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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 56-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior.................. 462
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 465
General maintenance...............467
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................470
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 471
Hood ................................................473
Positioning a floor jack.............. 474
Engine compartment ................475
12-volt battery ............................. 483
Tires.................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure ............... 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........ 504
Electronic key battery.............. 506
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs ......................................513 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 528
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ................................ 529
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ........................................... 530
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 535
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 536
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 543
If you have a flat tire .................. 549
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 561
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ........................... 563
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 564
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ................................. 568
If your vehicle overheats .......... 574
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 5786
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
17Pictorial index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 6 7Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 90
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 549
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 4
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 14
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 513, Watts: P. 590)
* : If equipped8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
244 4-2. Driving procedures
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out. ■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 6 0 7 )Turn signal lever Operating instructions 1
2
3
4
457
6Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................. 462
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .............................465
General maintenance .............. 467
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 470 6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 471
Hood ................................................473
Positioning a floor jack .............. 474
Engine compartment ............... 475
12-volt battery..............................483
Tires .................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure ............... 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........504
Electronic key battery ..............506
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................. 508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs...................................... 513
471
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 6
Maintenance and care 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections. Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery con-
dition ( P. 4 8 3 ) •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 8 1 ) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power con-
trol unit coolant level
( P. 4 7 9 ) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 76 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 5 0 8 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim
*
( P. 511) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 5 1 3 ) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
•Flathead screwdriver •Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 4 8 0 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P. 4 9 6 ) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
510 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
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. 5 1 3 )●
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.
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. ■
Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fu ses as there are high voltage parts and wiring near the
fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, re sulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determ ined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
5136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 5 9 0 )
P. 1 4 6Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Canceling the power back door system
514 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Front
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker light (vehicles with single-beam headlights) 1
2