display LEXUS RX450h 2018 Owners Manual

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Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button or select “A UTO” on the air conditioning control
screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode. (if equipped)
The air conditioning system automati cally switches between outside air
and recirculated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.■
Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained. ■
Adjusting the temperature for driv er and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) (RX450h)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perfor m any of the following procedures:●
Press “DUAL” button. ●
Adjust the temperature setting of th e passenger side with the passenger
side temperature adjustment button. The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.■
Adjusting the temperature for driver, passenger and rear seats separately
(“3-ZONE” mode) (RX450hL)
To turn on the “3-ZONE” mode, perf orm any of the following procedures:●
Select “3-ZONE” on the air conditioning control screen.●
Select “3-ZONE” on the side displa y operation screen. (Vehicles with a
navigation system [12.3-inch display]) ●
Adjust the temperature setting of th e passenger side with the passenger
side temperature adjustment button. The indicator comes on when the “3-ZONE” mode is on.Air conditioning controls 1
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Interior features Press the “REAR” button or select on the air conditioning control screen
to display the rear air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off
Turn the fan off ■
Using the automatic mode
Select the “REAR AUTO”.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, select “REAR OFF”.■
Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.Changing the rear seat settings (RX450hL)
Lexus Display Audio screen 
Navigation system screen
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
Type A
Press . The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (outside
air mode) modes each time the button is pressed. 
Type B
Press . The mode switches between (recir culated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wi ndshield and front side windows.
Press . Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side wind ows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press . The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen. When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.Other functions

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Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
The clock can be adjusted by pressing
the buttons.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands backward.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands forward. 
Vehicles with a navigation system
The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion. For details, refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be charged by
just placing it on the charging area, prov ided the device is compatible with the Qi
wireless charging standard created by the Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is larger than
the charging area. Additionally, dependin g on the portable device, the wireless
charger may not operate properly. Refer to the operation manual of the portable
device. ■
The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.Clock 1
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Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wire less charger may not operate correctly:●
When a portable device is fully charged ●
When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable device●
When a portable device becomes hot while charging●
When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging surface fac-
ing up ●
When a portable device is not centered on the charging area ●
When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or other facility that generates stro ng radio waves or electrical
noise ●
When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the following
metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that ha ve aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehicle are being
used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wirele ss charger does not operate properly or the
operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charge r may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer. ■
To prevent failure or damage to data ●
Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a cr edit card, or magnetic recording media,
close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may be erased due to
the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring pr ecision instruments such as wrist watches, close to the
wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction. ●
Do not leave portable devices in the cab in. The temperature inside the cabin may
become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the device. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long pe riod of time with the hybrid system is
stopped.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe status of the opening and closing of
a garage door is shown by the indica-
tors.
Opening
Closing This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to www.Home-
Link.com.)
The indicators can operate wi thin approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the garage
door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage door and the vehi-
cle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the garage door may not be
received.
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either Home-
Link ®
buttons and or and simultaneously. The
last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.Garage door operation indicators 1
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Color Status
Orange (flashing) Currently opening/closing
Green Opening/closing has completed
Red (flashing) Feedback signals cannot be received

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTo turn the compass on or off, press and
hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Compass ∗
∗ : If equippedThe compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions Display Direction
“N” North
“NE” Northeast
“E” East
“SE” Southeast
“S” South
“SW” Southwest
“W” West
“NW” Northwest

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe direction display deviates from the tr ue direction determined by the earth’s
magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic posi-
tion of the vehicle. If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfec t calibration, refer to the following.■
Deviation calibration
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the switch for 6
seconds. A number (1 to 15) appears on the
compass display.
Press the switch and, referring to the map above, select the number of the
zone where you are. If the direction is displayed several se conds after adjustment, the calibration is
complete.Calibrating the compass
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds. “C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed. If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
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Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the follo wing conditions:●
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. ●
The vehicle is on an inclined surface. ●
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.). ●
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)●
The battery has been disconnected. ●
A door is open. 1
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While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.■
When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE ■
To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal object s near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the comp ass sensor to malfunction.■
To ensure normal oper ation of the compass●
Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields. ●
During calibration, do not operate elec tric systems (moon roof, panoramic moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.