2016 LEXUS RX450H LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owners Manual

5617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
(  P. 5 6 4 )●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ●
There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (  P. 8 5 )●
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. ●
The hybrid system may be malfunctioni ng due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. (  P. 5 6 2 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 6 8 )●
The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(  P. 4 8 3 )If the hybrid system will not start Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. (  P. 2 3 2 )
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

562 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 6 8 )●
One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. (  P. 4 8 3 )Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedur e except in cases of emergency.
Turn the power switch to ON mode and check that the parking brake is set.
(  P. 2 3 3 , 2 4 5 )
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for ab out 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be starte d using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function 1
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5637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Turn the power switch to ON mode and check that the parking brake is set.
(  P. 2 3 3 , 2 4 5 )
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressedIf the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted: 1
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564 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key (  P. 133) in order to perform the following opera-
tions:
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door. Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key again
unlocks the other doors.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.If the electronic key do es not operate properlyIf communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 160) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors 1
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5657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Locking the door
With the door open, push down
the inside lock button.
Close the door. ■
Key linked functions 1
Closes the windows and the moon roof
* or
panoramic moon roof
* (turn and hold)
Opens the windows and the moon roof
* or
panoramic moon roof
* (turn and hold)
These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
* : If equipped 2 1
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566 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch. When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the power switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system st ill cannot be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer.Starting the hybrid system 1
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5677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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

568 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried. When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (
 P. 8 8 )
Open the hood (  P. 4 7 3 ) a n d f u s e
box cover.
Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.If the 12-volt battery is discharged The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop. 1
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