check oil LEXUS RX450h 2016 User Guide

544 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U * : A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
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If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” ●
If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” ●
If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown, following the instructions, accordingly. (  P. 5 74 )Flashes  Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes
on  Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
Flashes  Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly
If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed System
warning
light Wa r n i n g b u z z e r
* Wa r n i n g

5477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System
Unavailable Clean Windshield ” is displayed (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. ●
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ●
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ●
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ●
Dynamic radar cruise control ●
Automatic High Beam■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is schedule d to be changed. (The indicator will not
work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if ne cessary. After changing the engine oil,
the message should be reset. (  P. 4 7 8 )■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is
changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and o il filter by your Lexus dealer. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. (  P. 4 7 8 )■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Pl ease reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. (  P. 466)
* : Refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte nance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

5858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U * : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.Hybrid battery (traction battery) Ty p e Nickel-Metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e 9.6 V/m o d u l e
Capacity 6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 30 modules
Overall voltage 288 V
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
* )
With filter 
Vehicles with towing package
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.) 
Vehicles without towing package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)

645Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Engine
ACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment ......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid
system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381
Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell
hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590 F