5677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake, and press the power switch as you normally
do when stopping the hybrid system. ■
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 5 0 6 )■
Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and mode s will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 2 3 3 )■
When the electronic key does not work properly ●
Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the custom ization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 6 1 0 )●
Check if battery-saving mo de is set. If it is se t, cancel the function. ( P. 1 6 0 )
WA R N I N G ■
When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger ha ving any of their body parts
caught in the window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mech anical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the powe r window or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof. 3
6018-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupa nts specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
6138-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Power windows, and moon roof
* or panoramic moon roof
*
( P. 189, 193, 197)
* : If equipped■
Moon roof
* ( P. 1 9 3 )
* :If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Mechanical key linked operation Off On — O
Wireless remote control linked
operation Off On (open only) — O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer) On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Linked operation of components
when mechanical key is used
(open only) Slide only Tilt only — O
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control is
used Slide only Tilt only — O 1 2
637What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ●
Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 232)●
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 3 4 )●
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 1 5 8 )●
Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 2 3 5 )●
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 5 6 6 )●
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 5 6 8 )●
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 5 6 3 )●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 3 5 )
●
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 1 8 9 )
●
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period
of time. ( P. 2 3 4 )If you think something is wrong The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
642 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Care
Aluminum wheels ............................. 459
Exterior................................................... 458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts ................................................463
Self-restoring coat ............................ 458
Cargo capacity............................ 212, 582
Cargo hooks ...........................................427
Cargo net hooks ....................................427
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 59
Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats
installation..............................................66
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................51
Infant seats definition ...........................65
Infant seats installation ..........................61
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..........................................................65
Installing CRS with top tether
strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety .................................................... 58
12-volt battery
precautions ...........................485, 572
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................196
Panoramic moon roof
precautions .......................................200
Power back door
precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch............ 189
Power window precautions ........... 192
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery
precautions ....................................... 507
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 36
Seat belt precautions .......................... 36
Seat heater precautions ................... 414
Child-protectors .................................... 139
Cleaning ....................................... 458, 462
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts................................................ 463
Clock................................................. 97, 433
Coat hooks ..............................................444
Condenser .............................................. 480
Console box ............................................422
Consumption screen .................. 106, 124C
643Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Coolant
Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ..................................... 479
Hybrid system overheating ..........574
Cornering lights .................................... 252
Cruise control
Cruise control..................................... 335
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................... 311
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 607
Customized mode ................................377 Daytime running light system.......... 253
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............409
Rear window ........................................409
Windshield............................................409
Differential .............................................. 588
Dimension ............................................... 582
Dinghy towing ......................................... 231
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......................311
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ...................306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 297
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ....................................... 189
Drive information ...................................106
Drive-start control .................... 205, 242
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 538
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 174 D
647Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Horn .............................................................. 181
HUD (Head-up display) ....................... 118
Humidity sensor ......................................413
Hybrid battery air vent ............................81
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................................... 80
Specification ........................................ 585
Hybrid system ............................................76
Emergency shut off system............... 81
Energy monitor/
consumption screen .......................124
EV drive mode.................................... 237
High voltage components .............. 80
Hybrid System Indicator .................100
Hybrid system precautions............. 80
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
If the hybrid system will not
start ......................................................... 561
Overheating .........................................574
Power (ignition) switch ................... 232
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Starting the hybrid system ............. 232
Vehicle proximity notification
system ..................................................... 77
Hybrid System Indicator..................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 239
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 563
Paddle shift switches ............. 240, 241
S mode ......................................................241 I/M test ......................................................470
Identification
Engine .....................................................583
Vehicle ....................................................583
Ignition switch (power switch) .........232
Illuminated entry system ................... 420
Immobilizer system ................................ 85
Indicators .....................................................92
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 478
Items to initialize ...................................619
Power back door ............................... 150
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................. 488
Inside rear view mirror.........................183
Instrument panel light control .............99
Interior lights ............................................ 417
Switch ........................................................418
Wattage ................................................ 590
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 339
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 474
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 550
Jack handle ............................................. 550
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade.......................... 198
Moon roof ...............................................194
Panoramic moon roof...................... 198
Power back door opener
and closer ........................................... 150
Power windows................................... 190 I
J
651Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Paddle shift switches ................. 240, 241
Panic mode ...............................................133
Panoramic moon roof .......................... 197
Jam protection function ................... 198
Operation ................................................197
Parking brake......................................... 245
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/message.......... 247
Warning light .......................................537
Parking lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 279
Warning light ...................................... 538
Personal lights..........................................419
Power back door .................................... 142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Power back door opener and
closer........................................................ 142 Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................. 587
Checking ............................................... 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................390
Radiator ................................................. 480
Power easy access system ................. 174
Power outlets ............................... 440, 441
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system)..................................381
Warning light ....................................... 537
Power switch...........................................232
Power windows
Door lock linked window
operation ............................................... 191
Jam protection function................... 190
Operation............................................... 189
Window lock switch ......................... 189
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............. 279
Warning light .......................................538P
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.