air condition LEXUS RX450h 2015 Repair Manual

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When trouble arises
7895-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary. (
 P. 6 5 5 )
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking
the fan sound and air flow. If it is diff icult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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

8326-2. Customization
Seat belt reminder ( 
P. 7 3 6 )
Automatic air conditioning system ( 
P. 342, 350)Function Default
setting Custom-
ized
setting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer On Off — — — — —
O
Function Default
setting Custom-
ized
setting
A/C auto switch
operation Auto Manual O —
O — —
O
Exhaust gas sensor
sensitivity Standard -3 to 3 O —
O — —
O

Index
857Abbreviation list .................... 858
Alphabetical index ................. 860
What to do if... ....................... 874
For vehicles with a navigatio n system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner's Manual ” for information regarding
the equipment listed below. • Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging

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
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B