General Maintenance And Regular Use; Battery: Hybrid (Traction Battery); Brakes Fluid - Lexus 2014 RX 450h Warranty And Services Manual

geneRAL MAintenAnCe AnD ReguLAR uSe

In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus hybrid vehicle requires
ongoing general maintenance such
as fluid checks and visual inspections.
The recommended guidelines for
inspections are listed below. Please
refer to the "Mainte nance" section
of the Owner's Manual for a detailed
description of inspection procedures.
every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
•
Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
•
Visually check engine/inverter
coolant level on the see-through
reservoir
•
Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
•
Check level of windshield
washer fluid
•
Check tire pressure
•
Check tires for damage
and wear
•
Check installation of driver's
floor mat
After a Car wash
• Check installation of driver's
floor mat
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every several months
If the vehicle is parked for a long time,
the hybrid battery will discharge
gradually. To keep the hybrid battery
in good condition, drive the vehicle at
least once every several months for
at least 30 minutes or ten miles.
If the hybrid battery becomes fully
discharged and the vehicle will not
start even with a jump-start to the
12-volt battery, contact your Lexus
dealership.
if You run Out of fuel
Take all precautions to prevent the
hybrid vehicle from running out of
fuel. If you do run out of fuel, add fuel
to the fuel tank before trying to restart
the vehicle or continuing to drive.
when Cleaning the interior
•
Remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a soft cloth
dampened with warm water.
• When cleaning leather interior,
remove dirt and dust with a
vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge,
apply a small amount of neutral
wool detergent mixed in water,
rubbing in a circular motion.
Wipe off any excess detergent
and let leather dry in an open-air
location.