Lexus RX450h 2010 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RX450h_U

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and
operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

Summary of Contents for RX450h 2010

Page 1: ...C 1 M E J S K L U D R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 00 ...

Page 2: ...features for a comfortable driving experience 4 Maintenance andcare Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it your self maintenance and maintenance information 5 Whentrouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed gets a flat tire or is involved in an accident 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information 7 Forowners Reporting safety defects for U S owners and seat b...

Page 3: ...heel Front seats 75 Rear seats 80 Driving position memory 84 Head restraints 87 Seat belts 89 Steering wheel 97 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 99 Outside rear view mirrors 100 1 5 Opening and closing the windows andmoon roof Power windows 103 Moon roof 106 1 6 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 110 1 7 Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system 115 Alarm 117 Theft prevention labels 119 1 8 Saf...

Page 4: ...er 213 Rear window wiper and washer 218 Headlight cleaner switch 219 2 4 Using other driving systems Cruise control 220 Dynamic radar cruise control 224 Intuitive parking assist 236 Electronically modulated air suspension 243 Rear view monitor system rear view mirror attached type 249 Driving assist systems 253 Hill start assist control 258 Pre Collision System 260 2 5 Driving information Utility ...

Page 5: ...o system 356 Using the AUX adapter 359 Using the steering wheel audio switches 361 3 3 Using the Bluetooth audio system Bluetooth audio system 364 Using the Bluetooth audio system 367 Operating a Bluetooth enabled portable player 372 Setting up a Bluetooth enabled portable player 376 Bluetooth audio system setup 383 3 4 Using the hands free phone system for mobile phones Hands free system for mobi...

Page 6: ... heaters and ventilators 438 Armrest 440 Coat hooks 441 Floor mat 442 Luggage compartment features 443 Garage door opener 447 Compass 453 4 1 Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior 458 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior 461 4 2 Maintenance Maintenance requirements 464 General maintenance 466 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 470 4 3 Do it yoursel...

Page 7: ... shifted from P 612 If you lose your keys 613 If the electronic key does not operate properly 614 If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged 617 If your vehicle overheats 620 If the vehicle becomes stuck 625 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency 626 6 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 628 Fuel information 640 Tire information 643 6 2 Customization Customizable feat...

Page 8: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RX450h_U 7 Abbreviation list 674 Alphabetical index 676 Whattodo if 686 Index ...

Page 9: ...ex Exterior Headlights and daytime running lights P 200 203 Fog lights P 211 Turn signal lights P 179 Windshield wipers P 213 Moon roof P 106 Outside rear view mirrors P 100 Hood P 474 Parking lights P 200 Side marker lights P 200 ...

Page 10: ... Inflation pressure Information P 496 P 596 P 637 P 643 Tail lights P 200 Rear window defogger P 303 Fuel filler door P 110 Turn signal lights P 179 Back door opener P 64 Rear window wiper P 218 Side marker lights P 200 Side doors P 61 Back door P 64 ...

Page 11: ...bag P 122 Console box Power outlet AUX adapter USB adapter P 426 P 435 P 359 P 347 Door pockets Bottle holders P 423 P 423 Rear seats P 80 Power window switches P 103 Head restraints P 87 Seat belts P 89 Armrest Auxiliary boxes P 440 P 421 Rear SRS side airbags P 122 Cup holders P 424 Front SRS side airbags P 122 Power outlet P 435 ...

Page 12: ...rbags P 122 Interior lights Personal lights P 419 P 419 Auxiliary box P 428 Anti glare inside rear view mirror Rear view monitor system Compass P 99 P 249 P 453 Sun visors Vanity mirrors P 430 P 431 Moon roof switches Garage door opener buttons P 106 P 447 Coat hooks P 441 If equipped ...

Page 13: ... 12 B Pictorial index Interior Driving position memory switches P 84 Door lock switches P 61 Window lock switch P 103 Power window switches P 103 Inside lock buttons P 61 Outside rear view mirror switches P 100 ...

Page 14: ...emote Touch 1 VSC off switch P 253 Seat heater switches Seat heater and ventilator switches P 438 Floor mat P 442 Hybrid transmission shift lever P 171 Shift lock override button P 612 If equipped 1 Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual ...

Page 15: ...eld wiper and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch P 213 P 218 Power back door main switch P 64 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P 97 Parking brake pedal P 180 Power ignition switch P 166 Hood lock release lever P 474 Gauges and meters Multi information display P 182 P 189 Glove box P 422 Horn P 181 ...

Page 16: ...nditioning display Audio display P 434 P 433 P 432 P 296 P 305 Air conditioning system 1 Multi display Air conditioning system P 296 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P 303 Navigation system 1 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 1 Audio system 1 Emergency flasher switch P 556 Security indicator P 115 117 If equipped 1 Refer to Navigation System Owner s M...

Page 17: ...istance switch P 224 Multi information switches P 189 Audio remote control switches 2 P 361 Side camera switch 1 Pictorial index Instrument panel C Head up display main switch P 195 Display position adjustment switch P 195 Display contrast adjustment switch P 195 Power outlet main switch P 435 ...

Page 18: ...s Manual 2 For vehicles with a navigation system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual E Cup holders P 424 Headlight cleaner switch P 219 Power back door switch P 64 Fuel filler door opener P 110 Instrument panel light control switches P 183 ODO TRIP button P 183 Windshield wiper de icer switch 2 P 304 Height selector switch P 243 ...

Page 19: ...RX450h_U 18 Pictorial index Luggage compartment Cargo hooks P 443 Power outlet P 435 Luggage cover P 443 Cargo hooks P 443 ...

Page 20: ...RX450h_Canada 19 B A Power back door switch P 64 Rearseatback lock release lever P 80 Height selector switch P 243 Luggage compartment light P 67 If equipped ...

Page 21: ...is turned off you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes This is the sound of a fuel evapo ration leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction Accessories sparepartsandmodificationof yourLexus A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these product...

Page 22: ...hicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two way radio Scrappingof yourLexus The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure...

Page 23: ...Driver distraction Always give your full attention to driving Anything that distracts the driver such as adjusting controls talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you your occupants or others General precaution regarding children s safety Never leave children unattended in the vehicle and never allow children to have or use the ke...

Page 24: ...s a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts cables and their connec tors are touched In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of the hybrid bat tery must be disposed by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury ...

Page 25: ...s is a warning against something which if ignored may cause damage to the vehi cle or its equipment You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment Safetysymbol The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Arrows indicatingoperations Indicates the action pushin...

Page 26: ...eering wheel Frontseats 75 Rearseats 80 Driving positionmemory 84 Headrestraints 87 Seatbelts 89 Steering wheel 97 Anti glare inside rear viewmirror 99 Outside rear view mirrors 100 1 5 Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Powerwindows 103 Moon roof 106 1 6 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 110 1 7 Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system 115 Alarm 117 Theft prevention labels 119 1 8 S...

Page 27: ...engine and an electric motor traction motor according to driving conditions improving fuel effi ciencyand reducing exhaust emissions Gasoline engine Front electric motor Traction motor Rear electric motor Traction motor AWD models only Whenstopped duringstart off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped During start off the electric motor traction motor drives the vehicle At slow spee...

Page 28: ...y However it may not stop auto matically in the following conditions During gasoline engine warm up During hybrid battery traction battery charging When the temperature of the hybrid battery traction battery is high or low When the heater is switched on Duringnormal driving The gasoline engine is predominantly used The electric motor traction motor charges the hybrid battery as necessary Whenaccel...

Page 29: ...continues for a few days contact your Lexus dealer Soundsand vibrations specific toa hybrid vehicle There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move Always shift the shift lever to P when parked The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are not a malfunction Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment Sounds may...

Page 30: ...mum as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating Obey the caution labels attached to thevehicle AWD models only Air conditioning compressor High voltage cables orange Power control unit with DC DC converter Hybrid battery traction bat tery Rear electric motor traction motor Service plug Front electric motor traction motor Caution label ...

Page 31: ...e impact sensor the emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage If the emergency shut off system activates your vehicle will not restart To restart the hybrid system contact your Lexus dealer Hybridwarningmessage A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an ...

Page 32: ...tro magnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party produced radio parts Consult your Lexus dealer before installing or removing third party produced radio parts Running outoffuel When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started refuel the vehicle with at least enough ga...

Page 33: ...d shift the shift lever to P apply the parking brake and turn the hybrid system off Do not touch the high voltage parts cables and connectors If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle an electric shock may occur Never touch exposed electric wires If a fluid leak occurs do not touch it as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte from the hybrid battery traction battery If it comes i...

Page 34: ...s hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and elec trical shock that may result in death or serious injury Emergency shutoff system Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables Never touch the parts or cables P 29 NOTICE Hybrid battery air vents Do not put foreign objects over the air vents The hybrid battery traction battery may overheat or los...

Page 35: ... MENU button You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi information dis play andthe navigation system screen Navigation system screen if equipped Multi information display Remote Touch MENU button Remote Touch knob ENTER button For use of the Remote Touch refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual STEP 1 ...

Page 36: ...button on the Remote Touch Select and press the ENTER button If the or screen is displayed select and press the ENTER button Multi information display Toggle the ENTER switch on the steering wheel upward or down ward through several items to select the energy monitor display STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 37: ... the vehicle is powered by the electric motor traction motor When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor traction motor When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery traction battery When there is no energy flow Hybrid battery traction battery status Low Full Low Full ...

Page 38: ...r select and press the ENTER button Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes One symbol indicates 50 Wh Up to 4 symbols are shown Cruising range Pastrecord vehicleswitha navigationsystem Press the MENU button and select Select and push the ENTER button If the screen does not appear select and press the ENTER button STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 39: ...a tion display These images are examples only and may vary slightly from actual conditions Resetting the consumption data Selecting on the screen will reset the fuel consumption and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes Selecting on the screen will reset the past records and best past fuel consumption Selecting on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data ...

Page 40: ...low the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption Highway driving Control your speed and keep at a constant speed Also before stopping at a toll booth or similar allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing...

Page 41: ...onsumption Use a tire that is appropriate for the season Luggage Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption Avoid carry ing unnecessary luggage Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor fuel consumption Warmingupbefore driving Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold warming up the engine is unnecessary Moreover frequently driving short distance...

Page 42: ...rovided with thevehicle Electronic keys Operating the smart access system with push button start P 46 Operating the wireless remote control function P 57 Mechanical keys Key number plate Card key electronic key if equipped Operating the smart access sys tem with push button start P 46 ...

Page 43: ...it in the electronic key Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly you will need the mechanical key P 614 Card key The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a problem arises such as when the key does not operate properly If it is difficult to take out the mec...

Page 44: ... Lexus dealer using the key number plate P 613 When riding in an aircraft When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio wav...

Page 45: ...dical electrical equipment such as low fre quency therapy equipment Carrying the electronic key on your person Carry the electronic key 3 9 in 10 cm or more away from electric appliances that are turned on Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3 9 in 10 cm of the electronic key may interfere with the key causing the key to not function properly In case of a smart access system with p...

Page 46: ...d have your Lexus dealer replace the battery Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key If the battery cover is frequently removed the battery cover may become loose When installing the battery make sure to check the direction of the battery Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause th...

Page 47: ...The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec tronic key including the card key on your person for example in your pocket Thedriver should always carrythe electronic key Locks and unlocks the side doors P 47 Locks and unlocks the back door P 47 Starts the hybrid system P 166 ...

Page 48: ...oor Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked Touch the lock sensor the inden tation on the upper part of the door handle to lock the doors Unlocking and locking the back door Press the button to unlock the door The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked ...

Page 49: ...thedoors RX450h_U Press the button to lock the door Antenna locationand effectiverange Antenna location Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the luggage compartment Antenna outside the luggage compartment ...

Page 50: ...rs detecting the key can be operated When starting the hybrid system or changing POWER switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle Operationsignals A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked unlocked Locked Once Unlocked Twice When the door cannotbe locked by the lock sensor on the upper partof the door han...

Page 51: ... alarms are sounded Security feature If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again Alarm Situation Correction procedure Exterior alarm sounds once for 10 seconds An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open Close all of the doors and lock the doors again Interioralarmpings repeatedly...

Page 52: ...e control function P 57 The vehicle is locked unlocked using the mechanical key P 614 Conditions affecting operation The smart access system with push button start uses weak radio waves In the fol lowing situations the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected preventing the smart access system with push button start wire less remote control and immobilizer system fr...

Page 53: ...oo close to the window or outside door handle near the ground or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked The electronic key is on the instrument panel luggage cover or floor or in the glove box As long as the electronic key is within the effective range the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone However only the doors detecting the elec tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle...

Page 54: ...urn off the alarm lock all the doors The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice snow mud etc Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door Notes forthe unlo...

Page 55: ...attery life is 1 to 2 years The card key battery life is about a year and a half If the battery becomes low an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid sys tem stops P 588 As the electronic key always transmits radio waves the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted Replace the battery ...

Page 56: ...ments of Radio Low For vehicles sold in the U S A FCC ID NI4TMLF8 6 FCC ID HYQ13CZF FCC ID HYQ14ACX FCC ID HYQ14AEB NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING...

Page 57: ...m antennas P 48 The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices If necessary the entry function can be disabled Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function User of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defi...

Page 58: ...n unlocks the driver s door Pressing the but ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors Opens the windows and moon roof press and hold Sounds the alarm press and hold P 117 Vehicles with a power back door Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the but ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors Opens the windows and moon roof...

Page 59: ... and lock the vehicle once more Security feature P 50 Panic mode Back door operation The back door can be opened even if it is locked Lock the back door again when you leave the vehicle The back door will not lock automatically after it has been opened and then closed Alarm Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system P 117 Reversing the operation of the power back...

Page 60: ...If the wireless remote control does not operate properly Locking and unlocking the doors Use the mechanical key P 614 Electronic key battery depletion P 54 When the electronic key battery is fully depleted P 515 Customization Settings e g door unlocking function can be changed Customizable features P 656 ...

Page 61: ... This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE Operation is subject to the following two condit...

Page 62: ... entry function wireless remote control or door lock switches Entry function P 47 Wireless remote control P 57 Door lockswitches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Inside lock buttons Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position ...

Page 63: ... These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors STEP 1 STEP 2 Impact detection door lock release system In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact all the doors are unlocked Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident however the system may not operate Using the mechanicalkey The do...

Page 64: ... doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death Be especially careful with the front doors as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in the locked position Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats When opening or closing a door Check the surroundings of the vehicle such...

Page 65: ...y the follow ingprocedures Lockingand unlocking the back door Door lock switches P 61 Entry function P 47 Wireless remote control P 57 Opening the back door fromoutsidethevehicle Back door opener button While carrying the elec tronic key on your person press the back door opener button to release the lock Raise the back door ...

Page 66: ... When the back door is locked While carrying the wireless remote control on your person press and hold the back door opener button or press it twice This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer Using the wireless remote control P 57 Opening the back door from inside the vehicle vehicles with a powerbackdoor Press the switch to open close Pressing the switch again while the power back door ...

Page 67: ...k door Pressing the switch again while the power back door is closing will cause it to open again Cancelingthepowerbackdoorsystem vehicleswithapowerbackdoor Turn off the main switch in the glove box to disable the power back door system On Off The back door cannot be opened even with the wireless remote con trol or power back door switch ...

Page 68: ... setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer Back door handle Luggage compartment lights Back door closer vehicles witha power back door In the event that the back door is left slightly open the back door closer will auto matically close it to the fully closed position The back door closer will operate regardless of POWER switch mode The back door can be opened while the back door closer is op...

Page 69: ...ally operate in the opposite direc tion If two or more successive attempts are made to close the back door a buzzer will sound and the back door will switch to manual operation Jam protection function vehicles with a power back door After the back door has beenopened and then closed Lock the back door again as the back door will not lock automatically Luggage mode vehicles with electronically modu...

Page 70: ...ack door Vehicles without a power back door When re connecting the 12 voltbatteryandchargingafuse To enable the power back door system to operate properly perform the following procedures to initialize the system Unlock the back door using the door lock switch Lower the back door manually using the back door handle and fully close the back door by pushing it down Remove the cover STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 71: ...jury Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment they could have heat exhaustion Do not allow a child to open or close the back door Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly or cause the child s hands head or neck to be caught by the closing back door which may result in death or serious injury of the child Ope...

Page 72: ...s more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level sur face so beware of the back door unexpect edly opening or closing by itself Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment When closing the back door take extra care to prevent your fingers etc from being caught When closing the back door make sure to press it lightly on its...

Page 73: ... door is operating the back door will change to manual operation In this case be careful as the back door may move suddenly On an incline the back door may fall after it opens automatically Make sure the back door is fully open and secure In the following situations the power back door may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped In this case the back door has to be oper ated m...

Page 74: ...However be careful not to jam body parts in the doorframe as an injury may result Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func tion The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the back door fully closes Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object...

Page 75: ...d frame that would pre vent movement of the back door Operating the power back door when exces sive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the power back door is oper ating Take care not to damage the sensors installed on the right and left edges of the power back door with a knife or other sharp object If the sensor is disconne...

Page 76: ...s mirrors steering wheel Front seats Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion front angle adjustment switch Vertical height adjustment switch Lumbar support adjustment switch Seat cushion length adjustment switch if equipped ...

Page 77: ...de the rear seats as far back as possible P 80 Flatteningthefrontseatbacks Move the front seat forward raise the seat and remove the head restraint P 87 After returning the seat to its origi nal position make sure to replace the head restraint Move the seatback angle adjust ment switch backward to flatten the seatback STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 78: ...ve been per formed the steering wheel will move up and back to the point far thest away from the driver and the seat will move backward auto away function The shift lever has been shifted to P The POWER switch has been turned off The driver seat belt has been unfastened Entering the vehicle When either of the following actions has been performed the steering wheel will move toward the driver and s...

Page 79: ...seat If the seat is already close to the rearmost position the auto away function may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle Active head restraints Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner structure These do not indicate problems Customization The distance that the driver s ...

Page 80: ... seat is too reclined the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle While driving Do not allow passengers to ...

Page 81: ...irrors steering wheel RX450h_U Rear seats Folding downtherearseatbacks Before folding downthe rear seatbacks Stow all the head restraints and the rear center seat belt buckle Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever ...

Page 82: ...rom inside Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions lift them up until they lock From outside Pull the levers Left side lever Folds down the left side rear seat Right side lever Folds down the right side and center rear seats To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions lift them up until they lock ...

Page 83: ...he parking brake and shift the shift lever to P After folding the seatback lightly move the seat back and forth to lock it in place Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment while driving Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment Seatadjustment To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision do not recline the seat more than nece...

