LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

859Abbreviation list
PCS Pre-Collision System
PWR Po w e r
RF Radio Frequency
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWR Trailer Weight Rating
VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability ControlABBREVIATIONS MEANING

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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

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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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Card key ....................................................... 51
Care
Exterior ................................................... 634
Interior ..................................................... 637
Seat belts................................................638
Cargo capacity ....................................... 301
Cargo hooks ............................................ 612
CD changer
CD ...............................................380, 485
MP3 .............................................. 381, 493
WMA disc.................................. 381, 493
CD player ................................... 380, 485
Chains .......................................................302
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 150
Booster seats, installation ................154
Convertible seats, definition ......... 150
Convertible seats, installation........154
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
Infant seats, definition........................ 150
Infant seats, installation ......................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
system ................................................... 155
Installing CRS with seat belts......... 157
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ....................................................... 161
Child safety
Airbag precautions............................ 140
Back door prec autions......................80
Child restraint system....................... 150
Child-protectors ....................................73
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 101
Installing child restraints ...................154 Moon roof precautions ......................118
Power window lock switch .............. 112
Power window precautions............. 114
Removed electron ic key battery
precautions .......................................688
Seat belt extender precautions .... 104
Seat belt precautions......................... 102
Seat heater precautions................. 605
12-volt battery
precautions ...........................668, 784
Child-protectors...................................... 73
Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 634
Interior......................................................637
Seat belts ............................................... 638
Clock* ....................................................... 597
Coat hooks..............................................608
Coin holder ............................................. 592
Compass .................................................. 622
Condenser ................................................661
Console box ...........................................590
Coolant
Engine coolant.................................... 659
Power control unit coolant........... 659
Cooling system
Hybrid system ov erheating.......... 788
Cornering assist sensors ................... 248
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control ......236
Cup holders ............................................588
Curtain shield airbags ..........................132
Customizable features ....................... 825C

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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”.

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Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 177
Compartment .....................................654
Hood......................................................... 651
How to start the hybrid
system .................................................... 177
Identification number....................... 799
If the hybrid system will
not start ................................................777
Ignition switch........................................ 177
Overheating.........................................788
“POWER” switch ................................ 177
Engine compartment cover .............655
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 804
Checking ...............................................659
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 197
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................802
Checking ...............................................656
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
EPS ...............................................................271
EV drive mode ........................................ 183
Event data recorder ............................... 25 Floor mat ................................................... 610
Fluid
Brake .......................................................806
Washer................................................... 663
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch .........................................................221
Wattage .................................................809
Footwell light .......................................... 582
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch .........................................................221
Wattage .................................................809
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................145
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 736
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 86
Driving position memory ..................93
Flattening seatbacks ............................87
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage .................................................809F

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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”.

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I/M test ...................................................... 647
Identification
Electric motor ..................................... 800
Engine .................................................... 800
Vehicle .................................................... 799
Ignition switch........................................... 177
Illuminated entry system ....................582
Immobilizer system ............................... 124
Indicator lights......................................... 201
Initialization
Items to initialize ................................. 837
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 107
Instrument panel light control
buttons .................................................... 198
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................582
Switch ......................................................583
Wattage................................................. 809
iPod* ................................................. 391, 501
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 652
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 764
Jack handle .............................................. 764 Keyless entry ............................................. 69
Keys
Electronic key .......................................... 51
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 781
If you lose your keys ........................ 780
Key number............................................... 51
Keyless entry............................................69
Keys............................................................... 51
Mechanical key ......................................52
“POWER” switch .................................177
Wireless remote control key...........69
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 328
Lexus Display Audio system............ 328
Lexus Enform with
Safety Connect*
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................................. 708
Wattage .................................................809
Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 582
Emergency flasher switch.............. 724
Fog light switch .....................................221
Hazard light switch ........................... 724
Headlight switch ...................................217
Interior light switch ........................... 583
Luggage compartment light ........... 77
Outer foot lights................................. 582
Overhead courtesy light ............... 582
Personal light switch ........................ 583
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Scuff lights ............................................. 582I
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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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Parking assist sensors* .......................248
Parking brake .......................................... 195
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................708
Switch ........................................................ 217
PCS
Function .................................................. 278
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 734
Personal lights
Switch ......................................................583
Phone*........................................... 429, 552
Power back door ..................................... 75
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 804
Checking ...............................................659
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Power easy access system................... 95
Power outlet............................................. 601
“POWER” switch.................................... 177
Power windows ........................................ 112
Pre-collision system
Function .................................................. 278
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 734 Radar cruise control............................ 236
Radiator ......................................................661
Radio* ............................................ 365, 477
Rear seat entert ainment system*
Rear seats
Folding down ......................................... 89
Seat adjustment..................................... 89
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage .................................................809
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................622
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 107
Outside rear view mirrors ..............109
Rear view monitor
system* ...................................... 258, 266
Rear window defogger* ....................358
Rear window wiper.............................. 229
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 687
Fuses ........................................................ 689
Light bulbs ............................................ 708
Tires...........................................................764
Wireless remote control
battery ................................................. 687
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners..........................................840
Reset the maintenance data ..............641
Roof luggage carrier........................... 296P R