2018 LEXUS RX450h instrument cluster

RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UPictorial index Search by illustration
1
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
5
Lexus Display
Audio system Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
6
Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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Instrument cluster
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U 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

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U2. Instrument cluster 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWarning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights * 1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 660) (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( → P. 661)
* 1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 660) (Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P. 661)
* 1
Brake system warning light
( → P. 660)
* 1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator ( → P. 661)
* 1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning
light ( → P. 660) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
( → P. 661)
* 1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( → P. 660) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
( → P. 661)
* 1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( → P. 660) LKA indicator ( → P. 661)
* 1
SRS warning light
( → P. 660) * 1
Slip indicator ( → P. 661)
* 1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( → P. 661) * 1, 3
PCS warning light
( → P. 662)
* 1
(Canada) ABS warning light
( → P. 661) * 1, 2
(if equipped)ICS OFF indicator
( → P. 662)

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U* 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
* 3
: This light flashes or illumina tes to indicate a malfunction.
* 4
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
* 5
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* 6
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The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. Low fuel level warning light
( → P. 662)
* 4,6
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
( → P. 662)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( → P. 662)
* 1
Tire pressure warning light
( → P. 662)
* 4, 5
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
( → P. 662)
* 1
Master warning light
( → P. 663)
Indicators Turn signal indicator
( → P. 252) Fog light indicator
( → P. 266)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( → P. 258) Cruise control indicator
( → P. 306)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( → P. 258) Radar cruise control
indicator ( → P. 306)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( → P. 259) Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( → P. 306)
* 1
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( → P. 262) LKA indicator ( → P. 297)

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Instrument cluster
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U LKA indicator ( → P. 297) (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( → P. 253, 254)
* 4
LKA indicator ( → P. 297) (Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P. 253)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( → P. 332)
* 1
Brake hold standby
indicator ( → P. 256)
* 1, 5
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
( → P. 345)
* 1
Brake hold operated
indicator ( → P. 256)
(if equipped)
“BSM” indicator ( → P. 319) EV indicator ( → P. 76)
(if equipped)
“RCTA” indicator
( → P. 319)
* 6
Security indicator
( → P. 83, 86)
* 2, 3
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( → P. 319) “READY” indicator
( → P. 239)
* 1, 4
Slip indicator ( → P. 384)
* 7
Low outside temperature
indicator ( → P. 96)
* 1, 5
VSC OFF indicator
( → P. 385) * 1, 6
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( → P. 47)
* 1, 5
PCS warning light
( → P. 290) * 1, 6
(Canada)“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( → P. 47)

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Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
* 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that
a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, the BSM function is enabled on of the
multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. Eco drive mode indicator
( → P. 379) “SPORT” indicator
( → P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P. 244)
Eco drive mode indicator
( → P. 379) “SPORT S” indicator
( → P. 379)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 379) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
( → P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P. 244)