Page 84: ...ns Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on the top Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback NOTICE Stowing the center seat belt buckle Before folding down the rear seatbacks stow the center seat belt buckle to prevent it from becoming caught in the seatbacks ...

Page 85: ...eredinto memory Entering a positionto memory Turn the POWER switch to ON mode Adjust the driver s seat steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions Press the SET button then within 3 seconds press button 1 2 or 3 until the signal beeps If the selected button has already been preset the previ ously recorded position will be overwritten Recalling the memorized position Check...

Page 86: ...ton press the driver s door lock switches either lock or unlock until the signal beeps The driving position is recalled when the driver s door is unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control and the driver s door is opened STEP 1 STEP 2 Operating the driving positionmemory after turning the POWER switch off Memorized positions except for the steering wheel position can be activated...

Page 87: ...ecall Correct seat position When the seat is in the most forward or most backward position and the seat is being moved in those directions the system may not correctly recognize the cur rent position and the memorized position will not be correctly recalled When the power easy access system P 77 is activated If a seat position is memorized the driver seat will move back the set distance P 656 from...

Page 88: ...dfor all seats Up Pull the head restraints up Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button Lock release button Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button Lock release button Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint ...

Page 89: ...ng precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times After adjusting the head restraints push down on them and make sure they are locked in position Do not drive with the head restraints removed Make sure that the head restraints a...

Page 90: ...fully over the shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips Adjust the position of the seatback Sit up straight and well back in the seat Do not twist the seat belt Fasteningand releasingtheseatbelt To fasten the seat belt push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard To release the seat belt pr...

Page 91: ...rt guide Pull the comfort guide from the pocket Slide the belt past the slot of the guide The elastic cord must be behind the seat belt Adjustingtheseatbeltshoulder anchor height frontseats Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 92: ...ly Seatbeltpretensioners frontandoutsiderearseats The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal colli sion The pretensioner may not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact a side impact or a rear impact STEP 3 ...

Page 93: ...clockingretractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system CRS firmly To free the belt again press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt P 143 Pregnantwomen Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the prop...

Page 94: ...wear the vehicle s seat belt P 139 When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt follow the instructions on P 89 regarding seat belt usage Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has beenactivated If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions the pretensioner will activate for the first collision but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions Sea...

Page 95: ...ll back in the seats Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips Adjustable shoulder anchor Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoul der The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death o...

Page 96: ...unction correctly immediately contact your Lexus dealer Replace the seat assembly including the belts if your vehicle has been involved in a serious accident even if there is no obvious damage Do not attempt to install remove modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer Inappropriate han dling of the pretensioner may prevent it from op...

Page 97: ...securely hold the child restraint system increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle when used by another person or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended NOTICE When using a seat belt extender When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender no...

Page 98: ...an be adjustedto a comfortable position Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc tions Up Down Away from the driver Toward the driver The steering wheel can be adjusted when The POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode Vehicles with driving position memory If the driver s seat belt is fastened the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of POWER switch mode Automatic a...

Page 99: ... turned off the driver seat belt has been unfastened and the driver s seat movement P 656 is in a setting other than off When the driver fastens the seat belt again the steering wheel will return to the original position P 77 CAUTION Cautionwhile driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident resulting in death or...

Page 100: ...g of the vehicle and cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury In automatic mode sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced Turns automatic mode on off The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on The mirror will revert to auto matic mode each time the POWER switch is turned to ON mode Indicator To ensure th...

Page 101: ...extendingthemirrors Push the mirror back in the direc tion of the vehicle s rear Mirror anglecan be adjusted using the switch To select a mirror to adjust press the switch Left Right Pressing the same switch again will put the switch in neutral To adjust the mirror press the switch Up Right Down Left STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 102: ...king of the doors Press the AUTO button to set automatic mode The indicator will come on Indicator Mirror angle can be adjusted when The POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode Linked mirrorfunction whenreversing The right and left outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground This func tion only operates whe...

Page 103: ... ror to reduce reflected light P 99 CAUTION When driving the vehicle Observe the following precautions while driving Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirrors while driving Do not drive with the mirrors folded Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted bef...

Page 104: ... accidentally opening or clos ing a passenger window The passenger windows can still be opened and closed using the power window switches on the driver s side even if the lock switch is on The power windows can beopened and closed using the switches Operating the switch movesthe windows asfollows Closing One touch closing Opening One touch opening Pushing the switch in the oppo site direction will...

Page 105: ...r is opened Jam protection function If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly Door lock linked windowoperation The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key P 614 The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control P 57 When the 12 volt battery is disconnected The window lock sw...

Page 106: ...t when a window is being operated Do not allow children to operate the power windows Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury and in some instances even death Jamprotection function Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func tion The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closes Also the ja...

Page 107: ...n roof The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof Closes the moon roof Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway Tiltingupanddown Tilts the moon roof up Tilts the moon roof down Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway If equipped ...

Page 108: ...nnot how ever be operated once either front door is opened Jamprotection function If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed manually However the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened Door lock linked moonroofoper...

Page 109: ...onds in the tilt up posi tion 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second Finally it will tilt down open and close Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch 1 If the switch is released at the incorrect time the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning 2 If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 se...

Page 110: ...following precautions Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated Do not allow children to operate the moon roof Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury Jamprotection function Never use any part of your body to i...

Page 111: ...refueling Before refueling the vehicle Turn the POWER switch off and close all the doors and windows Opening the fuel tankcap Press the opener to open the fuel filler door The fuel filler door will open within about 10 seconds of the switch being pressed Before refueling is possible a message will be shown on the multi infor mation display in the instrument cluster to indicate the progress of the ...

Page 112: ...111 1 6 Refueling 1 Before driving RX450h_U Closing the fuel tank cap After refueling turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door STEP 3 ...

Page 113: ...ay spill out from the filler opening due to air being dis charged from inside the fuel tank Therefore fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly STEP 1 With a compact spare tire only Remove the spare tire cover Remove the 12 volt battery cover Pull the lever If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot be operated contact your Lexus dealer to ser vice the vehicle If refueling is urgently neces sary t...

Page 114: ... of the filler neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is stat...

Page 115: ...valve closes In this condition fuel may overflow during the refueling process Press the fuel filler door opener switch again Do not spill fuel during refueling Doing so may damage the vehicle such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle s painted surface ...

Page 116: ...bilizer system may not operate properly This may prevent the hybrid system from starting P 51 The vehicle s keys have built in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle s on board computer Never leavethe keys insidethe vehiclewhen you leave thevehicle The indicator light flashes after the POWER switch has been turned...

Page 117: ...by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device CAUTION Certifications for the immobilizer system Changes or ...

Page 118: ... wireless remote control or mechanical key with the alarm being set The hood is opened with the alarm being set Settingthealarmsystem Close the doors and hood and lock all the doors The system will be set automati cally after 30 seconds The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set Deactivatingorstopping thealarm Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alar...

Page 119: ... the vehicle The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the hood The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked ...

Page 120: ...em Before driving RX450h_U Theft prevention labels for U S A These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove under penalty of law ...

Page 121: ...e the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 75 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily opera ble P 75 Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air bag is facing your chest P 97 Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 87 Wear the seat belt correctly P 89 ...

Page 122: ...isk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place This may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged Adjusting the seatposition Take care when adjusting the seat position to ...

Page 123: ...ignificant injury to the occupants They worktogetherwiththeseatbelts to helpreducethe riskof death or serious injury SRS front airbags SRS driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen ger from impact with interior components SRS knee airbags Can help provide driver and front passenger protection ...

Page 124: ... shield airbags Front SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants Rear SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats ...

Page 125: ...c The front passenger s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc Knee airbags Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags Front side airbags Occupant detection system ECU and sensors AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Rear side airbags SRS warning light Driver airbag Curtain shield airbag sensors Side and curtain shield airbag sensors Driver s sea...

Page 126: ...ld may crack SRS airbag deployment conditions SRS front airbags The front SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 18 mph 20 30 km h frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as...

Page 127: ...r to the vehicle orientation at an approximately speed of 12 18 mph 20 30 km h Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy inflate other than a colli sion SRSfront airbags The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown in the...

Page 128: ...gs and curtain shield airbags The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collisi...

Page 129: ...ormed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel dashboard near the front passenger airbag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The surface of the seats with the side air bag is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged The...

Page 130: ... distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Slightly recline the back of the seat Although vehicle designs vary many drivers can achieve the 10 in 250 mm distance even with the dri...

Page 131: ...y secured using a child restraint system Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat P 139 If the seat belt extender has been con nected to the driver s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plat...

Page 132: ...ild to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold items on their knees Do not lean against the door the roof side rail or the front side and rear pillars Do not allow anyone to kneel on the pas senger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle ...

Page 133: ...ng becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed open a door or window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked have them replaced by your Lexus dealer Do not atta...

Page 134: ... Lexus dealer The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy inflate accidentally causing death or serious injury Installation removal disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags Repairs modifications removal or replacement of the steering wheel instrument panel dashboard seats or seat upholstery front side and rear pillars or roof side rails Repairs or modifications of the front fender front bumper or s...

Page 135: ...r occupantclassificationsys tem This system detects the condition of the front passenger seat and acti vates or deactivates thedevices for the frontpassenger SRS warning light AIR BAG OFF indicator light AIR BAG ON indicator light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Without a navigation system With a navigation system ...

Page 136: ...ted Side airbag on the front passenger seats Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF 5 SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Flashing 2 Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger ...

Page 137: ... light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Not illuminated SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seats Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR ...

Page 138: ... indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat If the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle then reconnect the seat belt Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator li...

Page 139: ...ger to sit up straight well back in the seat feet on the floor and with the seat belt worn cor rectly If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illuminated either ask the pas senger to move to the rear seat or if that is not possible move the front passenger seat fully rearward When it is unavoidable to install the forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat install the chil...

Page 140: ...etails follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 143 Types of childrestraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child Rear facing Infant seat convertible seat A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained...

Page 141: ...ng an appropriate child restraint system Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt If the child is too large for a child restraint system sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle s seat belt P 89 ...

Page 142: ...g child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat Adjust the seatback as upright as possi ble and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator...

Page 143: ... becomes twisted around a child s neck it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt When the child restraint system isnotin use Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use Do not store the child ...

Page 144: ...e lap shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com patible with the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outer rear seats Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism ALR ELR belts except driver s seat belt P...

Page 145: ...0 Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor bracket For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system STEP 1 STEP 2 Canada only STEP 3 ...

Page 146: ...rap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor bracket For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor P 150 Canada only STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 147: ... seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever Return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position P 80 Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 148: ...retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended Forward facing Convertibleseat Fold the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever Return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position P 80 Place the child restraint system on th...

Page 149: ... belt can not be extended While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto ...

Page 150: ...traint system on the seat facing the front of the vehi cle Sit the child in the child restraint system Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is cor rectly positioned over the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible P 89...

Page 151: ...tract the seat belt Child restraintsystems with atoptetherstrap Secure the child restraint system using a seat belt or the LATCH anchors and remove the head restraint Open the anchor bracket cover latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 152: ...onforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819 CAUTION When installing a booster seat To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode do not fully extend the shoulder belt ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only This could cause injury or discom fort to the child P 92 ...

Page 153: ...r back as possible and adjust the seatback as upright as possible When a booster seat is installed always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi tioned across the center of the child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from the child s neck but not so that it could fall off the child s shoulder Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving...

Page 154: ...at belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident Tocorrectlyattacha child restraintsystemtothe anchors When using the LATCH anchors be sure that there are no foreign objects around t...

Page 155: ...154 1 8 Safety information RX450h_U ...

Page 156: ... and washer 213 Rear window wiper and washer 218 Headlight cleaner switch 219 2 4 Using other driving systems Cruise control 220 Dynamic radar cruise control 224 Intuitive parking assist 236 Electronically modulated air suspension 243 Rear view monitor system rear viewmirror attached type 249 Driving assist systems 253 Hill start assist control 258 Pre Collision System 260 2 5 Driving information ...

Page 157: ...al and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle Stopping With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal If necessary set the parking brake If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time shift the shift lever to P P 171 Parkingthevehicle With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 180 Shift the shift lever to P P 171 If parking ...

Page 158: ...e following precautions is recom mended For the first 200 miles 300 km Avoid sudden stops For the first 500 miles 800 km Do not tow a trailer For the first 1000 miles 1600 km Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden acceleration Do not drive continuously in low gears Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods Drum in disc type parking brakesystem Your vehicle has a drum in dis...

Page 159: ...stored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released Shift the shift lever to P when parking In the N position the hybrid battery traction battery does not recharge Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis charge the hybrid battery The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis charged Environment friendly driving Customization Setting of Eco ...

Page 160: ... brake pedal using your right foot Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency resulting in an acci dent The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor traction motor Because there is no engine noise the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle s movement Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicl...

Page 161: ...tem off while driving The power steering will not operate properly if the hybrid system is off Use engine braking downshift to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec tiveness P 171 When stopped on an incline use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward causin...

Page 162: ...ion and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle resulting in an accident Sudden changes in engine speed such as engine braking caused by up shifting and down shifting may cause the vehicle to skid resulting in an accident After driving through a puddle lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly Wet brake pads may pr...

Page 163: ...ighter or spray can and may lead to a fire The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack Soft drink cans may fracture causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle s electrical com ponents Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle If a cigarette lighter is in...

Page 164: ...e to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle resulting in death or a serious health hazard When taking a nap inthe vehicle Always turn the hybrid system off Otherwise if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal this could cause an accident or...

Page 165: ...icle Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill When parking the vehicle Always shift the shift lever to P Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed Avoiding damage tovehicle parts Do not turn the steering wheel fully in eit...

Page 166: ...nents Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Lexus dealer check the following Brake function Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine hybrid trans mission etc and for AWD models the rear electric motor traction motor Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints w...

Page 167: ...n green the hybrid system cannot be started Press the POWER switch After a while the READY indi cator comes on with a beep sound The vehicle can move when the READY indicator is on even if the engine is stopped Continue depressing the brake pedal until the hybrid system is completely started The hybrid system can be started from any mode Stoppingthehybridsystem Stop the vehicle Shift the shift lev...

Page 168: ... is pressed Off The emergency flashers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used The POWER switch indicator turns amber ON mode All electrical components can be used The POWER switch indicator turns amber If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system the POWER switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode not to off ...

Page 169: ...n an hour with the shift lever in P the POWER switch will auto matically turn off However this function cannot entirely prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the vehicle with the POWER switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating Operation of the POWER switch When operating the POWER switch one short firm press is enough If the switch is ...

Page 170: ...y in a short period of time In this case refrain from operating the hybrid system After about 2 seconds the steering lock motor will resume functioning When the POWER switch indicator flashes inamber The system may be malfunctioning Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately If the READY indicator does not come on If the READY indicator does not come on when you press the POWER sw...

Page 171: ...g unless in an emergency If the hybrid system stops while driving this could lead to an accident NOTICE To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the POWER switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri ods of time without the hybrid system on If the indicator on the POWER switch is illuminated the POWER switch is not off When exiting the vehicle always check that the POWER switch is off Do ...

Page 172: ...r between P and D make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped Shiftpositionpurpose 1 Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving 2 Selecting shift ranges using S mode controls engine braking forces Shift position Function P Parking the vehicle starting the hybrid s...

Page 173: ...el efficiency Press the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards until ECO MODE appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The ECO MODE indicator will be displayed Each pressing of the switch turns eco mode on and off Press the menu switch to change to the normal display STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 174: ...u switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards until HYBRID SNOW appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The Hybrid SNOW indicator will be displayed Each pressing of the switch turns snow mode on and off Press the menu switch to change to the normal display STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 175: ...st gas emissions Press the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode When the menu switch is pressed within 10 seconds of the hybrid system being started EV will be the first mode dis played Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards until EV appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The EV drive mode indicator will be displayed Each pres...

Page 176: ...ted as follows For upshifting For downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord ing to vehicle speed Shift ranges and their functions You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range and the engine speed will also increase ...

Page 177: ...r to the S position cancels the function When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control Engine braking will not occur in S mode even when downshifting to 5 or 4 P 220 224 Ifthe shift lever cannotbe shifted from P P 612 If Sdoes notcome oneven after shifting the shift lever to S This may indicate a malfunction in the hybrid transmission system Have the vehicle inspected by you...

Page 178: ...shield defogger is in use Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode When driving in EV drive mode the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the following situations When EV drive mode is canceled a buzzer will sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off The hybrid battery traction battery becomes low Vehicle speed becomes more than about 25 mph 40 km h The accelerator pedal is ...

Page 179: ...gine noise pedestrians people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them so take extra care while driving NOTICE Hybridbattery traction battery charge precaution If the shift lever is in N the hybrid battery traction battery will not be charged even when the engine is running Therefore if the vehicle is left with the sh...

Page 180: ... in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of the driver Right turn Left turn Lane change to the right push and hold the lever part way The right hand signals will flash until you release the lever Lane change to the left push and hold the lever partway The left hand signals will flash until you release the lever ...

Page 181: ...ease the parking brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over heating which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear To set the parking brake fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake Canada U S A ...

Page 182: ...181 2 1 Driving procedures 2 When driving RX450h_U Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark ...

Page 183: ...quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Odometer and trip meter Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances indepen dently Shift position and shift range display P 171 Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the ...

Page 184: ...gthedisplay Switches between odometer and trip meter displays When the trip meter is displayed pressing and holding the button will reset the trip meter Instrumentpanellightcontrol The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted Darker Brighter ...

Page 185: ...enerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery traction battery When used in this manual regeneration refers to the conversion of energy cre ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy NOTICE To prevent damage to the engine and its components The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone H In this case immediately stop the vehicl...

Page 186: ...tors and warning lights The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panelinform thedriver of the status of thevehicle s various systems Instrument cluster Center panel without a navigation system Center panel with a navigation system ...

Page 187: ... if equipped AFS OFF indicator P 202 if equipped Automatic High Beam indicator P 205 Slip indicator P 254 258 U S A Headlight indicator P 200 VSC off indicator P 254 Canada Tail light indicator P 200 ECO MODE indicator P 172 Front fog light indicator P 211 if equipped Electronically modulated air suspension indicator P 243 Cruise control indicator P 220 224 READY indicator P 166 if equipped Radar ...

Page 188: ...ff after the hybrid system is on or after a few seconds There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on or if the lights do not turn off Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer without navigation system SRS airbag on off indica tor P 134 with navigation system SRS airbag on off indica tor P 134 Eco Driving Indicator Light P 158 EV drive mode indicator P 174 ...

