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)
4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Type B
Tire size235/55R20 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
RX450h:
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 11 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 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.
RX450hL:
Front tire
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tire
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 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 9 psi (62 kPa, 0.6 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 size20 8J, 18 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
511What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the power
switch in ON mode (P.192)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.185)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.155)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.187)
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.421)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.195)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.418, 428)
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.75)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
Unlock the doors.
Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.428)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.418, 428.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.432)
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
522Alphabetical Index
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................359
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................ 26
Reminder light and buzzer ......... 421, 422
Seat belt extender .........................................27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 420
Seat heaters .................................................... 318
Seat position memory.................................. 142
Seat ventilators .............................................. 318
Seating capacity............................................. 172
Seats Adjustment............................................. 131, 133
Adjustment precautions .................. 131, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning.........................................................359
Driving position memory......................... 142
Folding down the rear seatbacks........133
Head restraints .............................................145
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Seat position memory ............................... 142
Seat ventilators............................................. 318
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................200
Automatic High Beam system............ 203
Inside rear view mirror..............................149
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 255
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....................227
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......................277
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................272
Radar sensor...................................... 214, 249
Rain-sensing windshield wipers......... 207 RCTA............................................................... 262
Service plug ...................................................... 69
Service reminder message ..................... 362
Shift lever Hybrid transmission..................................... 191
Shift lever light ................................................321
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors........................................................ 109
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 150
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).................. 247
Folding................................................................ 151
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 150
Mirror position memory ...........................142
RCTA function ..............................................261
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Side windows ..................................................153
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ......................................... 125
Entry functions ..................................... 109, 114
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 184
Smartphone holder..................................... 326
Snow tires .........................................................291
Spare tire......................................................... 432 Storage location .........................................433
Spark plug ...................................................... 464
Specifications ................................................ 460
Speedometer ................................................... 83
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 185
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 185
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 148
Heated steering wheel ............................. 318
524Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning systemFunction .......................................................... 382
Initializing ...................................................... 385
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................384
Registering ID codes ............................... 387
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tires Chains ............................................................. 292
Checking ...................................................... 380
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
Inflation pressure........................................ 387
Information ...................................................... 471
Replacing ....................................................... 432
Rotating tires ................................................ 382
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ........................................................ 291
Spare tire........................................................ 432
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 382
Tire pressure warning system ............. 382
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tools.................................................................. 433
Top tether strap................................................57
Total load capacity ...................................... 460
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 183
Emergency towing ..................................... 413
Towing eyelet ................................................415
Trailer towing ................................................. 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 284
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.............................................................................. 71
Location............................................................. 69
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message.........................................72
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 284
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 66
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 284
Trailer towing .................................................. 173 Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................... 281
Hybrid transmission..................................... 191
M mode ........................................................... 193
Paddle shift switches ....................... 192, 193
Trip meters ........................................................ 87
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Wattage ......................................................... 468
U
USB charging ports.................................... 334
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 345Wattage ......................................................... 468
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 345
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 284
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 284
Vehicle identification number ................ 460
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 283
Ventilators (seat ventilators).................... 318
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 283
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning.................................... 244
Brake Override System .........................420
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Downshifting ................................................. 193
Drive-Start Control...................................420
Electric power steering.............................421
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 234
High coolant temperature...................... 418
Hybrid system overheat .......................... 419