2016 LEXUS RX450H oil

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 582
Fuel information........................... 591
Tire information........................... 594
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 607
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 619
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners......................................622
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 623
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................624
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 632 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 636
Alphabetical index ................................ 6408
Vehicle specifications
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For owners Index
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment system • Panoramic view monitor
• Lexus Enform

17Pictorial index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 6 7Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 90
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 549
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 4
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 14
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 513, Watts: P. 590)
* : If equipped8
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1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )
F SPORT models
Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicators/clock •Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )4
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1132. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Meter settings Oil maintenance
Engine oil maintenance data reset Select to reset the engine oil mainte-
nance information (message indicat-
ing maintenance is required and
distance until the next oil change)
after engine oil maintenance is per-
formed. (  P. 4 7 8 )Item Settings Details
Item Settings Details
Language Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
(EV indicator) On
Select to enable/disable the EV indi-
cator. (  P. 7 8 )
Off
Switch settings Select to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1 Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on each Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items:  P. 1 0 6 )Drive information 2
Drive information 3
Po p - u p d i s p l a y Intersection guid-
ance
Select to enable/disable the pop-up
display.Incoming calls
Brightness adjust-
ment
Color (except F
SPORT models) 2 available colors Select to set the color of the cursor on
the multi-information display.
Needle (F SPORT
models) 3 available colors Select to set the tachometer needle
color.

1152. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Display items ■
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven. ■
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently. To reset, display the desired trip me ter and press and hold the “ODO/TRIP”
switch.■
Distance until next engine oil change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be driven until an oil change is neces-
sary.
◆ Pop-up display
In some situations the following will be temporarily displayed: ■
Distance until next engine oil change
Displays the distance until the next engine oil change. This display will be dis-
played in the following situations: • When the power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When a warning message indicating that oil maintenance should be performed
soon or is required is displayed.Odometer/trip meter display area

160 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Electronic Key battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
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Conditions affe cting operation
The smart access system with push-button star t, wireless remote control and immobilizer
system use weak radio waves. In the followi ng situations, the communication between the
electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access system with
push-button start, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:  P. 5 6 4 )●
When the electronic key battery is depleted ●
Near a TV tower, electric powe r plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise ●
When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ●
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another el ectronic key of your vehicle, or a wireless
key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems ●
If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow ●
When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devicesPress twice while pressing and holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator flashes
4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push-button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

2114-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U NOTICE ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not depress the accelerator and brake peda ls at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque. ●
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. ■
When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the acce lerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed. ■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts ●
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor. ●
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. ■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.●
It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (  P. 5 4 9 )■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle: ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following: ●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, rear differential (AWD models), etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the bearings and susp ension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.

2754-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U WA R N I N G ■
To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operat e properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc.,
clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water drop lets from the area of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
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If the part of the windshield in front of th e camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. (  P. 4 0 9 )●
If water droplets cannot be properly remove d from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper
blade.
• To replace the wiper insert:  P. 5 0 4
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach window tinting to the windshield. ●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be re placed, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not get the camera sensor wet. ●
Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor. ●
Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damage d, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not install an antenna or attach stickers
(including transparent stickers) or other items
to the area of the windshield in front of the
camera sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).