ECU LEXUS RX450h 2016 Manual PDF

5256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams, front turn signal lights (vehicles with tri-
ple-beam headlights), parking lights and dayt ime running lights, front fog lights, corner-
ing lights (if equipped), front side marker lights (vehicles with tr iple-beam headlights),
side turn signal lights, stop/t ail lights, rear turn signal lig ht (vehicles with triple-beam
headlights), rear side marker lights, high moun ted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer
foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If an y of the LEDs has burned out, take your vehi-
cle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of a lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:●
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of a lens.●
Water has built up inside a headlight. ■
When replacing light bulbs
 P. 5 1 0
WA R N I N G ■
To p r e v e n t i n j u r y
Before performing any light bulb replacement procedure, be sure to turn the power
switch off. Failure to do so may result in burns from hot components or a part of your
body may get caught on an operating comp onent, possibly causing serious injury.■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns. ●
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.●
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.■
To prevent damage or fire ●
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. ●
Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.

534 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck●
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.●
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed. ■
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear. ■
To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components. ■
Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Hybrid AWD system
(AWD models) and transmission. (  P. 2 3 1 )

5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U * : Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt
is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode, the buzzer sounds for
6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds
once. If the seat belt is st ill unfastened after 24 second s, the buzzer will sound inter-
mittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat be lt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches
a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the
buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. ■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact se nsors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle swit ch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and
sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “A IR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passen-
ger’s seat belt buckle switch, driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt
pretensioner and force limiter, airbags, in terconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 3 8 ) ■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer●
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.●
If a cushion is placed on th e seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly. ■
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops,
the electric power steering system warnin g light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound. ■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately. ●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

5537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Secure the deck board using the hook. (  P. 4 3 0 )
Disengage the hook and take out
the jack. Remove the wheel nut wrench and then
the jack.
Secure the deck board using the hook. (  P. 4 3 0 )
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.Taking out the jack 1
2
Taking out the spare tire 1
2
3
WA R N I N G ■
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

5597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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When using the compact spare tire ●
Remember that the compact spare tire provid ed is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle. ●
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously. ●
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden bra king and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking. ■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four (AWD models) ■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•EPS
• Trailer Sway Control
•VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if
equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if
equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• Navigation system

5717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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When exchanging the 12-volt battery ●
Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt battery (European Regulations). Also, use 12-volt
batteries with case si zes similar to one prior the exchange and an equivalent 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and hybrid system may not be
able to start. ●
After exchanging, firmly attach the following items to the exhaust hole of the 12-volt
battery.
For details, consult your Lexus dealer. • Use the exhaust hose that was attached to
the 12-volt battery before exchanging and
confirm that it is firmly connected to the
hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the
12-volt battery exchanged or the one
installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt bat-
tery to be exchanged, the exhaust hole may
be plugged.)
Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle 1
2
3
4

572 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to preven t accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery: ●
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.●
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal. ●
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jump er cables to come in to contact with each
other. ●
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt
battery. ■
12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds. Ob serve the following precautions when han-
dling the 12-volt battery: ●
When working with the 12-volt battery, alwa ys wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come in to contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body. ●
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery. ●
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received. ●
Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts. ●
Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery. ■
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to
emit a malodorous gas, which may be de trimental to the health of passengers.■
When exchanging the 12-volt battery
After exchanging, securely attach the exha ust hose and exhaust hole plug to the
exhaust hole of the exchanged 12-volt battery. If not properly installed, gases (hydro-
gen) may leak into the vehicle interior, and th ere is the possible danger of the gas ignit-
ing and exploding.

606 8-1. Specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U * :Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution fo r vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacitiesTread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI) The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testingTire related term Meaning
Designated seating capac-
ity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load, Num-
ber of occupants Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1
in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second seat,
2 in third seat, 1 in fourth
seat

610 8-2. Customization
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Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P. 136, 158)
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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

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For owners
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Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l'épaule. ●
Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches. ●
Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et
calez-vous bien dans le siège. ●
Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécurité. ■
Ceintures de sécurité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savonneuse
tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas usées, effilochées
ou entaillées excessivement.Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from
the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more deta iled seat belt instructions in English.
Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT ■
Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de sécu rité régulièrement. Contrôlez l'absence de
coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces dess errées. N'utilisez pas un e ceinture de sécu-
rité endommagée avant qu'elle ne soit remp lacée. Une ceinture de sécurité endom-
magée ne permet pas de protéger un occupant de blessures graves ou mortelles.