6497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_RX450hL_U
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams, front turn signal lights (vehicles with tri-
ple-beam headlights), parking lights and da ytime running lights, fog lights, cornering
lights (if equipped), front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights), side
turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam head-
lights), rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer foot
lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs has burned out, take your vehicle to
your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of a lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of a lens.
●Water has built up inside a headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING
■To prevent injury
Before performing any light bulb replacement procedure, be sure to turn the power
switch off. Failure to do so may result in burns from hot components or a part of your
body may get caught on an operating co mponent, possibly causing serious injury.
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is sc ratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble th e light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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
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Back doorPower back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ............................... 605
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 695
Preparing and checking before winter ................................................... 390
Replacing .............................................. 698
Warning light ...................................... 660
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 78
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)..................319 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................................ 323
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................ 327 Bluetooth
®............................................. 482
Audio system ....................................... 459
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .........................461
Bottle holders .........................................537
Brake Brake Hold ........................................... 256
Fluid ............................................................ 716
Parking brake ...................................... 253
Regenerative braking ..........................76
Warning light ...................................... 660
Brake assist ............................................. 382
Brake Hold.............................................. 256 Warning light .........................................661
Break-in tips ............................................. 214
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 98
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 319 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 323
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................327B
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Flat tire ...................................................... 673
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ..........................................................716
Transmission...........................................716
Washer .................................................. 604
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Switch.......................................................266
Front automatic air conditioning system ......................... 507
Front passenger footwell hooks ...................................................... 557
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 662
Front seat heaters................................. 526
Front seats ................................................. 167 Adjustment ..............................................167
Cleaning ................................................ 584
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory .................. 181
Head restraints ..................................... 186
Power easy access system .............. 181
Seat heaters ..........................................526
Seat position memory......................... 181
Front side marker lights Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ................................................... 719
Fuel Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel gauge ............................................... 96
Information............................................ 720
Refueling .................................................274
Type............................................................ 712
Fuel filler door......................................... 274 Refueling .................................................274
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................277
Fuses...........................................................632
Garage door opener.......................... 560
Gauges.........................................................96
Glove box ............................................... 534
Grocery bag hooks............................... 541
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .............................461
Head restraints ....................................... 186
Head-up display....................................... 118
Headlight cleaner................................. 267
Headlights ............................................... 258 Automatic headlight leveling ...... 260
Automatic High Beam .................... 262
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination..................... 261
Heated steering wheel ....................... 526
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 507, 522
Heated steering wheel ....................526
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 516
Seat heaters ..............................526, 527
High mounted stoplight Replacing ...............................................637
Hill-start assist control ........................ 382
Hood .......................................................... 595 Open ....................................................... 595
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 540
Cargo net hooks ............................... 540
Front passenger footwell hooks ....................................................557
Grocery bag hooks........................... 541
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28 Horn.............................................................189
HUD (Head-up display)....................... 118
Humidity sensor...................................... 521
Hybrid battery air vent ........................... 79
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................................... 78
Specification ........................................... 713
Hybrid system............................................ 74 Emergency shut off system ..............79
Energy monitor/consumption screen....................... 124
EV drive mode ................................... 244
High voltage components ............... 78
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 99
Hybrid system precautions ............. 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........... 388
If the hybrid system will not start....................................................... 690
Overheating......................................... 702
Power (ignition) switch................... 239
Regenerative braking ..........................76
Starting the hybrid system............. 239
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 75
Hybrid System Indicator .......................99
Hybrid transmission .............................246 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................250
Paddle shift switches............ 247, 248
S mode.................................................... 248
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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”.
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Paddle shift switches ................ 247, 248
Panic mode ...............................................133
Panoramic moon roof ........................ 204Jam protection function ................. 205
Operation ..............................................204
Parking brake......................................... 253 Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message......... 255
Warning light ........................................ 661
Parking lights Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 286 Warning light .......................................662
Personal lights........................................530
Power back door .................................... 142 Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Power back door opener and closer ........................................................ 142 Power control unit coolant
Capacity................................................... 715
Checking ................................................ 601
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................390
Radiator .................................................. 602
Power easy access system .................. 181
Power outlets ......................................... 555
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system)................................ 383 Warning light .........................................661
Power switch.......................................... 239
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ............................................. 198
Jam protection function.................... 197
Operation................................................196
Window lock switch ..........................196
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 286 Warning light ....................................... 662
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ..................... 306
Radiator .................................................... 602
Radio.......................................................... 426
Rear automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 522
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ......................319
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ...................................................... 356
Rear door sunshades .......................... 557
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ..................................... 662
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 168
Rear side marker lights Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ....................................................719 Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Rear window defogger ........................ 516
Rear window wiper .............................. 272
Refueling................................................... 274 Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel types................................................. 712
Opening the fuel tank cap .............274
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................277
Regenerative braking............................. 76
Remote Touch
*.................................... 500
Replacing Electronic key battery .....................630
Fuses ........................................................ 632
Light bulbs............................................. 637
Tires .......................................................... 673
Windshield wiper inserts ............... 628
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................................752
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 588
Rev indicator ............................................. 98
Rev peak ..................................................... 98
Road accident cautions .......................... 81
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