2021 LEXUS RX450h light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
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indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ....................................... 30
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 66
Hybrid system precautions ......... 69
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 78
Gauges and meters ....................... 83
Multi-information display............. 88
Head-up display .............................. 95
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................... 993-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 109
Power back door ............................ 113
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 131
Rear seats.......................................... 132
Driving position memory ............ 142
Head restraints .............................. 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ............... 149
Outside rear view mirrors......... 150
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 153
Moon roof ........................................ 155
Panoramic moon roof ................. 158
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 164
Cargo and luggage...................... 169
Vehicle load limits.......................... 172
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)..........................173
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 173
Dinghy towing ................................ 183
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 184
EV drive mode ............................... 189
Hybrid transmission ...................... 191
Turn signal lever............................. 194
Parking brake ................................. 195
Brake Hold....................................... 198
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ........................... 200
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ........................................................... 203
Fog light switch ............................. 206
Windshield wipers and washer ........................................................... 206
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 210
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 211
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 214
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 220
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 227
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 236
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 238
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 247
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 253
Intuitive parking assist ................ 255
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function ........................................... 261
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................... 266Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .............................. 271
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) .......... 277
Driving mode select switch ...... 281
Driving assist systems ................ 283
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 289
Winter driving tips ......................... 291
Utility vehicle precautions........ 293
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch............................... 298
Center Display.............................. 300
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 303
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 304
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 315
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators.................... 318
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................. 321
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .
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Luggage compartment features .......................................................... 329
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 334
Garage door opener ................. 346
Compass ......................................... 352
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 356
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 359
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 362
General maintenance ................ 363
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 366
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 367
Hood.................................................. 369
Positioning a floor jack............... 369
Engine compartment................... 371
12-volt battery................................ 376
Tires ................................................... 380
Tire inflation pressure ................. 387
Wheels.............................................. 389
Air conditioning filter..................390
Windshield wiper inserts........... 392
Electronic key battery ................ 393
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 395
Headlight aim................................. 397
Light bulbs ....................................... 399
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers...................... 410
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................. 410If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ................................................. 411
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 413
If you think something is wrong ............................................................ 417
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 418
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 432
If the hybrid syst em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 446
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 446
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 447
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 449
If your vehicle overheats ........... 454
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 457
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 460
Fuel information............................ 469
Tire information .............................. 471
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 480
8-3. Init

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Items to initialize ........................... 493
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9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 496
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 496
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 498
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................................................ 510
Alphabetical Index........................ 513
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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors..................................................................................................................P.109
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 109
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.153
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.447
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 13
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.115
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.115
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.150
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.150
Folding the mirrors ..................................................................................................... P.151, 151
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................P.306
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................P.206
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Precautions for winter season .......................................................................................P.291
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.357
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.211
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.211
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.462
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.380
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.380, 466
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................................................................................P.2 91
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................. P.380
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .432
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.369
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.369
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.463
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.454
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ........... P.194, 200
Side turn signal lights ............................................................................................. P.194
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................. P.200
Fog lights/cornering lights
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Rear side marker lights ....................................................................................... P.200
Stop/tail lights ........................................................................................................ P.200
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ..................................................... P.194, 200
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................................................................ P. 191
License plate lights ............................................................................................... P.200
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.399, Watts: P.468)
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Power switch ............................................................................................................P.184
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo des.................................................. P.184
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ....................................................................... P.410
When the hybrid system will not start ...................................................................... P.444
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Shift lever.................................................................................................................... P.191
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................. P.191
Precautions for towing .................................................................................................... P.413
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.192
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.83
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light...........................P.83, 87
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.78
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.418
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.88
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.88
Energy monitor ................................................................................................................... P.100A
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