Page 189: ...ted by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs Warninglights Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi cle s systems P 566 These lights turn on when the POWER switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed They will turn off after the hybrid system is on or after a few seconds There may be a mal function in a system if a light does not...

Page 190: ...ng related data including the currentoutside air temperature Multi informationswitches Menu switch Changes modes to electronic features control mode customi zation mode or back to normal display mode ENTER switch Changes trip information items This switch is also used to turn on off electronic features con trols and to change customiza tion settings ...

Page 191: ...nformation contents Switching display items Energy monitor Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards Current fuel consumption Average fuel consumption after refueling Average fuel consumption Average vehicle speed Cruising range Tire inflation pressure off ...

Page 192: ... P 173 AFS if equipped P 202 EV drive mode P 174 Other contents Details Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature Dynamicradarcruisecontroldisplay if equipped P 224 Automatically displayed when using dynamic radar cruise control Customization P 656 Settings of functions such as the door lock and light illumination time can be changed Warning message P 575 Automatically displayed when a ...

Page 193: ...R switch for longer than one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed Averagevehiclespeed Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset The function can be reset by pushing the ENTER switch for longer than one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed Cruisingrange Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining...

Page 194: ...isplayed Electronicfeaturescontrolcanbeturnedon offwhen The POWER switch is in ON mode Conditions for ending electronic features control In the following situations the electronic features control will end The menu switch is pressed The radar cruise control is operated Intuitive parking assist starts operating No action is performed for some time after the electronic features control screen is dis...

Page 195: ...ng take extra notice of the vehicle s surrounding area NOTICE The multi informationdisplay atlow temperatures Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa tion display At extremely low temperatures the information display monitor may respond slowly and display changes may be delayed ...

Page 196: ...d and other infor mation onto the windshield Head up display Display brightness will change automatically according to the brightness of the surrounding area Head up display main switch Display contrast adjustment switch Display brightness can be adjusted to the desired level Display position adjustment switch If equipped ...

Page 197: ...plays audio information for approximately 3 seconds when the audio system is operated Dynamic radar cruise con trol if equipped Displays the approach warning message P 581 Turn by turn navigation Displays a notification of upcoming intersections during navigation system route guid ance Vehicle speed display Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual ...

Page 198: ... turns the head up display on off and changes the vehicle speed display units as follows Vehicles sold in the U S A OFF ON mph ON km h OFF Except vehicles sold in the U S A OFF ON km h ON mph OFF Displayadjustment Adjusting display contrast Brighter Darker Adjusting display position Higher Lower ...

Page 199: ... head updisplay The headlight control sensor detects the brightness of the area surrounding the head up display and adjusts the brightness accordingly P 203 Head up display The head up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun glasses especially polarized sunglasses Adjust the brightness of the head up display or remove your sunglasses CAUTION Before using the head up display C...

Page 200: ...t damage tocomponents Do not place anything on the head up display opening If an object falls into the opening of the head up display remove it immediately Also avoid spilling water or other liquids near the head up display opening as this may cause mechanical damage ...

Page 201: ...ts and side marker parking tail license plate day time running lights and instrument panel lights turn on and off automatically when the POWER switch is in ON mode The side marker park ing tail license plate daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on The headlights and all the lights listed above turn on The daytime running lights turn off ...

Page 202: ...adlights and side marker parking tail license plate day time running lights and instrument panel lights turn on and off automatically when the POWER switch is in ON mode The side marker park ing tail license plate daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on The headlights and all the lights listed above turn on ...

Page 203: ...them off You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off AFS Adaptive Front lightingSystem if equipped AFS Adaptive Front lighting System improves visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are controlled by steering input AFS operates at speeds of...

Page 204: ...ted and the parking brake is released Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night For the U S A Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch Compared to turning on the headlights the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity so it can help improve fuel economy Headlightcontrol sensor The sensor may not function properly if...

Page 205: ...or is opened To turn the lights on again turn the POWER switch to ON mode or turn the light switch off once and then back to or Automatic headlightleveling system if equipped The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users If the AFS OFF indicato...

Page 206: ...ness of streetlights the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles etc and automaticallyturns high beam on or off as necessary Activating theAutomaticHighBeamsystem Turn the headlight switch to the position Push the lever away from you The Automatic High Beam indi cator will come on when the headlights are turned on auto matically to indicate that the sys tem is active STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 207: ... 3 Operatingthelights and windshield wipers RX450h_U Turning the high beam on off manually Switching to low beam Pull the lever to original posi tion Switching to high beam Turn the light switch to position ...

Page 208: ...cle that is using fog lights with out using the headlights is detected House lights street lights red traffic signals and illuminated billboards or signs may cause the high beam to turn off High beamautomaticturningonoroffconditions When all of the following conditions are fulfilled high beam will be automatically turned on after approximately 1 second Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph 3...

Page 209: ...r view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights tail lights or fog lights Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off dirty are chang ing color or have are not aimed properly When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending descending ro...

Page 210: ...sor can be temporarily lowered To lower the sensitivity push and hold the AUTO button on the inside rear view mirror for 15 to 20 seconds and release The indicator light on the inside rear view mirror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered When the POWER switch is turned off the sensitivity will be returned to its nor mal level Customization thatcan be configured at your Lexu...

Page 211: ...e camera sensor or the area of wind shield near the camera sensor Do not place items on the dashboard There is a possibility that the camera sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights the headlights of other vehicles etc Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the inside rear view mirror and the camera sensor Do not overload the vehicle Do n...

Page 212: ...ights and windshield wipers 2 When driving RX450h_U Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain and fog U S A Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on ...

Page 213: ...212 2 3 Operatingthelights and windshield wipers RX450h_U Fog lights canbe used when The headlights are on in low beam Canada Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on ...

Page 214: ... selected by moving the lever as follows When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected the wiper interval can be also adjusted Off Intermittent wind shield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed wind shield wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency ...

Page 215: ...ngthelights and windshield wipers RX450h_U Washer wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts If the headlights are on the headlight cleaners will operate once ...

Page 216: ... the sensor detects falling rain The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed When is selected the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol lows by turning the switch ring Off Rain sensing wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Sensor sensitivity high Sensor sensitivity low ...

Page 217: ...nly when the vehicle is stationary However when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level the mode can not be switched Raindrop sensor vehicles with rain sensing windshield wipers Washer wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts After oper ating several times the wipers operate one more time after a short delay to prevent dr...

Page 218: ...luid in the wind shield washer fluid reservoir CAUTION Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode vehicles with rain sensing windshield wipers The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode Take care that your fingers or any thing else do not become caught in the windshield wipers NOTICE When the winds...

Page 219: ...y damage the rear window When the washer fluid tank is empty Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu ally When a nozzle becomes blocked Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object The nozzle will be damaged The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows Off Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer wiper du...

Page 220: ...t cleaner can be operated when The POWER switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on NOTICE When the washer fluid tank is empty Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat Washer fluid can besprayed on theheadlights Press the switch to clean the headlights If equipped ...

Page 221: ...ped Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the acceler ator pedal Indicator Display Cruise control switch Settingthevehiclespeed Press the ON OFF button to activate the cruise control Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control STEP 1 ...

Page 222: ...reases the speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releas ing it Cancelingandresumingtheconstantspeedcontrol Pulling the lever towards you cancels the constant speed control The speed setting is also can celed when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed ...

Page 223: ...ng situa tions Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph 16 km h below the preset vehicle speed At this time the memorized set speed is not retained Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph 40km h VSC is activated If the cruise controlindicator light flashes Press the ON OFF button once to deactivate the system and then press the but ton again to reactivate the system If the cruise control speed can...

Page 224: ...e control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On slippery roads such as those covered with rain ice or snow On winding roads On steep hills Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill When your vehicle ...

Page 225: ...automatically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a setfollowing distance from vehiclesahead Indicator vehicle to vehicle distance control mode Indicator constant speed control mode Display Vehicle to vehicle distance switch Cruise control switch Selectingcruise mode Selecting vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode Press the ON OFF button to activate the cruise control Press the but...

Page 226: ... the cruise control Switch to constant speed control mode Push and hold for approxi mately one second The constant speed control mode indicator will come on Vehicle to vehicle distance control mode is always reset when the POWER switch is turned to ON mode Driving in the selectedcruisecontrolmode Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and push the lever down to set the speed SET will be dis...

Page 227: ...etting is displayed Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releas ing it Cancelingandresumingtheconstantspeedcontrol Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control The speed setting is also can celed when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control ...

Page 228: ...sing the button changes the vehicle to vehicle distance as follows Long Medium Short The vehicle to vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when the POWER switch is turned to ON mode If a vehicle is running ahead of you the preceding vehicle mark will be also displayed Preceding vehicle mark ...

Page 229: ...re no vehicles ahead The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver The desired vehicle to vehi cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle to vehicle distance con trol Example of deceleration cruising When the vehicle ahead is driving slower than the set speed When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you in the same lane the system automatically decelerates your vehicle When a gr...

Page 230: ...uise control is not possible the display will flash and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver An example of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehicle to vehicle distance Dynamic radar cruise can be set when The shift lever is in D Recommended Dynamic radar cruise control can also be set when the shift ...

Page 231: ...in the system Contact your Lexus dealer Automaticcancelation of constant speed control The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situations Actual vehicle speed is more than 10 mph 16 km h below the set vehicle speed At this time the memorized set speed is not retained Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph 40 km h VSC is activated Vehicle to vehicle dista...

Page 232: ... is detected Warning lights and messages for dynamic radar cruise control Warning lights and messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving P 581 Approachwarning In the following instances there is a possibility that approach warning will not occur When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your vehicle speed When the ve...

Page 233: ...ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radio frequency radiation exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon trolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with an...

Page 234: ...stem that can assist the driver in low visibility conditions It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle s surroundings Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance between the driver s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is appropriate or not It is not capable of makin...

Page 235: ...nces to expressways When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from functioning correctly fog snow sandstorm heavy rain etc When a buzzer is heard often When your vehicle is towing anything When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in front of you As the sensor may not...

Page 236: ...to the sensor or grille as doing so may cause the sensor not to function correctly and could result in an accident Sticking or attaching anything to them Leaving them dirty Disassembling or subjecting them to strong shocks Modifying or painting them Replacing them with non genuine parts Handling the radar sensor Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effectively Kee...

Page 237: ... is conducted Always check the surrounding area when using this system Types of sensors Front corner sensors Rear corner sensors Rear center sensors Setting the intuitive parking assist mode Press the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards until the intuitive parking assist mark appears in the mult...

Page 238: ... obsta cle Front corner sensor operation Rear corner sensor operation Rear center sensor operation Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The intuitive parking assist indi cator will be displayed Each pressing of the switch turns the intuitive parking assist on and off When on the buzzer sounds to inform the driver that the system is operational Press the menu switch to change to the normal displa...

Page 239: ...sh detection level 4 only Front corner sensors Rearcornersensors Detection level Multi information display Approximate dis tance to obstacle Buzzer 2 2 0 to 1 6 ft 60 to 47 5 cm Medium 3 1 6 to 1 2 ft 47 5 to 35 cm Fast 4 1 2 ft 35 cm or less Continuous Detection level Multi information display Approximate dis tance to obstacle Buzzer 2 1 6 to 1 2 ft 50 to 37 5 cm Medium 3 1 2 to 0 8 ft 37 5 to 25...

Page 240: ...RX450h_Canada Rear center sensors Detection level Multi information display Approximate dis tance to obstacle Buzzer 1 4 9 to 2 0 ft 150 to 60 cm Slow 2 2 0 to 1 5 ft 60 to 45 cm Medium 3 1 5 to 1 2 ft 45 to 35 cm Fast 4 1 2 ft 35 cm or less Continuous ...

Page 241: ...nsors cannot detect obstacles that are extremely close to the vehicle The range of the sensors may change depending on the shape of the object etc The intuitive parking assistcanbe operated when Front corner sensors The POWER switch is in ON mode The shift lever is in a position other than P The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph 10 km h Rear corner and center sensors The POWER switch is in ON...

Page 242: ...ted with a sheet of spray or heavy rain The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna Towing eyelets are installed A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact The vehicle is approaching a tall or right angled curb In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather A non genuine Lexus suspension lowered suspension etc is installed In addition to the examples above there are instances in which ...

Page 243: ...teswhen washingthe vehicle Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning Conditions possibly indicating system malfunctions If any of the following occurs the system may be malfunctioning due to a sensor fail ure etc Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer The buzzer does not sound when the intuitive parking assist mode ...

Page 244: ...n allows the driver to control vehicle heightin order to adjustdriving conditions Select thedesired height with the heightselector switch Multi information display Electronically modulated air suspension indicator Height control off button Height selector switch driver s side instrument panel Height selector switch lug gage compartment If equipped ...

Page 245: ...m lower than the normal height Vehicle rear 0 2 in 5 mm lower than the normal height Luggage mode For easy entry exit and easy luggage loading unloading 1 2 in 30 mm lower than the normal height Heightselectorswitch Press the height selector switch for approximately 1 second Driver s side instrument panel Higher Pressing this switch while the vehi cle is in luggage mode changes the vehicle height ...

Page 246: ...mode Electronicallymodulatedairsuspension indicator The indicator for the selected mode will come on The indicator will flash while the vehicle height is being changed to the height of the selected mode Disablingtheheightcontrol Press the height control off button while the vehicle is stopped A message will appear on the multi information display and vehicle height will be fixed in the current mod...

Page 247: ... operated when the back door is open Height control off button When the vehicle is stopped with the POWER switch in ON mode vehicle height control can be disabled re enabled When changing vehicle heightmodes Before operating the height selector switch to raise lower the vehicle height ensure that there are no objects in the surrounding area that could damage the vehicle When N mode is selected Dur...

Page 248: ...o lower the vehicle the suspen sion air tank may become full causing operation of the vehicle height lowering control to become slow To protect the compressor the system will only raise the vehicle for a total of 100 consecutive seconds If it takes longer than this to reach the selected height operation may be suspended shortly and then restart However it may not be possible to change the vehicle ...

Page 249: ...f the underbody of the vehicle touches a rugged road surface the vehicle may be damaged Also be careful when driving while the vehicle is automatically returning from luggage or LO mode to N mode Automaticreturn to N mode In the following situations the height of the vehicle will automatically increase Be careful in any place where overhead space is limited The vehicle begins to move while still i...

Page 250: ...playing an image of the area behind the vehicle The image is displayed in reverse on the screen This reversed image is a similar image to the one on the inside rear view mirror The rear view image is displayed when the shift lever is in the R position If the shift lever is shifted out of R the screen is turned off The screen remains on for approximately 5 minutes If equipped ...

Page 251: ...rror to switch the screen on off Screen on Green indicator comes on Screen off Orange indicator comes on The auto anti glare inside rear view mirror will revert to the screen on each time the POWER switch is turned to ON mode The area covered by the camera is limited Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen The area displayed on the scr...

Page 252: ...on the camera lens or humidity is high such as when it rains The camera has scratches or dirt on it Foreign matter such as snow or mud adheres to the camera lens The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens If a bright light such as sunlight reflected off the vehicle body is picked up by the camera a smear effect characteristic to the camera may occur Smear effect A phenomenon t...

Page 253: ...e in cold weather may cause the system to function abnormally If the camera lens is dirty it cannot transmit a clear image Rinse with water and wipe with a soft cloth If extremely dirty wash with a mild cleanser and rinse The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly distorted when the system is cold As the camera is of water proof construction do not detach disassemble or mo...

Page 254: ...s the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces TRAC Traction Control Maintains drive power and helps to prevent any of the drive wheels from spinning when the vehicle is started or accelerated on a slippery road sur face Hill start assistcontrol P 258 EPS ElectricPower Steering Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the...

Page 255: ... operating Disabling TRAC and orVSCsystems If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud the TRAC VSC systems may reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it Turning offthe TRACsystem only To turn the TRAC system off quickly press and release the but ton A message will be shown on the multi information...

Page 256: ... the above systems are operat ing None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated EPSoperationsound When the steering wheel is operated a mo...

Page 257: ...n tires on a snow covered road The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi tions The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle s stopping distance Always main tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations When driving on dirt gravel or snow covered roads ...

Page 258: ...e vehicle stability and driving force do not turn the TRAC VSC systems off unless necessary Replacing tires Make sure that all tires are of the same size brand tread pattern and total load capacity In addition make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle Con...

Page 259: ...fter the brake pedal is released If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake pedal is further depressed slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal do not allow the vehicle to roll backward and then firmly depress it again If the sys tem still does not operate check if the operating conditions explained above have been met Hill start assist control helps t...

Page 260: ...ssed again The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 minutes If the slip indicator comes on It may indicate a malfunction in the system Contact your Lexus dealer CAUTION Hill start assistcontrol Do not overly rely on hill start assist control Hill start assist control may not oper ate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice Unlike the parking brake hi...

Page 261: ...ttemptto lessenvehicle damage Pre collisionseatbelts frontseatbeltsonly If the pre collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable the pre collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses control of the vehicle P 92 However the system will not operate in the event of skidding when the TRAC VSC sy...

Page 262: ...km h The brake pedal is depressed Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is nodanger ofcollision When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve When driving over a narrow iron bridge When there is a metal object on the road surface When driving on an uneven road surface When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left turn Whe...

Page 263: ...expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radio frequency radiation exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon trolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must...

Page 264: ...he luggage compartment etc Vehicles that cut in suddenly Vehicles with small rear ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane Handling the radar sensor Observe the following to ensure the pre collision system can function effectively Keep the sensor and front grille clean at all times Clean the sensor and front grille with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damag...

Page 265: ...ity vehicles have a signifi cantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passen ger cars any more than low slung sports cars designed to perform sat isfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class which has higher ground cl...

Page 266: ...cle roll over causing death or serious injury Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly Always slow down in gusty crosswinds Because of its profile and higher...

Page 267: ... Stay on established roads When conditions are wet driving tech niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads Avoid driving on very steep slippery roads and other surfaces such as sand where the tires are liable to lose traction Your vehicle may not perform as well as conventional AWD on road vehicles on these sur faces Additional information for off road driving For owners...

Page 268: ...dhering to the underbody a breakdown or fire could occur When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control or vehi cle rollover causing death or serious injury You are also risking expensive dam age to your vehicle s suspension and chassis NOTICE Toprevent the water damage Take all necessary safety me...

Page 269: ... water Inspection after off road driving Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off road driving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled mainte nance information refer to the Warranty and Services Guide Owne...

Page 270: ... the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage loa...

Page 271: ...o and luggage load capacity will be as follows 825 lb 366 lb 459 lb 370 kg 166 kg 204 kg In this condition if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb 176 kg get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as fol lows 459 lb 388 lb 71 lb 204 kg 176 kg 28 kg As shown in the example above if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an am...

