2008 LEXUS RX400H Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1. Hybrid system ............................... 24Hybrid system................................... 24
1-2. Key information ........................... 34 Keys ...................................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors...................................... 36
Wireless remote control .............. 36
Side doors .......................................... 39
Back door ........................................... 44
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 49
Front seats .......................................... 49
Rear seats ........................................... 52
Driving position memory ............. 55
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ........................................... 58
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ....... 65
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)............ 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 67
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 68
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 70 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 72
Power windows................................ 72
Moon roof .......................................... 75
1-6. Refueling ........................................ 78 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 78
1-7. Theft deterrent system.............. 83 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system ............................................... 83
Alarm................................................... 85
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 88
1-8. Safety information ...................... 89 Correct driving posture ............... 89
SRS airbags ........................................ 91
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 103
Child restraint systems ............... 108
Installing child restraints ............... 112
2-1. Driving procedures................... 122 Driving the vehicle ........................ 122
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 131
Transmission ................................... 135
Turn signal lever............................. 136
Parking brake ................................. 137
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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 138Gauges and meters ..................... 138
Indicators and warning lights ... 140
Multi-information display........... 143
Trip information display (without navigation
system)............................................ 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 148
Headlight switch ............................ 148
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
Rear window wiper and washer............................................. 155
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 156
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 157 Cruise control ................................ 157
Dynamic laser cruise control ... 160
Driving assist systems.................. 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 173 Utility vehicle precautions ......... 173
Cargo and luggage ...................... 178
Vehicle load limits .......................... 181
Winter driving tips ........................ 182
Trailer towing .................................. 187
Dinghy towing ................................ 196 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 198
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ........................................... 204
3-2. Using the front audio system ....................................... 205
Audio system type ...................... 205
Using the radio.............................. 207
Using the CD player.................... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 220
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 231
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 233
Rear seat entertainment system features .......................... 233
Using the DVD player (DVD video)................................ 239
Using the DVD player (video CD) ................................... 246
Using the DVD player (audio CD/ CD text) ............... 248
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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ................................. 249
Using the video mode ................. 251
Changing the initial setting ...... 253
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 260 Interior lights list........................... 260
• Interior lights ............................... 263
• Personal lights ............................ 264
3-5. Using the storage features .... 265 List of storage features............... 265
• Glove box..................................... 265
• Console boxes ........................... 266
• Coin holder................................. 268
• Overhead console.................... 269
• Cup holders................................. 269
• Door pockets ............................... 271
3-6. Other interior features........... 272 Sun visors......................................... 272
Vanity mirror .................................. 273
Clock ................................................. 274
Outside temperature display ............................................ 275
Multi-display light control ......... 276
Power outlets ................................. 277
Seat heaters ................................... 280
Armrest ............................................ 282
Floor mat......................................... 283
Luggage compartment features......................................... 284
Garage door opener.................. 287
Compass.......................................... 292 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......................... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................. 301
4-2. Maintenance............................. 304 Maintenance requirements .... 304
General maintenance ............... 306
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 309
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 310 Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 310
Hood................................................... 313
Positioning a floor jack................ 314
Engine compartment................... 316
Tires .................................................... 331
Tire inflation pressure................ 340
Wheels.............................................. 344
Air conditioning filter.................. 346
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 348
Rear seat entertainment system controller...................... 350
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 352
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Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge
headlights).................................... 364
Light bulbs ....................................... 365
5-1. Essential information .............. 378 If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................. 378
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 385
Event data recorder................... 386
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 388
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 388
If a warning message is displayed...................................... 398
If you have a flat tire.................... 408
If the hybrid system will not start........................................... 418
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................... 419
If you lose your keys .................... 420
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................................... 421
If your vehicle overheats ........... 424
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 427 6-1. Specifications............................ 430
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 430
Fuel information............................ 442
Tire section names....................... 445
6-2. Customization .......................... 458 Customizable features ............. 458
6-3. Initialization ............................... 462 Items to initialize ........................... 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 464
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 465
Abbreviation list .................................. 470
Alphabetical index.............................. 472
What to do if... ...................................... 482
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (high beam) P. 148
Headlights (low beam) P. 148
Fog lights P. 151
Turn signal lights P. 136
Side marker lights P. 148
Hood P. 313
Windshield wipers P. 152
Moon roof ∗ P. 75
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Parking lights P. 148