Table of Contents
About the RC300h ...................................................................................................................................... 1
RC300h Identification ................................................................................................................................ 2
Exterior ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Interior ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Engine Compartment .................................................................................................................................. 5
Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions ......................................................................................... 6
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation ................................................................................................................. 8
Vehicle Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery...................................................................... 9
HV Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack ........................................................................................... 9
HV Battery Pack Recycling ....................................................................................................................... 10
Auxiliary Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 10
High Voltage Safety .................................................................................................................................. 11
High Voltage Safety System ...................................................................................................................... 11
Service Plug Grip ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Precaution to be observed when dismantling the vehicle ...................................................................... 13
Necessary Items ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Spills .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Dismantling the vehicle ............................................................................................................................ 15
Removal of HV battery ............................................................................................................................ 20
HV Battery Caution Label ....................................................................................................................... 37