Page 272: ...he driver s vision or hit the driver or passengers causing an accident At the feet of the driver On the front passenger or rear seats when stacking items On the luggage cover On the instrument panel On the dashboard Secure all items in the occupant compartment as they may shift and injure some one in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident Never allow anyone to ride in the lugga...

Page 273: ...harp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise the result may be a loss of control or vehicle roll over due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury If driving for long distances on rough roads or at high speeds stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed 165 lb 75 kg cargo weight on the ...

Page 274: ...loadcapacity 825lb 370 kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants cargo and luggage Seatingcapacity 5occupants Front2 Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti mated average weight is 150 lb 68 kg per person Towing capacity 2WD models and AWD models without towing package Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Towingcapacity AW...

Page 275: ...s Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that chains match the size of the tires Beforedrivingthevehicle Perform the following according to the driving conditions Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro zen Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing To ensure proper operation of the climat...

Page 276: ...mm in width Regulations ontheuseof tirechains Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains Whendrivingthevehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to the road conditions Whenparkingthevehicle Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking...

Page 277: ...and cause death or serious injury Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle Maintain the recommended level of air pressure Do not drive in excess of 75 mph 120 km h regardless of the type of snow tires being used Use snow tires on all not just some wheels Driving withtire chains Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents Failure to do so may result in the vehicle bein...

Page 278: ...nt of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire retailers This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Fitting tire chains The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted ...

Page 279: ... others donot overload the vehicleor trailer To tow a trailer safely use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor dance with thetrailer scharacteristics and operating conditions Thevehiclestabilityandbrakingperformanceareaffectedbytrailerstabil ity brake setting and performance andthe hitch Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercialpurposes ...

Page 280: ...oad are all within the limits The gross trailer weight must never exceed the following 3500lb 1588kg The gross combined weight must never exceed the following 9480lb 4297kg The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indi cated on the Certification Label The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certifi cation Label ...

Page 281: ...aximum allowable gross combination weight The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight including the occupants cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle and the weight of the trailer being towed including the cargo in the trailer Gross trailer weight The sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer Towing capacity The maximum allowable...

Page 282: ... load Gross trailer weight x 100 9 to 11 If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs 900 kg it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity The gross trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at highway weighing station building supply company trucking company junk yard etc Gross trailer weight Tongue load Hitchandtow hitch receiver Hitch Trai...

Page 283: ...ler ball Use the correct trailer ball for your application Trailer ball load rating Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer Ball diameter Matches the size of the trailer cou pler Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size Shank length Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2 threads Shank diameter Matches the ball mount hole dia...

Page 284: ...7 8 A Stop turn signal light right maximum 4 5 A Stop turn signal light left maximum 4 5 A When the auto current cut offfunction is activated If a trailer light does not come on due to the activation of the auto current cut off function the light system will need to be reset Follow the reset procedure shown below If a tail light does not come on turn off the headlight switch If the right side stop...

Page 285: ...e left to move the trailer to the left Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached Avoid sharp or prolonged turning Have someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer vehicle to vehicle distance should be increased For each 10 mph 16 km h of s...

Page 286: ...eep downgrade do not use overdrive Hybrid transmission shift range position must be in 4 in S mode Due to the added load of the trailer your vehicle s hybrid system may overheat on hot days at temperatures over 85 F 30 C when driv ing up a long or steep grade If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull your vehicle off the ...

Page 287: ...turn off the electronically modulated air suspension Turn off the POWER switch Connect the trailer Turn on the POWER switch Press the height control off button again to turn on the electronically mod ulated air suspension Set the electronically modulated air suspension to N mode Disconnecting Set the electronically modulated air suspension to LO mode Press the height control off button to turn off...

Page 288: ...nsion or other possible causes The trailer cargo is securely loaded The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal state provincial or local regulations If they do not install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur poses Break in schedule If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components such as an engine hybrid transmission and wheel bearings Lexus recommends t...

Page 289: ...cles with an electronically modulated air suspension set the vehicle height to LO mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspension to prevent the vehicle height from automatically changing The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another vehicle Do not exceed 45 mph 72 km h or the posted towing speed limit whichever is lower As instability swaying of the ...

Page 290: ...ounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub stances into the vehicle When towing a trailer If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb 450 kg trailer brakes are required Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state provincial regulations Never tap into your vehicle s hydraulic system as this will lower the vehicle s braking effectiveness N...

Page 291: ... or tires Safetychain A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in the case that it becomes damaged or separated For the correct safety chain installation proce dure ask your Lexus dealer Donot directly splice trailer li...

Page 292: ...t towing package Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towingor for theuseof tow hitch mountedcarriers ...

Page 293: ...ation RX450h_U Dinghy towing NOTICE To avoid serious damageto yourvehicle Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behind a motor home ...

Page 294: ...293 2 5 Drivinginformation 2 When driving RX450h_U ...

Page 295: ...switch 303 Windshield wiper de icer 304 3 2 Using the audio system Audio system 305 Using the radio 309 Using the CD player 319 Playing MP3and WMA discs 329 Operating an iPod player 339 Operating a USB memory player 347 Optimal use ofthe audio system 356 Using the AUX adapter 359 Using the steering wheel audio switches 361 ...

Page 296: ... system setup 407 Using the phone book 411 3 5 Using the interior lights Interior lights list 418 Interior lights 419 Personal lights 419 3 6 Using the storage features List ofstorage features 421 Glove box 422 Bottle holders door pockets 423 Cup holders 424 Console box 426 Auxiliary boxes 428 Under tray 429 3 7 Other interior features Sun visors 430 Vanitymirrors 431 Clock 432 Outside temperature...

Page 297: ...to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicles without a navigation system Automatic mode button Driver s side temperature display Air outlet selector button Fan speed control button OFF button Air outlet display Fan speed display Passenger s side temperature display Driver s side temperature control buttons Cooling and dehumidification function on off button Outside recirculated air mode button...

Page 298: ... to operate Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting Press on to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature When is pressed the indicator on is on or the passenger s side temperature control button is pressed the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 299: ... adjust the temperature setting press on to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature When is pressed the indicator on is on or the passenger s side temperature control button is pressed the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately To change the air outlets press The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed The air flow shown on ...

Page 300: ...upper body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the wind shield defogger operates Switchingbetweenoutsideair andrecirculatedair modes Press The mode switches between outside air mode the indicator is off and recirculated air mode the indicator is on each time the button is pressed ...

Page 301: ...cally switch to outside air mode It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on Adjusting the positionofand opening andclosingtheairoutlets Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to open or close the vent Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to open or close the vent ...

Page 302: ...your Lexus dealer Using automaticmode Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi ent conditions As a result the following may occur Immediately after the button is pressed the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow Using the system in recirculated air mode The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an ex...

Page 303: ...ng system if the indicator light continues to flash Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer CAUTION To prevent the windshield from fogging up Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather The differ ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up blocking you...

Page 304: ...s on CAUTION When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors as they can become very hot and burn you Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops dewand frostfrom the outsiderear view mirrors Turns the rear window and out side rear view mirror defoggers on off The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to ...

Page 305: ...nt pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades Vehicles with a navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicles without a navigation system Turns the windshield wiper de icer on off The windshield wiper de icer will a...

Page 306: ...audio system Audio system Vehicles with a navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicles without a navigation system type A CD player with a changer and AM FM radio ...

Page 307: ...306 3 2 Usingtheaudio system RX450h_U Vehicles without a navigation system type B CD player with a changer and AM FM radio ...

Page 308: ...player with a changer and AM FM radio Title Page Using the radio P 309 Using the CD player P 319 Playing MP3 and WMA discs P 329 Operating an iPod player P 339 Operating a USB memory player P 347 Optimal use of the audio system P 356 Using the AUX adapter P 359 Using the steering wheel audio switches P 361 ...

Page 309: ...te unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet Therefore never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages This product utilizes a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than...

Page 310: ...h_U Using the radio Type A Traffic information button Preset station buttons Radio text message button Scan button Seek button Channel category button Frequency adjustment AM FM mode and channel SAT mode knob AM FM SAT mode buttons PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 311: ... Type B Traffic information button Preset station buttons Radio text message button Scan button Seek button Channel category button Frequency adjustment AM FM mode and channel SAT mode knob AM FM SAT mode buttons PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 312: ... Usingtheaudio system 3 Interior features RX450h_U Type C Preset tuning button Frequency adjustment knob Mute button PWR VOL knob Power Volume Seek button AM FM mode buttons Preset station buttons Scan button ...

Page 313: ...anning radiostations excludingXM SatelliteRadio Scanningthepresetradiostations Press and hold until you hear a beep Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press the button again Scanning all the radio stations withinrange Press All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press the button again ...

Page 314: ...is information ReceivingRDSbroadcasts Press or on during FM reception The type of program changes each time the button is pressed ROCK EASYLIS Easy listening CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz R B Rhythm and Blues INFORM Information RELIGION MISC Miscellaneous ALERT Emergency messages If the system receives no RDS stations NO PTY appears on the dis play Press or or on The radio seeks or scans for s...

Page 315: ... XM SatelliteRadio typeAandB Receiving XM SatelliteRadio Press The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Turn to select the desired channel in all the categories or press or on to select the desired channel in the current category SettingXM Satellite Radio channel presets Select the desired channel Press and hold the button from to the channel is to be set to un...

Page 316: ...ed press the button again Scanning the preset channels Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired channel is reached press the button again Displaying textinformation Press The display will show up to 10 characters The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed CH NAME TITLE SONG PROGRAM TITLE NAME ARTIST NAME FEATURE CH NUMBER STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 317: ...ing or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window Receiving XM Satellite Radio An XM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro vided under a separate subscription Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces XM subscriptions For detailed information about XM Satellite Radio or to subscribe U S A Visit o...

Page 318: ... latest encryption code Contact the XM Satellite Radio for subscrip tion information When a contract is canceled you can choose the CH000 and all the free to air channels The premium channel you selected is not authorized Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or CH001 If it does not change automatically select another channel If you want to lis tentothepremiumcha...

Page 319: ...installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following Reorienting or relocate the receiving antenna Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver Connecting the equipment into an outlet...

Page 320: ...ures RX450h_U Using the CD player Type A PWR VOL knob Track selector button Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button CD selector button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playback Pause button ...

Page 321: ...tem RX450h_U Type B PWR VOL knob Track selector button Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button CD selector button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playback Pause button ...

Page 322: ... Interior features RX450h_U Type C Track selector button Eject button Playback button Load button CD selector button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Search playback button PWR VOL knob Power Volume Mute button ...

Page 323: ...shown on the display When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green insert a CD The display changes from WAIT to LOAD The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is being inserted When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green insert the next CD Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs To cancel the operation press If you do not insert a disc within 15 seconds loadin...

Page 324: ... and then remove the CDs Selecting fast forwarding reversingandscanningtracks Selectinga track Press to move up or to move down using until the desired track number is displayed Fast forwarding andreversingtracks To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on until you hear a beep Scanningtracks Press The first ten seconds of each track will be played To cancel press again Press the button again ...

Page 325: ...e first track on each CD will be played To cancel press again Press the button again when the desired CD is reached Playingandpausingtracks typeAandB To play or pause a track press Randomplayback CurrentCD Press Songs are played in random order To cancel press again All CDs Press and hold until you hear a beep Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order To cancel press again STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 326: ...o protect the internal components playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected Display Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time If there are 13 or more characters pressing and holding until you hear a beep enables to display the remaining characters A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed If is pressed until you hear a beep again or has not been operated for more than 6 s...

Page 327: ...ess If the CD still cannot be played back contact your Lexus dealer Discs thatcan be used Discs with the marks shown below can be used Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features or due to scratches dirt or deterioration CDs with copy protection features may not be used Lens cleaners Do not use lens cleaners Doing so may damage the CD player If discs are left inside...

Page 328: ... 3 in 8 cm CD adapters or Dual Discs Doing so may damage the CD player and or the CD load eject function CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm Low quality and deformed CDs CDs with a transparent or translucent recording area CDs that have had tape stickers or CD R labels attached to them or that have had the label peeled off ...

Page 329: ...ecautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot Do not apply oil to the CD player Store CDs away from direct sunlight Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player Do not insert more than one CD at a time ...

Page 330: ... and WMA discs Type A Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button Disc selector button File selector knob Random playback button Repeat play button Text button File selector button Playback Pause button Folder selector buttons PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 331: ...ect button Playback button Search playback button Load button Disc selector button File selector knob Random playback button Repeat play button Text button File selector button Playback Pause button Folder selector buttons PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 332: ...50h_U Type C Random playback button Eject button Playback button Load button Disc selector button File selector knob Text button Folder selector buttons File selector button Repeat play button Search playback button Mute button PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 333: ...elect the desired folder Returningtothefirstfolder Press and hold until you hear a beep Scanningthefirst file of all the folders Press and hold until you hear a beep The first ten seconds of the first file in each folder will be played When the desired folder is reached press again Fast forwardingandreversingfiles To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on until you hear a beep STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 334: ...er Press The first ten seconds of each file will be played To cancel press again When the desired file is reached press again Playingandpausing files typeAandB To play or pause a file press Random playback Playingfilesfroma folder in random order Press To cancel press again Playingallthefilesfrom a disc in randomorder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again ...

Page 335: ...in Repeatingallthefilesina folder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Switchingthedisplay Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the following order Folder no File no Elapsed time Folder name File name Album title MP3 only Track title Artist name ...

Page 336: ...irty damaged or inserted up side down WAIT This indicates that operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player Wait for a while and then press If the CD still cannot be played back contact your Lexus dealer NO MUSIC This indicates that an MP3 WMA file is not included in the CD Discs that can be used P 326 Lens cleaners P 326 If discs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected...

Page 337: ...1 LAYER3 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 16 22 05 24 kHz Compatible bit rates compatible with VBR MPEG1 LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 kbps Compatible channel modes stereo joint stereo dual channel and monaural WMA file compatibility Compatible standards WMA Ver 7 8 9 Compatible sampling frequencies 32 44 1 48 kHz Compatible bit rates onl...

Page 338: ...cters Maximum number of folders 192 including the root Maximum number of files per disc 255 File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extension mp3 or wma Discs containing multi session recordings As the audio system is compatible with multi sessions it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files However only the first session can be pla...

Page 339: ...kers Playback To play MP3 files with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW playback may not be possible in some instances depend ing on the characteristics of the disc There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market and depending on the status of the encoding and...

Page 340: ...d player enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers Connecting aniPod player Slide the armrest while pulling up the lever and lift the armrest Remove the upper tray Remove the lower tray Open the cover and connect an iPod player using an iPod cable Press STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 If equipped ...

Page 341: ...udio system RX450h_U Control panel Text button Repeat play button Playback button Playback Pause button Go back button Song selector button Shuffle playback button iPod menu Song selector knob PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 342: ...tures RX450h_U Selectingaplay mode Press to select iPod menu mode Turning changes the play mode in the following order PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS SONGS PODCASTS GENRES COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOKS Press to select the desired play mode STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 343: ...he previous selection list select GO BACK or press Play mode First selection Second selection Third selection Fourth selection PLAYLISTS Playlists select Songs select ARTISTS Artists select Albums select Songs select ALBUMS Albums select Songs select SONGS Songs select PODCASTS Albums select Songs select GENRES Genre select Artists select Albums select Songs select COMPOSERS Composers select Album...

Page 344: ...s and hold or on until you hear a beep Shuffleplayback Playingsongsfrom one playlist oralbuminrandom order Press To cancel press again Playingsongsfrom alltheplaylists or albumsinrandom order Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Repeatplay Press To cancel press again Switchingthedisplay Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the following order Elapsed t...

Page 345: ...ain func tions may not be available If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction as opposed to a system specification disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem While connected to the system the iPod player cannot be operated with its own controls It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle s audio system instead iPod player problems To resolve most...

Page 346: ...to the latest version Compatible models iPod 5th generation Ver 1 2 or later iPod nano 3rd generation Ver 1 0 or later iPod nano 2nd generation Ver 1 1 2 or later iPod nano Ver 1 3 or later iPod touch Ver 1 1 or later iPod classic Ver 1 0 or later iPhone iPod mini iPod shuffle iPod photo and 4th generation and earlier models of iPod are not compatible with this system Items related to standards an...

Page 347: ...Do not leave iPod players in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to the player Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod player while it is connected as this may damage the iPod player or its terminal Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod player or its terminal ...

Page 348: ... USB memory player enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers Connecting a USB memoryplayer Slide the armrest while pulling up the lever and lift the armrest Remove the upper tray Remove the lower tray Open the cover and connect a USB memory player Press STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 If equipped ...

Page 349: ...m RX450h_U Control panel Repeat play button Folder selector buttons Random playback button File selector button Search playback button Playback button File selector knob Playback Pause button Text button PWR VOL knob Power Volume ...

Page 350: ... Press and hold until you hear a beep The first ten seconds of the first file in each folder will be played When the desired folder is reached press again Selectingand scanning files Selectinga file Turn or press or on to select the desired file Scanningthefilesina folder Press The first ten seconds of each file will be played To cancel press again When the desired file is reached press again Play...

Page 351: ...ll the files from a USBmemoryplayerinrandomorder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Repeatplay Repeatingafile Press To cancel press again Repeatingallthefilesina folder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Switchingthedisplay Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the following order Elapsed time Folder name File name Album title ...

Page 352: ...ble due to a malfunction as opposed to a system specification disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem If the USB memory player still does not begin operation after being discon nected and reconnected format the memory Display P 325 Routing portable audio device cables P 345 Error messages ERROR This indicates a problem in the USB memory player or its connec ...

Page 353: ...y Items related to standards and limitations are as follows Maximum directory hierarchy 8 levels Maximum number of folders in a device 999 including the root Maximum number of files in a device 65025 Maximum number of files per folder 255 MP3 and WMA files MP3 MPEG Audio LAYER 3 is a standard audio compression format Files can be compressed to approximately 1 10 of their original size using MP3 co...

Page 354: ... dual channel and monaural WMA file compatibility Compatible standards WMA Ver 9 Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32 44 1 48 kHz Compatible bit rates HIGH PROFILE 32 320 kbps VBR File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extension mp3 or wma ID3 and WMA tags ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files making it possible to record the track title a...

Page 355: ...ed the USB device will resume play from the same point in which it was last used Extensions If the file extensions mp3 and wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files they will be skipped not played Playback To play MP3 files with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz There is a wide variety of freeware and other encodi...

Page 356: ...hicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to the player Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory player while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory player or its terminal Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory player or its terminal ...

Page 357: ...f the audio system Displays the current mode Changes the following set tings Sound quality and volume balance P 357 The sound quality and balance setting can be changed to pro duce the best sound Automatic Sound Levelizer on off P 358 Type A and B Type C ...

