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4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
Items Check points
12-volt battery (RX450h)
Check the connections.
(P. 76 6 )
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move
smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism (RX350)
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 955 )
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free play?
(P. 955 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park” mecha-
nism (RX450h)
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?