the procedure below to perform the download and installation process.

10111308

iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.

10111158

iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.

10094050

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE BLUETOOTH DISCONNECTIONS OR LOSS OF SMS TEXT MESSAGE FUNCTIONALITY ON THE NAVIGATION/AUDIO...

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SYSTEM WITH ANDROID PHONES OS 4.4 OR LATER. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE MANY PREVIOUS TEXT MESSAGES ON THEIR PHONES.

10093985

LSB: A DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS IS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE ENFORM SUITE OF APPS & DATA SERVICES BEFORE THEY...

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ARE USED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON NEW VEHICLES. THE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS MAY ALSO NEED TO BE PERFORMED UNDER OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS FOLLOWING A HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT OR AFTER THE CUSTOMER'S PERSONAL SETTINGS ARE ERASED. THE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS REQUIRES BETWEEN 3 AND 15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE, DEPENDING ON THE FILE SIZE, CELLULAR CONNECTION SPEED, AND OTHER FACTORS. FOLLOWING THE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS, SMALL ENFORM APP UPDATES MAY ALSO OCCUR VIA AN OVER THE AIR UPDATE SYSTEM. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE BELOW TO PERFORM THE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS.

10093693

NAVIGATION MICROSD CARD READS AN ERROR WHEN MISSING OR SWAPPED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE.

10093414

LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR LEXUS VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED XM SATELLITE RADIO, INCLUDING A 90-DAY FREE CUSTOMER TRIAL.

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AS PART OF THE PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) PROCESS, ENSURE THAT THE XM SATELLITE RADIO IS ACTIVATED AND READY FOR USE.

10087547

SOME 2014 2016 LEXUS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTING CONDITION.

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(THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO AN ERRANT DATA BROADCAST BY TOYOTA'S TRAFFIC AND WEATHER DATA SERVICE PROVIDER.) FOLLOW THE PROCESS IN THIS BULLETIN TO RESET THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Body & Paint

23 bulletins
11027560

Some 2005 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

11016775

Some 2010 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard.

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The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.

11015489

Some 2010 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard.

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The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.

11007456

Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

11006162

Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

11005121

Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

11005063

Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

11003643

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere.

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If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, normal buffing or polishing repair procedures should not be attempted. This can cause further damage and result in visible depressions in the paint surface. The following are the three major categories of acid rain damage: Minor damage: requires only buffing to repair. Moderate damage: usually requires neutralizing, color sanding, and buffing. Severe damage: extending beyond 1/2 mil of clearcoat on a pearl, metallic, or solid color, requires neutralization, sanding, and repainting. In cases where acid rain damage is minor, neutralization and buffing with a liquid-type paint finessing product may provide an adequate repair. Only specially formulated products outlined in this bulletin should be used for that purpose. Unfortunately, other than minor damage, there is no simple method of determining the actual extent (depth) of acid penetration other than color sanding a representative affected area until there is no visible etching or depressions, followed by measuring the amount of paint removed with either a magnetic or digital-type film thickness gauge. The procedures in this bulletin are intended for use by qualified body/paint technicians and should not be attempted by inexperienced personnel. While the quality and durability of paint on Lexus vehicles is continuously being improved, it remains the dealers responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicles paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. Perform frequent vehicle washing, as often as daily, during high heat and humidity periods to minimize the potential for paint damage due to acid rain exposure. This is especially important in geographical areas known for high frequency and concentration of acid rain and industrial fallout.

11003642

Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces.

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This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-PG004-94. The entire bulletin has been updated.

11003641

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train...

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wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across horizontal body surfaces such as the hood, roof, or deck lid. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to clean vehicles that may have been subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles such as rail dust during rail transportation or extended storage near industrial areas.

11003588

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere.

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If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, normal buffing or polishing repair procedures should not be attempted. This can cause further damage and result in visible depressions in the paint surface. The following are the three major categories of acid rain damage: Minor damage: requires only buffing to repair. Moderate damage: usually requires neutralizing, color sanding, and buffing. Severe damage: extending beyond 1/2 mil of clearcoat on a pearl, metallic, or solid color, requires neutralization, sanding, and repainting. In cases where acid rain damage is minor, neutralization and buffing with a liquid-type paint finessing product may provide an adequate repair. Only specially formulated products outlined in this bulletin should be used for that purpose. Unfortunately, other than minor damage, there is no simple method of determining the actual extent (depth) of acid penetration other than color sanding a representative affected area until there is no visible etching or depressions, followed by measuring the amount of paint removed with either a magnetic or digital-type film thickness gauge. The procedures in this bulletin are intended for use by qualified body/paint technicians and should not be attempted by inexperienced personnel. While the quality and durability of paint on Lexus vehicles is continuously being improved, it remains the dealers responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicles paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. Perform frequent vehicle washing, as often as daily, during high heat and humidity periods to minimize the potential for paint damage due to acid rain exposure. This is especially important in geographical areas known for high frequency and concentration of acid rain and industrial fallout.

