LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owners Manual

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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■Spark plug
Cooling system
Engine
Power control unit
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
Capacity8.3 L (8.8 qt., 7.3 Imp. qt.)2.1 L (2.2 qt., 1.8 Imp. qt.)2.3 L (2.4 qt., 2.0 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,non-amine, non-nitrite, and no n-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Make DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

6029-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 20C (68 F):
12.0 V or higher If the voltage is lower than the standard value, chargethe battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.8 L (4.0 qt., 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toy ota Genuine ATF WS” may damage the hybrid
transmission of your vehicle.

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Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differentia l Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match- ing quality to satisfy the abov e specification. Please contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified an d equipped professional for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1117 mm (4.6 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 - 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704,FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

6049-1. Specifications
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17-inch tires
18-inch tires
19-inch tires
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Vehicle speedFront wheel kPa (kgf/cm2 orbar, psi)
Rear wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 orbar, psi)
More than 190 km/h
(118 mph)270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
190 km/h (118 mph) or less240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)
Wheel size17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/45R18 94Y
Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front wheel kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Rear wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)
Wheel size18  8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/40R19 96Y XL, 265/35R19 94Y
Tire inflation pressure (Recommended coldtire inflation pressure)
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size19  8J (235/40R19), 19  9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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Light bulbs
Light bulbsWType
Exterior
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)21A
Rear turn signal lights21A
Back-up lights16B
Interior
Vanity lights8B
Footwell lights3.8B
Trunk light5B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

6069-1. Specifications
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■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a Research Octane Numberthat follows the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard
EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Rese arch Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Rese arch Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way cata lytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel contain- ing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. Your vehicle can use gaso-
line mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100. The use of gas-
oline containing methanol may cause engine damage or failure.

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Vehicle specifications
9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Vehicles with a Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio controller
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
( P. 346)
Select “Setup” on the “MENU” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
 P. 123
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of th ese features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio con-
troller or at any authorized Lexus deal er or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Customizing vehicle features
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio
controller
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 110, 115, 121)
Customizable features
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Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
Language*2English
French
—O—
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Units*2km (L/100 km)km (km/L)OO—miles (MPG)
EV indicatorON
(Self-lighting)OFF—O—
switch settings*3Drive
information 1Desired status screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel economy
*5—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance
(driving range)
*5—O—Average vehi- cle speed
(after reset)
Pop-up displayONOFF—O—
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*1: For details about each function: P. 126
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after start), average fuel economy (after refuel), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), elapsed time (after reset),
elapsed time (after start), distance (driving range), distance (after start), blank.
*6: F SPORT models
*7: The customized setting varies according to country.
Accent color*3Color 1Color 2OO—
Tachometer settingsON (Self- changing)
Hybrid System Indi-cator (Always)—O—Tachometer
(Always)
Needle*6BlueRed—O—White
Speed indicator*6OFF
50 to 200 km/h*7
—O—50 to 160 km/h (30 to 100 mph)*7
REV indicator*64000 r/min
2000 to 6000 r/min—O—
OFF
REV peak*6ONOFF—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting123

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■Door lock ( P. 144, 150, 578)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 144, 150)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical key
Both side
doors unlocked in one step
Driver’s door unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic doorlock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door unlocksboth side doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if door is not opened after beingunlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOff——O
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