light LEXUS RX450h 2022 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
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indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ....................................... 30
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 66
Hybrid system precautions ......... 69
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 73
Alarm..................................................... 74
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 78
Gauges and meters ....................... 83
Multi-information display............. 88
Head-up display .............................. 95
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................... 993-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 109
Power back door ............................ 113
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 129
Rear seats......................................... 130
Driving position memory ........... 140
Head restraints ............................... 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ................ 147
Outside rear view mirrors......... 148
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................... 151
Moon roof ........................................ 153
Panoramic moon roof ................. 156
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 162
Cargo and luggage...................... 167
Vehicle load limits......................... 170
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)........................... 171
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing 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 systems Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 212
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 225
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 234
Dynamic radar crui se 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) ........................................................... 265Parking 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
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch................................ 292
Center Display.............................. 294
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 297
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 298
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 309
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 312
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 315
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 318
Luggage compartment features .......................................................... 324
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 329
Garage door opener ................... 341
Compass ......................................... 346
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 353
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 356
General maintenance ................ 357
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 360
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 361
Hood.................................................. 363
Positioning a floor jack............... 363
Engine compartment.................. 365
12-volt battery................................ 370
Tires ................................................... 374
Tire inflation pressure................. 380
Wheels.............................................. 382
Air conditioning filter..................383
Windshield wiper inserts........... 385
Electronic key battery ................ 386
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 388
Headlight aim................................. 390
Light bulbs ....................................... 392
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 402
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 402If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising .................. 403
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 405
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 409
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 410
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire ..................... 424
If the hybrid syst em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 438
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 438
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 439
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ............................................................ 441
If your vehicle overheats ........... 446
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 449
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 452
Fuel information............................. 461
Tire information ............................ 463
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 472
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 485
6Maintenance and care
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9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 488
Reporting safety defects for Cana-
dian owners ................................. 488
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 489
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 490
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)........................................................... 498
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 502
Alphabetical Index....................... 505
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■Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors..................................................................................................................P.1 09
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 109
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................. P.151
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ................................................ P.439
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.410, 420
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 13
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.115
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.11 5
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.410, 420
Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.148
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.148
Folding the mirrors .................................................................................................. P.149, 149
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors ................................................................................................... P.300
Windshield wipers ................................................................................................ P.204
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Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.286
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................ P.351
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.209
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 209
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ......................................................................................... P.454
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .. P.374
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.374, 458
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.286
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.374
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .424
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.363
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.363
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.455
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.446
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.420
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ............ P.192, 198
Side turn signal lights ............................................................................................. P.192
Parking lights/daytime running lights................ ...............................................P.198
Fog lights/cornering lights
*...................................................................... P.198, 204
Rear side marker lights .........................................................................................P.198
Stop/tail lights ..........................................................................................................P.198
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ............. ......................................... P.192, 198
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.189
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.198
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 392, Watts: P.460)
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■Instrument panel
Power switch ............................................................................................................P.182
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo des.................................................. P.182
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............. ......................................................... P.402
When the hybrid system will not start ......................................... ............................. P.436
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.420
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P .189
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.189
Precautions for towing ...................................................................................................P.405
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.190
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.83
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light...........................P.83, 87
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.78
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.410
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.88
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.88
Energy monitor ................................................................................................................. .. P.100A
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When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.420
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.193
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.193
Precautions for winter season ......................... ............................................................ P.287
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.420
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.192
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.198
Headlights/side marker light s/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/daytime
running lights ................................................................................................................. ...... P.198
Fog lights
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Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................... P.204, 208
Usage......................................................................................................................... P .204, 208
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 69
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.420
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.402
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.363
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...................................................... P.146
Adjustment ............................................................................................................................P.146
Driving position memory
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Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.298
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ...........P.298
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.298
Audio system
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch..............................................................................P.201
Power back door switch......................................................................................... P.115
HUD (Head-up display) switch
*1.......................................................................... P.96
Fuel filler door opener switch..............................................................................P.210
Instrument panel light control switches .............................................................P.87
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................................................................................P.87
Camera switch
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Heated steering wheel switch*1..........................................................................P.312
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