Lexus RX450H Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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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
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Before driving
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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
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When driving
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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
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Interior features
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4
5
6
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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
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Maintenance and care
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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
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When trouble arises
6
Vehicle specifications
7
For owners
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3
4
5
6
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Abbreviation list .................................. 684
Alphabetical index.............................. 686
What to do if... ...................................... 698
Index
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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
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: 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
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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
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
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A
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 421
P. 421
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 124
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 421
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
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Pictorial index
Interior
A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 101
Personal lights
Interior lights
P. 421
P. 421
Sun visors
P. 432
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 124
Rear view monitor system
P. 250
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 421
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
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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
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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
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 202
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
: 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
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
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Pictorial index
Luggage compartment
Cargo hooks
P. 445
Power outlet
P. 437
Luggage cover
P. 445
Cargo hooks
P. 445
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