2015 LEXUS RX450h check engine light

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

4911-1. Hybrid system
Before driving Hybrid vehicle driving tips For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator More Eco-friendly driving is possib le by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area.
■ When braking the vehicle Make sure to operate the brakes ge ntly and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■ Delays Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fu el consumption. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay,
gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly
while avoiding overuse of the accelerato r pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping at
a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be
retained when slowing down.
■ Air conditioning Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and reduce fuel con-
sumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until
the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of
the heater.

1692-1. Driving procedures
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When driving CAUTION■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerato r pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your bo dy around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.●
When the hybrid vehicle is driven using the electric motor only, no engine noise is
made. As such, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area may not realize that the vehicle is approaching. Even with
the Vehicle Proximity Notification System active, people may not realize the vehi-
cle is approaching when the surrounding area is noisy and so forth. Therefore,
take extra care while driving.●
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.●
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci dent or damage to the vehicle.●
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause
driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
●
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

1712-1. Driving procedures
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When driving CAUTION■
When driving on slippery road surfaces ●
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.●
Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.●
After driving through a pudd le, lightly depress the brak e pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.■
If you hear a squealing or scraping no ise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replac e the brake pads as soon as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.

3022-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the ve hicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires. Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following accord ing to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any exce ss ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around
the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.

Maintenance and care
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6334-1. 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

7054-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Headlight aim (vehicles without LED headlights) ■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 6 5 5
■ Vertical movement adjusting bolts
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Vehicles with discharge headlights
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
■ Before checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around
the headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

7084-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (  P. 8 0 9 )
■ Removing the engine compartment covers
 P. 6 5 5
■ Turning off the power back door main switch
 P. 7 7
■ Front bulb locations
Vehicles with halogen headlights Headlight high beamHeadlight low beam
Front turn signal light