2022 LEXUS RX450h lock

3966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it.
5 Remove the light bulb.
6 Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light unit
by inserting it and turning it clock-
wise.
After installing the bu lb base, wiggle it
lightly to make sure it is securely installed
and turn the lights on to visually check that
there is no light leaking from between the
bulb base and light unit.
7 For the right side only: Install the
bracket and close the cap.
8 For the right side only: Fix the
washer fluid inlet.
1 Align the tab position and install
washer fluid inlet.
2 Fasten the bolt.
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3986-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tape to the taillight unit and fold the
excess in half.
2 Hold the folded portion and pull it
toward the rear of the vehicle to
remove the light unit.
5 Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it.
6 Remove the light bulb.
7 Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light unit
by inserting it and turning it clock-
wise.
After installing the bu lb base, wiggle it
lightly to make sure it is securely installed
and turn on the rear turn signal lights to
visually check that there is no light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit.
8Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light unit-
toward the front of the vehicle to install it.
9Install the 2 screws.

3996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
10Install the cover.
11 Remove the protective tape.
■Back-up lights (bulb type)
1 Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Using a flathead scre wdriver, remove the
cover.
To prevent scratching to the vehicle, wrap
the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a
cloth, etc.
2 Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it. 3
Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light unit
by inserting it and turning it clock-
wise.
After installing the bulb base, wiggle it
lightly to make sure it is securely installed
and turn on the back-up lights to visually
check that there is no light leaking from
between the bulb ba se and light unit.
5Install the cover.
Align the tabs of the cover with the grooves
and install the cover.

4006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■To prevent injury
Before performing any light bulb
replacement procedure, be sure to turn
the power switch off. Failure to do so may
result in burns from hot components or a
part of your body may get caught on an
operating component, possibly causing
serious injury.
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts
used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or
water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to buil d up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassem-
ble the light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious
injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

4057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. ( P.406, 405)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck, or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause
a fire to occur depending on the nature
of the damage or malfunction.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may come loose
during towing.

4067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

The hybrid system warning message
is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not
move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
Hybrid AWD system and transmission.
( P.181)
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

4257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450hJack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Wheel lock key
* (if equipped)
Jack
*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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B
C
D
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4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When replacing tires on a vehicle with
wheel lock nuts, use the following pro-
cedures to remove and install the
wheel lock nuts. The wheel lock key is
stored in the tray inside the luggage
compartment. Always return the wheel
lock key to its original position after
use, so that it does not get lost.
■Removal
For ease of removal, the wheel lock nut
should always be the first one loos-
ened.
1 Place the wheel lock key on top of
the wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut
patterns engage.
2 Place the wheel nut wrench on the
wheel lock key, and while applying
pressure on the wheel lock key,
loosen the wheel lock nut.
■Installation
For ease of installation, the wheel lock nut should always be the last one tight-
ened.
1
By hand, install a wheel lock nut on
each wheel.
2 Place the wheel lock key on top of
the wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut
patterns engage.
3 Place the wheel nut wrench on the
wheel lock key, and while applying
pressure on the wheel lock key,
tighten the wheel lock nut to the
recommended torque.
1 Secure the deck board using the
hook. ( P.326)
2 Disengage the hook and take out
the jack.
RX450h: Remove the wheel nut wrench
and then the jack.
RX450hL: Remove the jack handle and
then the jack.
WARNING
●Do not raise the vehicle while some-
one is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an
object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace
the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get
under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure
that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Wheel lock nut (if equipped)
NOTICE
■When using a wheel lock key
Do not use an impact wrench. Using an
impact wrench may cause permanent
damage to wheel lock nut and wheel lock
key. If in doubt about wheel lock applica-
tion, contact your Lexus dealer.
Taking out the jack