2018 LEXUS RX450h remote control

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with th e airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer befo re you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dt sc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material WARNING ■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always driv e defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to drivin g. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.■
General precaution rega rding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow child ren to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

22 Pictorial index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UAudio remote control switches
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406, 471
Paddle shift switches
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 247, 248
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Cruise control switch Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rang e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Talk switch
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 493
Telephone switches
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407, 4711
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85URemote Touch
* 1, 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Lexus Display Audio controller
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 402
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 244
Wireless charger switch
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Front seat heater switches
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 526
Seat ventilator switches
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Brake hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 256
* 1
: For vehicles with a navigation system , refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
* 2
: If equipped1
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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

124 2. Instrument cluster
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UEnergy monitor/consumption screen You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display
and the audio system screen.
Vehicles with a navigation system (1 2.3-inch display): The energy monitor or
consumption screen can be displayed and operated on the side display.
Multi-information display
Audio system screen
Meter control switches
“MENU” button
Lexus Display Audio controller
“MENU” button
Remote Touch knob
“ENTER” button
* 1
: Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
* 2
: Vehicles with a navigation system 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
* 1
* 2

1252. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U 
Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus
Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then
select “Fuel Consumption”. If the “Energy Monitor” screen does not
appear, move the controller to the right
and select “Energy”. 
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel
Consumption”. If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record”
screen is displayed, select “Energy”. 
Multi-information display
Press the “ < ” or “ > ” of the meter control switches and select , and then press
the “ ∧ ” or “ ∨ ” to select the energy monitor display.Energy monitor
Audio system screen Multi-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the elec-
tric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)

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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

134 3-1. Key information
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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.