instrument cluster LEXUS RX450h 2021 Owners Manual

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ....................................... 30
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 66
Hybrid system precautions ......... 69
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 78
Gauges and meters ....................... 83
Multi-information display............. 88
Head-up display .............................. 95
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................... 993-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 109
Power back door ............................ 113
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 131
Rear seats.......................................... 132
Driving position memory ............ 142
Head restraints .............................. 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ............... 149
Outside rear view mirrors......... 150
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 153
Moon roof ........................................ 155
Panoramic moon roof ................. 158
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 164
Cargo and luggage...................... 169
Vehicle load limits.......................... 172
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)..........................173
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 78
Gauges and meters .................... 83
Multi-information display.......... 88
Head-up display ........................... 95
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................ 99

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2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.418)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.418)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.418)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.418)
Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.419)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.419)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.419)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.419)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.419)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.420)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.420)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.420)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.420)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.421)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.421)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.421)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.421)
(RX450h)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*4
(  P.422)
(RX450hL)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder
light
*4( P.422)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.422)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.422)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) ( P.423)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.423)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.423)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.424)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.424)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.424)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.424)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.425)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.425)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning lights not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.194)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.200)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.200)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.201)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.203)
Fog light indicator (if equipped)
(  P.206)
PCS warning light
*1, 2
(  P.222)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.245)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.238)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.238)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.231)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.231)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.231)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*3, 4 (if equipped)
(  P.247, 261)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
(  P.247)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
 When the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information dis-
play, the power switch is turned to
ON mode.
 When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information dis-
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 (if equipped)
(  P.256)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.261)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.266)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.284)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.285)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*5
(  P.184)
“READY” indicator ( P.184)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P.189)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.195)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.195)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.198)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.198)
EV indicator ( P.67)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 (  P.83)
Security indicator
*7 (  P.73,
75)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 (  P.40)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P.40)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P.281)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.281)
Customize mode indicator
(  P.281)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.281)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.281)
Sport S mode indicator
(  P.281)
Sport S+ mode indicator
(  P.281)

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play.
If the system is fu nctioning correctly,
the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in
the system. If this occurs, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*4: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P.85)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. ( P.92, 281)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.88)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.428)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.343)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Gauges and meters
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Shift position display (P.191)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.87)
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.88)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.428)
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level (P.85)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. ( P.92, 281)
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position display ( P.191)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.87)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.343)
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will be
displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which the Rev
indicator will begin to be displayed can be
set on of the multi-information display.
(  P.88)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or exceeds
4000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Except F SPORT models
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-frie ndly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
F SPORT models
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
A
B
C
D
A
B