2021 LEXUS RX450h key

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.

4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.76)
2 Open the hood ( P.369) and fuse
box cover. 3
Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
4 Remove the engine cover.
5 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then,
Restarting the hybrid system
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B

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the
12-volt battery terminals, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may be
unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically while the hybrid
system is operating.)
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the
first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the
second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the power
switch was in before the 12-volt battery
discharged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
●The power back door mu st be initialized.
(  P.119)
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●RX450h: Use a Central Degassing type
12-volt battery (European Regulations). RX450hL: Use a 12-volt battery
designed for this vehicle.
●RX450h: Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same
as the previous one
(LN2), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and per-
formance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(460A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can- not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if
the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and the hybrid system
may not be able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a
12-volt battery without a handle is used,
removal is more difficult.
●After replacing, firm ly attach the follow-
ing items to the exhaust hole of the
12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before replacing
and confirm that it is firmly connected to
the hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery re placed or the one
installed on the 12-volt battery prior to
the replacement. (Depending on the
12-volt battery to be replaced, the
exhaust hole may be plugged.)
RX450h
Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
A
B

4828-2. Customization
*1: For details about each function: P.92
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4:F SPORT models
■Head-up Display*( P.95)
*:If equipped
■Door lock ( P.109, 447)
EV indicatorOnOff—O—
Suggestion functionOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Gauge informationNo content
Tachometer
—O—Hybrid System Indi-
cator
Route guidance to destina-
tion/street nameOnOff—O—
Driving support system displayOnOff—O—
CompassOnOff—O—
Audio system operation statusOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical
key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door locking func-
tionShift position linked
door locking opera- tionOff
O—OSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlocking
functionShift position linked door unlocking operationOff
O—ODriver’s door linked door unlocking operation
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC

4868-2. Customization
■Steering wheel (P.148)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.150)
*:If equipped
■Power windows, and moon roof* or panoramic moon roof* ( P.153, 155, 158)
*:If equipped
■Moon roof* ( P.155)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away functionOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation
*
Linked to the lock-
ing/unlocking of the doorsOff
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of compo-
nents when mechanical key is
used (open only)
Slide onlyTilt only——O
Linked operation of compo-
nents when wireless remote
control is used
Slide onlyTilt only——O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

4918-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (P.321)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff——O
Footwell lights and front center
console lightOnOff——O
Instrument panel ornament
light
* and door trim ornament
lights
*
OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked with the power door
lock switch
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O
ABC

510What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.446)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.446)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.393)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( P.187)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop- erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (
P.126)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P.112)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.184)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.184)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.125)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.185)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the hy brid system can be
started in a temporary way. ( P.448)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.449)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal