2008 LEXUS RX400H maintenance

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. Specifications................. 430Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .............. 430
Fuel information ..................... 442
Tire section names................. 445
6-2. Customization................ 458 Customizable features ........ 458
6-3. Initialization ................... 462 Items to initialize .................... 462

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicle without roof rails
*3: Vehicle with roof rails
*4: Vehicle with roof rails and cross rails
Overall length187.2 in. (4755 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height *1
2WD models
66.1 in. (1680 mm) *2
67.7 in. (1720 mm) *3
68.3 in. (1735 mm) *4
AW D m o d e l s
66.3 in. (1685 mm) *2
67.9 in. (1725 mm) *3
68.5 in. (1740 mm) *4
Wheelbase106.9 in. (2715 mm)
Tr e a d
2WD models -Front-Rear62.2 in. (1580 mm)
61.6 in. (1565 mm)
AW D m o d e l s - Fr o n t -Rear62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.2 in. (1555 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)925 lb. (420 kg)
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)
Without towing pack-
age2000 lb. (907 kg)
With towing package3500 lb. (1588 kg)

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 7 2
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 3 1 8
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 3 3 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the 12-volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
→P. 328) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACCAccessory
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll-Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Ratings
I/MEmission inspection and Maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LTLight Truck
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PWRPow e r
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
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Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 310
Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights.........................260
Wattage.................................................... 441
Door lock Back door................................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Wireless remote control................... 36
Door pockets............................................271
Doors Back door................................................. 44
Door glasses ............................................72
Door lock......................................... 36, 39
Power back door ................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 391
Driving Break-in tips ........................................... 123
Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 122
Winter driving tips...............................182
Driving position memory ......................55
DVD player Audio CD/CD text .......................... 248
DVD video ........................................... 239
Initial setting .......................................... 253
MP3 discs ............................................. 249
Video CD.............................................. 246
Electric power steering ....................... 169
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is in operative................................................ 46
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 418 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................... 419
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
If the warning buzzer sounds......388
If the warning light turns on..........388
If you have a flat tire ........................408
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 378
If your vehicle overheats.................424
Energy monitor ......................................28
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 316
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Hood ......................................................... 313
How to start the hybrid system ...... 131
Identification number ........................ 431
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................418
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Overheating .........................................424
Engine compartment cover ............... 317
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 435
Checking................................................323
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 138
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................434
Checking................................................. 318
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Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 182
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 321
Engine switch............................................ 131
Engine switch light ............................... 260
EPS............................................................... 169
Event data recorder............................ 386
Floor mat.................................................. 283
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 325
Washer ................................................... 329
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ..........................................................151
Wattage ................................................... 441
Foot well lighting .................................. 260
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ..........................................................151
Wattage ................................................... 441
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 391
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................49
Driving position memory ................. 55
Flattening seatbacks ........................... 50
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441 Fuel
Capacity .................................................433
Fuel gauge.............................................. 138
Gas station information ................. 484
Information ............................................ 442
Refueling.................................................... 78
Type .......................................................... 442
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuses ..........................................................352
Garage door opener .......................... 287
Gas station information......................484
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ................................................ 265
Glove box light ...................................... 266
Head restraints
Adjusting .................................................. 57
Headlight aim ......................................... 364
Headlight cleaner .................................. 156
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions........................................375
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 280
Side mirror.............................................204
Hood ........................................................... 313
Hooks Cargo hook ..........................................284
Shopping bag hook..........................284
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Luggage compartment lightsSwitch ..........................................................46
Wattage ................................................... 441
Luggage cover ...................................... 284
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...........310
General maintenance .....................306
Maintenance data ............................. 430
Maintenance requirements .......... 304
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 139
Meters .......................................................138
Meter ring light ..................................... 260
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................67
Side mirror heater ............................. 204
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors ......................................273
Moon roof ...................................................75
MP3 disc ................................................. 220
Multi-display
Brightness control..............................276
Multi-information display
Energy monitor ..................................... 28
Odometer .................................................138
Oil Engine oil .................................................318
Opener
Back door .................................................44
Fuel filler door ........................................ 78
Hood ......................................................... 313
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Driving position memory ................. 55 Outside temperature display .......... 275
Overhead console ............................... 269
Overhead courtesy lights .................260
Overheating, Engine........................... 424
Parking brake ...........................................137
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Personal lights Personal lights .................................... 260
Switch.......................................................264
Wattage ....................................................441
Power meter ............................................ 138
Power outlet............................................ 277
Power windows ........................................ 72
Radiator .................................................... 325
Radio .......................................................... 207
RDS ........................................................... 208
Rear audio system ................................ 233
Rear seat entertainment system Audio CD/CD text ..........................248
DVD video ............................................239
Initial setting ..........................................253
MP3 discs.............................................. 249
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................................. 233
Replacing controller battery........ 350
Video ........................................................ 251
Video CD ..............................................246
Rear seats Adjustment ............................................... 52
Folding down .......................................... 52
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