fuse LEXUS RC350 2017 User Guide

5407-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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5417-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.
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Type AType B
Type CType D

5427-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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. 543)
●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, protecting the wiring harness 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 wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determ ined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 following 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. 626)
●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. 621)
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

709Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lights ........................ 220Replacing light bulbs .......... 545, 550
Turn signal lever .................................220
Wattage ..................................................657
Fuel ............................................................... 241 Capacity .................................................644
Fuel gauge ..................................... 96, 102
Fuel pump shut off system............ 564
Information ........................................... 658
Refueling...................................................241
Type ............................................. 644, 658
Warning light ...................................... 566
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..............112, 119
Current fuel consumption ........112, 119
Fuel filler door .......................................... 241 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling...................................................241
Fuel gauge ........................................ 96, 102
Fuel pump shut off system................. 564
Fuses .......................................................... 540 Garage door opener.......................... 460
Gauges.............................................. 96, 102
Glove box ................................................452
Glove box light.......................................452G

716Alphabetical index
Rear window defogger ...................... 439
Refueling .................................................... 241Capacity .................................................644
Fuel types ...............................................644
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 243
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 538
Fuses........................................................ 540
Light bulbs .............................................543
Tires ..........................................................592
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 686
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 489
Rev indicator ...................................98, 105
Rev peak ........................................... 98, 106 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 566
Seat belts .....................................................34
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 36
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................486
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 ...........566
Seat belt extender ................................ 36
Seat belt guide ....................................... 35
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 35
SRS warning light ..............................565
Seat heaters.............................................446
Seat position memory .......................... 169
Seat ventilators....................................... 447
Seating capacity ................................... 204
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