heater LEXUS RX450h 2022 User Guide

4237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
nance is performed. (P.356)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.356)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the en gine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.367)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the en gine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.367)
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that in dicates the need for
referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-
played
●“Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on the multi-information display, follow the
instructions. (
P.446)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging Syst em Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-v olt battery, and special
trim

4828-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* (P.265)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.276)
*:If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.298)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P.312)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom-
ized mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Front passenger’s seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O—O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

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Fluid ......................................................369, 457
Parking brake ................................................193
Regenerative braking ................................. 67
Warning light ................................................ 410
Brake assist .................................................... 278
Break-in tips.....................................................163
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 246
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 232
C
Care Exterior .......................................................... 350
Interior ............................................................. 353
Seat belts........................................................ 353
Wheels and wheel ornaments........... 350
Cargo capacity..................................... 167, 170
Cargo hooks ................................................. 324
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 324
Center Display ............................................. 294
Chains .............................................................. 287
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions ....... 372, 445
Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions.................................................. 312
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27 Moon roof precautions............................ 155
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 158
Power back door precautions ............... 113
Power window lock switch .................... 153
Power window precautions .................. 152
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 112
Seat belt extender prec
autions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................. 112
Cleaning Exterior........................................................... 350
Interior .............................................................353
Radar sensor .................................................. 212
Seat belts ........................................................353
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 350
Clock ....................................................... 83, 338
Coat hooks..................................................... 338
Coin box.......................................................... 322
Compass ......................................................... 346
Condenser ..................................................... 368
Console box .................................................. 320
Cooling system............................................. 367 Engine overheating...................................446
Hybrid system overheating ................. 448
Cornering lights ...........................................200 Replacing light bulbs................................393
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................236
Cup holders .....................................................321
Current fuel consumption .......................... 90
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ...............................472
D
Daytime running light system .................. 198
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 300
Rear window ............................................... 300
Windshield ................................................... 300
Differential Rear differential oil.....................................457

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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................438
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 436
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................403
If you have a flat tire .................................. 424
If you lose your keys.................................438
If you think something is wrong .........409
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....405
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 446
Energy monitor .....................................99, 100
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............................. 185
Compartment .............................................365
Engine switch.................................................182
Hood................................................................ 363
How to start the hybrid system ............182
Identification number ............................... 453
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 436
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............182
Overheating................................................. 446
Power switch .................................................182
Tachometer ..................................................... 83
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................456
Checking ....................................................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 83
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................455
Checking .......................................................365
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Warning light ...................................................411
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 367 Engine switch (power switch) ..................182
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................402
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 279 Warning light .................................................413
EV drive mode................................................187
EV indicator .......................................................67
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 376
Vehicles with a spare tire....................... 424
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................ 457
Hybrid transmission.................................. 457
Washer .......................................................... 369
Fog lights Switch...............................................................204
Footwell light ...................................................315
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 298
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................393
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 340
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ......................................................129
Cleaning .........................................................353
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Head restraints..............................................143
Memory recall function.............................. 141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Seat heaters ....................................................312
Seat position memory .............................. 140
Seat ventilators ..............................................312
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393

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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs................................ 393
Wattage..........................................................460
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 393, 395
Turn signal lever ........................................... 192
Wattage..........................................................460
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 454
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 83
Information ......................................................461
Refueling ........................................................209
Type.................................................................. 454
Warning light .................................................413
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 90
Current fuel consumption........................ 90
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................438
Refueling ........................................................209
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 83
Fuses .................................................................388
G
Garage door opener ...................................341
Gauges ............................................................... 83
G-force................................................................. 91
Glove box ....................................................... 320
Glove box light ............................................. 320
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 324
H
Hands Free Power Back Door ................. 116
Head restraints ...............................................143
Headlight aim ................................................ 390
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).........................................................................200
Automatic High Beam system..............201
Light switch .................................................... 198 Replacing light bulbs................................393
Head-up display.............................................. 95 Driving information display area ...........95
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............ 96
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 99
Navigation system-linked display ........98
Settings............................................................... 97
Heated steering wheel ................................312
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 298
Heated steering wheel ..............................312
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 300
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 309
Seat heaters ....................................................312
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................393
High-voltage components ......................... 69
Hill-start assist control ............................... 279
Hood Open................................................................363
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 324
Cargo net hooks........................................ 324
Coat hooks .................................................. 338
Front passenger footwell hooks........ 340
Grocery bag hooks.................................. 324
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................146
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 96
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 69
Specification .................................................454
Warning message ........................................ 72
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ............................................................................... 71
Hybrid system .................................................. 66 Acoustic Vehicle Aler ting System .......68
Emergency shut off system...................... 72
Energy monitor/co nsumption screen99
EV drive mode............................................. 187

