steering LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
7775-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
■ The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. (  P. 1 7 7 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (  P. 7 8 2 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (  P. 1 2 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunc tioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circ uit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc tion, an interim measure is avail-
able to start the hybrid system. (  P. 7 7 8 )
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 7 8 4 )
● The 12-volt battery terminal co nnections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 7 8 4 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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When trouble arises
7955-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the “POWER” switch
for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP 5

8066-1. Specifications
Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
* 2
: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf)
SteeringPe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 1
4.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 
0.08 in. (1 
2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
* 2
7 
10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

8196-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure 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 pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
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 equipp ed, 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 speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

858Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics

860Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
ABS...............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode ........................... 177
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..........135
Airbag precautions for your
child........................................................ 140
Airbag warning light ........................ 734
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................ 140
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
General airbag precautions ......... 140
Locations of airbags........................... 132
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................................... 144
Proper driving post ure ..........130, 140
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Side airbag precautions .................. 140
SRS airbags ............................................ 132 Alarm ...........................................................126
Antenna ......................................... 377, 482
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest .................................................... 607
Assist grips .............................................. 609
Audio input* .................................408, 541
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 482
Audio input ............................................. 541
AUX port ................................................ 541
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 519
CD player/changer ......................... 485
Hands-free system for mobile
phone....................................................547
iPod ............................................................501
MP3/WMA disc............................... 493
Optimal use ......................................... 539
Portable audio device....................... 541
Radio ........................................................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch........ 543
USB memory ........................................510
USB port ......................................501, 510A

861Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ................................................... 377
Audio input ...........................................408
AUX port ..............................................408
Bluetooth ®
audio system ...............410
CD player .............................................380
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 429
iPod ............................................................ 391
MP3/WMA disc .................................381
Optimal use...........................................424
Portable audio device.....................408
Radio ...................................................... 365
Steering wheel audio switch........ 426
USB memory ...................................... 399
USB port..................................... 391, 399
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................685
Automatic air conditioning
system* ................................... 342, 350
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system ........ 217
AUX port ...................................... 408, 541
Auxiliary boxes ............................592, 612 Back door
Back door ................................................. 75
Wireless remote control ...................69
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage ................................................. 809
Battery
Checking .............................................. 664
Hybrid battery
(traction batt ery) ................................ 34
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery...................................784
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* ...................... 410, 519
Bluetooth ®
phone* ..................429, 547
Bottle holders .........................................587
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 806
Parking brake ....................................... 195
Brake assist................................................271
Break-in tips ..............................................167
BSM............................................................286
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863Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system............ 219
Defogger*
Rear window........................................358
Side mirrors..........................................358
Dimensions ............................................. 798
Dinghy towing ........................................324
Display
Energy flow ............................................. 39
Multi-information display............... 206
Trip information .................................. 209
Warning message .............................743
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 648
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 582
Wattage ................................................ 809
Door lock
Back door .................................................75
Side door ................................................... 72
Wireless remote control................... 69
Door pockets ......................................... 587
Doors
Back door .................................................75
Door lock ................................ 56, 69, 72
Door windows ........................................ 112
Power back door ..................................75
Side door ................................................... 72
Side mirrors............................................109
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....736
Driving
Break-in tips ........................................... 167
Correct posture ...................................130
Procedures .............................................166
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................................292
Winter driving tips ............................ 302 Driving position memory ...................... 93
Electric power steering ........................271
Electronic features control ...............206
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 781
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................................... 724
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds........... 733
If a warning light turns on............... 733
If a warning message is
displayed............................................. 743
If the back door opener is
inoperative ............................................ 79
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 781
If the hybrid system will
not start ................................................ 777
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 779
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery...................................784
If you have a flat tire ......................... 764
If you lose your keys ........................ 780
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 732
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 793
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........795
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................................... 725
If your vehicle overheats ............... 788D
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

865Alphabetical index
Fuel
Capacity................................................ 800
Fuel gauge .............................................. 197
Information............................................. 810
Refueling ....................................................119
Type........................................................... 810
Fuel consumption.....................................45
Fuel door..................................................... 119
Fuel filler door........................................... 119
Fuses.......................................................... 689
Garage door opener............................ 616
Gauges....................................................... 197
Glove box ............................................... 586
Hands-free system for
mobile phone* ........................ 429, 547
Hazard lights
Switch ......................................................724
Head restraints
Adjustment ..............................................97
Headlight aim .........................................706
Headlight cleaner .................................. 231
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................ 722
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch ........................................................ 217
Wattage ................................................ 809
Head-up display
Display contrast adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ....... 212 Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 605
Side mirrors* ....................................... 358
Steering wheel.................................... 604
Hill-start assist control ........................ 276
Hood ........................................................... 651
Hooks
Cargo ........................................................612
Coat......................................................... 608
Horn ............................................................ 196
HUD
Display contrast adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ........212
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system.............. 35
Energy monitor/consumption
screen...................................................... 39
High voltage components ............... 34
Hybrid system indicator .................. 201
“POWER” switch................................. 177
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System.......................................................31
Hybrid transmission
Hybrid transmission........................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 779
S mode ..................................................... 190G
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

867Alphabetical index
Shift lever light ..................................... 582
Turn signal lever................................... 193
Vanity lights .......................................... 596
Wattage ................................................ 809
Load capacity ..........................................301
Lock steering column.......................... 180
Luggage compartment lights
Switch .......................................................... 77
Wattage ................................................ 809
Luggage cover ........................................ 613
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 648
General maintenance ..................... 643
Maintenance data ............................. 798
Maintenance requirements .......... 640
Meter
Instrument panel light control .......198
Meters ....................................................... 197
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 107
Side mirror heaters* ........................358
Side mirrors............................................109
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 596
Mobile Assistant*................................. 340
Moon roof .................................................. 115
MP3 disc* ..................................... 381, 493
Multi-display light control................. 600
Multi-information display
Switches ................................................. 206
Trip information .................................. 209 Noise from under vehicle..................... 22
Odometer..................................................197
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 656
Opener
Back door ................................................. 75
Fuel filler door ......................................... 119
Hood ......................................................... 651
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................ 582
Wattage ................................................. 809
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding........................ 109
Mirror position memory .................... 93
Outside temperature display* ....... 598
Overhead console ............................... 592
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights............. 582
Wattage ................................................. 809
Overheating, Hybrid system ...........788M
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