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 and

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system................................... 28

Hybrid system precautions .......... 31

Energy monitor/

consumption screen ................... 36

Hybrid vehicle driving tips............ 41

1-2. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 43

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 48

Wireless remote control.............. 59

Side doors .......................................... 62

Back door........................................... 65

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 76

Rear seats............................................ 81

Driving position memory ............ 85

Head restraints................................ 88

Seat belts ........................................... 90

Steering wheel................................. 98

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror .............................................. 100

Outside rear view mirrors......... 102

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.............................. 105

Moon roof ........................................ 108

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 112

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system ........................ 117

Alarm.................................................... 119

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.).................................... 122

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 123

SRS airbags ..................................... 125

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 137

Child restraint systems ............... 142

Installing child restraints............. 146

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 158

Power (ignition) switch............... 168

Hybrid transmission ..................... 173

Turn signal lever ............................. 181

Parking brake ................................. 182

Horn.................................................... 183

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 184

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 188

Multi-information display........... 192

Head-up display ............................ 198

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.......................... 203

Automatic High Beam.............. 208

Fog light switch .............................. 214

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 216

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................. 221

Headlight cleaner switch .......... 222

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ............................... 223

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................ 227

Intuitive parking assist ................ 239

Electronically modulated

air suspension............................. 246

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)................................................ 252

Driving assist systems................. 256

Hill-start assist control ............... 262

Pre-Collision System.................. 264

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 269

Cargo and luggage..................... 273

Vehicle load limits........................ 278

Winter driving tips ....................... 279

Trailer towing (AWD models

with towing package).............. 283

Trailer towing (2WD models

and AWD models without

towing package)........................ 296

Dinghy towing ............................... 297

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ........................................... 300

Rear window defogger

switch............................................. 308

Windshield wiper de-icer........ 309

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system .................................. 310

Using the radio............................... 314

Using the CD player................... 324

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ................................................ 334

Operating an iPod....................... 344

Operating a USB memory....... 352

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................. 361

Using the AUX port.................... 364

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 366

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 369

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ............................................ 372

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 377

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.......... 381

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup .............................................. 388

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 389

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 393

Making a phone call..................... 401

Setting a mobile phone............. 406

Security and system setup......... 412

Using the phone book................. 416

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 423

• Interior lights ............................... 424

• Personal lights ............................ 424

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 426

• Glove box .................................... 427

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 428

• Cup holders................................. 429

• Console box................................. 431

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 433

• Under tray.................................... 434

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 435

Vanity mirrors................................ 436

Clock................................................. 437

Outside temperature

display ........................................... 438

Multi-display light control......... 439

Power outlets................................. 440

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 443

Armrest ............................................ 445

Coat hooks ..................................... 446

Floor mat.......................................... 447

Luggage compartment

features.......................................... 448

Garage door opener.................. 452

Compass......................................... 458

Safety Connect ............................. 462

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior .......................... 470

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior............................ 473

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 476

General maintenance................ 478

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 482

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................. 483

Hood ................................................. 486

Positioning a floor jack............... 487

Engine compartment................. 489

12-volt battery................................. 501

Tires .................................................. 508

Tire inflation pressure.................. 517

Wheels .............................................. 521

Air conditioning filter.................. 523

Electronic key battery................ 526

Checking and replacing

fuses............................................... 528

Headlight aim ................................ 544

Light bulbs....................................... 547

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 566

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.............................................. 567

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 573

Event data recorder.................... 574

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 576

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 585

If you have a flat tire.................... 606

If the hybrid system will not

start ................................................ 620

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 622

If you lose your keys.................... 623

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ....................... 624

If the vehicle 12-volt battery

is discharged ............................... 627

If your vehicle overheats .......... 630

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 635

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency...... 636

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 638

Fuel information........................... 650

Tire information............................. 653

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 666

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 675

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 678

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 679

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 682

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list ................................... 694

Alphabetical index............................... 696

What to do if... ....................................... 706

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights and daytime running lights

