2015 LEXUS RX450h brake

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When trouble arises
7935-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
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When it is difficult to free the vehicleCarry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and release the park-
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Press the VSC off switch to turn off TRAC.

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When trouble arises
7955-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
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If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the “POWER” switch
for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP 5

8066-1. Specifications
Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
* 2
: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf)
SteeringPe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 1
4.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 
0.08 in. (1 
2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
* 2
7 
10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

8196-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

8206-1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d e The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

8256
Vehicle specifications 6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing vehicle features
It is possible to customize certain ve hicle features using the multi-infor-
mation switches. *
*: For instructions on customizing vehicle features using the navigation
system screen, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
For instructions on customizing vehi cle features using the Display
Audio system screen:  P. 3 3 7
When customizing vehicle features, ensu re that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set.
Press and hold the menu switch of
the multi-information switches to
display customize mode.Your vehicle includes a variety of elec tronic features that can be personal-
ized to suit your preferences. Programming of these preferences can be
performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yourself using the
multi-information switches, the navigation system screen or the Display
Audio system screen.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
STEP 1

858Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics

860Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
ABS...............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode ........................... 177
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..........135
Airbag precautions for your
child........................................................ 140
Airbag warning light ........................ 734
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................ 140
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
General airbag precautions ......... 140
Locations of airbags........................... 132
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................................... 144
Proper driving post ure ..........130, 140
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Side airbag precautions .................. 140
SRS airbags ............................................ 132 Alarm ...........................................................126
Antenna ......................................... 377, 482
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest .................................................... 607
Assist grips .............................................. 609
Audio input* .................................408, 541
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 482
Audio input ............................................. 541
AUX port ................................................ 541
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 519
CD player/changer ......................... 485
Hands-free system for mobile
phone....................................................547
iPod ............................................................501
MP3/WMA disc............................... 493
Optimal use ......................................... 539
Portable audio device....................... 541
Radio ........................................................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch........ 543
USB memory ........................................510
USB port ......................................501, 510A