Page 358: ...D BAL ASL Adjustingsoundquality Turning or adjusts the level The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode Mode displayed Sound qual ity mode Level Turn counter clockwise Turn clock wise BAS Bass 5 to 5 Low High MID Mid range 5 to 5 TRE Treble 5 to 5 FAD Front rear volume balance F7 to R7 Shifts to rear Shifts to front BAL Left right volume balance L7 to R7 Shifts to left Shi...

Page 359: ...ning the Automatic Sound Levelizer ASL on off Turning or clockwise turns on the ASL and turning or counterclockwise turns off the ASL ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise level as you drive your vehicle ...

Page 360: ...r can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through thevehicle s speakers Slide the armrest while pulling up the lever and lift the armrest Remove the upper tray Remove the lower tray Open the cover and connect the portable audio device Press or STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 361: ... can be adjusted using the vehicle s audio controls All other adjust ments must be made on the portable audio device itself When using a portable audio device connected tothe power outlet Noise may occur during playback Use the power source of the portable audio device Routing portable audio device cables P 345 ...

Page 362: ...h down until you hear a beep Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Turns the power on selects an audio source Increases decreases volume Radio mode Selects a radio station CD mode Selects a track file MP3 and WMA and disc Bluetooth audio mode type A and B Selects a track and album iPod player mode type A Selects a song USB memory player mode type A Selects ...

Page 363: ...luetooth audio AUX AM FM1 Type C FM1 FM2 CD player AUX AM FM1 Adjusting the volume Press on to increase the volume and to decrease the vol ume Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume Selecting a radio station Press to select radio mode Press or on to select a radio station To scan for receivable stations press and hold or on the button until you hear a beep Selecting a...

Page 364: ... select USB memory player mode Press and hold or on until you hear a beep Selectinga disc inthe CDplayer Press to select CD mode Press and hold or on until you hear a beep Canceling automatic selection ofa radiostation Press again CAUTION Toreduce the risk of an accident Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 365: ...ed on a por table digital audio player portable player from the vehicle speakers via wirelesscommunication This audio system supports Bluetooth a wireless data system capable of playing portable audio music without cables If your portable player does not supportBluetooth theBluetooth audio system willnot function Vehicles with a navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system ...

Page 366: ...ormed Ver 1 3 Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be con nected to the Bluetooth audio system However please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player Certification for the Bluetooth audio system FCC ID AJDK018 IC ID 775E K018 MADE IN JAPAN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS Gen of IC Rules Operatio...

Page 367: ...ery low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be installed and oper ated with at least 7 9 in 20 cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cau...

Page 368: ...splayed Lower case characters and special characters cannot be displayed Displays information that is too long to be displayed at one time on the display press and hold Selects items such as menu and number Turn Selects an item Press Inputs the selected item Bluetooth connection con dition If BT is not displayed the Bluetooth audio system cannot be used ...

Page 369: ...perationprocedurewhenusingvoicecommands Press the talk switch and follow voice guidance instructions Auxiliary commandswhenusingvoicecommands The following auxiliary commands can be used when operating the system using a voice command Cancel Exits the Bluetooth audio system Repeat Repeats the previous voice guidance instruction Go back Returns to the previous procedure Help Reads aloud the functio...

Page 370: ...eard Select Pair Audio Player Pair Audio using a voice command or Register a portable player name by either of the following meth ods a Select Record Name using and say the name to be registered b Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard Select Confirm using a voice command or A passkey is displayed and heard and a voice gui...

Page 371: ...Bluetooth audiosystem First menu Second menu Third menu Operation detail Setup BT A Setup Pair Audio Registering a portable player Connect Selecting a portable player to be used Change Name Changing the registered name of a portable player List Audios Listing the registered portable players Set Passkey Changing the passkey Delete Audio Deleting a registered portable player System Setup Guidance Vo...

Page 372: ...tly and clearly Situations in which the system may not recognize your voice When driving on rough roads When driving at high speeds When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise Operations that cannot be performed while driving Operating the system with Registering a portable player to the system Changing the passkey P 381 ...

Page 373: ...perating a Bluetooth enabled portable player Type A PWR VOL knob Track selector button Playback button Search playback button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playback Pause button Album selector buttons BT A menu knob ...

Page 374: ...em 3 Interior features RX450h_U Type B PWR VOL knob Track selector button Playback button Search playback button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playback Pause button Album selector buttons BT A menu knob ...

Page 375: ...ress or on to select the desired track Playingandpausingtracks To play or pause a track press Fast forwardingandrewindingtracks To fast forward or rewind press and hold or on until you hear a beep Randomplayback Press To cancel press again Repeatplay Press To cancel press again Scanning tracks Press To cancel press again ...

Page 376: ... changes in the following order Elapsed time Album title Track title Artist name Usingthesteering wheelaudioswitches P 361 Bluetooth audio system functions Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system certain functions may not be available Display P 325 Error messages Memory Error This indicates a problem in the system ...

Page 377: ...layer 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 Pair Audio Player Pair Audio Selecting a portable player to be used 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 Connect Audio Player Connect Changing the registered name of a portable player 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 Change Name Listing the registered portable players 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 List Audio Play...

Page 378: ...voice command or Registering a portable player Pair Audio Player Pair Audio Selecting a portable player to be used Connect Audio Player Connect Changing the registered name of a portable player Change Name Listing the registered portable players List Audio Players List Audios Changing the passkey Set Passkey Deleting a registered portable player Delete Audio Player Delete Audio STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP ...

Page 379: ...udio Player Connect using a voice com mand or Pattern A Select the portable player to be used by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired portable player b Press the talk switch and say List Audio Players When the name of the desired portable player is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the...

Page 380: ...never the POWER switch is in either ACCESSORY or ON mode Changingtheregisterednameofaportableplayer Select Change Name using a voice command or Pattern A Select the name of the portable player to be changed by either of the following methods and select Confirm using a voice com mand or a Press the talk switch and say the name of desired portable player b Press the talk switch and say List Audio Pl...

Page 381: ...s List Audios using a voice command or The list of registered portable players will be read aloud When listing is complete the system returns to BT A Setup Pressing the talk switch while the name of a portable player is being read aloud selects the portable player and the following functions will become available Selecting a portable player Connect Audio Player Connect Changing a registered name C...

Page 382: ... switch say a 4 to 8 digit number and select Con firm using a voice command or Pattern B Select a 4 to 8 digit number using The number should be input 1 digit at a time When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been input press again If the number to be registered has 8 digits pressing of the knob is not necessary STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 383: ... and say List Audio Players When the name of the desired portable player is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired portable player to be deleted using If the portable player to be deleted is paired as a Bluetooth phone the registration of the mobile phone can be deleted at the same time A voice guidance instruction to delete a mobile phone is heard Select Yes or No using a v...

Page 384: ...he menu for each function follow the steps below using a voice command or P 407 Pattern B Press to select BT A MENU Select System Setup using Select one of the following items using Setting voice guidance volume Guidance Vol P 409 Displaying the Bluetooth device address and name Device Name P 409 Initializing the system Initialize P 410 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 385: ...wireless data system that allows the mobile phone to wirelessly connect to the hands freesystem andmake receivecalls Vehicles with a navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicles without a navigation system Title Page Using the hands free system P 388 Making a phone call P 396 Setting a mobile phone P 401 Security...

Page 386: ...ice guidance are muted when making a call If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear If the incoming call volume is overly loud an echo may be heard Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party When driving on unpaved roads When driving at high speeds When a window is open When...

Page 387: ...cause undesired operation CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio fre quency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to O...

Page 388: ...ee phonesystem for mobilephones 3 Interior features RX450h_U NOTICE Toprevent damage tomobile phones Do not leave mobile phones in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to the phone ...

Page 389: ...wer case characters and special characters cannot be displayed Displays information that is too long to be displayed at one time on the display press and hold Selects speed dials Selects items such as menu and number Turn Selects an item Press Inputs the selected item Bluetooth connection con dition If BT is not displayed the hands free phone system cannot be used Reception level ...

Page 390: ...me During an ongoing call Adjusts the receiver volume The voice guidance volume can not be adjusted using this but ton Off hook switch Turns the hands free system on starts a call On hook switch Turns the hands free system off ends a call refuses a call Talk switch Turns the voice command system on press turns the voice command system off press and hold Microphone ...

Page 391: ...operate Operationprocedurewhenusingvoicecommands Press the talk switch and follow voice guidance instructions Auxiliary commandswhenusingvoicecommands The following auxiliary commands can be used when operating the system using a voice command Cancel Exits the hands free phone system Repeat Repeats the previous voice guidance instruction Go back Returns to the previous procedure Help Reads aloud t...

Page 392: ...egister a phone name by either of the following methods a Select Record Name using and say the name to be registered b Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard Select Confirm using a voice command or A passkey is displayed and heard and a voice guidance instruction for inputting the passkey into the mobile phone is heard Inp...

Page 393: ...rd menu Operation detail Callback Dialing a number stored in the incoming call history memory Redial Dialing a number stored in the outgoing call history memory Phonebook Add Entry Adding a new phone number Change Name Changing the registered name in the phone book Delete Entry Deleting the registered data Del Spd Dial Deleting speed dials List Names Listing the registered data Speed Dial Setting ...

Page 394: ...e to be used Connect Selecting a mobile phone to be used Change Name Changing the registered name of a mobile phone List Phones Listing the registered mobile phones Set Passkey Changing the passkey Delete Phone Deleting a registered mobile phone System Setup Guidance Vol Setting voice guidance volume Device Name Displaying the Bluetooth device address and name Initialize Initializing the system Fi...

Page 395: ... phone number Phone book Change name Changing a registered name in the phone book Phone book Delete Entry Deleting the registered data Phone book List names Listing the registered data Phone book Set Speed Dial Setting speed dials Phone book Delete Speed Dial Deleting speed dials Dial XXX number Dialing by inputting a number Phonebook Phonebook Unlock Unlocking the phone book Phonebook Lock Lockin...

Page 396: ...ing a voice command For numbers say a combination of single digits from zero to nine pound star and plus Say the command correctly and clearly Situations in which the system may not recognize your voice When driving on rough roads When driving at high speeds When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise Operations that cannot be performed...

Page 397: ...aling by inputting a name Dial by name Speed dialing Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory Redial Dialing a number stored in the incoming history memory Call back Receivingaphonecall Answering a phone call Refusing a phone call Transferring a phone call Call waiting Usingthecallhistorymemory Dialing Storing data in the phone book Deleting ...

Page 398: ...k switch and say Dial by name Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods a Press the talk switch and say a registered name b Press the talk switch and say List Names Press the talk switch when the desired name is read aloud Dial by one of the following methods a Press the off hook switch b Press the talk switch and say Dial c Select Dial using Speed dialing Press the o...

Page 399: ...one for the operation of the phone b Press the off hook switch 1 c Press the talk switch and say Call Transfer 2 1 This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the mobile phone to the system during a call 2 While the vehicle is in motion calls cannot be transferred from the system to the mobile phone Callwaiting When a call is interrupted by an incoming call from a third part...

Page 400: ...n using a number stored in the incoming call history memory Select the number by either of the following methods a Say Previous or Go back until the desired number is dis played b Select the desired number using The following operations can be performed Dialing Press the off hook switch or select Dial using a voice com mand or Storing the number in the phone book Select Store and then Confirm usin...

Page 401: ... used Call waiting operation may differ depending on your mobile phone and service provider Call history Up to 5 numbers can be stored in each of the outgoing and incoming call history memories When talking on the phone Do not talk at the same time as the other party Keep the volume of the incoming voice down Otherwise voice echo will increase ...

Page 402: ...ter the menu for each function follow the steps below using a voice command or Registering a mobile phone 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Pair Phone Selecting a mobile phone to be used 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Connect Phone Connect Changing the registered name of a mobile phone 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Change Name Listing the registered mobile phones 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 List Phones Changing the passkey ...

Page 403: ...onnect Phone Connect using a voice command or Pattern A Select the mobile phone to be used by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired mobile phone b Press the talk switch and say List Phones When the name of the desired mobile phone is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the mobile phone to...

Page 404: ...g methods and select Confirm using a voice com mand or a Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired mobile phone b Press the talk switch and say List Phones When the name of the desired mobile phone is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired mobile phone name to be changed using Press the talk switch or select Record Name using and say the new name Select Confirm u...

Page 405: ...p Pressing the talk switch while the name of a mobile phone is being read aloud selects the mobile phone and the following functions will become available Selecting a mobile phone Connect Phone Connect Changing a registered name Change Name Deleting a mobile phone Delete Phone Changing thepasskey Select Set Passkey using a voice command or Pattern A Press the talk switch say a 4 to 8 digit number ...

Page 406: ...istered has 8 digits pressing of the knob is not necessary Deletingaregisteredmobilephone Select Delete Phone using a voice command or Pattern A Select the mobile phone to be deleted by either of the following methods and select Confirm using a voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired mobile phone b Press the talk switch and say List Phones When the name of the desi...

Page 407: ...paired as a Bluetooth audio player the registration of the audio player can be deleted at the same time A voice guidance instruction to delete a Bluetooth audio player is heard Select Yes or No using a voice command or Bluetooth audio player P 365 The number ofmobile phones that can be registered Up to 6 mobile phones can be registered in the system STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 408: ... Number 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Set PIN Locking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Lock Phbk Lock Unlocking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Unlock Phbk Unlock Systemsetupitemsandoperationprocedures To enter the menu for each function follow the steps below using Setting voice guidance volume 1 Setup 2 System Setup 3 Guidance Vol Displaying the Bluetooth device address and nam...

Page 409: ...g input the code 1 digit at a time Changing thePIN Select Set PIN using a voice command or Enter the registered PIN using a voice command or Enter a new PIN using a voice command or When using input the code 1 digit at a time Locking or unlocking the phone book Select Phonebook Lock Phbk Lock or Phonebook Unlock Phbk Unlock using a voice command or STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 ...

Page 410: ...gistered PIN b Input a new PIN using Settingvoiceguidancevolume Select Guidance Vol using Change the voice guidance volume To decrease the volume Turn counterclockwise To increase the volume Turn clockwise Displaying theBluetooth deviceaddressandname Select Device Name using Turn to display the Bluetooth device address and name Select Go Back using to return to System Setup STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 ST...

Page 411: ... mobile phone data Security code Registered Bluetooth enabled portable player data Passkey for the mobile phones Passkey for the Bluetooth audio players Guidance volume Receiver volume Ring tone volume Once the initialization has been completed the data cannot be restored to its original state When the phone book is locked The following functions cannot be used Dialing by inputting a name Speed di...

Page 412: ...sing Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming call history To enter the menu for each function follow the steps below using a voice command or Adding a new phone number 1 Phonebook 2 Add Entry Changing the registered name in the phone book 1 Phonebook 2 Change Name Listing the registered data 1 Phonebook 2 List Names Setting speed dials 1 Phonebook 2 Set Speed Dial Speed Dial Deleting th...

Page 413: ...e desired number and select Confirm using a voice command Transferring data from the mobile phone STEP2 1 Select By Phone and then Confirm using a voice command or STEP2 2 Transfer the data from the mobile phone Refer to the manual that comes with the mobile phone for details on transferring data STEP2 3 Select the data to be registered by either of the follow ing methods a Say Previous or Next un...

Page 414: ...umber 1 digit at a time Selecting a phone number from the outgoing or incoming call history STEP2 1 Select Call History using a voice command or STEP2 2 Select Outgoing or Incoming using a voice com mand or STEP2 3 Select the data to be registered by either of the follow ing methods a Say Previous or Go back until the desired data is displayed and select Confirm using a voice com mand b Select the...

Page 415: ... Dial Speed Dial instead of Con firm registers the newly added phone number as a speed dial Changing theregistered nameinthephonebook Select Change Name using a voice command or Pattern A Select the name to be changed by either of the following meth ods and select Confirm using a voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the desired name b Press the talk switch and say List Names When the d...

Page 416: ...t List Names using a voice command or The list of the reg istered data will be read aloud When listing is complete the system returns to the Phonebook Pressing the talk switch while the desired data is being read aloud selects the data and the following function will become available Dialing Dial Changing a registered name Change Name Deleting an entry Delete Entry Setting a speed dial Set Speed D...

Page 417: ...voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the desired name b Press the talk switch and say List Names When the desired name is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired data using Select the desired preset button and register the data into speed dial by either of the following methods a Press the desired preset button and select Confirm by using a voice command or b Pres...

Page 418: ...the desired phone number b Press the talk switch and say List Names When the name of the desired phone number is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired data to be deleted using Deletingspeed dials Select Delete Speed Dial Del Spd Dial using a voice com mand or Press the preset button to which the desired speed dial is regis tered and select Confirm using a voice command or L...

Page 419: ...ts list Front personal lights P 419 Front interior lights P 419 Shift lever light when the POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode Rear personal lights P 419 Rear interior light Door courtesy lights Scuff lights if equipped Footwell lights Outer foot lights ...

Page 420: ...theinterior lights 3 Interior features RX450h_U Interiorlights Turns the lights on off linked to door positions Turns the lights on off Personallights Front Turns the light on off Interior lights and personal lights ...

Page 421: ... doors are locked unlocked and whether the doors are open closed To prevent 12 volt battery discharge If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light switch door position on off is on the lights will go off automatically after 20 min utes Customization Settings e g the time elapsed before the lights turn off can be changed Customizable features P 656 Perso...

Page 422: ...his may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with other stored items the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas causing a fire hazard Glove box Auxiliary boxes if equipped Bottle holders door pockets Cup holder...

Page 423: ...button and locked and unlocked using the mechanical key Opens Locks Unlocks Power back door mainswitch if equipped The power back door main switch is located in the glove box P 66 CAUTION Cautionwhile driving Keep the glove box closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking Glovebox ...

Page 424: ...while driving frontdoor pockets Keep the door pockets closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking Items unsuitable for the bottle holders Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury Bottleholders door pockets ...

Page 425: ...nd release the right side of the cup holder lid Front type B Press in and release the cup holder NOTICE When stowing a bottle Put the cap on before stowing the bottle Do not place open bottles in the bottle holders The contents may spill Bottle holders door pockets andcupholders ...

Page 426: ... the lid is closed items must not be stored in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent burns Toprevent burns Put a lid on containers with hot liquids inside When notin use Keep the cup holders closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking The cup ho...

Page 427: ...atures RX450h_U Consolebox Slide the armrest while pulling up the lever and lift the armrest Trays in the console box Upper tray Lower tray The tray slides forward backward and can be removed The tray can be removed Consolebox ...

