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4316-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) 6
Maintenance and care ■
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. 432)●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring ha rness from damage.■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts 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 th e vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating 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 wi re, 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 your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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516 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ●
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again follo wing correct starting procedures.
( P. 207)●
There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. ( P. 79)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The battery may be discharged. ( P. 522)●
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletio n or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 517)If the engine will not start If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 207), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over
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622 Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 353
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire.............. 489
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit......................... 502
Floor mats ................................................... 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 545
Brake ........................................................547
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 232
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 347
Wattage ................................................. 553
Front fog lights ....................................... 232
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............................51
Front seats .................................................. 161
Adjustment ............................................... 161
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Correct driving posture .................... 32
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 166
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346 Front turn signal lights .......................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........... 434, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
Fuel............................................................... 241
Capacity.................................................540
Fuel gauge ........................................ 91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 452
Information............................................554
Refueling .................................................. 241
Type............................................. 540, 554
Warning light .......................................455
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .......... 108, 122
Current fuel
consumption............................ 108, 122
Fuel filler door.......................................... 241
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling .................................................. 241
Fuel gauge ...........................................91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system .................452
Fuses...........................................................429F
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628 Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 268
Radiator .................................................... 406
Rear seats ..................................................164
Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 432
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage ................................................. 553
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ......................176
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 178
Rear window defogger ...................... 338
Refueling .................................................... 241
Capacity ................................................ 540
Fuel types .............................................. 540
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 243
Remote Touch
* Replacing
Electronic key battery ...................... 427
Fuses.........................................................429
Light bulbs ............................................. 432
Tires ......................................................... 489
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................................600
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................385
Rev indicator ..................................... 93, 99
Rev peak ...........................................93, 100 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 455
Seat belts .....................................................34
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 36
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ....................................... 382
Emergency Locking
Retractor................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt............. 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ..........................................37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........455
Seat belt extender ................................ 36
Seat belt guide ....................................... 35
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 35
SRS warning light .............................. 453R S