2016 LEXUS RX450H remote control

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed an d disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dts c.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material WA R N I N G ■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.■
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

22 Pictorial index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Audio remote control switches
* 1
Paddle shift switches
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240, 241
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 317, 329
Cruise control switch Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
Dynamic radar cruise control
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 323
Cruise control
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 335
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch
* 2
. . . . . . P. 302
Ta l k s w i t c h
* 1
Telephone switches
* 11
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

871-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
RX450h_U_OM0E013U The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ●
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:●
Unlock the doors. ●
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

124 2. Instrument cluster
RX450h_U_OM0E013UEnergy monitor/consumption screen You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display
and the navigation system.
Vehicles with 12.3-inch display: The energy monitor or consumption screen
can be displayed and operated on the side display.
Multi-information display
Navigation system screen
Meter control switches
“MENU” button
Remote Touch knob
“ENTER” button 1
2
3
4
5
6

1252. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel
Consumption”. If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record”
screen is displayed, select “Energy”. 
Multi-information display
Press the “  ” or “  ” of the meter control switches and select , and then press
the “  ” or “  ” to select the energy monitor display.Energy monitor
Navigation system screen Multi-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the elec-
tric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the gaso-
line engine

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
(  P. 1 5 8 )
• Operating the wireless remote
control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors (  P. 1 3 6 )
Unlocks all the doors (  P. 1 3 6 )
Opens the windows
* 2
and the
moon roof
* 1, 2
or panoramic moon
roof
* 1, 2
(  P. 1 3 6 )
Opens and closes the power back
door (  P. 1 4 2 )
Sounds the alarm (  P. 1 3 3 )
* 1
:If equipped
* 2
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.Keys The keys 1
2
3
Wireless remote control 1
2
3
4
5

134 3-1. Key information
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Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will so und in the cabin when the hybrid system is
stopped. (  P. 5 0 6 )●
As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (  P. 5 0 6 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. ●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
 P. 5 0 6 ■
Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details. ■
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆ Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.
* Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
* : The door unlock settings can be
changed. (  P. 1 4 0 ,  61 0)
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the surface of the door handle) to
lock all the doors. Check that the door is securely locked.
◆ Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows
* 2
and the moon roof
* 1, 2
or
panoramic moon roof
* 1, 2
* 1
:If equipped
* 2
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.Side doors The vehicle can be locked and unlock ed using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the outside 1
2
1
2