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7299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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7319-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords an d that is shaped to fit the
rim
Tire related termMeaning
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7349-1. Specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA tread section running circ umferentially around a tire
Tire related termMeaning
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7359-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacities
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating capac-
ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth
seat
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7429-2. Customization
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■Driving position memory ( P. 181)
■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P. 193)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doors—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away functionOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the lock-
ing/unlocking of the
doorsOff
—OLinked to operation of the power switch
12
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767What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX450h_RX450hL_U
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? \
(P. 239)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 241)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 158)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 242)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 693)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 695)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 250)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 242)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 196)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid sy stem is not operating) for a period
of time. ( P. 241)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
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771Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Alarm ............................................................ 86
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
AntennaRadio ........................................................429
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 382 Warning light ........................................ 661
Approach warning.................................314
Armrest ....................................................558
Assist grips .............................................. 559
Audio system (with Lexus Display Audio System) ...................400 Antenna ..................................................429
Audio input........................................... 409
AUX port.............................................. 409
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 459
CD player ..............................................433
iPod .......................................................... 440
MP3/WMA disc ...............................433
Optimal use ........................................... 419
Portable music player ..................... 448
Radio ........................................................426
Setup menu .............................................412
Steering wheel audio switches .............................................. 406
USB memory ....................................... 444 Audio system
(with navigation system)
*
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................... 507, 522 Air conditioning filter ....................... 625
Rear automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 522
S-FLOW mode....................................514
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 260
Automatic High Beam ........................262
Automatic light control system ...... 258
AUX port ................................................ 409
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 539, 544
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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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