2015 LEXUS RX450h Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving Information on the hybrid syst em and adjusting and operat-
ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn.
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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, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instru ctions for Canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
21-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system .................................. 30
Hybrid system precautions ......... 34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen................................................ 39
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 49
1-2. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 51
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 56
Wireless remote control .............. 69
Side doors .......................................... 72
Back door ........................................... 75 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 86
Rear seats ........................................... 89
Driving position memory ............. 93
Head restraints................................. 97
Seat belts ............................................ 99
Steering wheel................................ 105
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .............................................. 107
Outside rear view mirrors ......... 109
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 112
Moon roof .......................................... 115
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 119
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 124
Alarm.................................................. 126
Theft prevention labels ............... 1291
Before drivingFor vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system • Intuitive parking assist
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging

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31-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 130
SRS airbags ..................................... 132
Front passenger occupant
classification sy stem .................. 145
Child restraint systems ............... 150
Installing child re straints ............. 154
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 166
Power (ignition) switch ................ 177
EV drive mode ............................... 183
Hybrid transmission ..................... 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 193
Parking brake ................................. 195
Horn.................................................... 196
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 197
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 201
Multi-information display.......... 206
Head-up display ............................ 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 217
Fog light switch .............................. 221
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................ 223 Rear window wiper and
washer ........................................... 229
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 231
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 236
Intuitive parking assist ................ 248
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ............................................... 258
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 266
Driving assist systems................... 271
Hill-start assist control ............... 276
Pre-Collision System.................. 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle pre cautions ........ 292
Cargo and luggage ..................... 296
Vehicle load limits ......................... 301
Winter driving tips ....................... 302
Trailer towing (AWD models
with towing package) ............. 306
Trailer towing
(without towing package)...... 323
Dinghy towing ............................... 3242
When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
43-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system ........................................... 328
Display settings ............................. 332
Setup menu..................................... 334
Mobile Assistant .......................... 340
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 342
Automatic air conditioning
system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system)............................ 350
Rear window defogger
switch............................................. 358
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 360
3-3. Using the Lexus Display
Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 362
Using the radio ............................. 365
Using the CD player .................. 380
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ...................... 381
Listening to an iPod ...................... 391
Listening to a USB
memory ........................................ 399 Using the AUX port .................. 408
Listening to Bluetooth ®

audio ................................................ 410
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 424
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 426
Hands-free system
(for mobile phone) .................... 429
Using the Bluetooth ®

phone ............................................. 437
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................ 454
Bluetooth ®
settings .................... 466
3-4. Using the audio system
Audio system
(without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system)............................. 474
Using the radio .............................. 477
Using the CD player .................. 485
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 493
Operating an iPod ........................ 501
Operating a USB memory........ 510
Bluetooth ®
audio system .......... 519
Using the Bluetooth ®
audio
system ............................................ 523
Operating a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable player ........ 528
Setting up a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable player .......... 531
Bluetooth ®
audio system
setup .............................................. 5383
Interior features

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5Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 539
Using the AUX port .................... 541
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 543
Hands-free system for
mobile phones ............................ 547
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones) .................. 552
Making a phone call................... 560
Setting a mobile phone .............. 565
Security and system setup ......... 571
Using the phone book................ 575
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 582
• Interior lights .............................. 583
• Personal lights ........................... 583
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage fe atures.............. 585
• Glove box ................................... 586
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ............................... 587
• Cup holders................................ 588
• Console box ............................... 590
• Coin holder.................................. 592
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 592
• Under tray .................................... 594 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 595
Vanity mirrors................................ 596
Clock................................................. 597
Outside temperature
display ........................................... 598
Multi-display light control........ 600
Power outlets .................................. 601
Heated steering wheel .............. 604
Seat heaters and
ventilators .................................... 605
Armrest ............................................ 607
Coat hooks .................................... 608
Assist grips ..................................... 609
Floor mat........................................... 610
Luggage compartment
features........................................... 612
Garage door opener................... 616
Compass ......................................... 622
Safety Connect ............................. 626

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
64-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 640
General maintenance ................ 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 647
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 648
Hood................................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack............... 652
Engine compartment.................. 654
12-volt battery................................ 664
Tires ................................................... 670
Tire inflation pressure ................. 679
Wheels............................................. 683
Air conditioning filter ................. 685
Electronic key battery ................ 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 689
Headlight aim................................. 705
Light bulbs ...................................... 708 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 724
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.............................................. 725
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 732
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 733
If a warning message is
displayed ....................................... 743
If you have a flat tire..................... 764
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 777
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .............................. 779
If you lose your keys ................... 780
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 781
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged ............................... 784
If your vehicle overheats .......... 788
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 793
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an em ergency ...... 7954
Maintenance and care 5
When trouble arises

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76-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 798
Fuel information ............................. 810
Tire information.............................. 813
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ............. 825
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 837
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 840
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 841
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 843
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 852 Abbreviation list .................................. 858
Alphabetical index.............................. 860
What to do if... ...................................... 8746
Vehicle specifications
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For owners Index

8Pictorial index Exterior Moon roof
 P. 115
Front fog lights P. 221
Turn signal lights P. 193Windshield wipers P. 223
Outside rear view mirrors P. 109
Hood P. 651
Front side marker lights P. 217
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights P. 217Windshield wiper de-icer
 ,
* P. 360
Headlights P. 217