LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owners Manual

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Operation of each component
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The rear seatbacks can be raised when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
return the rear seatback:
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When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The back door is
open. ●
The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
When the power switch is in ON mode, one of the following conditions must also be met
in order for the power seat to be operated:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P. ■
Fully reclining the rear seatback (power seat)
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Power seat operations (if equipped)
If a seat cover or seat cushion has been pu t on the seat, it may not operate properly.
When folding down the rear seatback, make sure that there is nothing on the seat that
would interfere with the operation. ■
Rear seatback jam protection function (power seat)
When folding down or raising the rear seatback, if an object is detected between the rear
seatback and seat cushion, th e rear seatback will stop an d then move in the opposite
direction slightly.
A buzzer will sound continuously when the re ar seatback stops an d intermittently when
moving in the opposite direction. ●
When the power switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position
within the range A shown in the illustration. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat to
be operated is open.
Operate the rear seat operation switch (rear
seat) to recline the rear seatback and stop it
partway. To set the rear seatback to the rear-
most position, press the button again. Most
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When folding down the rear seatbacks and when the rear seatbacks are folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving. ●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded re ar seatback or in th e luggage compartment
while driving. ●
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ■
When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Keep other passengers from being hit by the rear seatback. ●
Do not put your hands between the seats or near the moving parts, or let any part of
your body get caught. ●
Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get
caught in the seat. ●
Power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in a seat before folding it
down. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded down.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a co llision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap be lt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your ne ck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing
the risk of death or serious inju ry in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

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Operation of each component
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Jam protection function (power seat)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
rear seatback is fully folded forward. Be careful not to get fingers or anything else
caught. ●
The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that
is caught. Be careful not to get fingers or anything else caught.
NOTICE ■
Stowing the seat belts
The seat belt for the rear center seat, seat belt buckles and armrest must be stowed
before you fold down the rear seatbacks. (  P. 443)

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The seat and steering wheel are automati cally adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the seat and steering wheel
are automatically adjusted to a position
that allows driver to enter and exit the
vehicle easily.
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The power switch has been turned
off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following has been performed, the seat and steering wheel
automatically return to their original positions.
• The power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened. ■
Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy acc ess system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 0 7 )Driving position memory This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel and out-
side rear view mirrors to make enteri ng and exiting the vehicle easier or to
suit your preferences.
Power easy access system (driver’s side only)

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Operation of each component
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Your preferred driving position (the posi tion of the driver’s seat, steering wheel
and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a but-
ton.
Three different driving positions can be recorded into memory. ■
Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
While pressing the “SET” button,
or within 3 seconds after the
“SET” button is pressed, press
button “1”, “2” or “3” until the
buzzer sounds. If the selected button has already
been preset, the previously recorded
position will be overwritten.Driving position memory 1
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Recall procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds. ■
To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following: ●
Press the “SET” button. ●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”. ●
Operate any of the seat adjustment switch es (only cancels seat position recall).●
Operate the tilt and telescopic steering co ntrol switch (only ca ncels steering wheel
position recall). ■
Seat positions that can be memorized (  P. 1 6 4 )
The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be
recorded. ■
Operating the driving position memory after turning the power switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. ■
In order to correctly use the dr iving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest po ssible position and the seat is operated in the
same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different when it is recalled.1
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Operation of each component
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position.■
Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to regist er, and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While pressing the recalled but-
ton, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until
the buzzer sounds. If the button could not be registered,
the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
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Recall procedure
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving position,
and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the smart access system
with push-button start or wireless remote control. The driving position will move to the reco rded position (not including the steering
wheel). However, the seat will move to a po sition slightly behind the recorded posi-
tion in order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position th at has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode or ON mode, or fasten a
seat belt. The seat and steering wheel will move to the recorded position.Memory recall function (driver’s side only) 1
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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled
properly.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) unt il the buzzer sounds twice.If it button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.■
Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function ●
Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. Therefore, the
driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being carried. ●
If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart access system with
push-button start, the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving
position button which has been set. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 0 7 )
WA R N I N G ■
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that th e seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel. 1
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Operation of each component
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Vertical adjustment
Up Pull the head restraints up.
Down Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
◆ Horizontal adjustment (if equipped)
The position of the head restraint
can be adjusted forward in 4 stages. If the head restraint is pulled forward
from the foremost position, it will
return to the rearmost position.
Up Pull the head restraints up.
Down Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button1
2
Rear seats
Lock release button1
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Removing the head restraints
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Installing the head restraints
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Adjusting the height of the head restraints
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Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
If the head restraint to uches the ceiling, making
the removal difficult, change the seat height or
angle. (  P. 1 6 4 , 1 6 5 )
Align the head restrain t with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted
so that the center of the head restraint is closest
to the top of your ears.
WA R N I N G ■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Use the head restraints design ed for each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position. ●
Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Lock release button
Lock release button