tow LEXUS RX450h 2021 Workshop Manual

2995-1. Remote Touch/Display
5
Interior features
Double tap
Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.
Flick
Quick and short movement along the
touchpad with you finger. Move the list
screen.
Pinch in/Pinch out
Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote
Touch
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
Remote Touch.
●Do not allow food, liquid, stickers or lit
cigarettes to contact the Remote
Touch.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to
excessive pressure or strong impact.
●Do not push the touchpad with a
strong force or use a sharp pointed
object to operate the pad.

3285-5. Using the storage features
Front
The door pockets ca n be opened and
closed.
Rear
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending
on its size or shape.
Press in the button.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup
holder
Stow the cup holder before stowing the
armrest.
Door pockets
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Front door pockets: Keep the door pock-
ets closed while driving. Injuries may
result in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking.
Bottle holders
NOTICE
■Items unsuitable for the bottle hold-
ers
Do not place open bottle, glass or paper
cups containing liquid in the bottle hold-
ers. Otherwise, contained liquid may be
spilled. Glass cups may break if used in
the bottle holders.
Coin box

3295-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Type A
Press in the lid.
Type B (if equipped)
Pull up the lever to release the lock,
and lift the lid. Pull down the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
RX450h
RX450hL
To hang the cargo net, use the cargo
net hooks and rear cargo hooks.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the coin box closed while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
Auxiliary boxes
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (Type A)
Do not store items he avier than 0.44 lb.
(200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to
open and the items inside may fall out,
resulting in an accident.
Luggage compartment fea-
tures
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Cargo net hooks

3305-5. Using the storage features
To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.
RX450h
RX450hL
■Removing the luggage cover unit
(RX450hL)
Remove the deck board and side auxil-
iary box cover and take out the lug-
gage cover unit. ( P.331)
■Using the luggage cover
RX450hL: Before installing the lug-
gage cover, fold down the third-row
seats. ( P.132)
1 Insert either end of the luggage
cover into the recess, then com-
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8
lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
Luggage cover

3315-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
press the other end of the luggage
cover and insert it into the recess.
2 Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it onto the anchors.
■Removing the luggage cover
1 Release the cover from the left and
right anchors and allow it to retract.
2 Compress the end of the luggage
cover and lift the luggage cover up.
RX450h: After removing the luggage
cover, place it somewhere other than the
passenger compartment.
RX450hL: Stow the luggage cover under
the deck board and side auxiliary box
cover.
1 Pull the lever up and fold the flap of
the deck board.
WARNING
■Luggage cover
●Do not place anything on the luggage
cover. In the event of sudden braking
or turning, the item may go flying and
strike an occupant. This could lead to
an unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to climb on the
luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to
the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
Auxiliary boxes (RX450h)

3365-6. Using the other interior features
light (orange) will be illuminated.
If charging does not begin, move the porta-
ble device as close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation
indicator light (green) will illuminate.
■Recharging function
 If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging completed
and the portable device has not
been moved, the wireless charger
will restart charging.
 If the portable device is moved
within the charging area, charging
will stop temporarily then restart.
■Operation indicator light status
*: Depending on the portable device, the
operation indicator light may stay illumi-
nated (orange) afte r charging has com-
pleted.
■If the operation indicator light
blinks
If an error is dete cted, the operation
indicator light will blink (orange). Take
the appropriate measures according to
the table below.
 Blinks (orange) at a one second
interval continuously
 Blinks (orange) 3 times repeatedly
 Blinks (orange) 4 times repeatedly
■The wireless charger can be operated
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
Operation indica- tor lightState
OffThe Wireless charger
is off
Green (illumi-
nated)
Standby (charging is
possible)
Charging is complete*
Orange (illumi-
nated)
A portable device has
been placed on the
charging area (identi-
fying the portable
device)
Charging in progress
Suspected causesMeasure
Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.Contact your Lexus
dealer.
Suspected causesMeasure
A foreign object
exists between
the portable
device and
charging area.
Remove the foreign
object.
Portable device is
not positioned
properly on the
charging area.Move the portable
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.
Suspected causesMeasure
The temperature
of the wireless
charger is exces-
sively high.Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.

3415-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while
driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.
■Caution regarding interference with
electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resy nchronization ther-
apy pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any
other electrical medical device, should
consult their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may
have an affect on medical devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibil-
ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,
or burns due to heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects
between the charging area and the
portable device while charging.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such as
aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with
a cloth or other obje ct while charging.
●Do not attempt to charge portable
devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove
the wireless charger.
●Do not apply force or impact to the
wireless charger.
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless
charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless
charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully
charged
●When there is a foreign object
between the charging area and porta-
ble device
●When a portable device becomes hot
while charging
●When a portable device is placed on
the wireless area with its charging sur-
face facing up
●When a portable device is not cen-
tered 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 strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact
with, or is covered by any of the follow-
ing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have 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 wire-
less charger does not operate properly
or the operation indicator light is blink-
ing, the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

3525-6. Using the other interior features
*:If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■Conditions unfavorable to correct
operation
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following 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 (under-
ground 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.
Compass*
The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal
objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation 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
electric systems (moon roof, pan-
oramic moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the cal-
ibration.

3596-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
NOTICE
●Vehicles with towing package: Do not
point the nozzle of a high pressure
washer at the areas shown in the illus-
tration, as high pressure water may
damage the oil cooler.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior

3676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.376)•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.375)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
( P.373)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.371)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P.395)
•Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim
( P.397)• Phillips-head screw-
driver
ItemsParts and tools