2015 LEXUS RX450h hood release

14Pictorial index Instrument panelHeadlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 217
P. 193
P. 221
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 223
P. 229Power back door main
switch P. 77
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 105Power (ignition) switch P. 177
Hood lock release
lever P. 651 Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 197
P. 206
Glove box P. 586
Horn P. 196
Parking brake pedal P. 195

6514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Hood
CAUTION■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch and lift
the hood.STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
7915-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information dis-
play.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.STEP 5
CAUTION■
To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle●
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.●
After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead to fin-
gers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.●
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may re sult from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure. STEP 6

876 GAS STATION INFORMATIONAuxiliary catch lever
P. 6 5 1 Back door opener
P. 7 5Fuel filler door
P. 119
Hood lock release lever
P. 6 5 1 Fuel filler door opener
P. 1 1 9 Tire inflation pressure
P. 8 0 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 800
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 8 0 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference) qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6,1, 5,4)
Without filter 6.0 (5,7 ,
5.0 )
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent P. 802