LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owners Manual

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Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on of the multi-information
display. (  P. 1 0 9 )■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the same. ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright ●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark ■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “  ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be ma lfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 1 0 9 )
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 5 74 )

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temper ature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings. 
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the ou tside temperature and clock are displayed.
•Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
• Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )Multi-information display Summary of functions
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )
F SPORT models
Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicators/clock •Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )4
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
: Select menu icons
:Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen■
Registering a top screen
The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold . • A message asking to confirm if registration is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-
played.
• When no screen has been registered, th e drive information screen will be dis-
played.■
Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (after reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold . If both of the displayed items are rese ttable, a message will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.Using the multi-information display 1
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Using the odometer/trip meter display area
Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item Each time the switch is pressed, the
displayed item will be changed.
Press and hold: Reset Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the switch to reset the
trip meter.
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information (  P. 1 0 6 )Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display Select to enable selection of an audio so urce or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information (if equipped) Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control (  P. 323)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (  P. 3 1 1 )
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (  P. 3 0 2 )
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (  P. 2 9 2 )
Warning message display (  P. 5 4 3 )Select to display warning me ssages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display (  P. 1 0 9 )
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.Menu icons

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Drive information 1 /Drive information 2 /Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the following: ●
Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset) ●
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset) ●
Drive information 3
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on . (  P. 1 0 9 )Drive information ( )
Item Content
Current fuel consumption Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel
economy After reset Displays average fuel consumption since display
reset
* 1, 2
After start Displays average fuel consumption since hybrid
system start
* 2
After refuel Displays average fuel consumption since refuel
* 2, 3
Av e r a g e
vehicle
speed After reset Displays average vehicle speed since display
reset
* 1
After start Displays average vehicle speed since hybrid sys-
tem start
Elapsed time After reset Displays elapsed time since display reset
* 1
After start Displays elapsed time since hybrid system start
Distance Driving range Displays driving range with remaining fuel
* 3, 4
After start Displays drive distance since vehicle start
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: Resetting:  P. 1 0 4
* 2
: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
* 3
: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
power switch off, the display may not be updated.
* 4
: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.■
Energy monitor
 P. 1 2 4■
Sway warning (if equipped)
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest. This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)/LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) system. The displa y is enabled when the operating condi-
tions of the vehicle sway warning are met. (  P. 292, 302)■
AWD Control (if equipped)
Displays the driving force applie d to each wheel using segments.
The greater the number of segments displayed, the greater the driving force
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G-force (if equipped)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle.
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount This display is intended for use as a guid eline. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle. ●
Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record. ●
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value
display will turn yellow and be held for 2 seconds.■
Tire pressure
 P. 4 8 8■
Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be changed while driving. Unlike the units setting performed on , the units setting performed on can
be changed while driving.■
Blank (No items)
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Changing settings
Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change settings.
Press or to select .
Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Change the setting by referring to the message displayed on the screen.
◆ Setting items ■
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)/LKA (Lane-Keep-
ing Assist) (if equipped) (  P. 292, 302)
The following LDA system/LKA system settings can be changed:
* 1
: If the lane centering function is enabled/disabled, steeri ng wheel assistance will also
be enabled/disabled accordingly.
* 2
: If the steering wheel assistance is disabled, lane cent ering function will also be dis-
abled automatically.Settings display ( ) 1
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Item Settings Details
Lane center tracing
(LKA only) On
Select to enable/dis able the lane cen-
tering function.
* 1
Off
Steering assist On
Select to enable/disable steering
wheel assistance.
* 2
Off
Alert Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as
the notification method used to warn
the driver.
Alert sensitivity High
Select to set the warning sensitivity.
Normal
Sway warning On
Select to enable/disable the vehicle
sway warning.
Off
Sway sensitivity High
Select to set the vehicle sway warning
sensitivity.Medium
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PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) (  P. 2 7 9 )
The following pre-collision system settings can be changed:
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (  P. 363)
The following Blind Spot Monitor settings can be changed:
* : The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function can be enabled/disabled only when the Blind
Spot Monitor function is enabled.■
Intuitive parking assist (  P. 3 3 9 )Item Settings Details
PCS On
Select to enable/dis able the pre-colli-
sion system.
Off
Warning sensitivity Select to change the warning timing.
Item Settings Details
BSM On
Select to enable/disable the Blind
Spot Monitor function.
Off
RCTA
* On
Select to enable/disable the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function.
Off
Item Settings Details
Intuitive parking assist On
Select to enable/dis able the intuitive
parking assist.
Off