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6477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■Back-up lightsOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove
the cover.
To prevent scratching to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a cloth, etc.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the back-up
lights to visually check that there is no
light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit.
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6798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_RX450hL_U
RX450hL
Remove the deck board.
Remove the cover.
Attach the adapter socket to the
spare tire clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle extension.
Connect the jack handle to the
adapter socket. Turn the jack handle
counterclockwise.
The tire will be lowered completely to
the ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower the
spare tire. If the handle is turned quickly,
the wire cable may come off the shaft
inside the unit and the tire may not be
lowered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered: P. 682
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6828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
■If the spare tire cannot be lowered (RX450hL)
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it may not have been stowed properly. Perform the
following procedure:
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered, the wire cable may be severed. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Fully tighten the spare tire clamp bolt by turn-
ing the jack handle clockwise until two clicks
are heard and the jack handle skips.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire.
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered,
attempt to fully tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt again by turning the jack handle clock-
wise. Then turn it counterclockwise at least 2
turns to lower the spare tire.1
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6868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Lay the tire on the ground with the
outer surface (valve stem) facing up.
Before raising the tire, make sure
that the hoist assembly is perpendic-
ular to the wheel opening. (Try to
place the tire directly beneath the
vehicle, near where the wire cable is
hanging from.)
Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the tire clamp bolt by turn-
ing it clockwise until the tire is in the correct position and two clicks are heard
as the jack handle skips.
Confirm it is not loose after tighten-
ing:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is not
hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists,
repeat steps
to .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the jack and all tools.
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774Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Child-protectors.....................................139
Cleaning.......................................580, 584 Aluminum wheels ............................... 581
Exterior................................................... 580
Interior .................................................... 584
Seat belts ............................................... 585
Clock ................................................ 96, 548
Coat hooks.............................................. 559
Compass .................................................. 567
Condenser .............................................. 602
Console box ........................................... 534
Consumption screen ................. 105, 124
Coolant Capacity .................................................. 715
Checking................................................. 601
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ...................................... 601 Hybrid system overheating ..........702
Cornering lights .................................... 259
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 306
Cup holders ............................................ 535
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ....................... 736
Customized mode ............................... 379 Daytime running light system.......... 260
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..............516
Rear window..........................................516
Windshield..............................................516
Differential ................................................ 716
Dimensions ............................................... 710
Dinghy towing ....................................... 238
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................306
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 302
Multi-information display.................. 101
Warning messages .......................... 667
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 593
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ........................................196D
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782Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation ................................... 198
Jam protection function ................... 201
Operation ............................................. 200
MP3 disc.................................................. 433
Multi-information display AWD Control display ...................... 106
Clock...........................................................96
Drive information ................................ 105
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 306
Energy monitor .....................................124
G-force display.................................... 107
Language .................................................. 113
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 302
Outside temperature ..........................96
PCS (Pre - Collision system) ......287
Settings .....................................................108
Suggestion function ............................. 116
Sway warning display ....................... 106
Warning messages...........................667 Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer .................................................. 115
Oil
Engine oil ................................................. 713
Rear differential oil .............................. 716
Opener Fuel filler door...................................... 276
Hood........................................................595
Power back door ................................ 143
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 193 Adjusting and folding ........................193
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) .............319
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................194
Mirror position memory ................... 181
Outside rear view mirror defoggers.............................................516
Outside temperature display ..............96
Overheating............................................702
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