2022 LEXUS RX450h fuel

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being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode,
the Hybrid System Indicator or tachome-
ter will be displayed. The Hybrid System
Indicator or tachometer can be set to
always be displa yed on of the
multi-information display. ( P.92)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to
change according to the driving mode
and a driving mode other than sport
mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to always display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor
●By keeping the indicat or needle (except
F SPORT models) or bar display (F
SPORT models) within the Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* sta-
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the
tachometer when driving mode is in sport
mode.
The settings of the ta chometer display can
be changed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that
is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the
same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning . Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-in formation display.
( P.92)
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D
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.

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changed to a registered screen of your
choice. To register a screen as the top
screen, display the desired screen and
press and hold .
A message asking to confirm if reg-
istration is desired will be displayed.
If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration failure
message will be displayed.
 When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.
■Content displayed as drive infor-
mation
Displays drive information such as the
following:
 Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Drive information 3
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( P.92)
 Current fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous current fuel con-
sumption
Average fuel economy
After reset: Displays average fuel con- sumption since the display was reset
*1, 2
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start
*2
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since refuel
*2, 3

Average vehicle speed
After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since hybrid system start
Elapsed time
After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset
*1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
hybrid system start
 Distance
Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel
*3, 4
After start: Displays drive distance since
vehicle start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold of the meter con-
trol switch.
If both of the displayed items are reset-
table, a message will be displayed ask-
ing which item(s) to reset.
*2: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the power switch off, the display
may not be updated.
Drive information

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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*4: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
■Energy monitor
 P.99
■AWD Control
Displays the driving force applied to
each wheel using segments.
The greater the number of segments
displayed, the greater the driving force
applied.
■G-force (if equipped)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount
This display is intended for use as a guide- line. Depending on fact
ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
 Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold of the meter control
switch to reset the record.
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■Tire pressure
 P.376
■Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units setting performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.
■Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.
■G-force display (if equipped)
●The G-force values may not be zero even
when the vehicle is parked, such as when
it is parked on an incline.
●Depending on the vehicle usage condi-
tions, the brake fluid pressure display may
not reach its maximum reading even
though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a 12-volt battery terminal is discon-
nected and reconnect ed, the steering
amount display may be disabled tempo-
rarily. After driving th e vehicle for a while,
the display will be enabled.
■Tire pressure
• It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressu re after the power
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■Trip information
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
menu screen.
If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the power switch was last turned to
ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■History
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
menu screen.
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
Consumption
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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B
C
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E

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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
selecting “Update” to measure the current
fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is comp uted based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Display the vehicle information on the
side display ( P.295), and then select
or to display the desired
screen.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the hybrid system was
started.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■History
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Energy monitor
Displays the hybrid system operation
and energy recovery states.
Displayed content is the same as that
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.90)
Using the side display (vehicles
with a 12.3-inch display)

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 162
Cargo and luggage ................... 167
Vehicle load limits ...................... 170
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ....................... 171
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow- ing package)............................... 171
Dinghy towing .............................. 181
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............ 182
EV drive mode ............................ 187
Hybrid transmission .................. 189
Turn signal lever.......................... 192
Parking brake .............................. 193
Brake Hold.................................... 196
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 198
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 201
Fog light switch .......................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer ........................................................ 204
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................................ 208
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 209
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ..... 212PCS (Pre-Collision System)
........................................................ 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 225
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 234
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range...................... 236
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 246
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 250
Intuitive parking assist ............. 252
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function....................................... 259
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 265
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................... 271
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 274
Driving mode select switch .. 276
Driving assist systems.............. 278
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 284
Winter driving tips .................... 286
Utility vehicle precautions..... 288

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4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P.182
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.189)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.193)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode,
the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P. ( P.194)
3Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
( P.193)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.189)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.193),
and shift the shift lever to P
(  P.189).
3 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system. 4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.189)
2 Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
( P.193)
3 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4 Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
( P.279)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybr id vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration. ( P.284)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be re duced, the windows
may become fogged-u p, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Restraining the hybrid system output
(Brake Override System)
●When the accelerato r and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

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Driving
hybrid system output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display and head-up
display (if equipped) while the system is
operating.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
●When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,
D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display and
head-up display (if equipped). If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and head-up display (if
equipped), read the message and follow
the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC ( P.280)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P.454)
■Eco-friendly driving
P.85
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay
response in an emer gency, resulting in
an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention
to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor
(traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge
the vehicle’s movement. Even though
the vehicle is equipped with the
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System,
drive with care as pedestrians in the
vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if
the surrounding area is noisy.