P. 203, 206

Fog lights

P. 214

Turn signal lights

P. 181

Windshield wipers

P. 216

Moon roof 

P. 108

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 102

Hood

P. 486

Parking lights

P. 203

Side marker lights

P. 203

9

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 508

P. 606

P. 647

P. 653

Tail lights

P. 203

Rear window defogger *

2

P. 308

Fuel filler door

P. 112

Turn signal lights

P. 181

Back door opener

button

P. 65

Rear window wiper

P. 221

Side marker lights

P. 203

Side doors

P. 62

Back door

P. 65

: If equipped

*

2

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

10

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS driver airbag

P. 125

SRS knee airbags

P. 125

Front seats

P. 76

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 125

Power outlet

AUX port

USB port



P. 440

P. 364

P. 352

Door pockets

Bottle holders

P. 428

Rear seats

P. 81

Power window switches

P. 105

Head restraints

P. 88

Seat belts

P. 90

Armrest

Auxiliary boxes



P. 445

P. 426

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 125

Cup holders

P. 429

Front SRS side airbags

P. 125

Power outlet

P. 440

Power outlet

P. 440

Console box

P. 431

11

A

Interior light

Personal lights

P. 424

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 125

Interior light

Personal lights

P. 424

Auxiliary box

P. 433

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system



Compass



P. 100

P. 252

P. 458

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

P. 435

P. 436

Coat hooks

P. 446

: If equipped

Without “SOS” button

Moon roof switches 

Garage door opener switches

P. 108

P. 452

12

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 100

Personal lights

Interior light

P. 424

Sun visors

P. 435

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 125

Rear view monitor system 

P. 252

Interior light

Personal lights

P. 424

Coat hooks

P. 446

Moon roof switches 

P. 108

Compass 

P. 458

Garage door opener switches

P. 452

Vanity mirrors

P. 436

With “SOS” button

“SOS” button

P. 462

13

B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 85

Door lock switches

P. 62

Window lock switch

P. 105

Power window switches

P. 105

Inside lock buttons

P. 62

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 102

: If equipped

14

C

Cup holders

P. 429

Remote Touch , *

1

VSC off switch

P. 256

Seat heater switches /

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 443

Floor mat

P. 447

Hybrid transmission shift lever

P. 173

Shift lock override button

P. 622

Pictorial index

Interior

: If equipped

*

1

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

15

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 203

P. 181

P. 214

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 216

P. 221

Power back door main

switch



P. 65

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 98

Parking brake pedal

P. 182

Power (ignition) switch

P. 168

Hood lock release

lever

P. 486

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 184

P. 192

Glove box

P. 427

Horn

P. 183

: If equipped

16

A

With navigation system

Air conditioning

system

*

1

Navigation system*

1

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

*

1

Audio system*

1

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 566

Security indicator

P. 117, 119

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

17

A

Without navigation system

Security indicator

P. 117, 119

Audio system

P. 310

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 566

●Display light control

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 439

P. 438

P. 437

P. 300

P. 310

Multi display

Air conditioning

system

P. 300

Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogger switch

P. 308

*

1

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

18

B

Telephone switch *

2

Talk switch  *

2

P. 394

Cruise control switch

P. 223, 227

Distance switch 

P. 227

Multi-information switches

P. 192

Audio remote

control switches

*

2

P. 366

Side camera switch , *

1

C

Head-up display main switch 

P. 200

Display position adjustment

switch



P. 200

Display contrast adjustment

switch



P. 200

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

19

D

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 510

Height control off switch 

P. 246

: 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. 429

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 222

Power back door switch 

P. 65

Fuel filler door opener

P. 112

Instrument panel light control

buttons

P. 185

“ODO/TRIP” button

P. 185

Windshield wiper de-icer switch  *

2

P. 309

Height selector switch 

P. 246

20

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 448

Power outlet

P. 440

Luggage cover

P. 449

Cargo hooks

P. 448

Auxiliary boxes

P. 448

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