3205-5. Using the storage features
1Open (press the button)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■When cleaning the interior
Remove to clean it.
When installing , engage the left and
right claws and then engage the center
claw.
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console box.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Pen holder
A pen can be stored in the pen holder on
the underside of the lid.
WARNING
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.
Glove box
Smartphone holder
Console box
A
A
3315-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
light (orange) will be illuminated.
If charging does not begin, move the porta-
ble device as close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation
indicator light (green) will illuminate.
■Recharging function
If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging completed
and the portable device has not
been moved, the wireless charger
will restart charging.
If the portable device is moved
within the charging area, charging
will stop temporarily then restart.
■Operation indicator light status
*: Depending on the portable device, the
operation indicator light may stay illumi-
nated (orange) afte r charging has com-
pleted.
■If the operation indicator light
blinks
If an error is dete cted, the operation
indicator light will blink (orange). Take
the appropriate measures according to
the table below.
Blinks (orange) at a one second
interval continuously
Blinks (orange) 3 times repeatedly
Blinks (orange) 4 times repeatedly
■The wireless charger can be operated
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
Operation indica- tor lightState
OffThe Wireless charger
is off
Green (illumi-
nated)
Standby (charging is
possible)
Charging is complete*
Orange (illumi-
nated)
A portable device has
been placed on the
charging area (identi-
fying the portable
device)
Charging in progress
Suspected causesMeasure
Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.Contact your Lexus
dealer.
Suspected causesMeasure
A foreign object
exists between
the portable
device and
charging area.
Remove the foreign
object.
Portable device is
not positioned
properly on the
charging area.Move the portable
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.
Suspected causesMeasure
The temperature
of the wireless
charger is exces-
sively high.Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.
3405-6. Using the other interior features
it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
Use the front passenger footwell hooks
to help support and prevent objects
placed on the floor, such as a grocery
bag, from overturning. Pull the sunshade up using the tab and
hook the sunshade on to the anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull it up slightly
using the tab, unhook it from the anchors,
and lower it slowly.
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Front passenger footwell hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hooks
Do not hang anything from a hook or
apply excessive force to it.
Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)
WARNING
■Closing the rear door sunshade
When a rear door sunshade is in use, do
not put fingers, etc. on the anchors or in
the groove of the rear door sunshade.
Otherwise, a finger, etc. may get caught,
possibly causing an injury.
3586-2. Maintenance
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
(P.368)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(P.369)
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt batteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.370)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Hybrid transmis-
sion “Park” mech-
anism
•When parked on a slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints
•Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers•Do the indicators and buzzers function
properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
( P.390)
Parking brake
•Does the parking
brake switch oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
ItemsCheck points
4367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.439)
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.73)
There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. ( P.437)
One of the following may be the cause
NOTICE
■Proper storage of the spare tire
(RX450hL)
●If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised properly,
causing damage to the wheel or the
wire cable.
●If the spare tire clamp bolt is turned
without a tire on the hoist assembly, the
wire cable may not be able to be low-
ered. If the wire cable cannot be low-
ered, contact your Lexus dealer.
If the hybrid system will not
start
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation. Check the following and per-
form the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
( P.182)
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.441)
The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or corroded.
( P.370)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.370)
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.441)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start,
the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the power switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Turn the power switch to ON mode
and check that the parking brake is
set. ( P.185, 193)
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode. 4
Press and hold the power switch for
about 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the hybrid system in an
emergency
4608-1. Specifications
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*1: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
*2: Vehicles without door trim ornament lights
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lights*1W5W5B
Front turn signal lights*17444NA28/8A
Rear turn signal lights*1WY21W21A
Back-up lights*192116B
InteriorDoor courtesy lights*25B
Vanity lights8B
506Alphabetical Index
Fluid ......................................................369, 457
Parking brake ................................................193
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Warning light ................................................ 410
Brake assist .................................................... 278
Break-in tips.....................................................163
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 246
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 232
C
Care Exterior .......................................................... 350
Interior ............................................................. 353
Seat belts........................................................ 353
Wheels and wheel ornaments........... 350
Cargo capacity..................................... 167, 170
Cargo hooks ................................................. 324
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 324
Center Display ............................................. 294
Chains .............................................................. 287
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions ....... 372, 445
Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions.................................................. 312
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27 Moon roof precautions............................ 155
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 158
Power back door precautions ............... 113
Power window lock switch .................... 153
Power window precautions .................. 152
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 112
Seat belt extender prec
autions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................. 112
Cleaning Exterior........................................................... 350
Interior .............................................................353
Radar sensor .................................................. 212
Seat belts ........................................................353
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 350
Clock ....................................................... 83, 338
Coat hooks..................................................... 338
Coin box.......................................................... 322
Compass ......................................................... 346
Condenser ..................................................... 368
Console box .................................................. 320
Cooling system............................................. 367 Engine overheating...................................446
Hybrid system overheating ................. 448
Cornering lights ...........................................200 Replacing light bulbs................................393
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................236
Cup holders .....................................................321
Current fuel consumption .......................... 90
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ...............................472
D
Daytime running light system .................. 198
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 300
Rear window ............................................... 300
Windshield ................................................... 300
Differential Rear differential oil.....................................457