2016 LEXUS RX450H key

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................51
Exhaust gas precautions .............57
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ..................... 58
Child restraint systems ............... 59
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................ 76
Hybrid system precautions....... 80
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 85
Alarm ................................................. 87
Theft prevention labels ............... 89 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display ............................ 118
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................ 124
3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................132
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors.......................................136
Power back door.......................... 142
Smart access system with
push-button start ..................... 158
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................164
Rear seats........................................165
Driving position memory...........174
Head restraints ............................. 179
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 181
Inside rear view mirror ............. 183
Outside rear view mirrors....... 1851
For safety and security 2
Instrument cluster
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Operation of each
component

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 56-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior.................. 462
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 465
General maintenance...............467
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................470
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 471
Hood ................................................473
Positioning a floor jack.............. 474
Engine compartment ................475
12-volt battery ............................. 483
Tires.................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure ............... 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........ 504
Electronic key battery.............. 506
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs ......................................513 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 528
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ................................ 529
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ........................................... 530
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 535
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 536
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 543
If you have a flat tire .................. 549
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 561
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ........................... 563
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 564
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ................................. 568
If your vehicle overheats .......... 574
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 5786
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 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 an d disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dts c.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.Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material WA R N I N G ■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could 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 atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.■
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic 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.

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Pictorial index
Pictorial index ■ Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (  P. 5 1 4 )
Side doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 136Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 564
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 142Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185 Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 8 6
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409 *
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 1-2. Child safety
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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc. ●
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally. ●
Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.
Riding with children Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WA R N I N G
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic 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.

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For safety and security
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 1-4. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled. ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system. ■
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction ●
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object●
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicleImmobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

871-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
RX450h_U_OM0E013U The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ●
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:●
Unlock the doors. ●
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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3 Operation of
each component
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 132
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ...................................... 136
Power back door ..........................142
Smart access system with
push-button start...................... 158
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ...................................... 164
Rear seats ....................................... 165
Driving position memory .......... 174
Head restraints .............................179
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...............................181
Inside rear view mirror.............. 183
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 185
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................ 189
Moon roof ...................................... 193
Panoramic moon roof ................ 197