open hood LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

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.

1281-7. Theft deterrent system
■
Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■
Alarm-operated door lock ●
When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.●
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt
battery.
NOTICE■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed. ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.
●
The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

6514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care Hood
CAUTION■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch and lift
the hood.STEP 1
STEP 2

7845-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood and remove the engine compartment covers.
(  P. 655)
Remove the fuse box cover and open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clam p to the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal on your vehicle
Connect a positive jumper cable cl amp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on the second vehicle
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal
on the second vehicle
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid,
stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump
starting terminal and any moving part s, as shown in the illustration.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

7905-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
■ If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Ensure that the opening for the oil
cooler is not blocked by dirt or any
other foreign substance. If the
opening is not blocked or if the
message does not disappear after
some time the opening has been
cleaned, proceed to STEP 2.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled
down, inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” lineSTEP 7
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

5
When trouble arises
7915-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information dis-
play.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.STEP 5
CAUTION■
To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle●
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.●
After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead to fin-
gers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.●
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may re sult from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure. STEP 6

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”.

867Alphabetical index
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
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. N O

873Alphabetical index
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 745
AWD system ............................744, 745
Brake lamp system ........................... 745
Brake system ........................................743
Dynamic radar cruise
control system ..................... 745, 748
Electric power steering .................. 745
Engine oil maintenance.................. 748
Engine oil pressure............................744
Engine overheat................................. 748
Headlight leveling ............................. 745
Hood ....................................................... 748
Intuitive parking assist ......... 745, 748
Low fuel .................................................. 748
Moon roof ............................................. 748
Open door ........................................... 748
Parking brake ...................................... 748
Pre-collision system ............. 745, 748
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 756
SRS airbags .......................................... 745
Steering lock ........................................ 745
Washer fluid......................................... 748 Washer
Checking .............................................. 663
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Switch....................................................... 223
Washing and waxing ........................... 634
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 301
Load limits .............................................. 301
Weight.................................................... 798
Wheels ......................................................683
Window glasses ...................................... 112
Window lock switch ............................... 112
Windows
Power windows ..................................... 112
Rear window defogger* ............... 358
Washer ................................................... 223
Windshield wiper de-icer* ...............360
Windshield wipers................................ 223
Wireless remote control....................... 69
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery...................... 687
WMA disc* ...................................381, 493
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

876 GAS STATION INFORMATIONAuxiliary catch lever
P. 6 5 1 Back door opener
P. 7 5Fuel filler door
P. 119
Hood lock release lever
P. 6 5 1 Fuel filler door opener
P. 1 1 9 Tire inflation pressure
P. 8 0 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 800
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 8 0 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference) qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6,1, 5,4)
Without filter 6.0 (5,7 ,
5.0 )
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent P. 802