2022 LEXUS RX450h Owners Manual

503What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the power
switch in ON mode (P.190)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.183)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.153)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.185)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.413)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.193)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.410, 420) 
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(P.74)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.420)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.410, 420.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.424)
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

504What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P.449)
The vehicle becomes stuck

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

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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

507Alphabetical Index
Dimension ...................................................... 452
Dinghy towing.................................................. 181
DisplayCenter Display............................................ 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 236
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 252
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 230
Multi-information display ..........................88
RCTA .............................................................. 259
Warning message..................................... 420
Distance until next engine oil change .... 87
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 357
Door courtesy lights .....................................315 Wattage..........................................................460
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 113
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 125
Wireless remote control..........................107
Door pockets ................................................ 322
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door glasses ................................................... 151
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 110
Open door warning buzzer ....................112
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 148
Rear door child-protectors ......................112
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Drive distance .................................................. 90
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 140
Memory recall function ..............................141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Drive-start control ........................................163
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................163
Correct driving posture ............................ 25 Driving mode select switch .................. 276
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................284
Procedures .....................................................162
Winter drive tips ........................................ 286
Driving assist system information ............ 92
Driving information display ........................ 90
Driving position memory........................... 140 Memory recall function.............................. 141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Driving range ................................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 236 Warning message ..................................... 244
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 278
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
E-Four .............................................................. 279
Elapsed time ..................................................... 90
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 279 Warning light .................................................413
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................126
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................439
Replacing the battery .............................. 386
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ............................157
Operation ....................................................... 156
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 278
Emergency flashers .................................... 402
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 410
If a warning light turns on........................ 410
If a warning message is displayed.....420
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......441
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................439

508Alphabetical Index
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

509Alphabetical Index
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

510Alphabetical Index
High voltage components ....................... 69
Hybrid system precautions ..................... 69
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 436
Overheating.................................................448
Power (ignition) switch.............................182
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Starting the hybrid system.......................182
Hybrid System Indicator......................85, 99
Hybrid transmission..................................... 189 M mode ............................................................. 191
Paddle shift switches .........................190, 191
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 284
I
I/M test ............................................................ 360
Identification Engine ............................................................. 453
Vehicle ............................................................ 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................. 402
Ignition switch (power switch) .................182 Auto power off function .......................... 185
Changing the power switch modes . 185
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
Immobilizer system......... ................................73
Indicators ........................................................... 80
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................485
Maintenance ....................................356, 367
Power windows............................................. 151
Tire pressure warning system ............. 378
Inside rear view mirror ................................ 147
Instrument panel light control ................... 87
Interior lights....................................................315 Front interior light ........................................315
Rear interior light .........................................315
Intuitive parking assist.....................250, 252 Function .......................................................... 252
Warning message..................................... 254
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................363
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................425
Jack handle .................................................... 425
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade ...................................157
Moon roof ...................................................... 154
Panoramic moon roof ...............................157
Power back door.......................................... 119
Power windows ............................................. 151
Rear seats ....................................................... 130
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Keys Battery-saving function.............................126
Electronic key ............................................... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................439
If you lose your keys ................................ 438
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry ....................................... 107, 125
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch................................................. 182
Replacing the battery .............................. 386
Warning buzzer .......................................... 125
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Knee airbags .................................................... 30
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 225
Warning messages................................... 233
Language (multi-infor mation display) ... 92
LATCH anchors ............................................. 54