2017 LEXUS RC200T fuses

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RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................ 506
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .....................511
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 514
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 516
Hood ................................................ 518
Positioning a floor jack.............. 519
Engine compartment................522
Tires ................................................ 535
Tire inflation pressure...............557
Wheels........................................... 559
Air conditioning filter................. 561
Electronic key battery ..............563
Checking and replacing
fuses ..............................................566
Light bulbs .....................................570
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 580
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 581
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .................................... 582
If you think something is
wrong .......................................... 589
Fuel pump shut off
system ......................................... 590
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 591
If a warning message is
displayed..................................... 597
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................................. 619
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................633
If the engine will not start ........648
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............ 650
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................654
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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7Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................506
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................... 511
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................. 514
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 516
Hood ................................................ 518
Positioning a floor jack ............. 519
Engine compartment ............... 522
Tires .................................................535
Tire inflation pressure .............. 557
Wheels ...........................................559
Air conditioning filter ................ 561
Electronic key battery.............. 563
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 566
Light bulbs..................................... 570

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7-3. 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.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 530)
•Warm water•Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler coolant level
( P. 527)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitriteand non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 524)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 566)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs ( P. 570)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser and intercooler radi-ator
( P. 529)
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Tire inflation pressure ( P. 557)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 534)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

5667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
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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Maintenance and care
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Left side instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
Left side instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using the pullout tool.
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Maintenance and care
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■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.

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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Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................298
Radiator .................................................... 529
Radio ........................................................... 415
Rear fog light ............................................271
Replacing light bulb.......................... 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights....................................593
Rear seat.....................................................212
Fold down the seatback ................... 212
Luggage security system ...................171
Rear turn signal lights..........................260
Replacing light bulbs........................ 574
Turn signal lever .................................260
Wattage..................................................682
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.................... 222
Outside rear view mirrors............. 224
Rear window defogger ..................... 484
Refueling ....................................................281
Capacity................................................... 671
Fuel types ................................................ 671
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened ......................................... 283
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 283
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 563
Fuses ........................................................ 566
Light bulbs ............................................ 570
Tires............................................................ 619
Reset the maintenance data ............ 526
Rev indicator .................................. 120, 127
Rev peak ......................................... 120, 128
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.