2018 LEXUS RX450h steering wheel

4715-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UVolume switch
During an incoming call: Adjusts the
ring tone volume
During speaking on the phone:
Adjusts in call volume The voice guidance volume cannot be
adjusted using this button.
Talk switch
Press: Turns the voice command system on
Press and hold: Turns the voice command system off
On-hook switch
• End call
•Refuse call
Off-hook switch
• Start call
• Receiving
• Phone top screen displayUsing the steering wheel switches The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular
phone.
Operating a phone using the steering wheel switches 1
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6Interior features
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ............................ 500
12.3-inch display........................ 504
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate
Concierge ................................. 506
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...............507
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ...............522
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................525
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list......................... 528
• Interior lights ..........................529
• Personal lights ...................... 530
6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............532
• Glove box ...............................534
• Console box ...........................534
• Cup holders........................... 535
• Door pockets .........................537 • Bottle holders ........................ 537
• Coin box ..................................538
• Auxiliary boxes .....................539
Luggage compartment
features .......................................540
6-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 547
• Sun visors ................................ 547
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 547
• Clock ........................................548
• Wireless charger .................548
• Power outlets.........................555
• Front passenger
footwell hooks ....................... 557
• Rear door sunshades ......... 557
• Armrest ................................... 558
• Assist grips..............................559
• Coat hooks .............................559
Garage door opener ...............560
Compass ....................................... 567
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect ........................................571
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 576
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect ...................................... 577

5256-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel ∗
/seat heaters ∗
/seat ventila-
tors ∗
∗ : If equippedHeated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats. WARNING ●
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the ph ysically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.) ●
Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE ●
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. ●
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.

526 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTurns the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating. ■
Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.■
Timer
The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
When any switch is pressed, the system is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation cond ition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → OffThe level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
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Operation condition
The front seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode. ■
When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode
If a passenger is not detected in the front pa ssenger seat, the seat he ater of the front pas-
senger’s seat will be turned off if on. ( → P. 514)■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( → P. 736)Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters
Level
indicator“AUTO”
indicator

5837-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UNOTICE ■
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels, etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit directly or
the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from the high pressure water, it is possible
the device may not operate as normal. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts ●
Do not point the nozzle of a high pressure
washer at the areas sh own in the illustration,
as high pressure water may damage the oil
cooler.

590 7-2. Maintenance
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U* : Vehicles with sing le-beam headlightsVehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal sh ould move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( → P. 716)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( → P. 716)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints • Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park”
mechanism • When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
* ( → P. 635)
Parking brake • Does the parking brake switch operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

640 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Front side marker lights (vehicle s with single-beam headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left side
light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.Replacing light bulbs 1
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642 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Front turn signal lights (vehic les with single-beam headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left side
light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it. 1
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