2021 LEXUS RX450h engine

4758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim

514Alphabetical Index
BrakeBrake hold...................................................... 198
Fluid ......................................................375, 465
Parking brake ............................................... 195
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Warning light ................................................ 418
Brake assist .................................................... 283
Break-in tips.....................................................165
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................247
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 234
C
Care Exterior ...........................................................356
Interior .............................................................359
Seat belts........................................................359
Wheels and wheel ornaments............356
Cargo capacity..................................... 169, 172
Cargo hooks ................................................. 329
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 329
Center Display .............................................300
Chains .............................................................. 292
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions .......378, 453
Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................. 318 How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Moon roof precautions.............................157
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 160
Power back door precautions ............... 113
Power window lock switch .................... 155
Power window precautions .................. 154
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 112
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................. 112
Cleaning Exterior........................................................... 356
Interior ............................................................ 359
Radar sensor ..................................................214
Seat belts ....................................................... 359
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 356
Clock ........................................................83, 343
Coat hooks..................................................... 343
Coin box.......................................................... 328
Compass ......................................................... 352
Condenser ..................................................... 374
Console box .................................................. 326
Cooling system............................................. 373 Engine overheating...................................454
Hybrid system overheating ................. 456
Cornering lights ........................................... 202 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................238
Cup holders ................................................... 327
Current fuel consumption .......................... 90
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ..............................480
D
Daytime running light system .................200
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 306
Rear window ............................................... 306
Windshield ................................................... 306

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DifferentialRear differential oil ....................................465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................ 183
Display Center Display........................................... 300
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 238
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 255
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 232
Multi-information display ..........................88
RCTA ................................................................ 261
Warning message..................................... 428
Distance until next engine oil change .... 87
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 363
Door courtesy lights .....................................321 Wattage..........................................................468
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 113
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................125
Wireless remote control..........................107
Door pockets ................................................ 328
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door glasses ..................................................153
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 110
Open door warning buzzer ....................112
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 150
Rear door child-protectors ......................112
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Drive distance .................................................. 90
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory......................... 142
Memory recall function ............................143
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Drive-start control ........................................165 Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 165
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving mode select switch ................... 281
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................... 289
Procedures .................................................... 164
Winter drive tips ...........................................291
Driving assist system information ............ 92
Driving information display ........................ 90
Driving position memory............................ 142 Memory recall function.............................143
Power easy access system .....................142
Driving range ................................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 238Warning message ..................................... 246
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 283
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
E-Four .............................................................. 284
Elapsed time ..................................................... 90
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 284 Warning light .................................................421
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................126
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 447
Replacing the battery ...............................393
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 159
Operation ....................................................... 158
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 283
Emergency flashers ..................................... 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 418
If a warning light turns on........................ 418
If a warning message is displayed .....428
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....449

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If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 447
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................................................................... 446
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water411
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
If you lose your keys................................. 446
If you think something is wrong ........... 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 457
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 413
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 454
Energy monitor ..................................... 99, 100
Engine ACCESSORY mode ...............................187
Compartment ............................................... 371
Engine switch................................................ 184
Hood................................................................369
How to start the hybrid system ........... 184
Identification number .................................461
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 184
Overheating................................................. 454
Power switch ................................................ 184
Tachometer ..................................................... 83
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 464
Checking ....................................................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 83
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 463
Checking ......................................................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Warning light .................................................419
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 373 Engine switch (power switch) ................. 184
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 410
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 284 Warning light .................................................421
EV drive mode............................................... 189
EV indicator .......................................................67
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .............382
Vehicles with a spare tire....................... 432
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ............................................................... 465
Hybrid transmission................................. 465
Washer ...........................................................375
Fog lights Switch.............................................................. 206
Footwell light ...................................................321
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 304
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 345
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning ........................................................ 359
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................142
Head restraints............................................. 145
Memory recall function.............................143
Power easy access system .....................142
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Seat position memory ...............................142
Seat ventilators ............................................. 318
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400

518Alphabetical Index
High voltage components ....................... 69
Hybrid system precautions ..................... 69
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 444
Overheating.................................................456
Power (ignition) switch............................ 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Starting the hybrid system...................... 184
Hybrid System Indicator......................85, 99
Hybrid transmission....................................... 191 M mode ............................................................193
Paddle shift switches ....................... 192, 193
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 289
I
I/M test ............................................................ 366
Identification Engine ...............................................................461
Vehicle ............................................................460
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................... 410
Ignition switch (power switch) ................ 184 Auto power off function ...........................187
Changing the power switch modes ..187
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Immobilizer system .........................................73
Indicators ........................................................... 80
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 493
Maintenance .................................... 362, 373
Power windows............................................153
Tire pressure warning system ............ 385
Inside rear view mirror ................................149
Instrument panel light control ................... 87
Interior lights....................................................321 Front interior light ........................................ 321
Rear interior light ......................................... 321
Intuitive parking assist.....................253, 255 Function .......................................................... 255
Warning message..................................... 257
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ........................... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................433
Jack handle .................................................... 433
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .................................. 159
Moon roof ...................................................... 156
Panoramic moon roof .............................. 159
Power back door.......................................... 119
Power windows ........................................... 153
Rear seats ........................................................132
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Keys Battery-saving function.............................126
Electronic key ............................................... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 447
If you lose your keys .................................446
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry ....................................... 107, 125
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch................................................. 184
Replacing the battery ...............................393
Warning buzzer .......................................... 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Knee airbags .................................................... 30
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 227
Warning messages...................................235
Language (multi-information display) ... 92
LATCH anchors ............................................. 54

