2019 LEXUS RX450H power steering fluid

1162. Instrument cluster
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Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response
to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches.
The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features: P. 737)
■Suggestion to enable the power back door
If the power back door system is disabled (setting on set to off) and the
power back door switch on the instru ment panel is operated, a suggestion
message will be displayed asking if yo u wish to enable the power back door
system. To enable the power back door system, select “Yes”.
After enabling the power back door syst em, press the power back door switch
again to open or close the power back door.
■Suggestion to turn off the headlights
If the headlights are left on for a certai n amount of time after the power switch
has been turned off, a su ggestion message will be displayed asking if you wish
to turn the headlights off. To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the power switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Background color of the indicator/shift posi tion display area (except F SPORT models)
The background color of the indicator/shift position display area is changed according to
the driving mode as follows ( P. 379):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■G-force display (if equipped)
●The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is
parked on an incline.
●Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not
reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnect ed and reconnected, the steering amount dis-
play may be disabled temporarily. After driv ing the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled.
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while driv ing. When changing settings, park the
vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displa yed, operation of the settings display will be suspended.
Suggestion function

2194-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 673)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, rear differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and su spension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.

790Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersApproach warning ............................. 314
Downshifting ........................................249
Intuitive parking assist ......................336
Lane departure alert function ..... 298
Light reminder .................................... 260
Open door ............................................. 140
Pre-collision warning .......................287
Seat belt reminder .............................662
Vehicle sway warning .....................299
Warning lights ABS............................................................ 661
Brake hold operated indicator ............................................... 661
Brake system....................................... 660
Charging system............................... 660
Electric power steering.................... 661
ICS OFF indicator.............................662
LKA indicator........................................ 661
Low fuel level .......................................662
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 660
Master warning light........................ 663
Parking brake indicator ................... 661
PCS warning light .............................662
Seat belt reminder light...................662
Slip indicator .......................................... 661
SRS ........................................................... 660
Tire pressure ........................................662 Warning messages............................... 667
Washer
Checking ...............................................604
Low washer fluid warning message...............604, 667
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................390
Switch ........................................... 267, 272
Washing and waxing .......................... 580
Weights Cargo capacity.........................220, 710
Load limits ................................... 223, 710
Weights ....................................................710
Wheels ......................................................623 Replacing wheels .............................. 623
Size ............................................................. 717
Window glasses...................................... 196
Window lock switch.............................. 196
Windows Power windows....................................196
Rear window defogger ....................516
Washer ........................................ 267, 272
Windshield wiper de-icer ................... 516
Windshield wiper inserts .................. 628
Windshield wipers ................................ 267 Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 267
Replacing a windshield wiper insert ..................................................... 628
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