remote control LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owner's Guide

446 5-5. Using the other interior features
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Programming HomeLink ®
Press and release the HomeLink ®
button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes (orange).Perform within 60 seconds of , or th e indicator light will stop flashing and
programming will not be able to be completed.
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light
in view while programming. 
For U.S.A. owners
Press and hold the handheld
transmitter button until the
HomeLink ®
indicator light
changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button. 
Programming an entry gate (for U.S. A. owners)/Programming a device in
the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink ®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Te s t t h e H o m e L i n k ®

operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light: ●
Device with fixed code: If the indi cator light is solid/continuous, pro-
gramming has been completed and your garage door or other device
should operate when the HomeLink ®

button is pressed and released.●
Device with rolling code: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, your
garage door opener motor (or other device) is equipped with a rolling
code. Complete the programming process by firmly pressing and hold-
ing the programmed HomeLink ®

button for 2 seconds and then release
the button. 1 3 1
2
3
3
4

4515-5. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
RX450h_U_OM0E013U WA R N I N G ■
When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door or other device may operat e, so ensure people and objects are out of
danger to prevent injury or potential harm. ■
Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink ®
compatible transceiver with any garage door opener or
device that lacks safety stop and reverse fe atures as required by federal safety stan-
dards.
This includes any garage door that canno t detect an interfer ing object. A door or
device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury. ■
When operating or programming HomeLink ®
Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink ®
buttons.

484 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that there are
no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
Install the 12-volt battery cover with the
clips.
Push up center position
Insert
Press ■
Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging: ●
If recharging with the 12-volt battery installe d on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable. ●
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the 12-volt battery. ■
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery ●
The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the hybrid system.●
Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the
wireless remote control or the mech anical key to lock/unlock the doors.●
Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The hybrid sys-
tem may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the hybrid system will
operate normally from the second attempt.Exterior 1
2
Installing the 12-volt battery cover 1
2
3
1
2
3

5076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Use a CR2032 lithium battery ●
Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores. ●
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. ●
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. ■
If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur: ●
The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly. ●
The operational range will be reduced.
WA R N I N G ■
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
For normal operation afte r replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents: ●
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust. ●
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control. ●
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

564 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key (  P. 133) in order to perform the following opera-
tions:
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door. Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key again
unlocks the other doors.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.If the electronic key do es not operate properlyIf communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 160) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors 1
2
3

570 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system
of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse box
cover to its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, have th e vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible. ■
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge ●
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off. ●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic. ■
Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and th e draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the
hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.) ■
When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged ●
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors. ●
The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.●
The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery. ●
The power back door must be initialized. (  P. 1 5 0 )6
7
8
9
10
11

610 8-2. Customization
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P. 136, 158)
■
Smart access system with push-button start (  P. 136, 158)Function Default setting Customized setting
Operation buzzer volume 5 Off
O O
1 to 7
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off O O
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e a u t o m a t i c
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds Off
— O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzer Off On — O
Reservation lock On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Smart access system with push-
button start On Off O O
The doors that are unlocked
using the smart access system
with push-button start can be
selected Driver’s door All the doors O O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations 2 times As many as desired — O 1 2

6118-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Wireless remote control (  P. 132, 136, 142)
* 1
: This setting enables opening of the power back door when it is locked or unlocked.
* 2
: This function is available only when a cust omized setting that en ables opening of the
power back door when it is either lo cked or unlocked is selected. (See
* 1
above.)Function Default setting Customized setting
Wireless remote control On Off — O
Unlocking operation Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
step All doors unlocked
in one step OO
Pa n i c f u n c t i o n O n O f f — O
Opening/closing of the power
back door using the
switch of the wireless remote
control Open: Press for 1
second
* 1
Close: Press for 1
second Off
—OOpen: Press for 1
second with the
back door
unlocked
Close: Press for 1
second
Open: One short
press with the back
door unlocked
Close: One short
press
Open: Press twice
with the back door
unlocked
Close: Press twice
Open: Press
twice
* 1
Close: Press twice
Door unlocked when the power
back door is opened using the
switch of the wireless
remote control
* 2
All the doors Back door — O 1 2

6138-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Power windows, and moon roof
* or panoramic moon roof
*
(  P. 189, 193, 197)
* : If equipped■
Moon roof
* (  P. 1 9 3 )
* :If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Mechanical key linked operation Off On — O
Wireless remote control linked
operation Off On (open only) — O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer) On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Linked operation of components
when mechanical key is used
(open only) Slide only Tilt only — O
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control is
used Slide only Tilt only — O 1 2

641Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Anchor brackets ........................................ 61
Antenna
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 381
Warning light .......................................537
Approach warning.....................318, 330
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio system
* Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ............................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 253
Automatic High Beam ....................... 255
Automatic light control system.........251
Auxiliary boxes ...........................426, 430
Back door
Power back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Wattage ................................................. 590 Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................................483
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................................ 568
Preparing and checking before
winter....................................................390
Warning light .......................................536
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................................367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................. 371
Bottle holders .........................................425
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 249
Fluid ......................................................... 588
Parking brake ...................................... 245
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Warning light .......................................536
Brake assist ...............................................381
Brake Hold...............................................249
Warning light ....................................... 537
Break-in tips ........................................... 206
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................................. 371B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.