Page 428: ...0h_U CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the console box closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking NOTICE Trays Do not insert items exceeding the height of the tray Doing so may prevent opening and closing of the lid Consolebox ...

Page 429: ...iary boxes Overhead Press in the lid This box is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and similar small items Rear seat if equipped Pull down the armrest Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the armrest STEP 1 STEP 2 Auxiliary boxes ...

Page 430: ... tray Observe the following precautions when putting items in the under tray Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of sudden braking or steering In these cases the items may interfere with pedal operation or cause driver distraction resulting in an accident Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out Do not stack items in the tray higher th...

Page 431: ...tures Sun visors To set the visor in the forward position flip it down To set the visor in the side position flip down unhook and swing it to the side To use the side extender place the visor in the side position then slide it back ward ...

Page 432: ..._U Vanity mirrors NOTICE When notin use Keep the vanity mirror closed Toprevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid system is off Slide the cover to open The light turns on when the cover is opened ...

Page 433: ...ime display will automatically be set to 1 00 The clock is displayed when the POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode Perform thefollowing stepsto adjust theclock Without a navigation system Adjusts the hours Adjusts the minutes With a navigation system Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual ...

Page 434: ...our Lexus dealer Display In the following situations the correct outside temperature may not be displayed or the display may take longer than normal to change When the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds less than 16 mph 25 km h When the outside temperature has changed suddenly at the entrance exit of a garage tunnel etc The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of 40 F 40...

Page 435: ...tness control When the headlight switch is turned on the brightness of the multi display will be reduced in accordance with the brightness of the instrument panel P 183 The brightness of the multi display can be adjustedto four levels Press and release the DISP button until the brightness of the display is adjusted to the desired level ...

Page 436: ... beused for the following components 12 V Accessories that run on less than 10 A 120 VAC Accessories that use less than 100 W Inside the console 12 V Slide the armrest while pulling up the lever and lift the armrest Remove the upper tray Remove the lower tray Luggage compartment 12V STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 437: ...12 V The POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode 120 VAC The POWER switch is in ON mode On the back surface of the console 120 VAC Main switch To use the power outlet turn on the main switch Power outlet socket If equipped When the cover is slid open accessory device cables can be pulled through the opening ...

Page 438: ...e an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A 120 VAC Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used the protection cir cuit will cut the power supply Toprevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off Appliances thatmay not operate properly 120 VAC The follow...

Page 439: ...heat the seats and maintain good airflow by blowing air from theseats Seatheaters Turns the seat heater on The indicator light comes on The higher the number is the warmer the seat becomes Seatheaters ventilators Turns the seat heater on The indicator light comes on The higher the number is the warmer the seat becomes Blows air from the seat The indicator light comes on The higher the number is th...

Page 440: ...lcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating NOTICE Toprevent damage tothe seat heaters ventilators Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects needl...

Page 441: ...440 3 7 Other interior features RX450h_U Armrest NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest Pull the armrest down for use ...

Page 442: ...at hooks CAUTION Items thatmustnot be hung onthe hook Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy these items may become projectiles that cause death or serious injury To use the coat hook push it in ...

Page 443: ...etaining hooks clips provided Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other Do not place the floor mat bottom side up or upside down Before driving Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and modelyear as your vehicle Fixthem securely in placeonto the carpet Fix the floor mat in place using the retaining hooks clips pro vided For details refer to the floor...

Page 444: ...or features 3 Interior features RX450h_U Luggage compartment features Cargohooks Raise the hook to use The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items Auxiliaryboxes Pull the strap upwards when lift ing the cover up ...

Page 445: ... Removing theluggagecovers Front luggage cover Press the buttons to remove the luggage cover Luggagecovers Attach the hooks to the hook brackets on the rear seat seat back Pull out the luggage cover and hook it onto the anchors STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 446: ...Detach the inner clips of the rear luggage cover from the back door STEP 1 STEP 2 Installing the rear luggage cover Ensure that the luggage cover is in the proper installation position Push the clips of the rear luggage cover into the indentions on the back door until they are locked into place Check that the rear luggage cover is securely attached ...

Page 447: ...446 3 7 Otherinterior features RX450h_U CAUTION When the cargo hooks are not in use To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions ...

Page 448: ...s which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator Buttons Programming the HomeLink Point the remote control transmit ter for the device 1 to 3 in 25 to 75 mm from the HomeLink control buttons Keep the HomeLink indicator light in view while programming The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors g...

Page 449: ... operation by pressing the newly programmed button If a HomeLink button has been programmed for a garage door check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate see if your remote control transmitter is of the rolling code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink but ton The remote control transmitter is of the rolling code type if the HomeLink indicator light ...

Page 450: ...r opens the programming process is complete If the door does not open press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize the HomeLink signal and operate the garage door Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system for any of the rem...

Page 451: ...be erased but can be reprogrammed To reprogram a button follow the Reprogramming a HomeLink button instructions OperatingHomeLink Press the appropriate HomeLink button The HomeLink indicator light should turn on The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed ReprogrammingaHomeLink button Press and hold the desire...

Page 452: ...This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority ...

Page 453: ...nger to prevent potential harm Conforming tofederal safety standards Do not use the HomeLink compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door that cannot detect an obstruction object A door or device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury ...

Page 454: ...on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the vehicleis heading Operation To turn the compass on or off press AUTO for more than 3 seconds Displaysand directions Display Direction N North NE Northeast E East SE Southeast S South SW Southwest W West NW Northwest ...

Page 455: ...ount of deviation varies depending on the geographic position of the vehicle If you cross over one of the map boundaries shown in illustration the com pass will deviate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to Deviation calibra tion Deviationcalibration Stop the vehicle Press and hold AUTO A number 1 to 15 appears on the compass display STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 456: ... direction is displayed STEP 3 Conditions unfavorable tocorrectoperation The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interfer ence by artificial magnetic fields underground car park parking lot under a steel t...

Page 457: ...rming circling calibration NOTICE To avoid the compassmalfunctions Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction To ensure normal operation of the compass Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields During ...

Page 458: ...s 464 General maintenance 466 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 470 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourselfservice precautions 471 Hood 474 Positioning a floor jack 475 Engine compartment 477 12 voltbattery 489 Tires 496 Tire inflation pressure 505 Wheels 510 Air conditioning filter 512 Electronickeybattery 515 Checking and replacing fuses 517 Headlightaim 533 Light bulbs 536 ...

Page 459: ...unit if equipped Before using the car wash check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly Perform the following to protectthe vehicle and maintain itin prime condi tion Working from top to bottom liberally apply water to the vehicle body wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth such as a chamois For ...

Page 460: ...ads If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface If dead insects insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface After driving in an area contaminated with soot oily smoke mine dust iron powder or chemical substances If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled by dust or mud If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface If the paint is chipped or sc...

Page 461: ...s of the lights Wax may cause damage to the lenses To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side wiper arm upward first and repeat for the passenger side When returning the wipers to their original position do so from the passenger side first When usinganautomatic car wash vehicleswithrain sensing windshieldwipers Set the w...

Page 462: ...and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool detergent Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area Cleaningthesyntheticleatherareas Remove l...

Page 463: ... for excessive wear fraying or cuts CAUTION Water in the vehicle Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle such as on the floor and in the hybrid battery traction battery air vents or in the luggage compartment Doing so may cause the hybrid battery electrical components etc to malfunc tion or catch fire Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet P 124 An electric...

Page 464: ...t expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or that contain wax on the upholstery as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly Wateron the floor Do not wash the vehicle floor with water Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be da...

Page 465: ...ntenance General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis This can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer Scheduled maintenance Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule For details about maintenance items and schedules refer to the War ranty and Service Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Scheduled Maintenance Do it yourselfmai...

Page 466: ...ntenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death Handling of the 12 voltbattery Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm Work in a well ventilated area Oils fuels and fluids contained in vehi...

Page 467: ... not be any fumes or strange sounds Radiator condenser hoses The radiator and condenser should be free from foreign objects P 485 Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid P 487 Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the Warranty and ServiceGuide or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any problem you notice should bebr...

Page 468: ...rance from the floor P 636 Does the brake pedal have the cor rect amount of free play P 636 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 Indica...

Page 469: ...eat belts operate smoothly The seat belts should not be dam aged Seats Do the seat controls operate prop erly Steering wheel Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel Hybrid transmission Park mecha nism When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on is the vehicle se...

Page 470: ...be any signs of fluid leakage after the vehicle has been parked Tires Is the tire inflation pressure cor rect The tiresshould notbe damagedor excessively worn Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule The wheel nuts should not be loose CAUTION If the hybrid system is operating Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per forming mainte...

Page 471: ...e YourvehiclemaynotpasstheI Mtest in the following situations When the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on your driving habits the readiness codes may not be completely set When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pas...

Page 472: ...86 FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine power control unit coolant level P 483 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene gly col based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 50 ...

Page 473: ...d only for adding engine oil Fuses P 517 Fuse with same amperage rating as original Tire inflation pressure P 505 Tire pressure gauge Compressed air source Headlight aim P 533 Phillips head screwdriver Radiator and condenser P 485 Washer fluid P 487 Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Funnel used only for adding water or washer fluid ...

Page 474: ...t Oil and other fluids may also be hot Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper and rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel Fuel fumes are flam mable When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille Be sure the POWER switch is off With the POWER switch in ON mode the electric cooling fans may automati cally start to run...

Page 475: ... If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Releasethe lock from theinside of the vehicleto open thehood Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will pop up slightly Pull up the hood catch and lift the hood STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 476: ...yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack correctly Improper placementmaydamage your vehicle or causeinjury Front Rear ...

Page 477: ...rm ground firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or underneath t...

Page 478: ... fluid reservoir P 486 Engine oil filler cap P 479 Engine oil level dipstick P 479 Power control unit coolant reservoir P 483 Fuse boxes P 517 Engine coolant reservoir P 483 Radiator P 485 Condenser P 485 Electric cooling fans Power control unit coolant radiator P 485 Washer fluid tank P 487 ...

Page 479: ...478 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U Engine compartment cover Removing theenginecompartmentcovers Outside Front Installing theclips ...

Page 480: ...hicle on level ground After turning off the hybrid sys tem wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick clean Reinsert the dipstick fully Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out and check the oil level Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully Low Full STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5...

Page 481: ...y in the engine Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise Add engine oil slowly checking the dipstick Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise Engine oil selection P 632 Oil quantity Low Full 1 6 qt 1 5 L 1 3 Imp qt Items Clean funnel STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 482: ...udge the true level accurately Oil consumption Max 1 1 qt 600 miles 0 9 Imp qt 600 miles 1 0 L 1000 km If your vehicle consumes more than 1 1 qt 1 0 L 0 9 Imp qt every 600 miles 1000 km contact your Lexus dealer After changing the engine oil USA only The engine oil maintenance data should be reset Perform the following procedure Display the trip meter A P 183 then turn the POWER switch off While p...

Page 483: ...r Do not dis pose of used oil and filters in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Lexus dealer service station or auto parts store for information con cerning recycling or disposal Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children NOTICE To prevent serious engine damage Check the oil level on a regular basis When replacing the engine oil Be careful not to spill engine oil...

Page 484: ...nt The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir when the engine and hybrid system are cold Engine coolant reservoir Reservoir cap FULL line LOW line If the level is on or below the LOW line add coolant up to the FULL line P 634 ...

Page 485: ...c acid technology U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water Minimum temperature 31 F 35 C Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Minimum temperature 44 F 42 C For more details about coolant contact your Lexus dealer If the coolantlevel drops withina shorttime of replenishing Visually check the radiators h...

Page 486: ...ng system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing burns or other injuries NOTICE When adding coolant Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze The correct mixture of water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication corrosion protection and cooling Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label If you spill coolant Be sure to wash i...

Page 487: ... Brakefluid Checkingfluid level The brake fluid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank Addingfluid Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item Fluid type FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 Items Clean funnel ...

Page 488: ... Use only newly opened brake fluid CAUTION When filling the reservoir Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the affected area with clean water immediately If you still experience discomfort see a doctor NOTICE If the fluid level is low or high It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly...

Page 489: ...hol and may catch fire if spilled on the hybrid system etc NOTICE Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle s painted surfaces Diluting washer fluid Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank ...

Page 490: ...ttery Location The 12 volt battery is located on the left hand side of the luggage compartment Removingthe12 voltbattery cover Vehicles with a compact spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull the folded deck board upright STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 491: ...rselfmaintenance RX450h_U Pull on the attached hook to extend the string Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustra tion After removing the clips remove the 12 volt battery cover STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ...

Page 492: ...care RX450h_U Vehicles with a full size spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull on the attached hook to extend the string Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustra tion STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 493: ... the 12 volt battery cover Exterior Make sure that the 12 volt battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp Installingthe12 voltbatterycover Install the 12 volt battery cover with the clips STEP 4 ...

Page 494: ...hen connecting and discon necting the charger cables to the 12 volt battery After recharging reconnecting the 12 volt battery The hybrid system may not start Follow one or both of the following procedures After opening and closing the driver s door wait 10 seconds and then attempt to start the hybrid system If the system does not start the first time repeat the pro cedure With the shift lever in P...

Page 495: ...2 volt bat tery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation How to recharge the 12 voltbattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The 12 volt battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate Emergency measures regarding electrolyte If electrolyte gets in your eyes Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medi cal attention If possible co...

Page 496: ... for the RX450h Failure to do so may cause gas hydrogen to enter the passenger compartment causing a fire or explosion For replacement of the 12 volt battery contact your Lexus dealer NOTICE When recharging the 12 voltbattery Never recharge the 12 volt battery while the hybrid system is operating Also be sure all accessories are turned off ...

Page 497: ...Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated Tire rotation Vehicles with a compact spare tire Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Lexus recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection Vehicles with a full size spare tire Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Lexus reco...

Page 498: ...ssure warning valve and transmit ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer P 499 Initializingthetirepressurewarning system The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circumstances When tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing trav elling speed or load weight When changing the tire size When the tire pressure warning system is initialized the current ti...

Page 499: ...d tire inflation pressure level P 637 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level Turn the POWER switch to ON mode Press and hold the tire pressure warning reset button until the tire pressure warning light flashes slowly 3 times Wait for a few minutes with the POWER switch on a...

Page 500: ...oes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage If you are not sure consult with your Lexus dealer Replacing tires and wheels If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered the tire pressure warning system will not work properly After driving for about 20 minutes the tire pressure warning light flashes for...

Page 501: ...w and to be ade quate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year round All sea son tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving 3 Snow tires For driving on snow covered roads or icy roads we recommend u...

Page 502: ...ted in a few minutes However in the following cases the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch the tire pressure warn ing light does not flash 3 times After carrying out the initializ...

Page 503: ... not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device ma...

Page 504: ... models or tread patterns Also do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus Do not mix differently constructed tires radial bias belted or bias ply tires Do not mix summer all season and snow tires Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously When initializ...

Page 505: ...alve caps other than those speci fied The cap may become stuck To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires Driving on rough roads Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure reducing the cushion ing ability of the tires In addition driving on ...

Page 506: ...lf maintenance 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Tire inflation pressure Tireinflation pressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis played on the tire and loading information label P 643 Type A ...

Page 507: ...506 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U Type B ...

Page 508: ...uge Remove the tire valve cap Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve Read the pressure using the gauge graduations If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level adjust the pressure If you add too much air press the center of the valve to deflate After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check fo...

Page 509: ...lowing Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of the tire can be misleading In addition tire inflation pressure that is even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not red...

Page 510: ...ven wear Poor handling Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards NOTICE When inspecting and adjusting tire inflationpressure Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on Without the valve caps dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leak age whic...

Page 511: ...acing wheels care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and inset Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer Conventionally referred to as offset Lexus does not recommend using the following Wheels of different sizes or types Used wheels Bent wheels that have been straightened Aluminum wheel precautions Use only Lexus whe...

Page 512: ...ident causing death or serious injury NOTICE Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other qualified service shop In addition make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer Ensure that...

Page 513: ...r conditioning efficiency Removalmethod Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode P 299 The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in the outside air mode Turn the POWER switch off Open the glove box Lift and remove the partition Remove the glove box cover Remove the filter cover STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ...

Page 514: ...Maintenance If air flow fromthe ventsdecreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary Remove the air conditioning fil ter and replace it with a new one The UP mark shown on the filter should be pointing up Cleaning method If the filter is dirty clean by blow ing compressed air through the filter from the underside Hold the air gun 2 in 5 cm from the filter...

Page 515: ...3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U NOTICE To prevent damage to the system When using the air conditioning system make sure that a filter is always installed When cleaning the filter do not clean with water ...

Page 516: ...tery with a new oneif itis discharged Youwillneedthefollowingitems Flathead screwdriver Small Phillips head screwdriver Lithium battery CR1632 Replacingthebattery Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 517: ...ill not function properly The operational range is reduced When the card key battery needs tobe replaced ifequipped The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers Your Lexus dealer can replace the battery for you CAUTION Removed battery and other parts Keep away from children These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking NOTICE For normal operationafter ...

Page 518: ...perate a fuse may have blown If this happens check and replace the fuses as necessary Turn the POWER switch off Remove the engine compartment cover P 478 Open the fuse box cover Engine compartment type A fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off Engine compartment type B fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 519: ...518 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U Engine compartment type C fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Remove the lid Luggage compartment type A fuse box ...

Page 520: ...ystem failure see Fuse layout and amperage ratings for details about which fuse to check P 522 Remove the fuse with the pull out tool Check if the fuse has blown Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 ...

Page 521: ...rage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid ...

Page 522: ...intenance and care RX450h_U Type E Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type F Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your Lexus dealer ...

Page 523: ...elfmaintenance RX450h_U Fuselayoutandamperageratings Engine compartment typeAfusebox Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 PCU 15 A Hybrid system 2 IGCT NO 2 10 A Hybrid system 3 IGCT NO 3 10 A Hybrid system 4 INV W P 10 A Hybrid system ...

Page 524: ...ically modulated air suspen sion system 4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system 5 ECB NO 1 50 A Brake system vehicle stability control vehicle dynamics integrated manage ment meters and gauges 6 RDI FAN NO 1 40 A Electric cooling fans 7 RDI FAN NO 2 40 A Electric cooling fans 8 H LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner 9 PBD 30 A Power back door system 10 HV R B NO 1 30 A PCU IGCT NO 2 IGCT NO 3 INV W P ...

Page 525: ... OBD RR FOG S ROOF INVERTER ECU IG1 NO 1 ECU IG1 NO 2 PANEL GAUGE NO 1 15 AMP1 30 A Audio system 16 EFI MAIN 30 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem EFI NO 2 17 AMP2 30 A Audio system 18 IG2 MAIN 30 A Starter system IGN GAUGE NO 2 ECU IG2 19 IP JB 25 A Power door lock system 20 STR LOCK 20 A Starter system 21 RAD NO 3 15 A Meters and gauges instrument panel...

