2015 LEXUS RX450h airbag

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.
2
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.

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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

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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

10Pictorial index Interior SRS driver airbag
P. 132
SRS knee airbags P. 132
Front seats P. 86
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 132
Power outlet
AUX port
USB port
* 1 P. 601
P. 408, 541
P. 391, 399, 501, 510Door pockets
Bottle holders P. 587
P. 587
Rear SRS side airbags P. 132
Power outlet P. 601
Console box P. 590Armrest
Auxiliary box
 P. 607
P. 592
Power outlet
 P. 601Power window switches P. 112
Rear seats P. 89
Head restraints P. 97
Seat belts P. 99
Front SRS side airbags P. 132
Cup holders P. 588
Rear seat entert ainment system
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* 2

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Personal lights
Interior lights P. 583
P. 583
Sun visors P. 595SRS curtain shield airbags P. 132
Interior lights
Personal lights P. 583
P. 583
Vanity mirrors P. 596“SOS” button

Auxiliary box
 P. 626
P. 592
 : If equipped
* 1
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation Sy stem Owner’s Manual”.
* 2
: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”. Moon roof switches
 P. 115
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
Compass
 P. 107
P. 616
P. 622Rear view monitor system
 P. 258
Coat hooks P. 608 Assist grips P. 609

23Installation of a mobile two-way radio system The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as: ●
Hybrid system●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system●
Cruise control system●
Dynamic radar cruise control system●
Anti-lock brake system●
SRS airbag system●
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr id vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Vehicle data recordings Your Lexus is equipped with several soph isticated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
•Engine speed
• Motor speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
•Vehicle speed
•Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with
which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations,
sounds or pictures.

26 Scrapping of your Lexus The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, im pair judgment and re duce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that co uld result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full at tention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, ta lking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.■
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure th emselves by playing with the windows, the
moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Before driving
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291-1. 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 ......... 129
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 130
SRS airbags .............................. 132
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 145
Child restraint systems ......... 150
Installing child restraints....... 154