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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................460
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ..................464
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................. 467
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................469
Hood ................................................ 471
Positioning a floor jack............. 472
Engine compartment................ 473
12-volt battery............................... 481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire .......................499
Tire inflation pressure.............. 505
Wheels............................................507
Air conditioning filter............... 509
Electronic key battery .................511
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 514
Light bulbs ...................................... 518
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 528
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ......................529
8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed............................... 530
If you think something
is wrong .......................................536
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 537
If a warning message
is displayed.................................542
If you have a flat tire...................563
If the hybrid system will
not start........................................ 576
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............578
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ............................ 582
If your vehicle overheats .........587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck..............................................592
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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7Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................460
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 464
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 467
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 469
Hood ................................................. 471
Positioning a floor jack ............ 472
Engine compartment ............... 473
12-volt battery .............................. 481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire....................... 499
Tire inflation pressure ..............505
Wheels ........................................... 507
Air conditioning filter ...............509
Electronic key battery................. 511
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 514
Light bulbs...................................... 518
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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
12-volt battery con-
dition ( P. 481)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power con- trol unit coolant level
( P. 478)
• “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. 474)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 514)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs ( P. 518)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 480)
Tire inflation
pressure ( P. 505)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 480)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
5147-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Remove the clips.
Push the tabs on either side to
detach the lock and lift the lid off
while pulling the lock plate.
When installing the lid, check that the
lock plate and the tabs on either side are connected correctly.
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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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. 518)
●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.
■Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there ar e 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 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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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Wattage................................................. 605
Fuel ............................................................. 249
Capacity ................................................ 598
Fuel gauge................................................ 115
Information ........................................... 606
Refueling ................................................ 249
Type .............................................598, 606
Warning light .......................................539
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ..................... 124
Current fuel consumption............... 124
Fuel filler door ........................................ 249
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ...........................251
Refueling ................................................ 249
Fuel gauge .................................................. 115
Fuses ........................................................... 514
Gauges ........................................................ 115
Glove box................................................ 450
Glove box light ...................................... 450
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 397
Head restraints ....................................... 186
Headlight cleaner................................... 241
Headlights ............................................... 232
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 235
Follow me home system................ 233
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Heaters
Air conditioning system ..................432
Heated steering wheel ................... 444
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 438
Seat heaters.......................................... 445
High-voltage components .................. 89
Hill-start assist control ........................ 304
Hood ............................................................ 471
Open ......................................................... 471
Pop Up Hood ........................................ 56
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 452
Coat hooks........................................... 458
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............34
Horn ............................................................ 190
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ...... 89
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .................................................... 90
Hybrid system ........................................... 85
Emergency shut off system ............. 90
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Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 257
Radiator ................................................... 480
Radio .......................................................... 369
Rear fog light .......................................... 239
Replacing light bulb..........................525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights....................................539
Rear seat......................................................181
Fold down the seatback .................... 181
Luggage security system .................. 151
Rear turn signal lights.......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs........................ 522
Turn signal lever ................................. 229
Wattage................................................. 605
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirrors...............193
Rear window defogger .....................438
Refueling .................................................. 249
Capacity ................................................ 598
Fuel types .............................................. 598
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened ...........................................251
Opening the fuel tank cap ..............251
Regenerative braking ............................ 86
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery .........................511
Fuses .......................................................... 514
Light bulbs ..............................................518
Tires.......................................................... 499
Reset the maintenance data .............476
Rev indicator ............................................126
Rev peak .................................................... 126
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