airbag LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owner's Guide

5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: 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 still unfastened af ter 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound inter-
mittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt 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. Th e 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 sw itch, 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 pretension er, front passenger’s seat belt
pretensioner and force limiter, airbags, in terconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 38)
■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 the seat, the sens or 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 warning 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 fu el 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.

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................................... 622
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 623
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 624
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 632

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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRSCoussin gonflable conducteur/coussin gonflable du passager avant SRS
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur et du pas-
sager avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de l'habitacle
Coussin gonflable de genoux SRS
Participent à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable de coussin de siège SRS
Contribue à retenir le passager avant.
SRS airbag instructions for Ca nadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in
English.
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A/C ............................................................ 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)........ 381 Warning light .......................................537
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 252
Adaptive Variable Suspension System ................................................... 382
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 252
Air conditioning filter ........................... 501
Air conditioning system ..................... 405 Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ................................. 406 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child............................................................ 41
Airbag warning light ........................536
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 45
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 38
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ................... 624
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ............................................................87
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CareAluminum wheels ............................. 459
Exterior................................................... 458
Interior .....................................................462
Seat belts ................................................463
Self-restoring coat ............................ 458
Cargo capacity............................ 212, 582
Cargo hooks ...........................................427
Cargo net hooks ....................................427
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 59 Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats installation ..............................................66
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........................51
Infant seats definition ...........................65
Infant seats installation ..........................61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........................................................65
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 74
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety
.................................................... 58
12-volt battery precautions ...........................485, 572
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 59
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................196
Panoramic moon roof precautions .......................................200
Power back door precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch............ 189
Power window precautions ........... 192
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 507
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 36
Seat belt precautions .......................... 36
Seat heater precautions ................... 414
Child-protectors .................................... 139
Cleaning ....................................... 458, 462 Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 462
Seat belts................................................ 463
Clock................................................. 97, 433
Coat hooks ..............................................444
Condenser.............................................. 480
Console box ............................................422
Consumption screen .................. 106, 124
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CoolantCapacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ..................................... 479 Hybrid system overheating ..........574
Cornering lights .................................... 252
Cruise control Cruise control..................................... 335
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................... 311
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 607
Customized mode ................................377 Daytime running light system.......... 253
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............409
Rear window........................................409
Windshield............................................409
Differential .............................................. 588
Dimension ............................................... 582
Dinghy towing ......................................... 231
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................311
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 297
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ....................................... 189
Drive information ................................... 106
Drive-start control .................... 205, 242
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 538
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 174D

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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ............................. 158
Wireless remote control ....... 136, 142
Keys..............................................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 160
Electronic key ........................................132
Engine switch ....................................... 232
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 564
If you lose your keys ................ 133, 135
Key number plate ................................132
Keyless entry ..........................................132
Mechanical key .................................... 133
Power switch........................................ 232
Replacing the battery ...................... 506
Warning buzzer ...................................137
Wireless remote control ..................132
Knee airbags ............................................. 38 Lane Departure Alert
with steering control (LDA) ......... 302
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) .............292
Language (multi-information display) ..................................................... 113
LATCH anchors ........................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................... 302
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 473
Hood lock release lever................. 473
Shift lever ............................................... 239
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wiper lever...............................260, 265
Lexus Climate Concierge................ 404
Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Remote*
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.................................................452
Lexus parking assist monitor ............347 Display.....................................................348
Precautions ........................................... 354
Lexus Safety System+ .......................... 271 Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 311
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................. 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........292
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 279
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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