manual transmission LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

2952-5. Driving information
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When driving NOTICE■
To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the hybrid bat-
tery, hybrid system or other components does not occur. ●
Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the hybrid
system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery stowed under
the rear seats to short circuit.●
Water entering the hybrid transmission will cause deterioration in transmission
quality. The malfunction indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not be driv-
able.●
Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the hybrid transmission case, reducing the gear oil’s
lubricating qualities.■
When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.■
Inspection after off-road driving ●
Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking effi-
ciency and may damage brake system components.●
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warra nty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Schedul ed Maintenance”.

3202-5. Driving information
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Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.■
Maintenance ●
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner's Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)●
Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.■
If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability. ●
If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator peda l immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize. ●
After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not ov erloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is
beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing
vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

7545-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner's Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle. (Flashes) Indicates that the
“POWER” switch is
turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and
the driver's door is
opened while the lights
are turned on. Turn the lights off.
(Flashes) Indicates that the driver’s
door is opened when the
hybrid transmission is out
of P with the hybrid sys-
tem on. Shift the shift lever to P.
(If equipped) Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice. Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
(Flashes) Indicates that the accel-
erator pedal is depressed
while the shift lever is in
N. Release the accelerator
pedal and shift the shift
lever to D or R.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure

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”.

869Alphabetical index
Safety Connect* ....................................626
Scuff lights ............................................... 582
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ..................... 100
Automatic locking retractor............ 101
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 154
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts..................................... 638
Emergency locking retractor ........ 101
How to wear your seat belt............. 99
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 101
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use........................ 102
Reminder light..................................... 736
Seat belt extender ................................ 101
Seat belt pretensioners.................... 100
Seat heaters............................................ 605
Seat position memory ............................93
Seat ventilators...................................... 605
Seating capacity .....................................301 Seats
Adjustment .................................... 86, 89
Adjustment precautions ............ 88, 91
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 154
Cleaning ................................................. 637
Flatting seat backs ................................ 87
Head restraint ......................................... 97
Power easy access system ..............95
Properly sitting in the seat .............. 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 605
Seat position memory ........................ 93
Seat ventilators ................................... 605
Service reminder indicators ............. 201
Shift lever
Hybrid transmission........................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 779
Shift lever light........................................582
Shift lock system .................................... 779
Side airbags.............................................. 132
Side marker lights
Switch......................................................... 217
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding........................ 109
Mirror position memory .................... 93
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ..........................................56
Starting the hybrid system ............... 177
“SOS” button .......................................... 626S
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.