2015 LEXUS RX450h heating

3172-5. Driving information
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When driving ● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the tr ailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of th e turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehi cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill
grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause th e brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the eng ine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off th e air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (  P. 7 8 8 )

3473-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning syst em is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency: ●
Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity●
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performanc e, perform the following operations:●
Adjust the fan speed
●
Turn off Eco drive mode
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Customization
The air conditioning control of Eco drive mode can be changed to the same setting
as that used in normal drive mode.
(Customizable features  P. 825)

3553-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features ■
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning syst em is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency: ●
Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity●
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performanc e, perform the following operations:●
Adjust the fan speed●
Turn off Eco drive mode■
Customization
The air conditioning control of Eco drive mode can be changed to the same setting
as that used in normal drive mode.
(Customizable features  P. 825)■
Air conditioning system settings ●
When the “POWER” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system settings
will be set to those that were in use the last time the “POWER” switch was
turned off.●
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic
key, so the settings repr oduced will be specific to the key that is used.●
This feature is customizable at your Lexus dealer.■
Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord ing to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.■
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

6053-7. Other interior features
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Interior features Seat heaters and ventilators 
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Operating condition
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.■
When not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION■
Burns ●
Use caution when seating the following pers ons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
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Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
 : If equippedThe seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Turns the seat heater on The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.

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When trouble arises
7515-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped) Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional
because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
This message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating. • Check the grille and the
sensor and clean them if
they are dirty.
• In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped) Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
The site of the malfunc-
tion and the vehicle
image are flashing. Clean the sensor.
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds. Clean the sensor.
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds. • Switch driving mode to
normal.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to a mode other
than AUTO (If
equipped) or high speed
wiper operation.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure

7885-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
■ If “ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● “ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is sh own on the multi-information
display:
A hybrid system component such as the power control unit or an
electric motor (traction motor) may be overheating.
● Steam comes out from under the hood. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

862Alphabetical index
Card key ....................................................... 51
Care
Exterior ................................................... 634
Interior ..................................................... 637
Seat belts................................................638
Cargo capacity ....................................... 301
Cargo hooks ............................................ 612
CD changer
CD ...............................................380, 485
MP3 .............................................. 381, 493
WMA disc.................................. 381, 493
CD player ................................... 380, 485
Chains .......................................................302
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 150
Booster seats, installation ................154
Convertible seats, definition ......... 150
Convertible seats, installation........154
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
Infant seats, definition........................ 150
Infant seats, installation ......................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
system ................................................... 155
Installing CRS with seat belts......... 157
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ....................................................... 161
Child safety
Airbag precautions............................ 140
Back door prec autions......................80
Child restraint system....................... 150
Child-protectors ....................................73
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 101
Installing child restraints ...................154 Moon roof precautions ......................118
Power window lock switch .............. 112
Power window precautions............. 114
Removed electron ic key battery
precautions .......................................688
Seat belt extender precautions .... 104
Seat belt precautions......................... 102
Seat heater precautions................. 605
12-volt battery
precautions ...........................668, 784
Child-protectors...................................... 73
Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 634
Interior......................................................637
Seat belts ............................................... 638
Clock* ....................................................... 597
Coat hooks..............................................608
Coin holder ............................................. 592
Compass .................................................. 622
Condenser ................................................661
Console box ...........................................590
Coolant
Engine coolant.................................... 659
Power control unit coolant........... 659
Cooling system
Hybrid system ov erheating.......... 788
Cornering assist sensors ................... 248
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control ......236
Cup holders ............................................588
Curtain shield airbags ..........................132
Customizable features ....................... 825C

864Alphabetical index
Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 177
Compartment .....................................654
Hood......................................................... 651
How to start the hybrid
system .................................................... 177
Identification number....................... 799
If the hybrid system will
not start ................................................777
Ignition switch........................................ 177
Overheating.........................................788
“POWER” switch ................................ 177
Engine compartment cover .............655
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 804
Checking ...............................................659
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 197
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................802
Checking ...............................................656
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
EPS ...............................................................271
EV drive mode ........................................ 183
Event data recorder ............................... 25 Floor mat ................................................... 610
Fluid
Brake .......................................................806
Washer................................................... 663
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch .........................................................221
Wattage .................................................809
Footwell light .......................................... 582
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch .........................................................221
Wattage .................................................809
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................145
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 736
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ..................93
Flattening seatbacks ............................87
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage .................................................809F