11003587

Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces.

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This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-PG004-94. The entire bulletin has been updated.

11003586

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train...

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wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across horizontal body surfaces such as the hood, roof, or deck lid. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to clean vehicles that may have been subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles such as rail dust during rail transportation or extended storage near industrial areas.

10209023

Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present.

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Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

10174888

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos.

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L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.

10142498

Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Lexus vehicles may not unlock with either the Smart Entry or the wireless remote.

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The door lock can be placed in the middle position between lock and unlock when exiting the vehicle. This can cause the door lock to be inoperative.

10140577

After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the...

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vehicle.

10134482

After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the...

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vehicle.

10134154

LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror.

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Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10132584

After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the...

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vehicle.

10132549

LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror.

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Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10131836

REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles.

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? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture. Use the following procedure to address this condition.

10092741

AFTER THE DCM HAS BEEN REPLACED, LEXUS ENFORM REMOTE IS UNABLE TO REMOTE UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS OR REMOTE START THE...

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VEHICLE.

Other

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10230353

TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

10230351

TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

10205335

The Position before New Vehicle Delivery

10205325

Leather Care Best Practices.

10202453

When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front...

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Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.

10201403

OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0024-21.

10174889

OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

10172827

February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0003-20.

10153197

When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Lexus Safety Sense, it can be difficult to print the...

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repair manual target to the proper size.

10149997

When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front...

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Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.

10140576

Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.

10132429

An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream.

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This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.

10130002

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 23, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0006-18.

10129210

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0001-18.

10093004

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK.

HVAC & Climate

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11020656

The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks.

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The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

10182961

HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.

10179694

HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.

10179598

HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.

10173986

In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair.

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To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.

10172825

Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors.

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Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.

10142501

During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system.

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Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Lexus repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C compressor to bind and or seize.

10134473

LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure.

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Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

10132902

Some 2006 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors.

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Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.

10132575

LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure.

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Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

10127061

HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10230352

DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022

10214355

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

10205336

Floor Mat Installation During PDS

10205334

Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines

10205333

XM Actvation Confirmation during PDS

10190468

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

10179782

TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ?...

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VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE

10176283

Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

10170747

Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles.

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Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.

10134156

LSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are...

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stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10132551

LSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are...

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stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Engine

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10169437

In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading...

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max hot, or ?in the red zone,? (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.

10164328

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No.

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L-SB-0021-14. G1765 Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 ? 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 ? 2018 model year RC 350 vehicles. ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2001 ? 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines the use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. NOTE ECU is a Lexus term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ECU is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: ? Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? Engine Control Module (ECM) ? Transmission Control Module (TCM) ? Any other Lexus-specific control unit

10141593

In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading...

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max hot, or "in the red zone," (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.

10134153

LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS).

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Each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), TPWS must be initialized according to the procedure in this bulletin.

10134152

To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed at the assembly plant...

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and temporarily stored in the engine compartment Relay Block. Reinstall the Short Pin into its original location and confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10132548

LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS).

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Each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), TPWS must be initialized according to the procedure in this bulletin.

10132546

LSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed at the assembly...

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plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment Relay Block. Reinstall the Short Pin into its original location and confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10131726

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No.

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L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model year RC 350 vehicles. * Applicability has been updated to exclude 2001 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines the use of TIS and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. NOTE ECU is a Lexus term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ECU is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: * Powertrain Control Module (PCM) * Engine Control Module (ECM) * Transmission Control Module (TCM) * Any other Lexus-specific control unit

10111303

LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life.

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Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As described in this bulletin, operating the engine for 30 minutes after 60 days in storage and every 30 days thereafter will help to maintain battery State of Charge (SOC). This process supplements other movements of the vehicle as it is staged, and has specific restrictions on how maintenance is to be done. Also described in this bulletin are 2 other approved methods for maintaining battery State of Charge.

10111153

LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life.

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Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As described in this bulletin, operating the engine for 30 minutes after 60 days in storage and every 30 days thereafter will help to maintain battery State of Charge (SOC). This process supplements other movements of the vehicle as it is staged, and has specific restrictions on how maintenance is to be done. Also described in this bulletin are 2 other approved methods for maintaining battery State of Charge.

Fuel System

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11003648

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with...

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rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation and corrosive action also occur more rapidly on dark colored cars as direct sun heat increases. While Lexus paint quality, durability, and resistance to environmental factors is continuously being improved, it remains the responsibility of the dealer to protect and maintain the vehicles paint finish from the time of arrival at the dealership until retail delivery to the customer. In areas known for high frequency and/or concentration of acid rain, frequent vehicle washing during high heat or humidity periods will minimize the potential for paint damage caused by acid rain. It is further recommended that either reverse osmosis or deionized water be used to prevent water spotting. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. BO029-91. The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. BO029-91 is obsolete

11003593

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with...

