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................................... 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 .......................................... 63

Back door........................................... 66

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 77

Rear seats........................................... 82

Driving position memory ............. 86

Head restraints................................ 89

Seat belts ............................................. 91

Steering wheel.................................. 99

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror..................................... 101

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.)...................................... 121

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 122

SRS airbags ..................................... 124

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 136

Child restraint systems ................. 141

Installing child restraints............. 145

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................................................. 187

Multi-information display............. 191

Head-up display ............................ 197

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch........................... 202

Automatic High Beam............... 207

Fog light switch .............................. 213

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 215

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................ 220

Headlight cleaner switch........... 221

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ............................... 222

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................ 226

Intuitive parking assist ................ 237

Electronically modulated

air suspension............................. 244

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)............................................... 250

Driving assist systems................. 254

Hill-start assist control ............... 260

Pre-Collision System.................. 262

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 266

Cargo and luggage....................... 271

Vehicle load limits........................ 275

Winter driving tips ....................... 276

Trailer towing

(AWD models with

towing package)....................... 280

Trailer towing

(2WD models and

AWD models without

towing package)........................ 293

Dinghy towing ............................... 294

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ........................................... 298

Rear window defogger

switch............................................. 305

Windshield wiper de-icer........ 306

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system ................................. 307

Using the radio................................. 311

Using the CD player.................... 321

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs................................... 331

Operating an iPod

®

player...... 341

Operating a USB memory

player.............................................. 349

Optimal use of the audio

system ........................................... 358

Using the AUX adapter............. 361

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 363

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 366

Using the Bluetooth

®

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

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 374

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 378

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup .............................................. 385

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 386

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 390

Making a phone call................... 398

Setting a mobile phone............. 403

Security and system setup....... 409

Using the phone book................. 413

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 420

• Interior lights ................................ 421

• Personal lights ............................. 421

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 423

• Glove box .................................... 424

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 425

• Cup holders................................. 426

• Console box................................ 428

• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 430

• Under tray..................................... 431

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 432

Vanity mirrors................................ 433

Clock................................................. 434

Outside temperature display

(vehicles without a

navigation system).................... 435

Multi-display light control

(vehicles without a

navigation system).................... 436

Power outlets................................. 437

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 440

Armrest ............................................ 442

Coat hooks ..................................... 443

Floor mat.......................................... 444

Luggage compartment

features.......................................... 445

Garage door opener.................. 449

Compass.......................................... 455

Safety Connect ............................. 459

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 468

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior...................... 471

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 474

General maintenance................ 476

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ..................................... 480

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................... 481

Hood ................................................. 484

Positioning a floor jack.............. 485

Engine compartment.................. 487

12-volt battery................................ 499

Tires .................................................. 506

Tire inflation pressure.................. 515

Wheels ............................................ 520

Air conditioning filter.................. 522

Electronic key battery................ 525

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 527

Headlight aim ................................ 543

Light bulbs....................................... 546

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

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

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list .................................. 684

Alphabetical index.............................. 686

What to do if... ...................................... 698

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights

P. 202

Fog lights

P. 213

Turn signal lights

P. 181

Windshield wipers

P. 215

Moon roof 

P. 108

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 102

Hood

P. 484

Parking lights

P. 202

Side marker lights

P. 202

9

: If equipped

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 506

P. 606

P. 647

P. 653

Tail lights

P. 202

Rear window defogger

P. 305

Fuel filler door

P. 112

Turn signal lights

P. 181

Back door opener

P. 66

Rear window wiper

P. 220

Side marker lights

P. 202

Side doors

P. 63

Back door

P. 66

10

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS driver airbag

P. 124

SRS knee airbags

P. 124

Front seats

P. 77

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 124

Console box

Power outlet

AUX adapter

USB adapter



P. 428

P. 437

P. 361

P. 349

Door pockets

Bottle holders

P. 425

Rear seats

P. 82

Power window switches

P. 105

Head restraints

P. 89

Seat belts

P. 91

Armrest

Auxiliary boxes



P. 442

P. 423

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 124

Cup holders

P. 426

Front SRS side airbags

P. 124

Power outlet

P. 437

11

A

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 421

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 124

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 421

Auxiliary box

P. 430

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system



Compass

P. 101

P. 250

P. 455

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

P. 432

P. 433

Moon roof switches 

Garage door opener switches

P. 108

P. 449

Coat hooks

P. 443

: If equipped

Without “SOS” button

12

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 101

Personal lights

Interior lights

P. 421

Sun visors

P. 432

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 124

Rear view monitor system 

P. 250

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 421

Coat hooks

P. 443

Moon roof switches 

P. 108

Compass

P. 455

Garage door opener switches

P. 449

Vanity mirrors

P. 433

With “SOS” button

“SOS” button

P. 459

13

B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 86

Door lock switches

P. 63

Window lock switch

P. 105

Power window switches

P. 105

Inside lock buttons

P. 63

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 102

: If equipped

14

C

Cup holders

P. 426

Remote Touch*

1

VSC off switch

P. 254

Seat heater switches /

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 440

Floor mat

P. 444

Hybrid transmission shift lever

P. 173

Shift lock override button

P. 622

Pictorial index

Interior

15

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 202

P. 181

P. 213

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 215

P. 220

Power back door main

switch



P. 66

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 99

Parking brake pedal

P. 182

Power (ignition) switch

P. 168

Hood lock release

lever

P. 484

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 184

P. 191

Glove box

P. 424

Horn

P. 183

: If equipped

*

1

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

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. 307

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 566

●Display light control

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 436

P. 435

P. 434

P. 298

P. 307

Multi display

Air conditioning

system

P. 298

Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogger switch

P. 305

: If equipped

*

1

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

18

B

Telephone switch *

2

Talk switch  *

2

P. 391

Cruise control switch

P. 222, 226

Distance switch 

P. 226

Multi-information switches

P. 191

Audio remote

control switches

*

2

P. 363

Side camera switch*

1

C

Head-up display main switch 

P. 197

Display position adjustment

switch



P. 197

Display contrast adjustment

switch



P. 197

Power outlet main

switch



P. 437

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

19

D

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 515

Height control off switch



P. 244

: 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. 426

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 221

Power back door switch 

P. 66

Fuel filler door opener

P. 112

Instrument panel light control

switches

P. 185

ODO/TRIP button

P. 185

Windshield wiper de-icer switch  *

2

P. 306

Height selector switch 

P. 244

20

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 445

Power outlet

P. 437

Luggage cover

P. 445

Cargo hooks

P. 445

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