Page 526: ...ys tem brake system SRS airbag system 31 DOME 10 A Vanity mirror lights luggage compart ment lights interior lights personal lights 32 ECU B NO 1 10 A Interior lights personal lights tilt and telescopic steering multiplex commu nication system meters and gauges power windows driving position memory system power seats power back door head up display starter system air conditioning system power door...

Page 527: ...sys tem 40 F PMP 15 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 41 DEICER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer 42 STOP 7 5 A Vehicle stability control vehicle dynamics integrated management high mounted stoplight 43 TOWING BATT 20 A Trailer battery 44 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights 45 FILTER 10 A Condenser 46 IG1 MAIN 30 A ECU IG1 BK UP LP HEATER NO 2 AFS 47 H LP RH HI 1...

Page 528: ... 20 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 54 S HORN 7 5 A Security horn Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 ECB MAIN NO 1 10 A Brake system 2 ECB MAIN NO 2 10 A Brake system 3 BATT FAN 15 A Battery cooling fan 4 OIL PMP 10 A Hybrid system 5 A C W P 10 A Air conditioning system Fuse Ampere Circuit ...

Page 529: ...de rear view mirror multiplex communication sys tem multi information display head up display 3 CIG 15 A Power outlet 4 RADIO NO 2 7 5 A Audio system power outlet 5 GAUGE NO 1 10 A Emergency flashers navigation sys tem head up display 6 ECU IG1 NO 3 10 A Outside rear view mirror windshield wipers and washer seat heaters starter system power outlet moon roof ...

Page 530: ...pic steering system 12 DR LOCK 10 A Power door lock system 13 FR FOG 15 A 14 P SEAT LH 30 A Power seat left side 15 INVERTER 20 A 16 RR FOG 7 5 A 17 D L ALT B 25 A Multiplex communication system 18 HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system 19 ECU IG1 NO 2 10 A Airconditioning system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag sys tem multi information display ca...

Page 531: ...6 RR DOOR 25 A Rear power window right side 27 FL DOOR 25 A Front power window left side 28 RL DOOR 25 A Rear power window left side 29 FR WASH 25 A Windshield wipers and washer 30 RR WIP 15 A Windshield wipers and washer 31 RR WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer 32 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer 33 ECU IG2 10 A Starter system intuitive parking assist AWD system 34 GAUGE NO 2 7 5 A St...

Page 532: ...gagecompartment typeAfusebox Luggagecompartment typeBfuse box Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 DCDC S 7 5 A Hybrid system 2 CAPACITOR 10 A Hybrid system Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 MAIN 180 A All electrical components 2 RR B 50 A CAPACITOR DCDC S 3 EPS 80 A Electric power steering system ...

Page 533: ... To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause damage and possibly a fire or injury Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated or use any other object in place of a fuse Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent Never replace a fuse with a wire even as a temporary fix This can cause extensive damage or even fire...

Page 534: ...ith discharge headlights Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Vehicles with LED headlights Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Beforecheckingtheheadlightaim Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around the headlight is not deformed Park the vehicle on level ground Sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 535: ...of turns in mind Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips head screwdriver If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim Vehicles with LED headlights Turn bolt A in either direction using a Phillips head screw driver Remember the turning direction and the number of turns ST...

Page 536: ...d care RX450h_U Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips head screwdriver If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim STEP 2 ...

Page 537: ... Lexus dealer For moreinformation aboutreplacing other lightbulbs contactyour Lexus dealer Preparingforlightbulbreplacement Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced P 639 Remove theengine compartment covers P 478 Turningoffthepowerbackdoormainswitch ifequipped P 66 Frontbulb locations Halogen headlights Parking light Front side marker light Front turn signal light Headlight high beam and...

Page 538: ...nd care RX450h_Canada Discharge headlights LED headlights Front turn signal light Parking light Daytime running light Front side marker light Front turn signal light Parking light Headlight high beam and daytime running lights Front side marker light ...

Page 539: ...intenance RX450h_U Replacing lightbulbs Daytimerunninglights dischargeheadlights Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Rear bulb locations Rear turn signal light Back up light Rear side marker light Tail light Tail light STEP 1 ...

Page 540: ...re RX450h_Canada Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release Headlight high beams halogen headlights and daytime running lights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing STEP 2 STEP 1 ...

Page 541: ...the bulb base counterclock wise Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release Headlighthighbeams LEDheadlights anddaytimerunninglights Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it Turn the bulb base counterclock wise STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 542: ... 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release Headlightlowbeams halogenheadlights Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Unplug the connector while press ing the lock release STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 543: ...tenance RX450h_U Parkinglights halogenheadlights and dischargeheadlights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing Turn the bulb base counterclock wise STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 544: ...e 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release Parkinglights LEDheadlights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing STEP 3 STEP 1 ...

Page 545: ...544 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb Front turnsignal lights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 ...

Page 546: ...545 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 547: ... RX450h_U Front side marker lights halogen headlights and discharge head lights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing Turn the bulb base counterclock wise STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 548: ...lfmaintenance 4 Maintenance and care RX450h_U Remove the light bulb Frontsidemarkerlights LEDheadlights Before replacing the bulbs Left side Move the fuse box Right side Move the washer fluid filter open ing STEP 3 STEP 1 ...

Page 549: ... bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb Rearturnsignalandtaillights Remove the access hole cover Use a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Tail light Rear turn signal light STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 550: ...450h_U Remove the light bulb Tail light Rear turn signal light Rear sidemarkerlights rightside Remove the bolts using a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the clip Removing the clip Installing the clip Turn the bulb base counterclock wise STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 551: ...0h_U Remove the light bulb Rearsidemarkerlights leftside Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb Tailandback uplights Remove the access hole cover Use a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 ...

Page 552: ...ack up light Remove the light bulb Tail light Back up light Lightsotherthantheabove If any of the lights listed below has burnt out have it replaced by your Lexus dealer Headlight low beams discharge bulbs Front fog lights Side turn signal lights Stop lights High mounted stoplight License plate lights STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 553: ...hts stop lights license plate lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs If any of the LEDs burn out take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced Condensation build up onthe inside ofthe lens Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations Tempo rary condensation build up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malf...

Page 554: ...re or water entering the headlight unit This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens Discharge headlights if equipped Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing discharge headlights including light bulbs Do not touch the discharge headlight s high voltage socket when the headlights are turned on An extremely high voltage of 20000 V will be discharged and could resul...

Page 555: ...554 4 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance RX450h_U ...

Page 556: ...ht turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 566 If a warning message is displayed 575 If youhave a flat tire 596 If the hybrid system will notstart 610 If the shiftlevercannot be shiftedfromP 612 If you lose your keys 613 If the electronic key does not operate properly 614 If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged 617 If your vehicle overheats 620 If the vehicle becomes stuck 625 If yourvehicle has ...

Page 557: ...discharge Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys tem is not operating Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an accident Press the switch to flash all the turn signal lights To turn them off press the switch once again ...

Page 558: ...icle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet s This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at under 18 mph 30 km h A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehicle s wheels drive train axles steering and brakes must be in good condition If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towe...

Page 559: ...ing a flathead screwdriver To protect the bodywork place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 560: ...tion RX450h_U Towingwithasling typetruck Do not tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage Towingwithawheel lifttypetruck From the front 2WD models Release the parking brake From the front AWD models Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels ...

Page 561: ...ls Usingaflatbedtruck If your Lexus is transported by a flatbed truck it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded in black must be 45 Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged ...

Page 562: ...ratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains Always use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing If the hybrid system is off the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function making steering and braking more difficult Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle Make sure that towing eyelets are installed...

Page 563: ...ow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel lift type truck When raising the vehicle ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Without adequate clearance the vehicle could be damaged while being towed To prevent body damage when towing using a sling type truck Do not tow with...

Page 564: ...res or uneven tire wear Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal Audiblesymptoms Changes in exhaust sound Excessive tire squeal when cornering Strange noises related to the suspension system Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system Operationalsymptoms Engine missing stumbling or running rough Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one si...

Page 565: ...eat belts or not Driver s seat position SRS airbag deployment data SRS airbag system diagnostic data Front passenger s occupant classification The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improv ing vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Your vehicle has computers that monitor and contro...

Page 566: ...to by the police or other authorities Necessary for use as a defense for Lexus in a law suit Ordered to by a court of law However if necessary Lexus will Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety performance Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without dis closing details of the vehicle owner and that only when deemed neces sary Disclose summarized data cleared of vehic...

Page 567: ...mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning light Warning light Details U S A Canada Brake system warning light warning buzzer Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally Warning light Warning ligh...

Page 568: ...n in The hybrid system The electronic engine control system The electronic throttle control system or The emission control system SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in The SRS airbag system The front passenger occupant classification system or The seat belt pretensioner system U S A Canada ABS warninglight Indicates a malfunction in The ABS or The brake assist system Brakesystem warningligh...

Page 569: ...rning light Details Correction procedure Opendoor warninglight warning buzzer 1 Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed Low fuellevelwarninglight Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2 7 gal 10 1 L 2 2 Imp gal or less Refuel the vehicle On the instru ment panel Driver s seat beltreminder light warning buzzer 2 Warns the driver to fasten ...

Page 570: ...nter mittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph 20 km h Then if the seat belt is still unfastened the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds Master warninglight A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction P 575 Tirepressure warning light When the light comes on Low tire...

Page 571: ...ensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat If a cushion is placed on the seat the sensor may not detect a passenger and the warning light may not operate properly Electric power steering system warning light When the voltage is low or drops the electric power steering system warning light may come on If the malfunction ...

Page 572: ...ill work properly If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis tered in the tire pressure warning computer If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi 500 kPa 5 1 kgf cm2 or bar or higher The tire pressure w...

Page 573: ...t using more force than usual If the tire pressure warning light comes on Be sure to observe the following precautions Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible Adjust the tire inflation pres sure immediately If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust me...

Page 574: ... note that the TPMS tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale tire pressure warning light Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS tire pressure warning system malfunction i...

Page 575: ...2 Stepstotakeinan emergency RX450h_U NOTICE Precaution when installing adifferenttire When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed the tire pressure warn ing system may not operate properly ...

Page 576: ...el is low or The brake system is malfunctioning A buzzer also sounds Indicates a malfunction in The regenerative brake system or The electronically controlled brake system If a warning is shown on the multi information display stay calm and per form the following actions Master warning light The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is cur rently being d...

Page 577: ... on the multi informa tion display The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning message Details Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure Indicates a malfunctioninthe hybrid system ...

Page 578: ...ilure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning message Details AWD models Indicates a malfunction in theAWD system Indicatesa malfunction in thesteering lock system If equipped Indicatesa malfunction in theelectronicallymodu lated air suspension s...

Page 579: ...d Indicates a malfunction in the adaptivefront lighting system Flashes If equipped Indicates a malfunctioninthe LED headlightsystem Indicates a malfunctioninthe brakelightsystem If equipped Indicates a malfunctioninthe pre collision system Warning message Details ...

Page 580: ...equipped Indicatesa malfunction in theactive stabilizersus pension system Flashes or Flashes If equipped Indicates a malfunction in theradar cruisecontrol system Stop the vehicle in a safe place Turn the POWER switch off and then turn it to ON mode again to reset the cruise control system If equipped Indicatesamalfunction in theautomatic headlight levelingsystem Warning message Details ...

Page 581: ...n in The SRS airbag system The front passenger occupant classification system or The seat belt pretensioner system Indicates a malfunction in The ABS or The brake assist system Indicates a malfunction in the EPS Electric Power Steering system Warning message Details ...

Page 582: ... Warning message Details Correction procedure Indicates thatoneor more of the doors is not fully closed The system also indi cates which doors are not fully closed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph 5 km h a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door s are not yet fully closed Make sure that all the doors are closed Indicates thatthehood is notfullyclosed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph ...

Page 583: ...es If equipped Indicates thatthe moon roof is notfullyclosed with the POWER switchoff andthedriver s door open Close the moon roof Indicatesthattheparking brake is stillengaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph 5 km h flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged Release the parking brake Indicates thatthe washer fluid levelis low Add washer fluid Warning me...

Page 584: ...icates thattheengine oil and oil filter should be changed Have the engine oil andoil filter checked and changed by your Lexus dealer If equipped Indicates thatthepre collision safety system is not currently functional because thegrilleor the sensor is dirty This message also appears when the pre collision system is not functional due to over heating Check the grille and the sensor and clean them i...

Page 585: ...quipped Indicates thatthe radar cruisecontrol sensor is dirty or covered with ice A buzzer also sounds Clean the sensor Flashes If equipped Indicates thatthe radar cruisecontrol system is unableto judgevehicle to vehicledistance A buzzer also sounds Switch driving mode to normal If the windshield wipers are on turn them off or setthem to a mode other than AUTO or high speed wiper operation Warning...

Page 586: ...on the head up display the image flashes Slow the vehicle by apply ing the brakes Indicates thattheengine has overheated A buzzer also sounds Stop and check P 620 Indicates thatthehybrid system has overheated A buzzer also sounds Stop and check P 620 Indicates thatremaining fuelis approximately 2 7 gal 10 1 L 2 2 Imp gal or less Refuel the vehicle Warning message Details Correction procedure ...

Page 587: ...tery traction battery If a buzzer sounds con tinuously immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place Turn the POWER switchoffand then to ON mode to restartthehybridsystem Ensuring the shift lever is in P charge the hybrid battery traction bat tery Flashes Indicatesthatthedriver s door is openedwhen the hybrid transmission is out of P with thehybridsys tem on Shift the shift lever to P Warning messa...

Page 588: ...ages are displayed after the fuel filler door opener is pressed If the messages do not change or are displayed continuously have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer Message Details Preparing the vehicle for refueling Wait a moment Youmaycommence refueling Finish refueling within 30 minutes Closethe fuel filler door ...

Page 589: ...ade to start the hybrid system Confirm the loca tion of the elec tronic key Sounds once Sounds 3times Flashes Theelectronickey was carried out side the vehicle and a door other than the driver s door was opened and closed while the POWER switch was in a mode other than off Bring the elec tronic key back into the vehicle The driver s door was opened and closed while the electronickeywas not in the ...

Page 590: ... once Flashes An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the elec tronic key being present or the electronickeywas not functioning normally An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle Confirm that the electronic key is inside the vehicle Con tinuous Flashes The driver s door was opened when the shift lever was not in P and the POWER switch was not turne...

Page 591: ...e driver s door was opened and closed while the electronickeywas not in the vehicle the shift lever was not in P and the POWER switch wasnotturnedoff Shift the shift lever to P Bring the elec tronic key back into the vehicle Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Details Correction procedure ...

Page 592: ...c key was still inside the vehicle Retrieve the elec tronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again An attempt was made to lock either front door byopeninga door and putting the inside lock button into the lock posi tion then closing the door by pull ing on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Details Correct...

Page 593: ...key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the POWER switch was pressed two consecutive times Touch the elec tronic key to the POWER switch while depressing the brake pedal Sounds once Flashes An attempt was made to start the hybrid system with the shift lever in an incorrect position Shift the shift lever to P and start the hybrid system Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message De...

Page 594: ...o P and then turn the POWER switch off Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function Next time when startingthe hybrid system increase the hybrid system speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery Sounds once Theelectronickey has a low battery Replace the elec tronic key battery P 515 Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning mess...

Page 595: ...ybrid system starting procedure in the event that the electronickeywas not functioning properly P 614 the POWER switch was touched with the electronic key Press the POWER switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding Sounds once Flashes The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the POWER switch being pressed Press the POWER switch while depressing the brake pedal and moving the...

Page 596: ...e distance decreases When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed Immediately after cruise control speed is set At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed After changing the engine oil U S A only Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data P 479...

Page 597: ... and replace itwith thespare provided Before jackingupthe vehicle Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension Turn off the height control P 243 Stop the hybrid system Turn on the emergency flashers ...

Page 598: ...0h_U Location of thesparetire jackandtools Vehicles with a compact spare tire Vehicles with a full size spare tire Spare tire Jack Towing eyelet Tool bag Jack handle Wrench Spare tire cover Spare tire Jack Towing eyelet Tool bag Jack handle Wrench Spare tire cover ...

Page 599: ... RX450h_U Takingout the jack Vehicles with a compact spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull the folded deck board upright Pull on the attached hook to extend the string STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 600: ...hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustration Remove the jack after removing the hook Vehicles with a full size spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull on the attached hook to extend the string STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 601: ...600 5 2 Stepstotakeinan emergency RX450h_U Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustration Remove the jack after removing the hook STEP 3 STEP 4 ...

Page 602: ... RX450h_U Takingoutthesparetire Lift up the deck board See Taking out the jack for details Remove the spare tire cover Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Vehicles with a compact spare tire Vehicles with a full size spare tire STEP 1 STEP 2 ...

Page 603: ...y hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point STEP 1 Flat tire Wheelchock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rear left hand side tire Rear Left hand side In front of the front right hand side tire Right hand side In front of the front left hand side tire STEP 2 STEP 3 ...

Page 604: ...ency RX450h_U Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire When resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface STEP 4 STEP 5 ...

Page 605: ...ion causing the tire to come off Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount Vehicles with a compact spare tire Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat Vehicles with a full size spare tire Turn the nuts until the washers come into contact with the wheel STEP 1 STEP 2 Disc wheel seat Tapered ...

Page 606: ... by the label TEMPORARY USE ONLY on the tire sidewall Use the compact spare tire temporarily and only in an emergency Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire P 637 When using the compactspare tire As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pr...

Page 607: ... tire chains Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire Do not use it on other vehicles and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle i...

Page 608: ...s Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m as soon as possible after changing wheels Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire to fall off resulting in death or serious injury When installing a tire only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for that wheel If there are any cracks or deformations in ...

Page 609: ...equipped Electronically modulated air suspension if equipped Pre Collision System if equipped Also not only can the following system not be utilized fully but it may even nega tively affect the drive train components AWD system if equipped Speed limit when using the compact spare tire Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph 80 km h when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle The compa...

Page 610: ...ed to when driving with standard tires Be careful when driving over uneven road sur faces Drivingwith tire chains andthe compact spare tire Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance When replacing the tires When removing or fitting the wheels tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter contact your...

Page 611: ...ng due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse However depending on the type of malfunction an interim measure is avail able to start the hybrid system P 611 The interior lights and headlights are dim or the horn does not sound orsounds atalow volume One of the following may be the cause of the problem The 12 volt battery may be discharged P 617 The 12 volt battery termina...

