ABS LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
7475-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details

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When trouble arises
7755-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION■
When using the compact spare tire ●
Remember that the compact spare tire prov ided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.●
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.●
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steeri ng, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly: ●
ABS & Brake assist●
VSC●
TRAC●
VDIM●
Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)●
Navigation system (if equipped)●
Cruise control (if equipped)●
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)●
Pre-Collision System (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components: ●
AWD system (if equipped)■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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

875What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes on P. 7 3 3
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■ Warning lights
or orP. 7 3 3 P. 7 3 4
P. 7 3 4 P. 7 3 6
P. 7 3 6
or P. 7 3 4 P. 7 3 6
P. 7 3 6 P. 7 3 4
P. 7 3 4 P. 7 3 4
P. 7 3 6 P. 7 3 6
P. 7 3 3 P. 7 3 4
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.Brake system warning light Malfunction indicator lamp
Brake system warning
light Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
Low fuel level warning light Electric power steering system
warning light
SRS warning light Pre-collision system
warning light*
Open door warning light Tire pressure warning light
Charging system warning
light Slip indicator