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4737-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■12-volt battery 
 P. 481
Engine compartment
Power control unit coolant  
reservoir ( P. 478) 
Engine oil level dipstick 
( P. 474) 
Engine coolant reservoir  
( P. 478) 
Engine oil filler cap 
( P. 475) 
Fuse box  ( P. 514) 
Washer fluid tank  ( P. 480) 
Electric cooling fans 
Condenser ( P. 480) 
Power control unit coolant  
radiator ( P. 480) 
Engine coolant radiator 
( P. 480)
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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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5167-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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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5177-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■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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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt 
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below. 
Confirm that the electronic key is 
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situa-tion, the alarm may activate and doors 
locked. (P. 104)
Open the hood ( P. 471) and fuse 
box cover. 
Remove the clips. 
Push the tabs on either side to 
detach the lock and lift the lid off 
while pulling the lock plate.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12-volt 
battery is discharged. 
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly 
qualified and equipped professional.
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629Alphabetical index
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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