interior lights LEXUS RX400H 2008 User Guide

Maintenance and care4
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RX400h_U
4-1. Maintenance and care ............................... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 301
4-2. Maintenance .................. 304 Maintenance requirements ....................... 304
General maintenance .......... 306
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 309 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 310
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 310
Hood ........................................... 313
Positioning a floor jack .......... 314
Engine compartment ............ 316
Tires............................................. 331
Tire inflation pressure........... 340
Wheels ...................................... 344
Air conditioning filter ........... 346
Wireless remote control battery .................................... 348
Rear seat entertainment system controller ................ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 352
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ............................ 364
Light bulbs................................ 365

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism
• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers•Function properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (→ P. 364)
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop- erly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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24RDI FAN NO.240Electric cooling fan
25HAZ15Turn signal lights, emergency flashers
26MPX-B17. 5Electric power steering system
27AM2 NO.130“GAUGE NO.2”, “IGN”, “INJ” and
“ST” fuses
28HORN10Horns
29MAIN40
“H-LP L LWR”, “H-LP L UPR”, “H-LP
R LWR”, “H-LP R UPR” and “DRL”
fuses
30IGCT NO.150
“INV W/P”, “IGCT NO.2”, “IGCT
NO.3”, “IGCT NO.4” and “IGCT
NO.5” fuses
31RADIO NO.115Audio system
32ECU-B NO.17. 5
Theft deterrent system, air condition-
ing system, gauges and meters, moon
roof, multiplex communication system
33DOME7. 5
Personal lights, interior lights, vanity
lights, engine switch light, gauges and
meters, navigation system
34ECU-B NO.27. 5Wireless remote control
35AMP30Audio system
36DOOR NO.1 25Power door lock system
37A/F25Air/fuel control system
38CRT7. 5Navigation system screen, rear seat
entertainment system
39H-LP R LWR15Right-hand headlight (low beam)
40INV W/P15Hybrid system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start, even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
→P. 131), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel your vehicle.
● The hybrid system may be flooded.
Try to restart the hybrid system once more following correct
starting procedures. ( →P. 131)
● There may be a malfunction in the hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys-
tem. (→ P. 8 3 )
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 4 2 1 )
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 4 2 1 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
Light bulbs
A: D2S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
G: Single end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)Discharge bulbs
Halogen bulbs
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35
55A
B
Front turn signal lights21C
Headlights (high beam)900560D
Parking lights1685E
Fog lights900655B
Front side marker lights1685E
Rear turn signal lights21C
Licence plate lights1685E
Back-up lights92116E
Rear side marker lights1943.8E
Interior
Vanity lights2.8G
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s8G
Interior lights8F
Luggage compartment lights5F
Door courtesy lights5G

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Alphabetical index
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Hybrid systemEnergy monitor...................................... 28
High voltage cautions .........................27
High voltage components ................27
Operating condition ........................... 28
Road accident cautions......................32
Starting procedure................................131
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer
system........................................................83
I/M test ..................................................... 309
Identification Engine ....................................................... 431
Vehicle ...................................................... 431
Ignition Keys ............................................................. 34
Ignition switch............................................131
Illuminated entry system ..................... 261
Indicator lights......................................... 140
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 462
Inside door handle lights ....................260
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 67
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................260
Switch ...................................................... 263
Wattage.................................................... 441
Jack Positioning a floor jack...................... 314
Replacing the wheel........................ 408
Jack handle ............................................. 408 Keyless entry ............................................. 36
Keys
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Flat key............................................. 34, 133
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Key number.............................................. 34
Keyless entry............................................36
Keys.............................................................. 34
Wireless remote control key...........36
Laser cruise control.............................. 160
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 260
Engine switch light............................ 260
Fog light switch ...................................... 151
Headlights switch................................ 148
Inside door handle lights ............... 260
Interior light switch ............................263
Luggage compartment light ...........46
Meter ring light ................................... 260
Overhead courtesy light ............... 260
Personal light switch .........................264
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Scuff lighting......................................... 260
Turn signal lever................................... 136
Vanity lights........................................... 273
Wattage ................................................... 441
Load capacity............................................ 181
Lock steering column ...........................132
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