2016 LEXUS RX450H light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index............................................... 16
1-1. For safe useBefore 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 ...... 185
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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3-5. 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 ..... 394
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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...................................... 452
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 462
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 465
General mainte nance.............. 467
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 470
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................. 471
Hood ............................................... 473
Positioning a floor jack ............ 474
Engine compartment ............... 475
12-volt battery ............................. 483
Tires ................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure .............. 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........ 504
Electronic key battery.............. 506
Checking and replacing fuses..............................................508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs ..................................... 513 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 528
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 529
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 530
If you think something is wrong........................................... 535
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 536
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 543
If you have a flat tire .................. 549
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................561
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 563
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 564
If the 12-volt battery is discharged................................. 568
If your vehicle overheats......... 574
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 578
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 582
Fuel information .......................... 591
Tire information .......................... 594
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 607
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize...........................619
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................... 622
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 623
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 624
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 632 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)............................... 636
Alphabetical inde x ................................ 640
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment system• Panoramic view monitor
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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (
P. 514)
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 136
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 564
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Outside rear view mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Driving position memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 39 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 549
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 574
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 44
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 259
Cornering lights
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Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
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