2022 LEXUS RX450h transmission oil

1674-1. Before driving
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Driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750
(5  150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (
P.424)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, rear differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for bearings and
suspension joints (where possible),
and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution

2904-6. Driving tips
WARNING
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes
when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your
hands. Keep both hands and especially
your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud,
rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,
sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter
from the underbody. If the vehicle is
used with these materials trapped or
adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your
vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary sa fety measures to
ensure that water da mage to the hybrid
battery (traction battery), hybrid system
or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause seve re damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the inte-
rior may cause the hybrid battery
(traction battery) stowed under the
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid transmis-
sion and rear electr ic motor (traction
motor) will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The malfunction
indicator may come on, and the vehi-
cle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
ture failure, and may also enter the
hybrid transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the
riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated
around brake discs may affect braking
efficiency and may damage brake sys-
tem components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-road
driving that has taken you through
rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Warranty and Services
Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

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

516Alphabetical Index
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters .......................................377
Registering ID codes ............................... 379
Warning light ................................................. 414
Tires Chains ............................................................. 287
Checking ....................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................................. 424
Inflation pressure....................................... 380
Information .................................................... 463
Replacing ....................................................... 424
Rotating tires ................................................ 376
Size....................................................................458
Snow tires ......................................................286
Spare tire........................................................ 424
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 376
Tire pressure warning system ............. 376
Warning light ................................................. 414
Tools.................................................................. 425
Top tether strap................................................57
Total load capacity ...................................... 452
Towing Dinghy towing ................................................ 181
Emergency towing ...................................405
Towing eyelet .............................................. 407
Trailer towing ...................................................171
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 279
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.............................................................................. 71
Location............................................................. 69
Specification ................................................. 454
Warning message......................................... 72
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 279
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 66
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 279
Trailer towing ................................................... 171
Transmission Driving mode select switch .................. 276
Hybrid transmission .................................. 189
M mode ............................................................. 191 Paddle shift switches ........................ 190, 191
Trip meters ........................................................ 87
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................393
Turn signal lever ...........................................192
Wattage ......................................................... 460
U
USB charging ports.................................... 329
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 340Wattage ......................................................... 460
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 340
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 279
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 279
Vehicle identification number ................ 452
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 278
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................312
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 278
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 242
Brake Override System ...........................412
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Downshifting ................................................... 191
Drive-Start Control.....................................412
Electric power steering.............................413
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 232
High coolant temperature...................... 410
Hybrid system overheat ............................ 411
Intuitive parking assist ................... 258, 415
Low engine oil pressure ............................ 411
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)225, 228, 414
Open door ....................................................... 112