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 238
Energy monitor............................................ 100
G-force................................................................ 91
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 232
Menu icons ...................................................... 89
Meter control switches .............................. 89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 92
Pop-up display...............................................88
Settings .............................................................. 92
Suggestion function..................................... 93
Tire pressure ................................................ 382
Units ...................................................................... 91
Warning message..................................... 428
N
Navigation system-linked display....92, 98
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 87
Odometer ......................................................... 87
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ................................................... 87
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 87
Pop-up display............................................... 87
Oil Engine oil ....................................................... 463
Rear differential oil ....................................465
Opener Fuel filler door..................................................211
Hood................................................................369
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 321
Outside door handle lights........................321
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment..................................................... 150
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 247
Folding ............................................................... 151
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.......................................................................... 150 Mirror position memory ...........................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers306
RCTA function ..............................................261
Outside temperature.................................... 83
Overheating .................................................. 454
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................192, 193
Panic mode ......................................................107
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 159
Operation ....................................................... 158
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 255
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 195
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................197
Warning light ............................................... 424
Warning message .......................................197
Parking lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) ...........................277Function .......................................................... 277
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................... 271Function ............................................................ 271
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..........................................................220
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 222
Warning light ............................................... 424
Personal lights.................................................321
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 266 Warning message ..................................... 270
Power back door ............................................ 113 Hands Free Power Back Door ............. 116
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 114
Power control unit.......................................... 69

521Alphabetical Index
Power control unit coolantCapacity ......................................................... 464
Checking ....................................................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Power easy access system ........................ 142
Power outlets ................................................ 343
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 284 Warning light ................................................. 421
Power switch .................................................. 184 Auto power off function ...........................187
Changing the power switch modes ..187
Power switch (engine switch) If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..154
Jam protection function............................153
Operation........................................................153
Window lock switch ................................. 155
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function .......................................................... 220
PCS OFF switch .........................................222
Warning light ............................................... 424
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 238
Radiator ........................................................... 374
RCTA Function ............................................................ 261
Warning message..................................... 262
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 253
RCTA function ............................................. 262
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................................................315
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........... 261
Rear door sunshades ................................. 345
Rear fog lights Switch ..............................................................206 Rear seats .........................................................132
Adjustment ..................................................... 133
Folding down the rear seatbacks ....... 133
Head restraints............................................. 145
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ...................400, 404
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Wattage ......................................................... 468
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................. 149
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 150
Rear window defogger ............................. 306
Rear window wiper.......................................210
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 462
Fuel types ....................................................... 462
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................446
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 211
Regenerative braking ....................................67
Remote Touch .............................................. 298
Replacing Electronic key battery ..............................393
Fuses................................................................ 395
Light bulbs .................................................... 399
Tires .................................................................. 432
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 362
Rev indicator .................................................... 85
Rev peak............................................................. 85
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 236
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 236
S
Seat belt reminder light....................421, 422
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46

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Intuitive parking assist.................. 260, 423
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)227, 230, 422
Open door........................................................112
Open window ...............................................154
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 423
Pre-collision braking.................................. 221
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 423
Seat belt ................................................ 421, 422
Warning label .................................................. 69
Warning lights................................................ 418 ABS .................................................................. 420
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 425
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Hybrid system overheat warning light...........................................................................419
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator423
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
Low fuel level ................................................. 421
LTA indicator ............................................... 422
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................419
Master warning light ................................ 425
Parking brake indicator .......................... 424
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 423
Pre-collision system ................................. 424
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 423
Seat belt reminder light ................ 421, 422
Slip indicator ................................................ 424
SRS.................................................................... 420
Tire pressure ................................................ 422
Warning messages ..................................... 428
Washer Adding ............................................................ 375
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 291
Switch ..............................................................206 Washing and waxing.................................. 356
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................. 169, 172
Load limits ....................................................... 172
Weight............................................................ 460
Wheels ............................................................. 389 Size ....................................................................466
Window lock switch .................................... 155
Windows Power windows ........................................... 153
Rear window defogger.......................... 306
Washer .......................................................... 206
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................... 311
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 392
Windshield wipers Position........................................................... 208
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........ 206
Replacing a windshield wiper insert.392
Winter driving tips.........................................291
Wireless charger ......................................... 335
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function...........................126
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 107
Replacing the battery ...............................393
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Panoramic view monitor
· Lexus parking assist monitor