LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owners Manual

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The rubber mats at the bottom of the front cup holders can be removed.
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holder s in the event of an accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible , cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

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Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.
Loosen the belt
Tighten the belt
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.
First-aid kit storage belt
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2

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Hold the hook and lift up the lug-
gage mat.
Secure the luggage mat using the
hook.
Luggage under tray
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2
NOTICE
When closing the trunk, do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk. The luggage mat may get damaged.

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Loosen the belt
Tighten the belt
Warning reflector storage belt
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2
To prevent damage to the warning reflector stor- age belt when it is not in use, fold the belt (asshown in ) and secure it with the clip ( ).12

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6-4. Using the other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do no t leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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The clock can be adjusted.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands backward.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands forward.
Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 VDC/10
A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.
●The power outlet can be used when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Clock
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2
Power outlet
●The shape of the console box rim allows power cables to be passed through when the console
box lid is closed.

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An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids th at enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do no t use the power outlet longer than neces- sary when the hybrid system is off.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.

4586-4. Using the other interior features
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To use the coat hook, push it in.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-
tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri- ous injury.

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7Maintenance and care
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................460
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 464
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 467
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 469
Hood ................................................. 471
Positioning a floor jack ............ 472
Engine compartment ............... 473
12-volt battery .............................. 481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire....................... 499
Tire inflation pressure ..............505
Wheels ........................................... 507
Air conditioning filter ...............509
Electronic key battery................. 511
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 514
Light bulbs...................................... 518

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7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-perature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle body and damage the paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion: