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• Nominal 42-Volts DC • Nominal 12-Volts DC RX 400h Features: • Adoption of Hybrid Synergy Drive as the name for the Lexus Gasoline - Electric Hybrid System. • Hybrid Synergy Drive includes a boost converter in the inverter assembly that boosts to 650-Volts the available voltage to the electric motors.
About the RX 400h The RX 400h is the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle for Lexus. The gasoline-electric hybrid system has been named Hybrid Synergy Drive. Hybrid Synergy Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric motor for power. Two energy sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1.
RX 400h Identification In appearance, the 2007 RX 400h is nearly identical to the conventional, non-hybrid Lexus RX 350. The RX 400h is a 5-door Luxury Utility Vehicle. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification.
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RX 400h Identification (Continued) Exterior logos on the rear hatchback door. Gasoline fuel filler door located on the driver side rear quarter panel. Exterior Driver Side View Exterior Front View Exterior Rear View Exterior Rear and Driver Side View...
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RX 400h Identification (Continued) Interior Instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights), located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid RX 350. In place of a tachometer, a power meter showing kW output is used. NOTE: If the vehicle is off, the instrument cluster gauges will be “blacked out”, not illuminated.
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RX 400h Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment Logos on Cover 3.3-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. High voltage inverter/converter assembly with logos on the cover. Engine Compartment View...
Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12-Volt Engine Lead-acid battery powers all low voltage Auxiliary Compartment electrical equipment. Battery Hybrid Cabin Area, 288-Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Vehicle Mounted to Cross battery pack consisting of 30 low voltage (9.6- (HV) Battery Member and volt) modules connected in series.
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Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description EPS DC-DC Underneath the Converts 288-Volts from the HV battery pack Converter cargo area by the to 42-Volt. Yellow-colored cables conduct the spare tire 42-Volt power underneath the vehicle floor pan to the power steering rack via the EPS ECU, located in the engine compartment.
Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster.
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery HV Battery Pack Recycling • The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Lexus dealer or The RX 400h contains a next generation high voltage, Hybrid Vehicle Lexus Roadside Assistance at: (HV) battery pack and a low voltage auxiliary battery.
High Voltage Safety • The HV battery pack relays will automatically open to stop electricity The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with flow in a collision sufficient to activate the SRS or rear collision sensors. DC electricity. Positive and negative high voltage power cables are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, to the inverter/converter.
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High Voltage Safety (Continued) The HV battery pack also powers a 288-Volt DC to 42-Volt DC converter for the assist motor in the electric power steering (EPS). This DC-DC converter is located under the cargo area . Both positive and negative 42-Volt cables are contained within plastic yellow sheathing and are isolated from the metal vehicle chassis.
SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillar • Frontal dual stage airbag for the driver is mounted in the steering wheel hub.
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SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) Standard Frontal Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners Front Seat, Side Curtain, and Knee Airbags Side Curtain Airbag Inflator in Roof Rail Knee Airbag and Inflator...
Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the RX 400h may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: •...
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if ignition key is inaccessible). 1. Disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the engine compartment. 2. Remove engine compartment covers. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IGCT No. 4 fuse (10A Red colored) in the engine compartment junction block as illustrated.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) • Stabilize Vehicle Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. • Access Patients Glass Removal Use normal glass removal procedures as required. Cribbing Points SRS Awareness Cribbing Points...
Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift airbags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Seat Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.
Clean up of the HV battery pack can be accomplished by the vehicle recovery crew without further concern of runoff or spill. For information regarding • Immobilize Vehicle recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Lexus dealer or Lexus Chock wheels and set the parking brake. Roadside Assistance at: Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
The RX 400h contains the same common automotive fluids used in other WARNING: Lexus vehicles, with the exception of NiMH electrolyte used in the HV The NIMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is battery pack. The NiMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that damaging to human tissues.
Emergency Response (Continued) Submersion Handle an RX 400h that is fully or partially submerged in water by disabling the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel pump. • Remove vehicle from the water. • Drain water from the vehicle if possible. •...
United States: (800) 255-3987, Canada: (800) 265-3987 Shift Lever Similar to most Lexus vehicles, the RX 400h uses a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration. However, the RX 400h shift lever includes a motor brake B position for high load regenerative braking when decelerating down a steep grade.
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Roadside Assistance (Continued) Electric Back Door Opener The RX 400h is equipped with an electric back door opener. In the event of 12-Volt power loss, the door can only be opened with the manual release located on the inside, bottom of the door. Electric Fuel Door Opener The RX 400h is equipped with an electric fuel door opener.
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“START.” The 12-Volt auxiliary battery is located in the engine compartment. The jump starting procedure is the same as for other Lexus vehicles. • Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery post.
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