2015 LEXUS RX450h air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
64-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 640
General maintenance ................ 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 647
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 648
Hood................................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack............... 652
Engine compartment.................. 654
12-volt battery................................ 664
Tires ................................................... 670
Tire inflation pressure ................. 679
Wheels............................................. 683
Air conditioning filter ................. 685
Electronic key battery ................ 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 689
Headlight aim................................. 705
Light bulbs ...................................... 708 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 724
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.............................................. 725
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 732
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 733
If a warning message is
displayed ....................................... 743
If you have a flat tire..................... 764
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 777
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .............................. 779
If you lose your keys ................... 780
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 781
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged ............................... 784
If your vehicle overheats .......... 788
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 793
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an em ergency ...... 7954
Maintenance and care 5
When trouble arises

Maintenance and care
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6334-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 640
General maintenance .......... 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 647 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ........................... 648
Hood ........................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack ......... 652
Engine compartment ........... 654
12-volt battery ........................ 664
Tires............................................. 670
Tire inflation pressure............ 679
Wheels ...................................... 683
Air conditioning filter ........... 685
Electronic key battery.......... 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ........................................ 689
Headlight aim ......................... 705
Light bulbs ................................ 708

6504-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTIONThe engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions: ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator
are both off.●
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.●
Do not leave anything that may burn easi ly, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable■
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 6 6 1 )■
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

6854-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the glove box cover.
Remove the filter cover.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

6864-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner's
Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)■
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the system
When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed.Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one. The “  UP” mark shown on the
filter should be pointing up.STEP 5

6984-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ECU-IG1 NO. 4 10 A Air conditioning system, rear window
defogger, electronically controlled
brake system, electric cooling fans36
BK/UP LP 7. 5 A Back-up lights37
ECU-IG1 NO. 5 15 A Air conditioning system38
ECU-IG1 NO. 6 10 A Head light cleaner, cruise control, air
conditioning system, Blind Spot Moni-
tor39
EFI NO. 2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem40
F/ P M P 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem41
DEICER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
42
STOP 7. 5 A Vehicle Proximity Notification System,
vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, stop lights, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, shift lock control sys-
tem, starter system, cruise control43
TOW I N G BAT T 20 A44
TOW I N G 30 A Trailer lights45
FILTER 10 A
46
IG1 MAIN 30 A ECU-IG1 NO. 6, BK/UP LP, ECU-
IG1 NO. 5, ECU-IG1 NO. 4
47
H-LP RH HI 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
48
H-LP LH HI 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)Fuse Ampere Circuit

860Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
ABS...............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode ........................... 177
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..........135
Airbag precautions for your
child........................................................ 140
Airbag warning light ........................ 734
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................ 140
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
General airbag precautions ......... 140
Locations of airbags........................... 132
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................................... 144
Proper driving post ure ..........130, 140
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Side airbag precautions .................. 140
SRS airbags ............................................ 132 Alarm ...........................................................126
Antenna ......................................... 377, 482
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest .................................................... 607
Assist grips .............................................. 609
Audio input* .................................408, 541
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 482
Audio input ............................................. 541
AUX port ................................................ 541
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 519
CD player/changer ......................... 485
Hands-free system for mobile
phone....................................................547
iPod ............................................................501
MP3/WMA disc............................... 493
Optimal use ......................................... 539
Portable audio device....................... 541
Radio ........................................................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch........ 543
USB memory ........................................510
USB port ......................................501, 510A

861Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ................................................... 377
Audio input ...........................................408
AUX port ..............................................408
Bluetooth ®
audio system ...............410
CD player .............................................380
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 429
iPod ............................................................ 391
MP3/WMA disc .................................381
Optimal use...........................................424
Portable audio device.....................408
Radio ...................................................... 365
Steering wheel audio switch........ 426
USB memory ...................................... 399
USB port..................................... 391, 399
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................685
Automatic air conditioning
system* ................................... 342, 350
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system ........ 217
AUX port ...................................... 408, 541
Auxiliary boxes ............................592, 612 Back door
Back door ................................................. 75
Wireless remote control ...................69
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage ................................................. 809
Battery
Checking .............................................. 664
Hybrid battery
(traction batt ery) ................................ 34
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery...................................784
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* ...................... 410, 519
Bluetooth ®
phone* ..................429, 547
Bottle holders .........................................587
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 806
Parking brake ....................................... 195
Brake assist................................................271
Break-in tips ..............................................167
BSM............................................................286
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B