
7008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_RX450hL_U
WARNING
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cab le connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jump er cables to come into contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette light ers or allow open flame near the 12-volt
battery.
■12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and co rrosive acidic electrolyte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds. Ob serve the following precautions when han-
dling the 12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come in to contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at yo ur Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to
emit a malodorous gas, which may be de trimental to the health of passengers.
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●When the vent plug and indicator are close to the hold down clamp, the battery fluid
(sulfuric acid) may leak.
●For information regarding 12-volt battery replacement, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Make sure to replace the 12-volt battery with one designed for this vehicle. Other-
wise, hydrogen gas may enter the vehicle, possibly causing a fire or explosion.
●After replacing, securely attach the exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to the
exhaust hole of the replaced 12-volt battery. If not properly installed, gases (hydro-
gen) may leak into the vehicle interior, an d there is the possible danger of the gas
igniting and exploding.

7199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lights*15B
Front turn signal lights*17444NA28/8A
Rear turn signal lights*121A
Back-up lights92116B
Interior
Door courtesy lights*25B
Vanity lights8B
Luggage compartment light5B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
*2: Vehicles without door trim ornament lights

7479-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■Illumination (P. 528)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff—O
Footwell lights and front center
console lightOnOff—O
Instrument panel ornament
light
* and door trim ornament
lights*OnOff—O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot lights
when you approach the vehicle
with the electronic key on your
person
OnOff—O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock switch
OnOff—O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when a door is openedOnOff—O
Fading out of the outer foot lights
when they turn offLongShort—O
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773Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
CareAluminum wheels ............................... 581
Exterior................................................... 580
Interior .................................................... 584
Seat belts ............................................... 585
Self-restoring coat ............................ 580
Cargo capacity............................ 220, 710
Cargo hooks .......................................... 540
Cargo net hooks ................................... 540
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats installation................... 64
Convertible seats installation .............................................. 62
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats definition .............................61
Infant seats installation ........................ 57
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................................................61
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 70
LATCH anchors ................................... 67 Child safety
.................................................... 54
12-volt battery precautions .......................... 609, 700
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Installing child restraints .................... 55
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....................................... 207
Power back door precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch.............196
Power window precautions ...........199
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery precautions .........................................631
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 35
Seat heater precautions ................. 525
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774Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Child-protectors.....................................139
Cleaning.......................................580, 584 Aluminum wheels ............................... 581
Exterior................................................... 580
Interior .................................................... 584
Seat belts ............................................... 585
Clock ................................................ 96, 548
Coat hooks.............................................. 559
Compass .................................................. 567
Condenser .............................................. 602
Console box ........................................... 534
Consumption screen ................. 105, 124
Coolant Capacity .................................................. 715
Checking................................................. 601
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ...................................... 601 Hybrid system overheating ..........702
Cornering lights .................................... 259
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 306
Cup holders ............................................ 535
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ....................... 736
Customized mode ............................... 379 Daytime running light system.......... 260
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..............516
Rear window..........................................516
Windshield..............................................516
Differential ................................................ 716
Dimensions ............................................... 710
Dinghy towing ....................................... 238
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................306
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 302
Multi-information display.................. 101
Warning messages .......................... 667
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 593
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ........................................196D

779Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
I/M test ..................................................... 592
ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) .................................................... 342 Indicator..................................................... 92
Warning light .......................................662
Warning messages.............. 346, 353
Identification Engine ........................................................ 712
Vehicle ....................................................... 711
Ignition switch (power switch) ........ 239
Illuminated entry system ..................... 531
Immobilizer system................................. 83
Indicators .................................................... 90
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data....... 600
Items to initialize.................................. 749
Power back door ................................ 150
Tire pressure warning system ................................................... 612
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 191
Instrument panel light control ............ 98
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ....................................................... 342 Indicator..................................................... 92
Warning light .......................................662
Warning messages.............. 346, 353
Interior lights........................................... 528 Switch.......................................................529
Wattage ....................................................719
Intuitive parking assist......................... 332 Jack
Positioning a floor jack....................596
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 674
Jack handle .............................................. 674
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade.........................205
Moon roof ...............................................201
Panoramic moon roof.....................205
Power back door openerand closer ........................................... 150
Power windows.................................... 197
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

781Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
License plate lightsLight switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Light Automatic High Beam .................... 262
Cornering lights..................................259
Fog light switch ...................................266
Headlight switch................................ 258
Illuminated entry system .................. 531
Interior light list ................................... 528
Interior lights .........................................529
Luggage compartment light ......... 148
Personal lights .................................... 530
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Vanity lights ..........................................547
Wattage ....................................................719
Welcome lighting ............................... 261
Light bulbs Replacing ...............................................637
Wattage ....................................................719
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)............. 297
Lock steering column ......................... 242
Luggage cover ........................................541 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........593
General maintenance .................... 589
Maintenance data................................710
Maintenance requirements .......... 587
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 660
Meter Head-up display ................................... 118
Indicators .................................................. 90
Instrument panel light control..................................................... 98
Meters ........................................................ 96
Multi-information display.................. 101
Settings .................................................... 108
Warning lights.................................... 660
Warning messages .......................... 667
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirror defoggers.............................................516
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 547M
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.