2018 LEXUS RX450h alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UFor your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index............................................... 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................ 28
For safe driving .............................. 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..................47
Exhaust gas precautions............ 53
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ..................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ...............74
Hybrid system precautions....... 78
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 83
Alarm ................................................. 86
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 90
Gauges and meters ..................... 96
Multi-information display .......... 101
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 ...................................... 167
Rear seats ...................................... 168
Driving position memory........... 181
Head restraints ............................ 186
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 189
Inside rear view mirror ............... 191
Outside rear view mirrors .......193
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................196
Moon roof..................................... 200
Panoramic moon roof.............. 2041
For safety and security
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Instrument cluster 3
Operation of each
component

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For safety and security
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U 1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safe driving .............................. 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 47
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 53
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ..................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features............... 74
Hybrid system precautions ....... 78
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................83
Alarm ................................................. 86

86 1-4. Theft deterrent system
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:●
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:●
Unlock the doors. ●
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

871-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. ■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing: ●
Nobody is in the vehicle. ●
The windows and moon roof or panoramic mo on roof are closed before the alarm is
set. ●
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle: ●
When a person remaining in the vehicle un locks the door and the alarm is activated.●
While the alarm is activated, a person re maining in the vehicl e unlocks the door.●
When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood, or unlocks the vehicle.
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The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( → P. 698)
NOTICE ■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
( → P. 158)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( → P. 136)
Unlocks all the doors ( → P. 136)
Opens the windows
* 2
and the
moon roof
* 1, 2
or panoramic moon
roof
* 1, 2
( → P. 136)
Opens and closes the power back
door ( → P. 142)
Sounds the alarm ( → P. 133)
* 1
: If equipped
* 2
: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.Keys The keys 1
2
3
Wireless remote control 1
2
3
4
5

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Operation of each component
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTo take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic ke y. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. ( → P. 692)■
Panic mode
■
When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( → P. 534)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only. ■
If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using another
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.■
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the airc raft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag, etc., ensure that the butt ons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft.Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.

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Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will so und in the cabin when the hybrid system is
stopped. ( → P. 630)●
As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi cate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( → P. 630)
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. ●
To reduce key battery depletion when the electr onic key is to not be used for long peri-
ods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode. ( → P. 160)●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
•Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
→ P. 630 ■
Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details. ■
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isol ated from the internal mechanism.

1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds. ■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. ■
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
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Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( → P. 86)■
If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly ●
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( → P. 692)●
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( → P. 630)When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.