
6658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The tire pressure warning light ma y come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caus ed by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (aft er a few minutes).■
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warnin g light will go off after a few
minutes. ■
Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 616 ■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer ma y not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( → P. 736)
WARNING ■
If both the ABS and the brake sy stem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during br aking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resultin g in death or serious injury.■
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the
light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is lost and ha ndling operations of
the steering wheel become extremely heavy. When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precaution s. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire . Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes. ■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

702 8-2. 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 display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn 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 capIf your vehicle overheats The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ●
The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( → P. 96) 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 1
2
3
1
2
4
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2
3
4

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8
When trouble arises
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UAdd coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emergency
if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses. The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, tu rn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
Check if “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” 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. 5
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730 9-1. Specifications
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UGlossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below

746 9-2. Customization
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Driving mode select switch ( → P. 379)
* : If equipped ■
Front automatic air conditioning system ( → P. 507)
■
Seat heaters/seat ventilators ( → P. 526, 527)Function Default setting Customized setting
Powertrain control in customized
mode
* Normal Power
O —
Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
* Normal Sport O —
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
* Normal Eco O — 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
A/C auto switch operation On Off O O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity Standard -3 to 3 O O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O O
Front passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O O 1 2

770
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UAlphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 507
Air conditioning filter........................625
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................... 507, 522
S-FLOW mode ................................... 514
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 382
Warning light ........................................ 661
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ...................................................... 259
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System ................................................... 383
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................................. 259
Air conditioning filter .......................... 625
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter........................625
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................... 507, 522
S-FLOW mode ................................... 514 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 43
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 39
Airbag warning light ....................... 660
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ....................... 43
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant
classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................42
Seat cushion airbag ..............................37
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 43
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 39
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners ................... 754
SRS airbags ............................................. 36A

771Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UAlarm ............................................................ 86
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
Antenna
Radio ........................................................429
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 382
Warning light ........................................ 661
Approach warning.................................314
Armrest ....................................................558
Assist grips .............................................. 559
Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System) ...................400
Antenna ..................................................429
Audio input........................................... 409
AUX port.............................................. 409
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 459
CD player ..............................................433
iPod .......................................................... 440
MP3/WMA disc ...............................433
Optimal use ........................................... 419
Portable music player ..................... 448
Radio ........................................................426
Setup menu .............................................412
Steering wheel audio
switches .............................................. 406
USB memory ....................................... 444 Audio system
(with navigation system)
* Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................... 507, 522
Air conditioning filter ....................... 625
Rear automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 522
S-FLOW mode....................................514
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 260
Automatic High Beam ........................262
Automatic light control system ...... 258
AUX port ................................................ 409
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 539, 544
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

777Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UFlat tire ...................................................... 673
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ..........................................................716
Transmission...........................................716
Washer .................................................. 604
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Switch.......................................................266
Front automatic air
conditioning system ......................... 507
Front passenger footwell
hooks ...................................................... 557
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 662
Front seat heaters................................. 526
Front seats ................................................. 167
Adjustment ..............................................167
Cleaning ................................................ 584
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory .................. 181
Head restraints ..................................... 186
Power easy access system .............. 181
Seat heaters ..........................................526
Seat position memory......................... 181
Front side marker lights
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ................................................... 719
Fuel
Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel gauge ............................................... 96
Information............................................ 720
Refueling .................................................274
Type............................................................ 712
Fuel filler door......................................... 274
Refueling .................................................274
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................277
Fuses...........................................................632
Garage door opener.......................... 560
Gauges.........................................................96
Glove box ............................................... 534
Grocery bag hooks............................... 541F
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