2015 LEXUS RX450h charging

321-1. Hybrid system
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). ●
The accelerator pedal is released. ●
The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S.■
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions: ●
During gasoline engine warm-up●
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging●
When the temperature of the hybrid batt ery (traction battery) is high or low●
When the heater is switched on■
Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) ●
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time the hybrid ba ttery will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30
minutes. If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to
jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in
heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharg-
ing the battery.■
After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not st op even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

431-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
When the vehi-
cle is charging
the hybrid
battery (traction
battery) Navigation system
Lexus Display Audio system
Navigation system
Lexus Display Audio systemNavigation system or Lexus
Display Audio system Multi-information
display

651-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving ■
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key wh en operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle wh en operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected corr ectly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)■
If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly ●
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (  P. 7 8 1 )●
Starting the hybrid system:  P. 7 8 2■
Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.)●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid sys-
tem stops. (  P. 7 5 6 )●
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. (  P. 6 8 7 )
• The smart access system with push-but ton start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps

1281-7. Theft deterrent system
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Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
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Alarm-operated door lock ●
When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.●
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt
battery.
NOTICE■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed. ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.
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The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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When driving 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Hybrid System Indicator Displays hybrid system power output and regenerative charging level
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp Changes colors according to driving mode
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (  P. 2 0 6 )
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Shift position and shift range display
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (  P. 1 8 6 )
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature

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 )

4193-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features Repeat play
Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
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When using the Bluetooth ®
audio system●
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
• If the portable player is behind the se at or in the glove box or console box
• If metal is covering or touching the portable player●
There may be a delay if phone connecti on is carried out during Bluetooth ®
audio play.●
Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and ce rtain functions may not be available.■
Bluetooth ®
antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the portable audio player is behind the seat or
in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, connec-
tion status may deteriorate.■
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player, and this sys-
tem does not have a charging function. : Track repeat
: Album repeat
: Off

4323-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the mobile phone■
Conditions under which the system will not operate ●
If using a mobile phone that does not support Bluetooth ®
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If the mobile phone is turned off●
If you are outside service range●
If the mobile phon e is not connected●
If the mobile phone’s battery is low●
When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.●
When the mobile phone itself cannot be used●
When transferring the phonebook data from the mobile phone■
Bluetooth ®
antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the mobile phone is behind the seat or in the
console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status may dete-
riorate.■
Battery charge/Signal status ●
This display may not correspond exactly with the mobile phone itself.●
This system does not have a charging function.●
The Bluetooth ®
phone battery will burn quickly when it is connected to
Bluetooth ®
.●
When the mobile phone is not connected, “No Connect” is displayed.●
When you are out of service area or in a place inaccessible by radio waves, “No
service” is displayed.
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When using Bluetooth ®
audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
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The Bluetooth ®
connection may be cut.
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Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth ®
audio playback.