battery LEXUS RX400H 2008 Workshop Manual

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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
Fuel
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor with all wheel drive models)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output123 kW
Maximum torque33.9 kgf•m (333 N•m, 245 ft•lbf)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque13.2 kgf•m (130 N•m, 95 ft•lbf)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hybrid battery
Vo l t a g e9.6 V/m o du le
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity30 modules
Overall voltage288 V

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Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at
68°F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed from the engine switch
with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.

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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 7 2
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 3 1 8
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 3 3 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the 12-volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
→P. 328) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 198
ABS.............................................................. 169
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 149
AFS .............................................................. 149
Air conditioning filter ..........................346
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 198
Air bags
Air bag operating conditions ......... 93
Air bag precautions for your child.......................................................... 98
Air bag warning light .......................389
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 103
General airbag precautions ........... 98
Locations of airbags.............................. 91
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................102
Proper driving posture .............89, 98
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Side airbag precautions .................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................... 91
Alarm ............................................................85
Antenna ....................................................... 211
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 169
Armrest .....................................................282
Audio system
Antenna ......................................................211 Audio visual input................................ 251
A/V input adapter .............................. 251
CD player/changer ........................... 214
MP3/WMA disc............................... 220
Optimal use ......................................... 228
Radio ........................................................207
Steering wheel audio switch.......... 231
Audio visual input ...................................251
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 198
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 150
Automatic light control system........ 148
A/V input adapter..................................251
Back door Back door ................................................. 44
Wireless remote control ...................36
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Battery
Checking................................................327
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 325
Parking brake........................................ 137
Brake assist ...............................................169
Break-in tips..............................................123
Brightness control Multi-display light control .............. 276A
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CareExterior ................................................... 298
Interior.......................................................301
Seat belts ............................................... 302
Cargo capacity ....................................... 178
Cargo hooks .......................................... 284
CD changer CD .............................................................. 214
MP3 disc ............................................... 220
WMA disc ............................................ 220
CD player.................................................. 214
Chains......................................................... 184
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.................. 108
Booster seats, installation ..................113
Convertible seats, definition ......... 108
Convertible seats, installation .........113
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................103
Infant seats, definition ....................... 108
Infant seats, installation........................113
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................................116
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........113
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 118
Child safety
Air bag precautions ............................ 98
Battery precautions.............. 328, 423
Child restraint system ...................... 108
Child-protectors................................... 40
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................62
Installing child restraints ..................... 112
Moon roof precautions ...................... 77
Power window lock switch .............. 72
Power window precautions............. 74 Removed rear seat entertainment
system controller battery............. 351
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions .......................349
Seat belt comfort guide .....................59
Seat belt extender precautions...... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 62
Seat heater precautions................. 280
Child-protectors ...................................... 40
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 298
Interior ...................................................... 301
Seat belts ................................................302
Clock ......................................................... 274
Coin holder .............................................268
Compass .................................................. 292
Condenser .............................................. 325
Console box ........................................... 266
Cooling system Engine overheating........................... 424
Cruise control Cruise control........................................157
Dynamic laser cruise control ........ 160
Cup holder .............................................. 269
Curtain shield airbags............................. 91
Customizable features .......................458
Daytime running light system ........... 149
Defogger Rear window ........................................204
Side mirror.............................................204
Dimension................................................430
Dinghy towing ......................................... 196
Display
Dynamic laser cruise control ........ 160
Trip information ................................... 146C
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Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 310
Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights.........................260
Wattage.................................................... 441
Door lock Back door................................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Wireless remote control................... 36
Door pockets............................................271
Doors Back door................................................. 44
Door glasses ............................................72
Door lock......................................... 36, 39
Power back door ................................. 44
Side door .................................................. 39
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 391
Driving Break-in tips ........................................... 123
Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 122
Winter driving tips...............................182
Driving position memory ......................55
DVD player Audio CD/CD text .......................... 248
DVD video ........................................... 239
Initial setting .......................................... 253
MP3 discs ............................................. 249
Video CD.............................................. 246
Electric power steering ....................... 169
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is in operative................................................ 46
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 418 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................... 419
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
If the warning buzzer sounds......388
If the warning light turns on..........388
If you have a flat tire ........................408
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 378
If your vehicle overheats.................424
Energy monitor ......................................28
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 316
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Hood ......................................................... 313
How to start the hybrid system ...... 131
Identification number ........................ 431
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................418
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Overheating .........................................424
Engine compartment cover ............... 317
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 435
