2019 LEXUS RX450H suspension

6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the ve hicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Hybrid AWD system
and transmission. ( P. 238)

6598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

6888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your comp act spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•EPS
• Trailer Sway Control
•VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) • Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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For owners
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AVERTISSEMENT
■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS
●Si vous avez des difficultés à respirer après le déploiement des coussins gonflables
SRS, ouvrez une porte ou une vitre pour faire entrer de l'air frais, ou bien descendez
du véhicule si cela ne présente pas de danger. Essuyez tout résidu dès que possible
afin d'éviter d'éventuelles irritations de la peau.
●Si les parties renferma nt les coussins gonflables SRS, comme les garnitures du volant
et des montants avant et arrière, sont endommagées ou craquelées, faites-les rem-
placer par votre concessionnaire Lexus.
●Ne placez rien sur le siège du passager avant, comme un coussin par exemple. Cela
a pour conséquence de répartir le poids du passager sur toute la surface du siège, ce
qui empêche le capteur de détecter correctement le poids du passager. En consé-
quence, les coussins gonflables frontaux SR S du passager avant risquent de ne pas se
déployer en cas de collision.
■Modification et mise au rebut des compos ants du système de coussins gonflables
SRS
Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et ne procédez à aucune des modifications sui-
vantes sans consulter votre concessionna ire Lexus. Les coussins gonflables SRS
peuvent ne pas fonctionner correctement ou se déployer (se gonfler) accidentelle-
ment, provoquant la mort ou de graves blessures.
●Installation, dépose, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables SRS
●Réparations, modifications, démontage ou remplacement du volant, du tableau de
bord, des sièges ou de leur garnissage, des montants avant, latéraux et arrière, des
rails latéraux de toit, des pa nneaux de porte avant, de la garniture de porte avant ou
des haut-parleurs de porte avant
●Modifications du panneau de porte avant (p ar exemple, perçage d'un trou dans le
panneau)
●Réparations ou modifications des ailes avan t, du pare-chocs avant ou des flancs de
l'habitacle
●Installation d'un protège-calandre (pare- buffle, pare-kangourou, etc.), de chasse-
neige, de treuils ou d'un porte-bagages de toit
●Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule
●Installation d'appareils él ectroniques tels que les ém etteurs/récepteurs radios
mobiles et les lecteurs CD
●Modifications de votre véhicule pour une personne atteinte d'un handicap physique

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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
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