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Specifications

Gasoline Engine: 133 kW, 2.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine

Electric Motor: 162 kW, Permanent Magnet Motor (for Hong Kong)

164 kW, Permanent Magnet Motor (except Hong Kong)

Transmission: Automatic

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HV Battery: 230.4 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery

Curb Weight: 1,725 to 1,775 kg /

3,803 to 3,913 lbs (for Europe)

1,735 to 1,775 kg /

3,825 to 3,913 lbs (except Europe)

Fuel Tank: 66 liters /17.4 gals

Frame Material: Steel Unibody

Body Material: Steel Panels

Seating Capacity: 4 passenger

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Summary of Contents for RC300h

Page 1: ...RC300h Gasoline Electric Lexus Hybrid Drive AVC10 Series...

Page 2: ...attery pack is kept safe and secure in an accident The NiMH HV battery pack contains sealed batteries that are similar to rechargeable batteries used in some battery operated power tools and other con...

Page 3: ...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 Vo...

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Page 5: ...stration demonstrates how the RC300h operates in various driving modes During light acceleration at low speeds the vehicle is powered by the electric motor The gasoline engine is shut off During norma...

Page 6: ...artment illustrations are provided to assist in identification The alphanumeric 15 character Vehicle Identification Number VIN is provided in the left side windshield cowl engine compartment cowl and...

Page 7: ...ntinued Exterior RC300h logo on the luggage compartment door logos on the rocker molding Gasoline fuel filler door located on the left side rear quarter panel Exterior Front and Left Side View Exterio...

Page 8: ...the one on the conventional non hybrid RC350 300 200t A switchable gauge in the combination meter showing either a hybrid system indicator or a tachometer depending on driving mode Notice If the vehi...

Page 9: ...5 RC300h Identification Continued Engine Compartment 2 5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine Logo on the engine cover Orange colored high voltage power cables Engine Compartment View Power Cables...

Page 10: ...steps down DC 650 V to DC 230 4 V Inverter Converts the direct current from the boost converter into alternating current for generator MG1 and motor MG2 and vice versa from AC to DC Gasoline Engine Th...

Page 11: ...ng 164 kW Permanent Magnet Motor except Hong Kong Transmission Automatic Only HV Battery 230 4 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight 1 725 to 1 775 kg 3 803 to 3 913 lbs for Europe 1 735 to 1 775 kg 3...

Page 12: ...s on and operational even though the gasoline engine may be off and the engine compartment is silent Vehicle Operation With the RC300h the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READ...

Page 13: ...t NiMH battery modules connected in series to produce approximately 230 4 Volts Each NiMH battery module is non spillable and sealed in a metal case The electrolyte used in the NiMH battery module is...

Page 14: ...lt battery This 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle As with other conventional vehicles the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chas...

Page 15: ...n the vehicle is shut off the relays stop electricity flow from leaving the HV battery pack WARNING The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or dis...

Page 16: ...m Vehicle On and Operational READY ON HV Battery Pack HV Battery Pack Hybrid Vehicle Computer Hybrid Vehicle Computer Volts DC Volts DC A C Compressor A C Compressor Electric Generator Electric Genera...

Page 17: ...ange high voltage power cable or high voltage component Necessary Items Protective clothing such as insulated gloves electrically insulated rubber gloves safety goggles and safety shoes Insulating tap...

Page 18: ...substance is approximately in the middle of this scale Adding a weak acidic mixture such as a dilute boric acid solution or vinegar to the caustic alkaline electrolyte will cause the electrolyte to b...

Page 19: ...death from severe burns or electric shock avoid touching cutting or opening any orange high voltage power cable or any high voltage component 1 Shut off the ignition READY indicator is off Then discon...

Page 20: ...the high voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are s...

Page 21: ...tage system is being dismantled by using the following sign CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE DO NOT TOUCH see page 19 6 If the service plug grip cannot be removed due to damage to the vehicle remove the IG2 MAIN...

Page 22: ...ing a saturated boric acid solution or a large amount of water If the electrolyte adheres to any article of clothing take the clothing off immediately 10 If the electrolyte comes into contact with you...

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Page 24: ...ltage terminals which are not insulated The SRS may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is shut off or disabled To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment a...

Page 25: ...ge the 2 guides and remove the tire repair seal from the battery clamp sub assembly 6 REMOVE AUXILIARY BATTERY 1 Disengage the 2 claws and open the battery terminal cap 2 Loosen the nut and disconnect...

Page 26: ...hose from the auxiliary battery 6 Remove the auxiliary battery 7 REMOVE NO 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 1 Remove the No 1 luggage compartment trim cover 8 REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX 1 Re...

Page 27: ...oved service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle To prevent electric shock make sure to remove the service plug...

Page 28: ...with converter assembly Notice Make sure to pull the connector cover assembly straight up as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover 12 CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE Caution Wear insulated gloves...

Page 29: ...ve the 3 clips 2 Disengage the 2 fasteners and 2 guides to remove the front luggage compartment trim cover 14 REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 1 Using a clip remover remove the 3 clips 2 Dis...

Page 30: ...e rear seat cushion frame Hint Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Standard Measurement Area Measurement A 100 mm 3 94 in or less B 121 1 mm 4 77 in 2 Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion...

Page 31: ...SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 1 Remove the 2 bolts 2 Pass the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly LH through the rear side seatback assembly LH and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH 20 DISC...

Page 32: ...e rear seatback assembly RH 23 REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 1 Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward 2 Disengage the 3 clips and 2 fasteners 3 Disengage the 5 fasteners 4 Remove the 3 bolts 5...

Page 33: ...clip 2 Disengage the 2 claws and clip 3 Disengage the guide to remove the No 2 room partition cover 26 REMOVE NO 1 ROOM PARTITION COVER Hint Use the same procedure as for the No 2 room partition cover...

Page 34: ...er as shown in the illustration 3 Disconnect the front upper luggage compartment trim cover as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration 4 Remove the front upper luggage compartme...

Page 35: ...COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH for LH Side 1 Using a clip remover remove the 5 clips 2 Disengage the claw 3 Disengage the clip and guide to remove the luggage compartment trim cover LH 31 REMOVE ROPE HOOK...

Page 36: ...RIM COVER RH for RH Side 1 Using a clip remover remove the 5 clips 2 Disengage the claw 3 Disengage the clip and guide to remove the luggage compartment trim cover RH 33 REMOVE REAR NO 1 FLOOR CROSSME...

Page 37: ...ection of the service plug grip and turn the button of the battery cover lock striker counterclockwise to release the lock 2 Remove the 4 nuts and No 4 HV battery shield panel 36 DISCONNECT FRAME WIRE...

Page 38: ...ssembly 38 REMOVE NO 4 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT Caution Wear insulated gloves 1 Remove the 2 clips and No 4 hybrid battery intake duct with No 3 hybrid battery intake duct from the HV battery 39 REM...

Page 39: ...e order shown in the illustration 3 Remove the 4 bolts 4 Disconnect the HV battery connector 5 Remove the 2 bolts 1 2 3 Push the battery drain plug toward the front of the vehicle While pushing the ba...

Page 40: ...more than 80 When moving the HV battery make sure to use an engine lifter Insulate the disconnected terminals or connectors with insulating tape Do not touch any high voltage wire harnesses connector...

Page 41: ...37 HV Battery Caution Label...

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