Checking................................................323
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 138
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................434
Checking................................................. 318
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Luggage compartment lightsSwitch ..........................................................46
Wattage ................................................... 441
Luggage cover ...................................... 284
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...........310
General maintenance .....................306
Maintenance data ............................. 430
Maintenance requirements .......... 304
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 139
Meters .......................................................138
Meter ring light ..................................... 260
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................67
Side mirror heater ............................. 204
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors ......................................273
Moon roof ...................................................75
MP3 disc ................................................. 220
Multi-display
Brightness control..............................276
Multi-information display
Energy monitor ..................................... 28
Odometer .................................................138
Oil Engine oil .................................................318
Opener
Back door .................................................44
Fuel filler door ........................................ 78
Hood ......................................................... 313
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Driving position memory ................. 55 Outside temperature display .......... 275
Overhead console ............................... 269
Overhead courtesy lights .................260
Overheating, Engine........................... 424
Parking brake ...........................................137
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Personal lights Personal lights .................................... 260
Switch.......................................................264
Wattage ....................................................441
Power meter ............................................ 138
Power outlet............................................ 277
Power windows ........................................ 72
Radiator .................................................... 325
Radio .......................................................... 207
RDS ........................................................... 208
Rear audio system ................................ 233
Rear seat entertainment system Audio CD/CD text ..........................248
DVD video ............................................239
Initial setting ..........................................253
MP3 discs.............................................. 249
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................................. 233
Replacing controller battery........ 350
Video ........................................................ 251
Video CD ..............................................246
Rear seats Adjustment ............................................... 52
Folding down .......................................... 52
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Rear side marker lightsWattage.................................................... 441
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................365
Wattage.................................................... 441
Rear window de fogger.......................204
Rear window wiper ............................... 155
Replacing Fuses ........................................................ 352
Light bulbs.............................................365
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery............................350
Tires ......................................................... 408
Wireless remote control battery ..................................................348
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ..................................... 464
RSE
Replacing controller battery ........350
RSE ........................................................... 233
Road accident cautions......................... 32
Roof luggage carrier .............................. 70
Scuff lighting ...........................................260
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt........................ 59
Automatic Locking Retractor .......... 61
Child restraint system
installation ..............................................112
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ..................................... 302
Emergency Locking Retractor........ 61
How to wear your seat belt............. 58
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 62 Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .......................... 61
Reminder light....................................... 391
Seat belt extenders...............................62
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 60
Seat heaters ............................................280
Seating capacity....................................... 181
Seats
Adjustment ...................................... 49, 52
Adjustment precautions ............ 51, 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............................. 112
Cleaning .................................................. 301
Driver's seat position memory ...... 55
Flattening seatbacks ........................... 50
Head restraint .........................................57
Properly sitting in the seat................ 89
Seat heaters ......................................... 280
Service reminder indicators ............ 140
Shift lever Transmission.......................................... 135
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 419
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 284
Side airbags ................................................. 91
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ................................................... 441
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ................... 55
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Traction control ...................................... 169
Trailer towing........................................... 187
TransmissionTransmission ..........................................135
Trip information display....................... 146
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................365
Switch ........................................................136
Wattage.................................................... 441
Valet key...................................................... 34
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 273
Wattage.................................................... 441
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 273
Vehicle identification number .......... 431
Vehicle stability control....................... 169
Video mode ............................................. 251
VDIM .......................................................... 169
VSC ............................................................. 169
Warning buzzers Brake system ...................................... 388
Key reminder ....................................... 393
Open door ............................................391
Open moon roof reminder ............391
Seat belt reminder...............................391
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system...................389
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................389
Brake assist system...........................389
Brake system ...................................... 388
Charging system ...............................389 Electric power steering
control system ................................. 389
Hybrid battery system .................... 389
Low fuel level......................................... 391
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 391
Master warning light.......................... 391
Open door ............................................. 391
Pretensioners ...................................... 389
Seat belt reminder light .................... 391
SRS airbags.......................................... 389
Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 398
Dynamic laser cruise control ..................................... 399, 402
Engine oil maintenance.................. 402
Engine oil pressure........................... 398
Fuel lid..................................................... 407
Head light level................................... 399
Hybrid system..................................... 398
Moon roof............................................. 402
Open door ........................................... 402
Parking brake...................................... 402
Vehicle stability control........399, 401
Washer fluid ........................................ 402
Water temp.......................................... 398
Transmission selector lever ......... 402
Washer
Checking................................................329
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 182
Switch........................................................ 152
Washing and waxing........................... 298
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 178
Load limits.................................................181
Weight .................................................... 430
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