Lexus RX450H Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system (RX450h) 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 and

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system................................... 34

Hybrid system precautions ........ 38

Energy monitor/consumption

screen................................................ 44

Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 55

1-2. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 57

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 62

Wireless remote control.............. 76

Side doors .......................................... 79

Back door........................................... 82

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 95

Rear seats........................................... 99

Driving position memory ........... 103

Head restraints............................... 109

Seat belts ............................................. 111

Steering wheel.................................. 119

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror .............................................. 122

Outside rear view mirrors......... 126

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.............................. 129

Moon roof ........................................ 133

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......... 137

1

Before driving

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning controls

• Windshield wiper de-icer

• Rear view monitor system

• Intuitive parking assist

• Audio/video system

• Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogging

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3

4

5

6

7

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1-7. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system....... 145

Immobilizer system ...................... 147

Alarm.................................................. 149

Theft prevention labels ............... 154

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 155

SRS airbags ..................................... 157

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 170

Child restraint systems ............... 175

Installing child restraints............. 179

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 192

Engine (ignition) switch............ 205

Power (ignition) switch................. 211

EV drive mode ................................ 217

Automatic transmission

(RX350 6-speed models) ... 220

Automatic transmission

(RX350 8-speed models) ... 227

Hybrid transmission.................... 236

Turn signal lever ........................... 243

Parking brake ................................ 245

Horn................................................... 246

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters .................... 247

Indicators and warning

lights................................................ 252

Multi-information display.......... 260

Head-up display ........................... 269

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When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch........................... 274

Fog light switch.............................. 278

Windshield wipers and

washer........................................... 280

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................ 287

Headlight cleaner switch ......... 290

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control................................. 291

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................ 296

Intuitive parking assist ............... 309

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)............................................... 320

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles with the Lexus

Display Audio system) ............ 329

Driving assist systems................. 334

All-wheel drive lock switch..... 340

Hill-start assist control................. 341

Pre-Collision System.................. 343

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 348

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions

(RX350) ...................................... 354

Utility vehicle precautions

(RX450h)................................... 358

Cargo and luggage..................... 362

Vehicle load limits........................ 367

Winter driving tips ....................... 369

Trailer towing (RX350 and

RX450h AWD models

with towing package) .............. 373

Trailer towing (RX450h

2WD models and RX450h

AWD models without

towing package)....................... 390

Dinghy towing ................................ 391

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3-1. Lexus Display Audio system

Lexus Display Audio

system ............................................ 396

Display settings .............................. 401

Setup menu.................................... 403

Vehicle information.................... 409

3-2. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system (with the Lexus

Display Audio system) ............. 412

Automatic air conditioning

system (without a navigation

system or the Lexus Display

Audio system).............................. 421

Rear window defogger

switch ............................................ 430

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 432

3-3. Using the Lexus Display

Audio system

Audio system (with the

Lexus Display Audio

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

Using the radio.............................. 437

Using the CD player................... 452

Playing an audio CD and

MP3/WMA discs..................... 453

Listening to an iPod..................... 463

Listening to a USB memory...... 471

Using the AUX port .................... 481

Listening to Bluetooth

®

audio.............................................. 483

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 497

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 499

Hands-free system

(for mobile phone)................... 502

Using the Bluetooth

®

phone .............................................. 510

Setting the hands-free

system ............................................ 529

Bluetooth

®

settings .................... 542

3-4. Using the audio system

Audio system (without a

navigation system or the

Lexus Display Audio

system)............................................ 551

Using the radio.............................. 554

Using the CD player................... 563

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ................................................ 572

Operating an iPod........................ 581

Operating a USB memory........ 591

Bluetooth

®

audio system .......... 601

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system ............................... 606

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player............ 611

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.......... 615

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup............................................... 622

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Interior features

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Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 623

Using the AUX port.................... 626

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ........................... 628

Hands-free system for

mobile phones............................ 632

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 637

Making a phone call.................... 645

Setting a mobile phone............. 650

Security and system setup........ 656

Using the phone book............... 660

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 667

• Interior lights .............................. 668

• Personal lights ........................... 668

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 670

• Glove box...................................... 671

• Bottle holders/door

pockets.......................................... 672

• Cup holders................................. 673

• Console box................................ 676

• Coin holder.................................. 678

• Auxiliary box ............................... 678

• Under tray................................... 680

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors.......................................... 681

Vanity mirrors................................ 682

Clock................................................ 683

Outside temperature

display ........................................... 685

Multi-display light control......... 687

Power outlets................................ 688

Heated steering wheel................ 691

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 693

Armrest ............................................ 695

Coat hooks ..................................... 696

Assist grips...................................... 697

Floor mat......................................... 698

Luggage compartment

features......................................... 700

Garage door opener.................. 705

Compass............................................. 711

Safety Connect .............................. 715

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4

5

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 724

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 727

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 730

General maintenance................ 733

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 737

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 738

Hood ................................................. 742

Positioning a floor jack............... 743

Engine compartment.................. 745

12-volt battery................................ 766

Tires ................................................... 773

Tire inflation pressure................. 783

Wheels ............................................. 787

Air conditioning filter.................. 789

Electronic key battery................ 792

Checking and replacing

fuses (RX350)........................... 794

Checking and replacing

fuses (RX450h) ....................... 807

Headlight aim ................................ 826

Light bulbs....................................... 829

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Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.................... 848

