2015 LEXUS RX450h brake

6994-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■ Engine compartment (type C fuse box) 49
BIXENON 10 A50
H-LP RH LO 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)51
H-LP LH LO 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)52
HORN 10 A Horn53
A/F 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem54
S-HORN 7. 5 A S-HORN
Fuse Ampere Circuit1
ABS MAIN NO. 1 10 A Brake system
2
ABS MAIN
NO. 2 10 A Brake system
3
BATT FAN 15 A Battery cooling fan
4
OIL PMP 10 A Hybrid system
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A/C W/P 10 A Air conditioning systemFuse Ampere Circuit

7024-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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TA I L 10 A Parking lights, front side marker lights,
tail lights, license pl ate lights, front fog
lights, towing converter23
AIR SUS 20 A24
P-S E AT R H 30 A Power seat (right-side)25
OBD 7. 5 A On-board diagnosis26
FR DOOR 25 A Front power window (right-side), out-
side rear view mirror27
RR DOOR 25 A Rear power window (right-side)28
FL DOOR 25 A Front power window (left-side), out-
side rear view mirror29
RL DOOR 25 A Rear power window (left-side)30
FR WASH 25 A Windshield wipers and washer31
RR WIP 15 A Windshield wipers and washer32
RR WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer33
FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
34
ECU IG2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, front passenger occupant classi-
fication system, SRS airbag system,
stop lights, electronically controlled
brake system, steering lock system,
hybrid system35
GAUGE NO. 2 7. 5 A Gauge and meters36
RH S-HTR 15 A Seat heater (right-side)
37
LH S-HTR 15 A Seat heater (left-side)Fuse Ampere Circuit

7265-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

7285-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short
distance at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. (  P. 764)
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (  P.
52) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you. STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
7295-1. Essential information
Type B
Insert the mechanical key (  P.
52) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten as much as possi-
ble by hand.
Using the tip of the wheel nut
wrench, tighten down the towing
eyelet securely without interfering
with the bumper.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 7 7 9STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

7305-1. Essential information
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While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (  P. 76 4 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
front wheels contacting the ground, the driv-
etrain and related parts may be damaged or
electricity generated by the operation of the
motor may cause a fire to occur depending
on the nature of the damage or malfunction.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck, or
electricity generated by the operation of the
motor may cause a fire to occur depending
on the nature of the damage or malfunction.

7325-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking.
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road.
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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When trouble arises
7335-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning in dicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
* : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
 P. 74 8
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer. Warning light Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging systemCalmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on
or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not nec-
essarily indicate a malfunction in the system.