Lexus RX450H Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and

operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and

steering column

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information

5

When trouble

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system................................... 26

Hybrid system precautions ......... 29

Energy monitor/

consumption screen ................... 34

Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 39

1-2. Key information

Keys ....................................................... 41

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 46

Wireless remote control.............. 57

Side doors ........................................... 61

Back door........................................... 64

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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 and moon 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. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 120

SRS airbags ..................................... 122

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 134

Child restraint systems ............... 139

Installing child restraints............. 143

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 156

Power (ignition) switch............... 166

Hybrid transmission ....................... 171

Turn signal lever ............................ 179

Parking brake ................................. 180

Horn..................................................... 181

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 182

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 185

Multi-information display........... 189

Head-up display ............................ 195

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.......................... 200

Automatic High Beam.............. 205

Fog light switch ................................ 211

Windshield wipers 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 ................ 235

Electronically modulated

air suspension............................. 242

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)................................................ 248

Driving assist systems................. 252

Hill-start assist control .............. 258

Pre-Collision System.................. 260

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 264

Cargo and luggage..................... 269

Vehicle load limits........................ 273

Winter driving tips ....................... 274

Trailer towing (AWD models

with towing package).............. 278

Trailer towing (2WD models

and AWD models without

towing package)......................... 291

Dinghy towing ............................... 292

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 296

Rear window defogger

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 MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 329

Operating an iPod

®

player.... 339

Operating a

USB memory player ................ 347

Optimal use of the

audio 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

mobile phones........................... 384

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 388

Making a phone call.................... 396

Setting a mobile phone............... 401

Security and system setup........ 407

Using the phone book................... 411

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................. 418

• Interior lights ................................ 419

• Personal lights ............................. 419

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage 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

Vanity mirrors................................. 431

Clock................................................. 432

Outside temperature display

(vehicles without a

navigation system).................... 433

Multi-display light control

(vehicles without a

navigation system).................... 434

Power outlets................................. 435

Seat 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-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................... 471

Hood ................................................. 474

Positioning a floor jack............... 475

Engine compartment.................. 477

12-volt battery............................... 489

Tires ................................................... 496

Tire inflation pressure................ 505

Wheels .............................................. 510

Air conditioning filter................... 512

Electronic key battery................. 515

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................. 517

Headlight aim ................................ 533

Light bulbs....................................... 536

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 556

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ....................................... 557

If you think something

is wrong........................................ 563

Event data recorder.................... 564

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds... ...... 566

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 575

If you have a flat tire.................... 596

If the hybrid system will

not start........................................... 610

If the shift lever cannot be

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

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 628

Fuel information........................... 640

Tire information............................. 643

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 656

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 665

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.......................... 668

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 669

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list ................................... 674

Alphabetical index............................... 676

What to do if... ...................................... 686

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights

P. 200

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

9

: If equipped

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●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

10

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS driver airbag

P. 122

SRS knee airbags

P. 122

Front seats

P. 75

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 122

Console box

Power outlet

AUX adapter

USB adapter



P. 426

P. 435

P. 359

P. 347

Door pockets

Bottle holders

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

11

A

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 419

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 122

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 419

Auxiliary box

P. 428

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system



Compass

P. 99

P. 248

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

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

13

C

Cup holders

P. 424

Remote Touch*

1

VSC off switch

P. 252

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”.

14

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 200

P. 179

P. 211

Windshield 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

15

A

With navigation system

Without navigation system

Security indicator

P. 115, 117

Audio system

P. 305

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 556

●Display light control

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

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 Manual”.

16

B

Telephone switch *

2

Talk switch  *

2

P. 389

Cruise control switch

P. 220, 224

Distance 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

17

D

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 505

Height control off switch



P. 242

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner'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. 242

18

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 443

Power outlet

P. 435

Luggage cover

P. 443

Cargo hooks

P. 443

19

B

A

Power back door switch 

P. 64

Rear seatback

lock release

lever

P. 80

Height selector switch 

P. 242

Luggage

compartment

light

P. 67

: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system 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, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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 products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

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