2016 LEXUS RX450H start

637What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? \
(P. 232)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 234)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 158)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 235)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 566)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 568)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 563)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 235)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 189)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid sy stem is not operating) for a period
of time. ( P. 234)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

638What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (P. 538)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 245)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 536, 543)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 87)
Do one of the following to stop the alarms:
• Unlock the doors.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 543)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 536, 543.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

641Alphabetical index
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Anchor brackets ........................................ 61
AntennaSmart access system with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 381 Warning light .......................................537
Approach warning.....................318, 330
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio system
*
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 405 Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ............................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 253
Automatic High Beam ....................... 255
Automatic light control system.........251
Auxiliary boxes ...........................426, 430
Back door Power back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Wattage ................................................. 590 Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................................483
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................................ 568
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................390
Warning light .......................................536
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................................367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................. 371
Bottle holders .........................................425
Brake Brake Hold ........................................... 249
Fluid ......................................................... 588
Parking brake ...................................... 245
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Warning light .......................................536
Brake assist ...............................................381
Brake Hold...............................................249 Warning light ....................................... 537
Break-in tips ........................................... 206
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 371
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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CoolantCapacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ..................................... 479 Hybrid system overheating ..........574
Cornering lights .................................... 252
Cruise control Cruise control..................................... 335
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................... 311
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 607
Customized mode ................................377 Daytime running light system.......... 253
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............409
Rear window........................................409
Windshield............................................409
Differential .............................................. 588
Dimension ............................................... 582
Dinghy towing ......................................... 231
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................311
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 297
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ....................................... 189
Drive information ................................... 106
Drive-start control .................... 205, 242
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 538
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 174D

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DrivingBreak-in tips ........................................ 206
Correct posture.....................................30
Driving mode select switch .......... 377
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
Procedures ...........................................204
Winter drive tips ................................ 390
Driving position memory..................... 174 Memory recall function..................... 177
Power easy access system .............174
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................... 311
E-Four ....................................................... 382
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ..................................... 381
Eco drive mode ......................................377
EDR (Event data recorder) .................... 11
Electric motor Location ..................................................... 76
Specification ........................................ 584
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........ 381 Warning light .......................................537
Electronic key ..........................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 159
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 564
Replacing the battery ...................... 506 Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) .........................381
Emergency flashers ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..........536
If a warning light turns on ..............536
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 543
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................................ 568
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................564
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................561
If you have a flat tire ..........................549
If you lose your keys................ 133, 135
If you think something is wrong...................................................535
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 578
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................................ 529
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................530
If your vehicle overheats ................ 574
Energy monitor ....................................... 124
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EngineACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381 Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590F

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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 584
Fuel gauge ................................................ 97
Information ............................................. 591
Refueling................................................. 267
Type ......................................................... 584
Fuel filler door ........................................ 267 Refueling................................................. 267
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................269
Fuses ..........................................................508
Garage door opener .......................... 445
Gauges .........................................................97
Glove box ................................................ 422
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 428 Head restraints........................................ 179
Head-up display ...................................... 118
Headlight cleaner ................................ 260
Headlights ................................................. 251
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 253
Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination ................... 254
Heated steering wheel ........................ 415
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 405
Heated steering wheel ................... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 409
Seat heaters .............................. 415 , 416
High mounted stoplight Replacing .................................................513
Hill-start assist control .........................381
Hood ..........................................................473 Open ....................................................... 473
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................427
Cargo net hooks ................................427
Front passenger footwell hooks.................................................... 442
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 28
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Horn .............................................................. 181
HUD (Head-up display) ....................... 118
Humidity sensor ......................................413
Hybrid battery air vent ............................81
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location .................................................... 80
Specification ........................................ 585
Hybrid system ............................................76 Emergency shut off system............... 81
Energy monitor/consumption screen .......................124
EV drive mode.................................... 237
High voltage components .............. 80
Hybrid System Indicator .................100
Hybrid system precautions............. 80
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 561
Overheating .........................................574
Power (ignition) switch ................... 232
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Starting the hybrid system ............. 232
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 77
Hybrid System Indicator..................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 239 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 563
Paddle shift switches ............. 240, 241
S mode ......................................................241 I/M test ......................................................470
Identification
Engine .....................................................583
Vehicle ....................................................583
Ignition switch (power switch) .........232
Illuminated entry system ................... 420
Immobilizer system ................................ 85
Indicators .....................................................92
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ....... 478
Items to initialize ...................................619
Power back door ............................... 150
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 488
Inside rear view mirror.........................183
Instrument panel light control .............99
Interior lights ............................................ 417 Switch ........................................................418
Wattage ................................................ 590
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 339
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 474
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 550
Jack handle ............................................. 550
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade.......................... 198
Moon roof ...............................................194
Panoramic moon roof...................... 198
Power back door openerand closer ........................................... 150
Power windows................................... 190I
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