2054-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 3 9 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 2 4 6 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
( P. 2 4 6 ) ■
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. ( P. 3 8 1 )■
For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 3 8 7 )■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly. ■
Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System) ●
When the accelerator and brake pedals are de pressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
tem output may be restrained. ●
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) ●
When the following unusual op eration is performed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warnin g message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depresse d too while the vehicle is in reverse.●
While Drive-Start Control is being activate d, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC ( P. 383) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.Starting off on a uphill 1
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270 4-4. Refueling
RX450h_U_OM0E013U After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap
is released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.
Close the fuel filler door.Closing the fuel tank cap 1
WA R N I N G ■
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing
so may cause a fire or other incident whic h may result in death or serious injury.2
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 4 7 3 P. 2 6 9
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 7 3
P. 2 6 9 P. 5 8 9
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 584
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 8 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) With filter
Without filter 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 5 8 6
