2021 LEXUS RX450h oil pressure

3686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.399)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
•Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P.374)
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.387)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.375)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” on the multi-infor-
mation display and the “READY” indi-
cator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P.374)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

4197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Hybrid system overheat warning light*(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.456)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system;
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
maintenance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.362)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.373)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.373)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that in dicates the need for
referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-
played
●“Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on
the multi-information display, follow the
instructions. ( P.454)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction” •“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info
rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

4758-1. Specifications
8
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

4938-3. Initialization
8
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

516Alphabetical Index
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

520Alphabetical Index
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

525Alphabetical Index
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