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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
RX400h_U
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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
4Maintenance and care
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 148
P. 136
P. 151
Power back door main switch ∗ P. 45
Tilt steering lock release lever ∗ P. 65
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ∗ P. 66
Parking brake pedal P. 137
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 332
Hood release lever P. 313
Gauges and meters P. 138
Audio remote control switches P. 231
Glove box P. 265
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 335
Engine (ignition) switch P. 131
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1-2. Key information
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Before driving
RX400h_U
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→ P. 2 6 5 )
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the atten-
dant.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number
plate. ( →P. 4 2 0 )
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
RX400h_U
Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door)
Turn off the main switch in the
glove box to disable the power
back door system. ON
OFF
The back door cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or power back door switch.
Back door
Push the switch to close.
Pressing the switch again while
the power back door is closing
will cause it to open again.
However, the reverse operation
cannot be performed for the
first second after pressing the
switch to close the door.
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automat-
ically after it has been opened and then closed.
A buzzer sounds twice and the emer gency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Wireless remote control (vehicles with power back door)
→ P. 36
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Interior features3
197
RX400h_U
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
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
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Interior features
RX400h_U
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove boxUnlock with the key
Lock with the key
Open (pull lever)
Overhead console
Glove box
Door pocket
Console boxes
Cup holders
Glove box
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3-5. Using the storage features
RX400h_U
Console boxes■ Using the console box
Front
Open
Close
Rear (if equipped)
Pull up the knob to release the
lock.
Lift the armrest to open.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
■Power back door main switch
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( →P. 4 5 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and console boxes
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX400h_U
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
Open the glove box.
Remove the 2 pins installed on
the upper part of the glove box
and lower the glove box.
Remove the filter case.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The ↑UP marks shown on the
filter and the filter case should
be pointing up.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4