sport mode LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or electric-
ity generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to o ccur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck, or electricity
generated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the nature
of the damage or malfunction.

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the
content of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a
dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
If a warning message is displayed
The multi-information display shows warn ings of system malfunctions, incor-
rectly performed operations, and messag es that indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is shown, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning messages are show n again after the following actions have
been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
Messages and warnings
1
2
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes on 
Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning

5487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 466)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a sep-
arate system warning light will come on along with a message shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●“Braking Power Low Visit Your Dealer”:
The brake system warning light (yellow) come on. ( P. 536)
●“Antilock Brake System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”:
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 537)
●“Charging System Malfunction See Ow ner's Manual” (F SPORT models):
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P. 536)
■Warning buzzer
 P. 540
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the 12-volt battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

6088-2. Customization
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■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 97, 102)
*1: The default setting varies according to countries.
*2:Except F SPORT models
■Door lock ( P. 136, 564)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Language EnglishFrench
O—
Spanish
Units*1miles (MPG US)
miles
(MPG Imperial)
O—km (L/100 km)
km (km/L)
Color*2Color 1Color 2O—
Suggestion functionOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical
key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
step
All doors unlocked
in one step—O
Automatic door locking function
Shift position
linked door locking
operationOff
OOSpeed linked door
locking operation
Automatic door unlocking func-
tion
Shift position
linked door
unlocking opera-
tionOff
OODriver’s door
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion
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■Driving mode select switch ( P. 377)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 405)
■Seat heaters/seat ventilators ( P. 415, 416)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in customized
mode
*NormalPowerO—Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode*NormalSportO—
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO—
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3OO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)OO
Front passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
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654Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic headlight system .........253
Camera sensor ................................... 273
Humidity sensor .................................. 413
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 184
Intuitive parking assist ......................339
Radar sensor ........................................ 273
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 261
Touchless sensor ................................ 144
Service reminder indicators ............... 92
Shift lever ................................................. 239
Side airbags ............................................... 39
Side doors..................................................136
Side marker lights Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Side mirrors ............................................. 185 Adjusting and folding........................ 185
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............363
Heaters................................................... 409 Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Smart access system with push-button start .......................158 Antenna location................................. 158
Entry functions ............................136, 142
Starting the hybrid system............. 232
Snow tires ................................................ 392
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 589
Storage location ................................ 550
Spark plug ............................................... 587
Specifications......................................... 582
Speedometer ............................................. 97
Sport mode .............................................. 377
Steering wheel ......................................... 181 Adjustment............................................... 181
Heated steering wheel .....................415
Power easy access system ............. 174
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Storage feature ....................................... 421
Storage precautions ............................. 421
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 578