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rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation and corrosive action also occur more rapidly on dark colored cars as direct sun heat increases. While Lexus paint quality, durability, and resistance to environmental factors is continuously being improved, it remains the responsibility of the dealer to protect and maintain the vehicles paint finish from the time of arrival at the dealership until retail delivery to the customer. In areas known for high frequency and/or concentration of acid rain, frequent vehicle washing during high heat or humidity periods will minimize the potential for paint damage caused by acid rain. It is further recommended that either reverse osmosis or deionized water be used to prevent water spotting. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. BO029-91. The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. BO029-91 is obsolete

10201401

Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC...

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evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.

10162746

Some 2007 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC...

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evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part. NOTE The ARINIX Tip is NOT registered or labeled for sale or use outside the United States or Puerto Rico.

10134277

LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery.

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The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage and affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

10134161

LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery.

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The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

10132556

LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery.

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The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

10131864

REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles.

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Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.

10093269

LSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY.

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THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO MINIMIZE VEHICLE COMPONENT/PART DEGRADATION DUE TO EXTENDED VEHICLE STORAGE CONDITIONS. LONG-TERM STORAGE AND AFFECT A VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS. ANY PROBLEMS THAT ARE FOUND SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.

Steering

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10190455

Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone.

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?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

10177780

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos.

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ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.

10173793

Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone.

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?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

10168519

Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone.

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? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

10131895

This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth...

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connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

10111513

Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone.

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Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

10094047

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY TO PAIR THE PHONE.

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INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING WITH THE CUSTOMER'S PHONE SUCH AS ABILITY TO CHANGE THE TRACK USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. THESE CONCERNS CAN BE CAUSED BY CHANGES MADE ON THE CUSTOMER'S PHONE. MAKE SURE TO INQUIRE WITH THE CUSTOMER IF THE CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS OCCURRED AFTER RECEIVING AN OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATE ON THEIR PHONE OR THEY HAVE RESTORED THEIR PHONE DATA/SETTINGS RECENTLY.

Tires & Wheels

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10207945

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus.

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This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.

10134440

LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.

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If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the vehicle.

10134275

LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.

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If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the vehicle.

10132515

LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.

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If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the vehicle.

10093264

"LSB: DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AS MATCHED SETS TO HELP REDUCE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING OR DRIFTING.

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IF THE WHEELS ARE REPLACED OR REFINISHED BEFORE VEHICLE DELIVERY, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE TIRES REMAIN ON THE VEHICLE IN THE SAME LOCATION AND IN THE SAME DIRECTION OF ROTATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT THE ORIGINAL TIRES STAY IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE VEHICLE. "

Brakes

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10211785

DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for...

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4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies in some of the subject vehicles.

10134155

LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping...

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screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

10132550

LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping...

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screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Lighting

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10134319

LSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles.

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As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner's Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.

10131724

The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles.

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As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care. NOTE Leather seat covers that are replaced for dye transfer or soiling are NOT eligible for replacement under warranty. Likewise, damage caused by unapproved cleaning methods are NOT eligible for replacement under warranty.

10097044

LSB: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES FOR LEATHER CARE IN LEXUS VEHICLES.

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AS AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY LEATHER SEATS, THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR CARE.

Software & Calibration

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10198149

POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL

10132881

REVISION NOTICE October 25, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year CT 200h, ES 300h/350,...

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GX 460, IS 300/350/200t, NX 200t/300h, and RC F/350/300/200t vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

Transmission

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10134158

LSB: This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system.

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The hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. These high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical shock if proper safety precautions are NOT followed. Be sure to carefully review all applicable Repair Manual procedures BEFORE performing service. As a policy, and to ensure safety, no Lexus dealership technician is qualified to service or repair hybrid vehicles until Lexus course L071 has been successfully completed. 1 Inverter 3 Power Cable 2 Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly 4 HV Battery Assembly CAUTION: When servicing the high-voltage system on the 2016 ES 300h, wait AT LEAST 10 minutes after disconnecting the service plug BEFORE touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.

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LSB: This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system.

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The hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. These high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical shock if proper safety precautions are NOT followed. Be sure to carefully review all applicable Repair Manual procedures BEFORE performing service. As a policy, and to ensure safety, no Lexus dealership technician is qualified to service or repair hybrid vehicles until Lexus course L071 has been successfully completed. 1 Inverter 3 Power Cable 2 Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly 4 HV Battery Assembly CAUTION: When servicing the high-voltage system on the 2016 ES 300h, wait AT LEAST 10 minutes after disconnecting the service plug BEFORE touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.

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Some 2013 ? 2016 model year ES 300h, GS 450h and NX 300h vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTC P0A7A with...

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information codes 122 (Generator Inverter Fail Signal Detection). Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. NOTE This Service Bulletin applies ONLY if information code 122 is present.