2016 LEXUS RX450H cruise control

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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, th e set speed can be increased by first accel-
erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new
speed.
■Automatic cancelation of cruise control
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than appr oximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set
speed.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If “Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your De aler” is displayed on the multi-information
display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactiv ate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after
being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using th e “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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When trouble arises
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■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System
Unavailable Clean Windshield” is displayed (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is schedule d to be changed. (The indicator will not
work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the message should be reset. ( P. 478)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is
changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and o il filter by your Lexus dealer. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. ( P. 478)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Plea se reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 466)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte nance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• EPS
• Trailer Sway Control
• VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equippedF
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• Navigation system

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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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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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Multi-information displayAWD Control display ...................... 107
Clock........................................................... 97
Drive information ................................ 106
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................... 311
Energy monitor .....................................124
G-force display....................................108
Language .................................................. 113
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................. 306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 297
Outside temperature .......................... 97
Settings ..................................................... 109
Suggestion function ............................. 116
Sway warning display ....................... 107
Warning messages...........................543
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer .................................................. 115
Oil
Engine oil .............................................. 585
Rear differential oil ........................... 588
Opener Fuel filler door...................................... 269
Hood........................................................ 473
Power back door ................................ 143
Outside rear view mirrors ..................185 Adjusting and folding ....................... 185
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ........... 363
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................187
Mirror position memory .................. 174
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................409
Outside temperature display .............. 97
Overheating............................................574
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