lights LEXUS RX450h 2015 User Guide

1261-7. Theft deterrent system
Alarm The system sounds the alarm and flashe s the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the follow ing situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or open ed in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless r emote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Vehicles with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
Vehicles without a navigation sy stem or the Lexus Display Audio
system
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.

1341-8. Safety information
SRS airbag system components
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Front side airbags
Front passenger occupant
classification system
(ECU and sensors)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Rear side airbags
SRS warning light
Driver airbag Curtain shield and rear side
airbag sensors
Driver's seat belt buckle
switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Door sensors
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

1461-8. Safety information
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■ Adult *1
■ Child *3
or child restraint system *4Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Flashing *2
Devices Front passenger airbag
ActivatedSide airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF” *5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Flashing *2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

1471-8. Safety information
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Before driving ■ Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
* 1
: The system judges a person of adul t size as an adult. When a smaller
adult sits in the front passenger se at, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
* 2
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated or
activated* 6
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

When driving
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1652-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.................. 166
Power (ignition) switch .......... 177
EV drive mode.......................... 183
Hybrid transmission ............... 186
Turn signal lever ....................... 193
Parking brake ........................... 195
Horn ............................................ 196
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................ 197
Indicators and warning
lights ......................................... 201
Multi-information display .... 206
Head-up display ...................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 217
Fog light switch ........................ 221
Windshield wipers and
washer ................................... 223
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 229
Headlight cleaner switch...... 231 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control......................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 236
Intuitive parking assist .......... 248
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ........................................ 258
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ....... 266
Driving assist systems ............. 271
Hill-start assist control .......... 276
Pre-Collision System ............ 278
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................... 292
Cargo and luggage ............... 296
Vehicle load limits ................... 301
Winter driving tips ................. 302
Tr a i l e r t o w i n g ( AW D m o d e l s
with towing package)......... 306
Trailer towing (without
towing package).................. 323
Dinghy towing ......................... 324

1942-1. Driving procedures
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 825)Type B
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

1982-2. Instrument cluster
Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■
The meters and displa y illuminate when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

2012-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving Indicators and warning lights The indicator and warning lights on th e instrument cluster, center panel
and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all indica-
tors and warning lights illuminated.
■ Instrument cluster
■ Center panel
With a navigation system

2042-2. Instrument cluster
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if a light does not co me on, or if the lig hts do not turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
* 4
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “POWER” switch is
in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (  P. 1 4 5 ) (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (  P. 1 4 5 )
* 1
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2052-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an accident, wh ich could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (  P. 733)
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light do es not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction. (U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(if equipped) (for driver) (for front
passenger)
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