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ...................................... 849

If you think something is

wrong ............................................ 856

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 857

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ....................................... 858

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 870

If you have a flat tire..................... 897

If the engine will not start ........... 912

If the hybrid system will

not start........................................... 914

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................... 916

If you lose your keys..................... 917

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ................ 918

If the vehicle 12-volt battery

is discharged (RX350).......... 922

If the vehicle 12-volt battery

is discharged (RX450h)........ 925

If your vehicle overheats

(RX350)...................................... 930

If your vehicle overheats

(RX450h)................................... 933

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 938

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency..... 940

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 944

Fuel information............................ 963

Tire information............................. 967

6-2. Customization

Customizable features.............. 980

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 996

5

When trouble arises

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Vehicle specifications

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2

3

4

5

6

7

9

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners................................. 998

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners...................... 999

SRS airbag instructions for

Canadian owners.................... 1002

Abbreviation list .................................. 1014

Alphabetical index.............................. 1016

What to do if... .................................... 1029

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For owners

Index

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof 

P. 133

Front fog lights

P. 278

Turn signal lights

P. 243

Windshield wipers

P. 280

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 126

Hood

P. 742

Front side marker lights

P. 274

Daytime running lights/

Parking lights

P. 274

Windshield wiper de-icer , *

1

P. 432

Headlights

P. 274

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: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Tail lights

P. 274

Rear window wiper

P. 287

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 773

P. 897

P. 957, 960

P. 967

Rear side marker lights

P. 274

Rear turn signal lights

P. 243

Back door opener button

P. 82

Back door

P. 82

Fuel filler door

P. 137

Side doors

P. 79

Rear window defogger*

1

P. 430

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Pictorial index

Interior

SRS driver airbag

P. 157

SRS knee airbags

P. 157

Front seats

P. 95

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 157

Power outlet

AUX port

USB port

*

1

P. 688

P. 481, 626

P. 463, 471, 581, 591

Door pockets

Bottle holders

P. 672

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 157

Power outlet

P. 688

Console box

P. 676

Armrest

Auxiliary boxes



P. 695

P. 678

Power outlet 

P. 688

Power window switches

P. 129

Rear seats

P. 99

Head restraints

P. 109

Seat belts

P. 111

Front SRS side airbags

P. 157

Cup holders

P. 673

Rear seat entertainment system , *

2

13

A

Personal lights

Interior lights

P. 668

Sun visors

P. 681

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 157

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 668

Vanity mirrors

P. 682

“SOS” button 

Auxiliary boxes



P. 715

P. 678

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Moon roof switches 

P. 133

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Garage door opener switches

Compass



P. 122

P. 705

P. 711

Rear view monitor system 

P. 320

Coat hooks

P. 696

Assist grips

P. 697

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B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 103

Door lock switches

P. 79

Window lock switch

P. 129

Power window switches

P. 129

Inside lock buttons

P. 79

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 126

Pictorial index

Interior

15

C

Lexus Display Audio controller 

P. 396

Automatic transmission shift lever*

3

Hybrid transmission shift lever

*

4

P. 220, 227

P. 236

Shift lock override button

P. 916

Floor mat

P. 698

All-wheel drive lock switch , *

3

P. 340

Seat heater and ventilator switches 

P. 693

VSC off switch

P. 334

Remote Touch , *

2

EV drive mode switch*

4

P. 217

: If equipped

*

2

: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

*

3

: RX350

*

4

: RX450h

Cup holders

P. 673

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 274

P. 243

P. 278

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 280

P. 287

Power back door main

switch

P. 85

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 119

Engine (ignition) switch*

3

Power (ignition) switch

*

4

P. 205

P. 211

Hood lock release

lever

P. 742

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 247

P. 260

Glove box

P. 671

Horn

P. 246

Parking brake pedal

P. 245

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A

Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system

Security indicator

P. 145, 147, 149

Audio system

P. 551

Emergency

flashers switch

P. 848

●Display light control

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 687

P. 685

P. 683

P. 421

P. 551

Multi display

Air conditioning

system

P. 421

Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogger switch

P. 430

*

3

: RX350

*

4

: RX450h

18

A

With the Lexus Display Audio system

Air conditioning

system

P. 412

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

P. 430

Audio system

P. 434

Emergency

flashers switch

P. 848

Security indicator

P. 145, 147, 149

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Clock

P. 683

Lexus Display Audio

system

Rear view monitor

system

P. 396

P. 329

19

*

2

: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

A

With a navigation system

Air conditioning

system

*

2

Navigation system*

2

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

*

2

Audio system*

2

Emergency

flashers switch

P. 848

Security indicator

P. 145, 147, 149

Clock*

2

20

B

Telephone switch*

1

P. 502, 632

Distance switch 

P. 296

Paddle shift switches 

P. 220, 227

C

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Talk switch*

1

P. 502, 632

Heated steering wheel

switch



P. 691

Multi-information switches

P. 260

Cruise control switch

P. 291, 296

Head-up display main switch 

P. 269

Display position adjustment

switch



P. 269

Display contrast adjustment

switch



P. 269

Steering wheel audio switches*

1

P. 499, 628

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