2016 LEXUS RX450H hood

4736-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

5687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depe nding on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (
P. 88)
Open the hood ( P. 473) and fuse
box cover.
Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus deal er or a qualified repair shop.
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5747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information displayStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 97) enters the
red zone, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or
“Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown on the
multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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5767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown on the
multi-information displayStop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system an d carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency
if coolant is unavailable.
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5777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Start the hybrid system and check if “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not
touch or approach rotating parts such as th e fans, which may lead to fingers or cloth-
ing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir caps wh ile the hybrid system
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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645Alphabetical index
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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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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ............................. 158
Wireless remote control ....... 136, 142
Keys..............................................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 160
Electronic key ........................................132
Engine switch ....................................... 232
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 564
If you lose your keys ................ 133, 135
Key number plate ................................132
Keyless entry ..........................................132
Mechanical key .................................... 133
Power switch........................................ 232
Replacing the battery ...................... 506
Warning buzzer ...................................137
Wireless remote control ..................132
Knee airbags ............................................. 38 Lane Departure Alert
with steering control (LDA) ......... 302
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) .............292
Language (multi-information display) ..................................................... 113
LATCH anchors ........................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................... 302
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 473
Hood lock release lever................. 473
Shift lever ............................................... 239
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wiper lever...............................260, 265
Lexus Climate Concierge................ 404
Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Remote*
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.................................................452
Lexus parking assist monitor ............347 Display.....................................................348
Precautions ........................................... 354
Lexus Safety System+ .......................... 271 Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 311
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................. 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........292
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 279
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