LEXUS RX450h 2018 Owners Manual

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Programming HomeLink ®
Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise the
indicator light will stop flashing and pr ogramming will not be able to be com-
pleted.
Press and release the HomeLink ®
button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes (orange).
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light
in view while programming.
Program a device. 
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the handheld tran smitter button until the HomeLink ®
indi-
cator light changes from slowly flashi ng orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code), then release the but-
ton. 
Programming an entry gate (for U. S.A. owners)/Programming a device
in the Canadian market
Press and release the remo te control transm itter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink ®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Test the HomeLink ®

operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light: ●
Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or other de vice should operate when a Home-
Link ®
button is pressed and released. 1 3
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Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling co de. To complete programming, firmly
press and hold the HomeLink ®
button for 2 seconds then release it.●
If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rollin g code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program anot her device for any of the remaining
HomeLink ®
buttons.■
Programming a rolling code system
2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code programming.
Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage. This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the unit. The name and
color of the button may vary by man-
ufacturer. Refer to the Owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage door
opener motor for details.
Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform within 30 seconds
after performing .
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink ®
button (inside the
vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink ®
button is pressed, the garage
door opener motor recognizes
the HomeLink ®
signal. 5
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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only available for com-
patible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allo ws you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check devi ce compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)
Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has been
completed, if the garage door op ener motor is trained to HomeLink ®
,
both garage door operation indicator s will flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door opener moto r will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform and within the first 10 presses of
the HomeLink ®
button after programming has been completed.
Press a programmed HomeLink ®
button to operate a garage door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink ®

button, after the garage door
operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage
door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door opener , both garage door operation indi-
cators in the vehicle will flash rapidly (green) and the light on the garage
door opener motor will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is
enabled.■
Reprogramming a single HomeLink ®
button
When the following procedure is pe rformed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be overwritten:
With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink ®
button.
When the HomeLink ®
indicator starts flashing (orange), continue to hold
the HomeLink ®
button and perform “Programming HomeLink ®
” (it
takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink ®
indicator to start flashing).
Press the appropriate HomeLink ®
button. The HomeLink ®
indicator light
should turn on.Operating HomeLink ®1
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe status of the opening and closing of
a garage door is shown by the indica-
tors.
Opening
Closing This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)
The indicators can operate wi thin approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the garage
door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage door and the vehi-
cle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the garage door may not be
received.
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either Home-
Link ®
buttons and or and simultaneously. The
last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.Garage door operation indicators 1
2
Color Status
Orange (flashing) Currently opening/closing
Green Opening/closing has completed
Red (flashing) Feedback signals cannot be received

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UPress and hold the 2 outside buttons for
10 seconds until the HomeLink ®

indi-
cator light changes from continuously
lit (orange) to rapidly flashing (green). If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase
the programs stored in the HomeLink ®
memory. ■
Codes stored in the HomeLink ®
memory●
The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cabl e is disconnected.●
If learning failed when registerin g a different code to a HomeLink ®
button that already
has a code registered to it, the alread y registered code will not be erased.■
Before programming ●
Install a new battery in the transmitter. ●
The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink ®
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Certification for the garage door opener 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.Erasing the entire HomeLink ®
memory (all three codes)

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For vehicles sold in Canada
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When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/lexus
or call 1-800-355-3515.
WARNING ■
When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door or other device may operat e, so ensure people and objects are out of
danger to prevent injury or potential harm. ■
Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink ®
compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or
device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ ired by federal safety stan-
dards.
This includes any garage door that canno t detect an interfering object. A door or
device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.■
When operating or programming HomeLink ®
Never allow a child to operat e or play with the HomeLink ®
buttons.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTo turn the compass on or off, press and
hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Compass ∗
∗ : If equippedThe compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions Display Direction
“N” North
“NE” Northeast
“E” East
“SE” Southeast
“S” South
“SW” Southwest
“W” West
“NW” Northwest

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe direction display deviates from the tr ue direction determined by the earth’s
magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic posi-
tion of the vehicle. If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfec t calibration, refer to the following.■
Deviation calibration
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the switch for 6
seconds. A number (1 to 15) appears on the
compass display.
Press the switch and, referring to the map above, select the number of the
zone where you are. If the direction is displayed several se conds after adjustment, the calibration is
complete.Calibrating the compass
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds. “C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed. If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until a direction is displayed.■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the follo wing conditions:●
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. ●
The vehicle is on an inclined surface. ●
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.). ●
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)●
The battery has been disconnected. ●
A door is open. 1
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While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.■
When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE ■
To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal object s near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the comp ass sensor to malfunction.■
To ensure normal oper ation of the compass●
Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields. ●
During calibration, do not operate elec tric systems (moon roof, panoramic moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.