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RC200t
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Intercooler radiator ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC F
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of theengine compartment.
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
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5667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and repl ace the fuses as necessary.
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Type AType B
Type CType D
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■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. 570)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you us e genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■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 rating than that indicated, or use any otherobject 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.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
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711Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ............ 134, 141
Current fuel consumption...... 134, 141
Fuel filler door ......................................... 281
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 283
Refueling ................................................. 281
Fuel gauge ........................................ 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 590
Fuses .......................................................... 566
Gauges ...................................................... 124
Glove box ................................................ 496
Glove box light ...................................... 496
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 443
Head restraints ........................................ 217
Headlight cleaner................................. 273
Headlights ............................................... 264
Automatic High Beam
system...................................................267
Follow me home system................ 265
Light switch........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs ........................577
Heaters
Air conditioning system ................. 478
Heated steering wheel ................... 490
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 484
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Hill-start assist control........................ 349
Hood ........................................................... 518
Open .........................................................518
Pop Up Hood .........................................62
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 498
Coat hooks........................................... 504
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............ 40
Horn ............................................................. 221
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