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574 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90UEngine compartment
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 5 8 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 5 76 )
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 5 7 5 )
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 5 7 8 ) Battery ( P. 5 8 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 5 8 0 )
Fuse box ( P. 6 0 5 )
Radiator ( P. 5 7 9 )
Condenser ( P. 5 7 9 )
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6057-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.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. 1
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606 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only some fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new
fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Many types of fuse are used on this
vehicle. This illustration shows a com-
mon type of fuse used on this vehicle.■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 6 1 0 )●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexu s products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, nongenu-
ine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable. 3
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WA R N I N G ■
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rati ng than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse. ●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix. ●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
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737Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Flat tire ...................................................... 646
Floor mats ................................................... 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................679
Brake ....................................................... 680
Washer .................................................. 583
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Switch....................................................... 249
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 533
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 49
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 636
Front seat heaters................................. 506
Front seats .................................................152
Adjustment ............................................. 152
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 162
Head restraints ......................................167
Power easy access system ............ 162
Seat heaters ......................................... 506
Seat position memory....................... 162
Front side marker lights
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Wattage ................................................. 682 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 676
Fuel gauge ............................................... 85
Information............................................683
Refueling ................................................258
Type.......................................................... 676
Fuel filler door........................................ 258
Refueling ................................................258
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 260
Fuses.......................................................... 605
Garage door opener.......................... 536
Gauges........................................................ 85
Glove box ................................................. 513
Grocery bag hooks............................... 519F
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