2022 LEXUS RX450h ABS

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.

4127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light*
(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on th e multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped) is operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PCS warning light
■Slip indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes or illumi-nates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( P.216, 422)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.224
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the warning lig ht is illuminated:
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The VSC system;
 The TRAC system;
 The Trailer Sway Control; or
 The hill-start assist control system;
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When the warning light flashes:
Indicates that the ABS, VSC, TRAC or Trailer Sway Control system is
operating
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light
turns off after the parking brake is fu lly released, the system is operating
normally.

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( P.378)
If the warning light does not turn off several
minutes after the initia lization has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with
a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat , the tire pressure warn-
ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The
tire pressure warning light will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
P.377
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.472)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.

4347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7Confirm it is not loose after tighten-
ing:
1 Push and pull the tire
2 Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is not hung on
surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat
steps 2 to 7.
8 Repeat step 7, any time the tire is
lowered or disturbed.
9 Stow the jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the
label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on
the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare
tire temporarily, and only in an emer-
gency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pres-
sure of the compact spare tire. ( P.458)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare
tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains
on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire
installed, the vehicle he ight will be different
than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the ve hicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the compact
spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the tire
removed from the rear of the vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire
provided is specific ally designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your
compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact
spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a
standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Trailer Sway Control
•EPS
•VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

4899-1. For owners
9
For owners
Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l'épaule.
 Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
 Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et
calez-vous bien dans le siège.
 Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécu-
rité.
■Traitement des ceintures de sécu-
rité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une
éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement
que les ceintures ne sont pas usées,
effilochées ou entaillées excessive-
ment.
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explana-
tion of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section
in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more
detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation correcte des cein-
tures de sécurité
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT
■Détérioration et usure des ceintures
de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de
sécurité régulièrement. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et
de pièces desserrées. N'utilisez pas une
ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant
qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture
de sécurité endommagée ne permet pas
de protéger un occupant de blessures
graves ou mortelles.

505Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................383
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................298
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................306
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................309
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 278 Warning light ................................................. 412
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 279
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 279
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)200
Adaptive Variable Suspension System279
AFS (Adaptive Front- lighting System)200
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................201
Air conditioning filter ................................. 383
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................383
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................298
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................306
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................309
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disp osal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36 Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light.........................................412
Alarm ....................................................................74 Warning buzzer .......................................... 410
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 278 Warning light .................................................412
Approach warning...................................... 242
Armrest............................................................ 337
Assist grips ..................................................... 337
Audio system-linked display ...................... 92
Automatic headlight leveling system ....199
Automatic High Beam ................................201
Automatic light control system............... 198
Auxiliary boxes ..................................323, 326
Average fuel economy................................. 90
Average vehicle speed ................................ 90
AWD Control.................................................... 91
B
Back door .......................................................... 113
Back-up light Wattage ......................................................... 460
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs................... 393, 399
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ........................................370
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......441
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 286
Warning light .................................................. 411
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 69
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 246
Bottle holders ................................................ 322
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 196

517Alphabetical Index
Open window ............................................... 152
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........250
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........415
Pre-collision braking.................................. 219
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........415
Seat belt ................................................. 413, 414
Warning label .................................................. 69
Warning lights................................................ 410 ABS .................................................................... 412
Brake hold operated indicator ............. 417
Brake Override System ........................... 412
Brake system ................................................ 410
Charging system ...........................................411
Drive-Start Control .................................... 412
Electric power steering ............................413
High coolant temperature ..................... 410
Hybrid system overheat warning light411
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator 415
Low engine oil pressure.............................411
Low fuel level .................................................413
LTA indicator ................................................. 414
Malfunction indicator lamp.......................411
Master warning light .................................. 417
Parking brake indicator ............................416
PKSB OFF indicator ..................................415
Pre-collision system ...................................416
RCTA OFF indicator.................................415
Seat belt reminder light ................. 413, 414
Slip indicator ..................................................416
SRS...................................................................... 412
Tire pressure .................................................. 414
Warning messages ..................................... 420
Washer Adding ............................................................ 369
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Switch .............................................................. 204
Washing and waxing..................................350
Weight Cargo capacity.................................. 167, 170
Load limits .......................................................170
Weight ............................................................ 452 Wheels ............................................................. 382
Size ................................................................... 458
Window lock switch .....................................153
Windows Power windows ............................................. 151
Rear window defogger.......................... 300
Washer ...........................................................204
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 305
Windshield wiper inserts ..........................385
Windshield wipers Position........................................................... 206
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .........204
Replacing a windshield wiper insert 385
Winter driving tips....................................... 286
Wireless charger ......................................... 330
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function...........................126
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 107
Replacing the battery .............................. 386
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Panoramic view monitor
· Lexus parking assist monitor