automatic LEXUS RX450H 2019 Owners Manual

6988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the
hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will retu rn to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnect ing the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
●The power back door must be initialized. ( P. 150)
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●RX450h: Use a Central Degassing type 12 -volt battery (European Regulations).
RX450hL: Use a 12-volt battery designed for this vehicle.
●RX450h: Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN2),
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent (460A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and the hybrid system may
not be able to start.

7058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Start the hybrid system and check if “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not
touch or approach rotating parts such as th e fans, which may lead to fingers or cloth-
ing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir caps wh ile the hybrid system
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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7129-1. Specifications
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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.
Front
Rear
Engine
Model3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FXS)
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearance (engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output123 kW
Maximum torque247 ft•lbf (335 N•m, 34.2 kgf•m)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)

7389-2. Customization
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■Door lock ( P. 136, 692)
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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7399-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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■Power back door (P. 142)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back door switch opera-
tionPress for 1 secondOne short press—O
Automatic closing of the back
door when loweredOnOff—O
Automatic opening of the back
door using the back door opener
switch
OnOff—O
Power back door opening posi-
tion51 to 5OO
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1—OLevel 2
Power back door/touchless sen-
sor*On
Power back door:
On
Touchless sensor:
Off
—O
Off
Power back door open/close
buzzer
When the back
door begins to
operate: On
While the back
door is operating:
Off
Off
—O
When the back
door begins to
operate: Off
While the back
door is operating:
On
On
Touchless sensor* sensitivityLevel 2 (standard)Level 1 (lowest) to
level 3 (highest)—O
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7409-2. Customization
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■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P. 136, 158)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 136, 158)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer volume5OffOO1 to 7
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffOO
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOffOn—O
Reservation lockOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with push-
button start On Off — O
The doors that are unlocked
using the smart access system
with push-button start can be
selected Driver’s door All the doors O O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations 2 times As many as desired — O
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7429-2. Customization
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■Driving position memory ( P. 181)
■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P. 193)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doors—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away functionOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the lock-
ing/unlocking of the
doorsOff
—OLinked to operation of the power switch
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7449-2. Customization
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■Turn signal lever ( P. 252)
■Automatic light control system ( P. 258)
■Lights (P. 258)
*1:Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 267)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change
3
5
—O7
Off
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds
Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1OO
Welcome lightingOnOff—O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
*2OnOff—O
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illuminationOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” positionRain-sensing oper-ationIntermittent opera-tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with
interval adjuster)
—O
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7469-2. Customization
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■Driving mode select switch ( P. 379)
*: If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P. 507)
■Seat heaters/seat ventilators ( P. 526, 527)
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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767What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? \
(P. 239)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 241)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 158)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 242)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 693)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 695)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 250)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 242)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 196)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid sy stem is not operating) for a period
of time. ( P. 241)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically