low LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owners Manual

3914-6. Driving tips
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced spee d suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary,
block the wheels to prevent in advertent sliding or creeping.
When the parking brake is in automatic mo de, release the parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. ( P. 245)
Use the correct tire chain size when mounti ng the tire chains. Chain size is regu-
lated for each tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.43 in. (10.8 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Cross chain: 0.15 in. (3.9 mm) in diameter
0.54 in. (13.8 mm) in width
1.00 in. (25.3 mm) in length
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regu lations before installing chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

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To enable the windshield wi pers to be lifted when heavy snow or icy conditions
are expected, change the rest position of the windshield wipers from the
retracted position below the hood to th e service position using the wiper lever.
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P. 263)
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving
1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Windshield wipers
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehi cle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or
30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use the LKA (Lane-Keepin g Assist) system. (if equipped)
●Do not use the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system. (if
equipped)

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●Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary
passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
●An advantage of the higher ground cl earance is a better view of the road
allowing you to anticipate problems.
●It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars
any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should always fasten
their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity
higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may re sult in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Be cause of its profile and higher center of
gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car.
Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is
preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off- road vehicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or backward.

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Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that
off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to
help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
●Drive your vehicle only in areas wher e off-road vehicles are permitted to
travel.
●Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private
property.
●Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.
●Stay on established road s. When conditions are wet, driving techniques
should be changed or travel dela yed to prevent damage to roads.
●AWD models: Avoid driving on very steep , slippery roads and other surfaces,
such as sand, where the tires are liable to lose traction. Your vehicle may not
perform as well as conventional AWD on-road vehicles on these surfaces.
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the
following organizations.
●State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
●State Motor Vehicle Bureau
●Recreational Vehicle Clubs
●U.S. Forest Service and Bu reau of Land Management
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WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not ta ke unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
ous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk
the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock , sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materi-
als trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain , do not drive at excessive speeds, jump,
make sharp turns, strike obje cts, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehi-
cle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the hybrid battery
(traction battery), hybrid system or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the hybrid
system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery)
stowed under the rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid transmission and rear electric motor (traction motor)
(AWD models only) will cause deterioration in transmission quality. The malfunction
indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel be arings, causing rusting and premature fail-
ure, and may also enter the hybrid transmissi on case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricat-
ing qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when cro ssing shallow streams, first check the depth of
the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep
water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection afte r each day of off-road driving that has
taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

4005-1. Basic operation of the Remote Touch screen
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■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, screen response may be delayed even
if the Remote Touch is operated.
WARNING
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as this
may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may
become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or lit
cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop func-
tioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact as the knob
may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or ot her such items to become caught in the
Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remo te Touch knob when the power switch is in
ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate properly.

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■Full screen display
The following functions can be displayed full screen: • Initial screen
•“Menu” screen ( P. 401)
• Map screen
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Split-screen display
Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, audio screen can be displa yed and operated while the fuel con-
sumption information screen is being disp layed. The large screen on the left of
the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is called
the side display.
12.3-inch display
: If equipped
12.3-inch display overview

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■Selecting the operation screen
When selecting the main display, move the Remote Touch knob to the left.
When selecting the side display, move the Remote Touch knob to the right.
■Main display
For details about the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the
respective section and “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Side display
Basic screens
To change the screen displayed on the side display, use the screen buttons on
the right side of the display.
Navigation system
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Audio*
Phone*
Vehicle information ( P. 129)
Air conditioning system
( P. 408)
Interruption screens
Each of the following screens is displayed automatically in accordance with
conditions. • Intuitive parking assist ( P. 340)
•Phone
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• Destination Assist*
•Driving mode ( P. 377)
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Split-screen display operation
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ning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 408)
Set the air conditioning system to automatic mode.
The temperature for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat can be adjusted indi-
vidually.
Seat heaters and ventilators ( P. 415, 416)
Select “AUTO” mode on each seat.
Seat heater or ventilation is automatically selected according to the set temperature
of the air conditioning system, outside temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The climate control seats are automatica lly controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning sy stem, outside temperature, cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Concierge allows a comfortable condition to be
maintained without adjusting each system.
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4065-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed. Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates
■S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflo w is given to the front seats, reducing
the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.
If a passenger is not detected in the fr ont passenger seat, priority for the air-
flow will be given to the driver's seat only.
In this case, the temperature indicator for the front passenger side will turn off.
S-FLOW mode will be activated automa tically according to the set tempera-
ture, outside temperature, etc. ( P. 411)
The indicator comes on when S-FLOW mode is on.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ( P. 409)
●Defogging the windshield ( P. 409)
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ( P. 409)
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