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features
Other interior features ............ 354
• Sun visors ................................ 354
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 354
• Clock ........................................ 355
• Power outlet .......................... 355
• Armrest.................................... 356
•Trunk storage
extension ................................. 357
• Assist grips .............................358
• Coat hooks.............................358
Garage door opener ............... 359
Compass ....................................... 366
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect...................................... 370 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 376
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 381
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 384
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 390
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack ............ 394
Engine compartment ............... 397
Tires ................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure .............. 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditio ning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 4326
Maintenance and care
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 376
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 381
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................384
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................390
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack ............ 394
Engine compartment ............... 397
Tires ...................................................412
Tire inflation pressure............... 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditioning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery .............. 427
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................................. 429
Light bulbs..................................... 432
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Maintenance and care 6-3. 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. Items Parts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 408) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 407) • SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
• SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
( P. 404) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool ant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 400) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 429) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 432) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver •Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser
and intercooler radi-
ator ( P. 406)
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P. 420) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 411) • Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RC300 AWD
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( P. 429)
Battery ( P. 408)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 400)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 404)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 402) Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 407)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 406)
Radiator ( P. 406)1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
10
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RC300
Fuse boxes ( P. 429)
Battery ( P. 408)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 400)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 402)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 404)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 407) Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 406)
Intercooler radiator ( P. 406)
Radiator ( P. 406)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 404)1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12
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Maintenance and care
RC F
Fuse boxes ( P. 429)
Battery ( P. 408)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 400)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 404)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 402) Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 407)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 411)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 406)
Radiator ( P. 406)1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
10
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Maintenance and care Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.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.1
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool. Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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 your Lexus dealer. 3
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Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D