2021 LEXUS RX450h brake

4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door handle.
2 Unlock the door.
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks
the other doors.
3Remove the key, return the handle,
and then pull the handle again.
■Locking the door
1 With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the moon
roof
* or panoramic moon roof* (turn
and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the moon
roof
* or panoramic moon roof* (turn
and hold)
These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
*: If equipped
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or the
moon roof or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon
roof or panoramic moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passe nger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or the moon roof or
panoramic moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the powe r switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system still
cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake, and press the power switch as you
normally do when stopping the hybrid sys-
tem.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.393)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered. ( P.75)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
power switch in step 3 above. The hybrid
system does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.187)
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the hybrid system if the
vehicle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking
brake.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
●After the hybrid system has been
turned off, check that the “READY”
indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is operating,
the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fans may suddenly
operate even if the gasoline engine
stops. Do not touch or approach rotat-
ing parts such as the fans, which may
lead to fingers or cl othing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid
system and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control
unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys-
tem has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid
system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust,
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

4658-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.6 V or higher: Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V: Half charged
12.0 V or lower: Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*5.1 qt. (4.8 L, 4.2 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormalnoise or vibration,
or ultimately damage the tr ansmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.7 in. (95 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)

4668-1. Specifications
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while
the hybrid system is operating.
Type A
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size18  8J, 18  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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

4908-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.266)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.281)
*:If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.304)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P.318)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom-
ized mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Front passenger’s seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O—O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

4938-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)
• After the maintenance is performedP.362
Tire pressure warning
system
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires
P.385
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is performedP.373
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP.270
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP.119