2022 LEXUS RX450h air conditioning

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the hybrid system and turn the
air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately
and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant Temp
High Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your
Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest
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4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-v olt battery, and special
trim

4828-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* (P.265)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.276)
*:If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.298)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P.312)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom-
ized mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Front passenger’s seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O—O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

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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

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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................438
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 436
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................403
If you have a flat tire .................................. 424
If you lose your keys.................................438
If you think something is wrong .........409
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....405
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 446
Energy monitor .....................................99, 100
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............................. 185
Compartment .............................................365
Engine switch.................................................182
Hood................................................................ 363
How to start the hybrid system ............182
Identification number ............................... 453
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 436
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............182
Overheating................................................. 446
Power switch .................................................182
Tachometer ..................................................... 83
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................456
Checking ....................................................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 83
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................455
Checking .......................................................365
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Warning light ...................................................411
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 367 Engine switch (power switch) ..................182
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................402
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 279 Warning light .................................................413
EV drive mode................................................187
EV indicator .......................................................67
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 376
Vehicles with a spare tire....................... 424
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 457
Hybrid transmission.................................. 457
Washer .......................................................... 369
Fog lights Switch...............................................................204
Footwell light ...................................................315
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 298
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................393
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 340
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ......................................................129
Cleaning .........................................................353
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Head restraints..............................................143
Memory recall function.............................. 141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Seat heaters ....................................................312
Seat position memory .............................. 140
Seat ventilators ..............................................312
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393

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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs................................ 393
Wattage..........................................................460
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 393, 395
Turn signal lever ........................................... 192
Wattage..........................................................460
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 454
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 83
Information ......................................................461
Refueling ........................................................209
Type.................................................................. 454
Warning light .................................................413
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 90
Current fuel consumption........................ 90
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................438
Refueling ........................................................209
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 83
Fuses .................................................................388
G
Garage door opener ...................................341
Gauges ............................................................... 83
G-force................................................................. 91
Glove box ....................................................... 320
Glove box light ............................................. 320
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 324
H
Hands Free Power Back Door ................. 116
Head restraints ...............................................143
Headlight aim ................................................ 390
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).........................................................................200
Automatic High Beam system..............201
Light switch .................................................... 198 Replacing light bulbs................................393
Head-up display.............................................. 95 Driving information display area ...........95
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............ 96
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 99
Navigation system-linked display ........98
Settings............................................................... 97
Heated steering wheel ................................312
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 298
Heated steering wheel ..............................312
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 300
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 309
Seat heaters ....................................................312
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................393
High-voltage components ......................... 69
Hill-start assist control ............................... 279
Hood Open................................................................363
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 324
Cargo net hooks........................................ 324
Coat hooks .................................................. 338
Front passenger footwell hooks........ 340
Grocery bag hooks.................................. 324
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................146
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 96
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 69
Specification .................................................454
Warning message ........................................ 72
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ............................................................................... 71
Hybrid system .................................................. 66 Acoustic Vehicle Aler ting System .......68
Emergency shut off system...................... 72
Energy monitor/co nsumption screen99
EV drive mode............................................. 187

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Checking ....................................................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Power easy access system ....................... 140
Power outlets ................................................ 338
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 279 Warning light .................................................413
Power switch ...................................................182 Auto power off function .......................... 185
Changing the power switch modes . 185
Power switch (engine switch) If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................218
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 220
Warning light .................................................416
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 236
Radiator ........................................................... 368
RCTA Function .......................................................... 259
Warning message.....................................260
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 250
RCTA function ............................................. 260
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 259
Rear door sunshades ................................. 340
Rear fog lights Switch .............................................................. 204
Rear seats ........................................................ 130 Adjustment....................................................... 131
Folding down the rear seatbacks......... 131 Head restraints..............................................143
Seat heaters ....................................................312
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs....................393, 397
Turn signal lever ...........................................192
Wattage ......................................................... 460
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..............................147
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 148
Rear window defogger .............................300
Rear window wiper.....................................208
Refueling Capacity .........................................................454
Fuel types .......................................................454
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 438
Opening the fuel tank cap ................... 209
Regenerative braking ....................................67
Remote Touch .............................................. 292
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 386
Fuses................................................................ 388
Light bulbs ..................................................... 392
Tires .................................................................. 424
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 356
Rev indicator .................................................... 85
Rev peak............................................................. 85
Road Sign Assist .............. ............................ 234
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 234
S
Seat belt reminder light.....................413, 414
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................353
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28