2008 LEXUS RX400H engine

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CAUTION
■When refilling washer fluid
Do not refill washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating, as the washer
fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn off the hybrid system.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (→ P. 4 3 9 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly three times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch is in the ON posi-
tion, and then turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
Open the glove box.
Remove the 2 pins installed on
the upper part of the glove box
and lower the glove box.
Remove the filter case.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The ↑UP marks shown on the
filter and the filter case should
be pointing up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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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.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( →P. 317)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ABS MTR230Electronically controlled brake system
2ETCS10Hybrid system
3DC/DC-S10Hybrid system
4ABS NO.210Electronically controlled brake system
5ABS NO.110Electronically controlled brake system
6BATT FAN15Hybrid system
7ABS NO.315Electronically controlled brake system
8OIL PUMP10Transaxle fluid cooling system
9ABS MTR130Electronically controlled brake system
10ST7. 5Hybrid system

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Engine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
11HEATER50Air conditioning system, “WATER
PUMP” fuse
12IG130“SEAT HTR” fuse
13H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
14RR DEF40Rear window defogger
15RDI FAN No.140Electric cooling fan
16DC/DC120Hybrid system
17DRL7. 5Daytime running light system
18H-LP L LWR15Left-hand headlight (low beam)
19H-LP L UPR15Left-hand headlight
20H-LP R UPR15Right-hand headlight (high beam)
21PER OUTLET
NO.220Po w e r o u t l e t ( 1 1 5 VAC )
22TOW I N G30Trailer lights
23PBD30Power back door

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24RDI FAN NO.240Electric cooling fan
25HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
26MPX-B17. 5Electric power steering system
27AM2 NO.130“GAUGE NO.2”, “IGN”, “INJ” and
“ST” fuses
28HORN10Horns
29MAIN40
“H-LP L LWR”, “H-LP L UPR”, “H-LP
R LWR”, “H-LP R UPR” and “DRL”
fuses
30IGCT NO.150
“INV W/P”, “IGCT NO.2”, “IGCT
NO.3”, “IGCT NO.4” and “IGCT
NO.5” fuses
31RADIO NO.115Audio system
32ECU-B NO.17. 5
Theft deterrent system, air condition-
ing system, gauges and meters, moon
roof, multiplex communication system
33DOME7. 5
Personal lights, interior lights, vanity
lights, engine switch light, gauges and
meters, navigation system
34ECU-B NO.27. 5Wireless remote control
35AMP30Audio system
36DOOR NO.1 25Power door lock system
37A/F25Air/fuel control system
38CRT7. 5Navigation system screen, rear seat
entertainment system
39H-LP R LWR15Right-hand headlight (low beam)
40INV W/P15Hybrid system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Engine compartment (type C)
41IGCT NO.510Hybrid system
FuseAmpereCircuit
42WAT E R P U M P10Air conditioning system
43SEAT HTR20Seat heaters
44IGCT NO.2 10Hybrid system
45IGCT NO.310Hybrid system, fuel pump
46IGCT NO.410Emission control system, transaxle
control system, air/fuel control system
FuseAmpereCircuit