ECU LEXUS RX450H 2016 Service Manual

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For safety and security
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The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-fr
ee type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transp onder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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These labels are attached to the vehicle
to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating
the tracing and recovery of parts from
stolen vehicles. Do not remove under
penalty of law.
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)

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Instrument cluster
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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT modelsIntuitive parking assist
indicator (
P. 339)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 245)
“BSM” indicator ( P. 363)
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 249)
“RCTA” indicator
(  P. 363)
*1Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 249)
*2, 3
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators ( P. 363) EV indicator (
P. 78)
*1, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 383)*6
Security indicator
( P. 85, 87)
*1, 5VSC OFF indicator
( P. 384) “READY” indicator
(
 P. 232)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 283)*7
Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 97)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 245, 246)*1, 6“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 51)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 377) “SPORT” indicator
(
 P. 377)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P. 237)

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◆Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 140, 610)
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the surface of the door handle) to
lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows
*2 and the moon roof*1, 2 or
panoramic moon roof
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlock ed using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the outside
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■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 87)
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 564)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 506)
When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

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◆Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable
this function. Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
◆Wireless remote control
P. 136
◆Door lock switch
P. 138
Press and hold the switch for approxi-
mately 1 second.
The power back door can be operated
whether it is locked
* or unlocked.
Pressing the switch while the power
back door is opening/closing will stop
the operation.
Pressing and holding the switch again
for approximately 1 second will operate
the power back door in the opposite
direction.
*: Opening of the power back door when it is locked can be disabled by a customized setting. ( P. 611)
Power back door
The power back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the power back door from the outside
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Locking and unlocking the power back door from the inside
Opening/closing the power back d oor using the wireless remote con-
trol

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■Power back door operating conditions
If the following conditions are met with the power back door operation enabled ( P. 112),
the power back door can be opened and closed automatically.
●When an electronic key is being carried an d the back door opener switch is pressed*
●When the wireless remote control is used*
●When the power switch is in ON mode, the vehicle speed must be lower than 2 mph (3
km/h) and one of the following conditions mu st be met in addition to the above condi-
tions:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.
*: When the operation of the power back door when it is locked has been disabled by a
customized setting, operate the power back door after it has been unlocked.
( P. 611)
Touchless sensor (vehicles with a touchless power back door)
The power back door will open automatically when the touchless sensor operation is
enabled ( P. 112) and the following conditions are met:
●The power back door is fully closed.
●The electronic key is within the operational range ( P. 158)
■Security feature
If the power back door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle
is unlocked, the security feature will automatically lock the doors again.
●A hand is held over the upper part of the rear
emblem with fingers closed. (The upper part of
the rear emblem can also be touched.)
The power back door may also be operated
by holding either of the following over the
upper part of the rear emblem. Make sure to
hold it close enough to the rear emblem.
•A gloved hand
•An elbow

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WARNING
■Operating the power back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the power back door before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the power back door to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the power back door, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the power back door in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not pull on the back door spindle ( P. 156) to close the power back door, and
do not hang on the back door spindle.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing
an accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, it may
suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or
neck to be caught and injured. When inst alling an accessory part to the power back
door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.
●The power back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully, while on a steep incline.
Make sure that the power back door is secure
before using the luggage compartment.
●When closing the power back door, take
extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from
being caught.
●When closing the power back door, make
sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully close the
power back door, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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WARNING
■Back door closer
●Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back
door system is disabled.
■Power back door
Observe the following precautions wh en operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or any-
thing that could cause any of yo ur belongings to get caught.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.
●If the power back door system is disabled ( P. 112) while the power back door is
operating, the power back door will stop operating. The power back door must then
be operated manually. Take extra care in th is situation, as the power back door may
open or close suddenly.
●If the operating conditions of the power back door ( P. 147) are no longer met, a
buzzer may sound and the power back door may stop opening or closing. The power
back door must then be operated manually. Ta ke extra care on an incline in this situa-
tion, as the power back door may move suddenly.
●On an incline, the power back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure the
power back door is fully open and secure.
●In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and auto-
matic operation may be stopped. In this case, the power back door must then be
operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped power back door
may suddenly open or close, causing an accident.
• When the power back door contacts an obstacle
• When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power switch is turned to ON mode or the hybrid syst em is started during automatic operation
●In the event that the power back door is left
slightly open, the back door closer will auto-
matically close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several seconds before the back door
closer begins to operate. Be careful not to get
fingers caught or anything else in the power
back door, as this may cause bone fractures
or other serious injuries.