Page 612: ...system if the POWER switch is functioning normally Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Turn the POWER switch to ACCESSORY mode Press and hold the POWER switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps the system may be malfunctioning Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ST...

Page 613: ...he shift lever Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can beshifted Set the parking brake Turn the POWER switch to ACCESSORY mode Depress the brake pedal Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent Press the shift lock override but ton The shift lever can be shifted while the ...

Page 614: ...hen trouble arises 613 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency RX450h_U If you lose your keys NewgenuineLexuskeyscanbe madebyyourLexusdealer using theother keys andthe key number stamped onyour key number plate ...

Page 615: ... and hold Unlocks the door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver s door Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors Opens the windows and moon roof turn and hold If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted P 51 or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted the smart access system with push button start and wireless remotecontrolcannotb...

Page 616: ...uched to the switch an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the elec tronic key To change POWER switch modes Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding release the brake pedal and press the POWER switch Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed P 167 To start the hybrid system Press the POWER switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding keeping the brake p...

Page 617: ...he shift lever to P and press the POWER switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system Replacing the key battery As the above procedure is a temporary measure it is recommended that the elec tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted P 515 ...

Page 618: ...tery you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below Open the hood and remove the engine compartment covers P 478 Remove the fuse box cover and open the exclusive jump start ing terminal cover Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the exclusive jump start ing terminal on your vehicle Connect a positive jumper cable clam...

Page 619: ... metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration Start the engine of the second vehicle Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 min utes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the POWER switch off Maintain the engine speed of the secon...

Page 620: ...mper cable is connected to the correct terminal Do not allow the ends of the jumper cable used for the terminals to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area such as brackets or unpainted metal Do not allow the and terminals of the jumper cables to come into contact with each other Exclusive jump starting terminal precaution The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be ...

Page 621: ...od Remove the engine compartment cover P 478 Check to see if the cooling fans are operating If the fans are operating Wait until the ENGINE OVERHEAT message disappears and then stop the hybrid system If the fans are not operating Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Lexus dealer The following mayindicate thatyour vehicleis overheating ENGINE OVERHEAT is shown on the multi information d...

Page 622: ...s cooled down sufficiently check the engine coolant level and inspect the cool ing system for leaks Add engine coolant if necessary Water can be used in an emer gency if engine coolant is unavail able P 634 Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possi ble STEP 5 STEP 6 ...

Page 623: ...e the opening has been cleaned proceed to STEP 2 Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood Check if the cooling fans are operating If the fans are operating Wait until the HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT message disap pears and then stop the hybrid system If the message does not disappear call your Lexus dealer If the fans are not operating Stop the hybrid system immediately and call yo...

Page 624: ... If steam is seen coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the steam has subsided The engine compartment may be very hot causing serious injuries such as burns Check that the indicator on the POWER switch and the READY indicator are off For vehicles with a hybrid system there are times when the gasoline engine auto matically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate ...

Page 625: ...dding engine power control unit coolant Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine power control unit coolant When adding coolant do so slowly Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system ...

Page 626: ... or serious injury NOTICE Toavoid damage tothe hybrid transmission andothercomponents Avoid spinning the wheels If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed the vehi cle may require towing to be freed Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirtor snow Stop the hybrid system Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever t...

Page 627: ...ng procedure Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle Shift the shift lever to N If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road Stop the hybrid system If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake...

Page 628: ...cifications 6 627 RX450h_U 6 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 628 Fuelinformation 640 Tire information 643 6 2 Customization Customizable features 656 6 3 Initialization Items to initialize 665 ...

Page 629: ...les with roof antenna and electronically modulated air suspension 6 Vehicles with roof rails and electronically modulated air suspension 7 AWD models with towing package Overall length 187 8 in 4770 mm Overall width 74 2 in 1885 mm Overall height 1 66 3 in 1685 mm 2 66 7 in 1695 mm 3 67 7 in 1720 mm 4 66 5 in 1690 mm 5 67 9 in 1725 mm 6 Wheelbase 107 9 in 2740 mm Tread Front 64 2 in 1630 mm Rear 6...

Page 630: ...imary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel On some mod els this number is also stamped under the front passenger seat This number is also on the Certifi cation Label Enginenumber andelectricmotor tractionmotor number The numbers are stamped on the locations shown in the illustrati...

Page 631: ...210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane rating 91 Research octane number 96 or higher Fuel tank capacity 17 1 gal 65 L 14 2 Imp gal Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Maximum output 123 kW Maximum torque 247 ft lbf 335 N m 34 2 kgf m Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Maximum output 50 kW Maximum torque 103 ft lbf 139 N m 14 2 ...

Page 632: ...31 6 1 Specifications 6 Vehicle specifications RX450h_U Hybridbattery Traction battery Type Nickel metal hydride battery Voltage 9 6 V module Capacity 6 5 Ah 3HR Quantity 30 modules Overall voltage 288 V ...

Page 633: ...or good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability Oils with a lower value before the W allow for eas ier starting of the engine in cold weather The 20 in 0W 20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating tem perature An oil with a higher viscosity may be better su...

Page 634: ...ehicle specifications RX450h_U How to read oil container label The ILSAC International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use ...

Page 635: ... Coolant type Use either of the following Toyota Super Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non sili cate non amine non nitrite and non borate cool ant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Spark plug Make Gap DENSO FK20HR11 0 043 in 1 1 mm NOTICE Iridium tipped spark plugs Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust the spark plug...

Page 636: ...6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage checked 20 minutes after the hybrid sys tem and all the lights are turned off Charging rates 5 A max Fluid capacity Front 4 9 qt 4 6 L 4 0 Imp qt Rear 1 9 qt 1 8 L 1 6 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS NOTICE Transmission fluid type Using transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause ulti mately da...

Page 637: ...arking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 4 lbf 300 N 30 6 kgf Steering Pedal clearance 1 3 9 in 99 mm Min Pedal free play 0 04 0 08 in 1 2 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake lining wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake pedal travel 2 5 8 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 Free play Less than 1 2 in 30 mm ...

Page 638: ...ar Rear 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 18 7 1 2J 18 4T spare Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P235 60R18 102V Tire inflation pressure recommended cold tire inflation pressure Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 18 7 1 2J Wheel nu...

Page 639: ...cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall Wheel size 19 7 1 2J 18 4T spare Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P235 55R19 101V Tire inflation pressure recommended cold tire inflation pressure Driving under normal conditions Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at hig...

Page 640: ...ulbs Low High beam discharge bulbs Daytime running lights 9005 H11 D4S 9005 60 55 35 60 A E B A Front side marker lights W5W 5 C Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 D Parking lights W5W 5 C Tail lights W5W 5 C Front fog lights H11 55 E Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 D Back up lights 921 16 C Outer foot lights 5 C Interior Vanity lights 8 C Front interior lights 5 C Rear interior lights 8 C Luggage...

Page 641: ...ility problems persist try changing the brand of gasoline If this does not correct the problem consult your Lexus dealer Your vehicle mustuse onlyunleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher required for optimum engine performance If 91 octane cannot be obtained you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 Research ...

Page 642: ...formulated gasoline that contains oxygen ates such as ethanol or MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is available in many areas Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline Lexus allows the use...

Page 643: ...stated here Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking At worst this will lead to engine damage Fuel related poor driveability If after using a different type of fuel poor driveability is encountered poor hot start ing vaporization engine knocking...

Page 644: ...ifications 6 Vehicle specifications RX450h_U Tire information Typicaltiresymbols Standard tire Compact spare tire Tire size P 646 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN P 645 Location of treadwear indicators P 496 ...

Page 645: ...has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres sure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 500 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 637 This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated Uniform tire quality grading For details see Uniform tire quality grading that follows Summer tire or all season tire P 500 An all season tire has M S on the sidewall A tire no...

Page 646: ... TIN DOT symbol Tire Identification Number TIN Tire manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer s optional tire type code 3 or 4 letters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ...

Page 647: ...ire size Tire use P Passenger car T Temporary use Section width millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter inches Load index 2 digits or 3 digits Speed symbol alphabet with one letter Tiredimensions Section width Tire height Wheel diameter ...

Page 648: ... the U S Department of Transportation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi cles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information DOTquality grades All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require ments in addition to these grades Quality grades can be found...

Page 649: ...use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate TractionAA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concr...

Page 650: ...uce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail ure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established for a...

Page 651: ... weight in excess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transmis sion power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip ment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equip...

Page 652: ... diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation Rim diameter and width Rim type designation The industry manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb 68 kg times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an ind...

Page 653: ...ire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com pounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or innerliner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim...

Page 654: ...en inflation pressure Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physicaldimension requirements Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread sidewall or innerliner that exte...

Page 655: ...ard tire Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110 ...

Page 656: ...ear indicators TWI The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Wheel holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing Designated seating capacity Number of occupants Vehicle normal load Number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front ...

Page 657: ...y customize mode Press the ENTER switch upwards or downwards to select the item to be custom ized Press the ENTER switch to confirm Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personal ized to suit your preferences Programming of these preferences can be performed byyour Lexus dealer It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yourself using the multi informati...

Page 658: ...lect the desired setting for the item being customized Press the ENTER switch to confirm When customization is completed press the menu switch to clear the customization screen For instructions on customizing vehicle features using the navigation screen refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual STEP 3 ...

Page 659: ...ystem Settings that can be changed using the multi information switches Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer Definition of symbols O Available Not available Item Function Default setting Custom ized setting Door lock P 61 614 Unlocking using a key Driver s door unlocked inonestep all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in one step O O Speed detect ing automatic door lock fu...

Page 660: ...Operation sig nal buzzer 7 Off O O O 1 to 6 Operation signal emergency flashers On Off O O O Time elapsed before the auto matic door lock function is acti vated if a door is not opened after being unlocked 60 sec onds Off O O O 30 sec onds 120 sec onds Smart access sys tem with push button start P 46 Smart door unlocking Driver s door All the doors O O O Smart access system with push button start ...

Page 661: ...door unlocked inonestep all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in one step O O O Automatic light control system P 200 Time elapsed before the head lights turn off 30 sec onds Off O O O 60 sec onds 90 sec onds Light sensor sensitivity Standard 2 to 2 O O O Daytime run ning light system On Off O O O Automatic high beam system On Off O Item Function Default setting Custom ized setting ...

Page 662: ... before the exte rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off O O O 7 5 sec onds 30 sec onds Sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights etc Standard 2 to 2 O O Sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for brightening the meter lights etc Standard 2 to 2 O O Footwell lights On Off O Outer foot lights On Off O Item Function Default setting Custom ized setting ...

Page 663: ...to Manual O O Exhaust gas sen sor sensitivity Standard 3 to 3 O O Front seats P 75 Driver s seat movement when exiting the vehi cle on some models Full Off O O O Partial Multi infor mation dis play P 189 Eco Driving Indi cator Light On Off O O O Power win dows P 103 Mechanical key linked operation On Off O Wireless remote control linked operation On Off O Item Function Default setting Custom ized ...

Page 664: ...ireless remote control linked operation On Off O Intuitive parking assist P 236 Buzzer volume 3 1 to 5 O O Detection dis tance of the rear center sensor Far Near O O Display setting when intuitive parking assist is operating All sensors displayed Nosensors displayed O O Item Function Default setting Custom ized setting ...

Page 665: ...OWER switch is turned off The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed CAUTION Cautions during customization As the hybrid system needs to be operating during customization ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation In a closed area such as a garage exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide CO may collect and enter the vehicle This may l...

Page 666: ...ery After changing a fuse P 64 Engine oil maintenance data After changing engine oil P 481 Tire pressure warning system When changing tire pressure such as when changing traveling speed load weight etc When changing the tire size P 497 Thefollowingitemsmustbeinitializedfornormalsystemoperationincases such as after the 12 volt battery is reconnected or maintenance is per formedon the vehicle ...

Page 667: ...666 6 3 Initialization RX450h_U ...

Page 668: ...For owners 7 667 RX450h_U Reporting safety defects forU S owners 668 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners in French 669 ...

Page 669: ...aints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www saf...

Page 670: ... belt instructions in English Utilisationcorrectedesceinturesdesécurité Déroulez la sangle diagonale de telle sorte qu elle passe bien sur l épaule sans pour autant être en contact avec votre cou ou glisser de votre épaule Placez la sangle abdominale le plus bas possible sur les hanches Réglez la position du dossier de siège Asseyez vous le dos le plus droit possible et calez vous bien dans le siè...

Page 671: ...a personne au niveau du cou utilisez le guide confort de la ceinture de sécurité Sortez le guide confort de sa poche Engagez la ceinture dans le guide Le cordon élastique doit passer sous la ceinture de sécurité Bouclez la ceinture de sécurité puis positionnez la et lâchez la ÉTAPE 1 2 ÉTAPE 3 ÉTAPE ...

Page 672: ... ou ne paraissent pas exagérément usées ATTENTION Détériorationet usure des ceintures de sécurité Inspectez les ceintures de sécurité périodiquement Contrôlez qu elles ne sont pas entaillées effilochées et que leurs ancrages ne sont pas desserrés N utilisez pas une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse avant qu elle ne soit remplacée Une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse n apporte aucune garantie de pro...

Page 673: ...672 RX450h_U ...

Page 674: ...X450h_U Abbreviation list 674 Alphabetical index 676 What to do if 686 For details of equipment related to the navigation system such as the rear entertainment system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual ...

Page 675: ...estraint System ECO Economy Ecology ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor EPS Electric Power Steering GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I M Emission Inspection and Maintenance LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tric...

Page 676: ...emental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number VSC Vehicle Stability Control ABBREVIATIONS MEANING ...

Page 677: ...sification system 134 General airbag precautions 129 Locations of airbags 122 Modification and disposal of airbags 133 Proper driving posture 120 129 Side airbag operating conditions 126 Side airbag precautions 129 SRS airbags 122 Alarm 117 Antenna 316 Anti lock brake system 253 Armrest 440 Audio input 359 Audio system Antenna 316 Audio input 359 AUX adapter 359 CD player changer 319 iPod player 3...

Page 678: ...ooster seats installation 143 Convertible seats definition 139 Convertible seats installation 143 Front passenger occupant classification system 134 Infant seats definition 139 Infant seats installation 143 Installing CRS with LATCH system 144 Installing CRS with seat belts 146 Installing CRS with top tether straps 150 Child safety Airbag precautions 129 Back door precautions 64 Child restraint sy...

Page 679: ...t yourself maintenance 471 Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights 418 Wattage 639 Door lock Back door 64 Side door 61 Wireless remote control 57 Door pockets 423 Doors Back door 64 Door lock 46 57 61 Door windows 103 Power back door 64 Side door 61 Side mirrors 100 Driver s seat belt reminder light 568 Driving Break in tips 157 Correct posture 120 Procedures 156 Utility vehicle precautions 264 ...

Page 680: ...n number 629 If the hybrid system will not start 610 Ignition switch 166 Overheating 620 POWER switch 166 Engine compartment cover 478 Engine power control unit coolant Capacity 634 Checking 483 Preparing and checking before winter 274 Engine oil Capacity 632 Checking 479 Preparing and checking before winter 274 Engine oil maintenance data 481 EPS 253 EV drive mode 174 Event data recorder 564 Floo...

Page 681: ...cing light bulbs 536 Switch 200 Wattage 639 Heaters Seat heaters 438 Side mirrors 303 Height control Electronically modulated air suspension 243 Hill start assist control 253 Hood 474 Hooks Cargo 443 Coat 441 Horn 181 HUD 195 Hybrid system Emergency shut off system 30 Energy monitor consumption screen 34 High voltage components 29 Hybrid system indicator 185 POWER switch 166 I M test 470 Identific...

Page 682: ...mpartment light 67 Outer foot lights 418 Overhead courtesy light 418 Personal light switch 419 Replacing light bulbs 536 Scuff lights 418 Shift lever light 418 Turn signal lever 179 Vanity lights 431 Wattage 639 Load capacity 273 Lock steering column 169 Luggage compartment lights Switch 67 Wattage 639 Luggage cover 444 Maintenance Do it yourself maintenance 471 General maintenance 466 Maintenance...

Page 683: ...ght bulbs 536 Switch 200 Wattage 639 PCS 260 Personal lights Switch 419 Power back door 64 Power easy access system 77 Power outlet 435 POWER switch 166 Power windows 103 Pre collision system 260 Radar cruise control 224 Radiator 485 Radio 309 Rear seat Folding down 80 Seat adjustment 80 Rear seat entertainment system Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs 538 Wattage 639 Rear view mirror C...

Page 684: ...r easy access system 77 Properly sitting in the seat 120 Seat heaters 438 Seat position memory 84 Seat ventilators 438 Service reminder indicators 185 Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P 612 Transmission 171 Shift lever light 418 Shift lock system 612 Side airbags 122 Side marker lights Switch 200 Side mirror Adjusting and folding 100 Mirror position memory 84 Smart access syst...

Page 685: ... Wattage 639 Talk switch 389 Telephone switch 389 Theft deterrent system Alarm 117 Immobilizer system 115 Theft prevention labels 119 Tire inflation pressure 505 Tire information Glossary 650 Size 646 Tire identification number 645 Uniform tire quality grading 647 Tires Chains 274 Checking 496 If you have a flat tire 596 Inflation pressure 505 Inflation pressure sensor 497 Information 643 Replacin...

Page 686: ...567 Electronic engine control system 567 Low fuel level 568 Low tire pressure 568 Malfunction indicator lamp 567 Master warning light 568 Open door 568 Pre collision system 567 Pretensioners 567 Seat belt reminder light 568 SRS airbags 567 Tire pressure 568 Warning messages 575 Washer Checking 487 Preparing and checking before winter 274 Switch 213 Washing and waxing 458 Weight Cargo capacity 273 ...

Page 687: ...t P 612 If the shift lever cannot be shifted fromP The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P 620 If your vehicle overheats The key is lost P 613 If you lose your keys The 12 volt battery runs out P 617 If the vehicle 12 volt battery is dis charged The doors cannot be locked P 61 Side doors P 64 Back door The horn begins to sound P 117 A...

Page 688: ...67 P 568 P 568 P 566 Brake system warning light Malfunction indicator lamp Brake system warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light ABS warning light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Master warning light Low fuel level warning light Electric power steering system warning light SRS warning light Pre collision system warning light Open door warning light Tire pressure warning light Cha...

Page 689: ...lation pressure P 637 Fuel tank capacity 17 1 gal 65 L 14 2 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 630 Cold tire inflation pressure P 637 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill qt L Imp qt With filter 6 4 6 1 5 3 Without filter 6 0 5 7 5 0 Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil P 632 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 20 or 0W 20 ...

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