2016 LEXUS RX450H power steering

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 53-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................ 189
Moon roof .......................................193
Panoramic moon roof ................ 197
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .................... 204
Cargo and luggage..................... 212
Vehicle load limits ........................216
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) ....................... 217
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing
package)..................................... 230
Dinghy towing ...............................231
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............ 232
EV drive mode .............................237
Hybrid transmission .................. 239
Turn signal lever ...........................244
Parking brake ...............................245
Brake Hold ....................................249
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ..........................251
Automatic High Beam............. 255
Fog light switch ........................... 259
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 260
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 265 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................. 267
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 271
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..........279
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 292
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control)........................................ 302
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................... 311
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 323
Cruise control ............................. 335
Intuitive parking assist .............. 339
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 347
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 363
• BSM function..........................367
• RCTA function ........................ 371
Driving mode select
switch ............................................ 377
Driving assist systems ............... 381
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................................. 387
Winter driving tips ..................... 390
Utility vehicle precautions...... 3944
Driving

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 5-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch .............................398
12.3-inch display ........................ 402
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate Concierge...... 404
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 405
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ...........................414
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 417
• Interior lights ........................... 418
• Personal lights .........................419 5-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .............. 421
• Glove box ................................422
• Console box ...........................422
• Cup holders ........................... 423
• Door pockets..........................424
• Bottle holders ........................ 425
• Coin box .................................. 425
• Auxiliary boxes ......................426
Luggage compartment
features ........................................ 427
5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 432
• Sun visors ................................ 432
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 432
• Clock ........................................ 433
• Wireless charger.................. 433
•Power outlets
(12 VDC)................................. 440
•Power outlet
(120 VAC) ............................... 441
• Front passenger footwell
hooks ........................................ 442
• Rear door sunshades ......... 443
• Armrest.................................... 443
• Assist grips ............................. 444
• Coat hooks............................. 444
Garage door opener ............... 445
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect.......................................4525
Interior features

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■ Switches
Automatic High Beam switch
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Power back door switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 143
HUD (Head-up display) switch
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 118
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Instrument panel light control swit ches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 99
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105
Camera switch
* 1, 2
Heated steering wheel switch
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 4151
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Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights * 1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 5 3 6 )
* 1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 5 3 6 )
* 2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
Brake system warning light
(  P. 5 3 6 )
* 2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning
light (  P. 5 3 6 ) * 1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator (  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 5 3 6 ) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
(  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 5 3 6 ) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
(  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
SRS warning light
(  P. 5 3 6 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 5 3 7 )
LKA indicator (  P. 5 3 7 )
* 1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(  P. 5 3 7 ) * 1
Slip indicator (  P. 5 3 7 )

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Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013U * 1
: Resetting:  P. 1 0 4
* 2
: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
* 3
: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
power switch off, the display may not be updated.
* 4
: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.■
Energy monitor
 P. 1 2 4■
Sway warning (if equipped)
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest. This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)/LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) system. The displa y is enabled when the operating condi-
tions of the vehicle sway warning are met. (  P. 292, 302)■
AWD Control (if equipped)
Displays the driving force applie d to each wheel using segments.
The greater the number of segments displayed, the greater the driving force
applied.

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response
to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches. The suggestion function can be turn ed on/off. (Customizable features:  P. 6 0 7 )■
Suggestion to enable the power back door
If the power back door system is disabled (setting on set to off) and the
power back door switch on the instru ment panel is operated, a suggestion
message will be displayed asking if yo u wish to enable the power back door
system. To enable the power back door system, select “Yes”. After enabling the power back door syst em, press the power back door switch
again to open or close the power back door.■
Suggestion to turn off the headlights
If the headlights are left on for a certain amount of time after the power switch
has been turned off, a suggestion message will be displayed asking if you wish
to turn the headlights off. To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.If a front door is opened after the power sw itch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.■
Background color of the indicator/shift position display area (except F SPORT models)
The background color of the indicator/shift position display area is changed according to
the driving mode as follows (  P. 377):●
Eco drive mode: Blue ●
Sport mode: Red ■
G-force display (if equipped) ●
The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is
parked on an incline. ●
Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not
reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.●
If a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount dis-
play may be disabled temporarily. After driv ing the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled. ■
Suspension of the settings display ●
Some settings cannot be changed while driv ing. When changing settings, park the
vehicle in a safe place. ●
If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings displa y will be suspended.Suggestion function

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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