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7339-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Intended outboard sidewall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is  higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire  is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire  at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated  tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on  passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Tire related termMeaning 
         
        
        
     
        
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7449-2. Customization
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■Turn signal lever ( P. 252)
■Automatic light control system ( P. 258)
■Lights (P. 258)
*1:Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 267)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change
3
5
—O7
Off 
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds
Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1OO
Welcome lightingOnOff—O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
*2OnOff—O
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illuminationOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” positionRain-sensing oper-ationIntermittent opera-tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with 
interval adjuster)
—O
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7479-2. Customization
9
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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751
10For owners
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 752
Seat belt instructions for  Canadian owners (in French) ........ 753
SRS airbag instructions for  Canadian owners (in French) ........ 754
Headlight aim instructions for  Canadian owners (in French) ........ 762 
         
        
        
     
        
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762
RX450h_RX450hL_U
Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B
Vérifiez que le réservoir de carburant du véhicule est plein et que la zone
autour des phares n'est pas déformée.
Stationnez le véhicule sur une surface plane.
Installez-vous dans le siège conducteur.
Balancez le véhicule plusieurs fois.
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in 
French) (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
The following is a French explanation of  headlight aim instructions from the
headlight aim section in this manual.
Boulons de réglage du mouvement vertical
1
2
Avant de vérifier le réglage des phares
1
2
3
4 
         
        
        
     
        
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768What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX450h_RX450hL_U
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? 
( P. 662, 662)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 253)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound. 
( P. 660, 667)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 86)
Do one of the following to stop the alarms:
• Unlock the doors.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system. 
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 667)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to 
P. 660, 667.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed 
         
        
        
     
        
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770
RX450h_RX450hL_UAlphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 507
Air conditioning filter........................625
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 507, 522
S-FLOW mode ................................... 514
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 382 Warning light ........................................ 661
Adaptive Front-lighting System  (AFS) ...................................................... 259
Adaptive Variable Suspension  System ................................................... 383
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting  System) .................................................. 259
Air conditioning filter .......................... 625
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter........................625
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 507, 522 
S-FLOW mode ................................... 514 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 43
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 39
Airbag warning light ....................... 660
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag  operating conditions ....................... 43
Curtain shield airbag  precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant  classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of  airbags .....................................................42
Seat cushion airbag ..............................37
Side airbag operating  conditions ............................................. 43
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags  operating conditions ....................... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags  precautions .......................................... 39
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners ................... 754
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
A 
         
        
        
     
        
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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”.