high beam LEXUS RX450h 2018 User Guide

594 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U* : Vehicles with sing le-beam headlightsWasher fluid
( → P. 604) • Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechan isms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions. ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or “I GNITION ON” on the multi-information
display and the “READY” indicator are both off. ●
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, power co ntrol unit, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.●
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment. ●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flamma-
ble. ■
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/ or the coolant temperature is high. ( → P. 602)■
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, flui d spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE ■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner f ilter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air. Items Parts and tools

648 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UInstall the cover. Align the tabs of the cover with the
grooves and install the cover.
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Headlight low beams ●
Headlight high beams ●
Front turn signal lights (vehic les with triple-beam headlights)●
Parking lights and daytime running lights ●
Fog lights ●
Cornering lights (if equipped) ●
Front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights) ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Stop/tail lights ●
Rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam headlights) ●
Rear side marker lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
License plate lights ●
Outer foot lights 5

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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 da ytime running lights, fog lights, cornering
lights (if equipped), front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-b eam headlights), side
turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam head-
lights), rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer foot
lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs has burned out, take your vehicle 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. 634
WARNING ■
To prevent injury
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 co mponent, possibly causing serious injury.■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e 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 bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is sc ratched 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 th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble th e light bulbs, connector s, 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 installing to prevent heat damage.

670 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “Shift Is in N Release Accele rator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accele rator pedal has been depressed and
the shift lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift lever to
D or R. ■
If “Depress Brake when Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat”
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerato r pedal is depressed to maintain the
vehicle position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. ■
If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is displayed
This message is displayed when the power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function.
The next time the hybrid system is star ted, increase the engine speed slightly
and maintain it at that speed for appr oximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery. ■
If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is dis-
played
This message will be displayed each time the driver's door is opened when the
doors are unlocked from the outside fo r approximately one week after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you ha ve not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than
those in your possession) has been registered. ■
When “Headlight System Malfunctio n Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunct ioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately. ●
The LED headlight system ●
The automatic headlight leveling system ●
Automatic High Beam ●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

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When trouble arises
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If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System
Unavailable Clean Windshield” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. ( → P. 296)●
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ●
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ●
Automatic High Beam■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the message should be reset. ( → P. 600)■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and o il filter by your Lexus dealer. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. ( → P. 600)■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Plea se reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( → P. 588)
* : Refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte nance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

688 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UWARNING ■
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 comp act spare tire on another vehicle.●
Do not use more than one comp act spare tire simultaneously.●
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking 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 ■
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 possibilit y 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)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) • Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) (if
equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if
equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

771Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UAlarm ............................................................ 86
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
Antenna
Radio ........................................................429
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 382
Warning light ........................................ 661
Approach warning.................................314
Armrest ....................................................558
Assist grips .............................................. 559
Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System) ...................400
Antenna ..................................................429
Audio input........................................... 409
AUX port.............................................. 409
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 459
CD player ..............................................433
iPod .......................................................... 440
MP3/WMA disc ...............................433
Optimal use ........................................... 419
Portable music player ..................... 448
Radio ........................................................426
Setup menu .............................................412
Steering wheel audio
switches .............................................. 406
USB memory ....................................... 444 Audio system
(with navigation system)
* Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................... 507, 522
Air conditioning filter ....................... 625
Rear automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 522
S-FLOW mode....................................514
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 260
Automatic High Beam ........................262
Automatic light control system ...... 258
AUX port ................................................ 409
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 539, 544
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

778 Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UHands-free system
(for cellular phone) .............................461
Head restraints ....................................... 186
Head-up display....................................... 118
Headlight cleaner................................. 267
Headlights ............................................... 258
Automatic headlight leveling ...... 260
Automatic High Beam .................... 262
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination..................... 261
Heated steering wheel ....................... 526
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................... 507, 522
Heated steering wheel ....................526
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 516
Seat heaters ..............................526, 527
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ...............................................637
Hill-start assist control ........................ 382
Hood .......................................................... 595
Open ....................................................... 595
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 540
Cargo net hooks ............................... 540
Front passenger footwell
hooks ....................................................557
Grocery bag hooks........................... 541
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28 Horn.............................................................189
HUD (Head-up display)....................... 118
Humidity sensor...................................... 521
Hybrid battery air vent ........................... 79
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................................... 78
Specification ........................................... 713
Hybrid system............................................ 74
Emergency shut off system ..............79
Energy monitor/
consumption screen....................... 124
EV drive mode ................................... 244
High voltage components ............... 78
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 99
Hybrid system precautions ............. 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ........... 388
If the hybrid system will not
start....................................................... 690
Overheating......................................... 702
Power (ignition) switch................... 239
Regenerative braking ..........................76
Starting the hybrid system............. 239
Vehicle proximity notification
system ..................................................... 75
Hybrid System Indicator .......................99
Hybrid transmission .............................246
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ...................................250
Paddle shift switches............ 247, 248
S mode.................................................... 248H

780 Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UKeyless entry
Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 158
Wireless remote control ....... 136, 142
Keys..............................................................132
Battery-saving function .................... 160
Electronic key ........................................132
Engine switch .......................................239
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................692
If you lose your keys ................ 133, 135
Key number plate ................................132
Keyless entry ..........................................132
Mechanical key .................................... 133
Power switch........................................239
Replacing the battery ...................... 630
Warning buzzer ...................................137
Wireless remote control ..................132
Knee airbags ............................................. 37 Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) ............. 297
Language (multi-information
display) ..................................................... 113
LATCH anchors ....................................... 67
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .........................595
Hood lock release lever.................595
Shift lever ............................................... 246
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wiper lever................................ 267, 272
Lexus Climate Concierge................ 506
Lexus Display Audio
controller.............................................. 402
Lexus Enform
* Lexus Enform Remote
* LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect.................................................. 571
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect................................................. 577
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 363
Display..................................................... 364
Precautions ........................................... 370
Lexus Safety System+ ......................... 279
Automatic High Beam.................... 262
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................. 306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 297
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 286K L

781Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85ULicense plate lights
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Light
Automatic High Beam .................... 262
Cornering lights..................................259
Fog light switch ...................................266
Headlight switch................................ 258
Illuminated entry system .................. 531
Interior light list ................................... 528
Interior lights .........................................529
Luggage compartment light ......... 148
Personal lights .................................... 530
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Vanity lights ..........................................547
Wattage ....................................................719
Welcome lighting ............................... 261
Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................637
Wattage ....................................................719
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)............. 297
Lock steering column ......................... 242
Luggage cover ........................................541 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .........593
General maintenance .................... 589
Maintenance data................................710
Maintenance requirements .......... 587
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 660
Meter
Head-up display ................................... 118
Indicators .................................................. 90
Instrument panel light
control..................................................... 98
Meters ........................................................ 96
Multi-information display.................. 101
Settings .................................................... 108
Warning lights.................................... 660
Warning messages .......................... 667
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers.............................................516
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 547 M
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.