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Checking ....................................................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................286
Power easy access system ....................... 140
Power outlets ................................................ 338
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 279 Warning light .................................................413
Power switch ...................................................182 Auto power off function .......................... 185
Changing the power switch modes . 185
Power switch (engine switch) If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 402
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................218
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 220
Warning light .................................................416
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 236
Radiator ........................................................... 368
RCTA Function .......................................................... 259
Warning message.....................................260
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 250
RCTA function ............................................. 260
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 259
Rear door sunshades ................................. 340
Rear fog lights Switch .............................................................. 204
Rear seats ........................................................ 130 Adjustment....................................................... 131
Folding down the rear seatbacks......... 131 Head restraints..............................................143
Seat heaters ....................................................312
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs....................393, 397
Turn signal lever ...........................................192
Wattage ......................................................... 460
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..............................147
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 148
Rear window defogger .............................300
Rear window wiper.....................................208
Refueling Capacity .........................................................454
Fuel types .......................................................454
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 438
Opening the fuel tank cap ................... 209
Regenerative braking ....................................67
Remote Touch .............................................. 292
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 386
Fuses................................................................ 388
Light bulbs ..................................................... 392
Tires .................................................................. 424
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 356
Rev indicator .................................................... 85
Rev peak............................................................. 85
Road Sign Assist .............. ............................ 234
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 234
S
Seat belt reminder light.....................413, 414
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................353
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28

514Alphabetical Index
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt.............................................................................27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................ 26
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 413, 414
Seat belt extender ......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light ........................................ 412
Seat heaters .....................................................312
Seat position memory................................. 140
Seat ventilators ...............................................312
Seating capacity.............................................170
Seats Adjustment............................................. 129, 131
Adjustment precautions ................ 129, 130
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning......................................................... 353
Driving position memory........................ 140
Folding down the rear seatbacks......... 131
Head restraints ............................................. 143
Power easy access system .................... 140
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................... 312
Seat position memory .............................. 140
Seat ventilators.............................................. 312
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 198
Automatic High Beam system..............201
Inside rear view mirror.............................. 147
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 252
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 225
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 274
Parking Support Brak e function (static
objects).........................................................272
Radar sensor...................................... 212, 246
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.........205
RCTA ..............................................................260
Service plug ...................................................... 69
Service reminder message ..................... 356 Shift lever
Hybrid transmission................................... 189
Shift lever light ................................................315
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors........................................................ 109
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 148
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).................. 246
Folding.............................................................. 149
Linked mirror function when reversing........................................................................... 148
Mirror position memory .......................... 140
RCTA function ............................................259
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................393
Turn signal lever ...........................................192
Side windows ................................................... 151
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location ......................................... 125
Entry functions ..................................... 109, 114
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 182
Smartphone holder..................................... 320
Snow tires ....................................................... 286
Spare tire......................................................... 424 Storage location .........................................425
Spark plug ...................................................... 456
Specifications ................................................ 452
Speedometer ................................................... 83
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 183
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 183
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 146
Heated steering wheel ..............................312
Meter control switches ..............................89
Power easy access system .................... 140
Steering wheel position memory........ 140

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Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs................................ 393
Storage features ........................................... 318
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 449
Suggestion function....................................... 93
Sun visors ........................................................ 339
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof.............................. 156
Roof ....................................................................154
Switches Automatic High Beam switch ...............201
Brake Hold switch ......................................196
Door lock switches ........................................ 111
Driving mode select switch .................. 276
Driving position memory switches .... 140
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 236
Electronic sunshade switch ................... 156
Emergency flashers switch ................... 402
EV drive mode switch ..............................187
Fog light switch ........................................... 204
Garage door opener switches ............ 341
Heated steering wheel switch............... 312
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 96
Ignition switch................................................182
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................................ 87
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 253
Light switches ............................................... 198
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist) switch..... 229
Meter control switches .............................. 89
Moon roof switches ...................................153
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 87
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 148
Paddle shift switches .........................190, 191
Panoramic moon roof switches .......... 156
Parking brake switch .................................193
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 220
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ......................................................................... 266
Power switch .................................................182 Power window switches ........................... 151
RCTA switch ............................................... 260
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ........................... 298
Seat heater switches...................................312
Seat ventilator switches ............................312
“SOS” button...................................................60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........................................................................... 146
Tire pressure warning reset switch...378
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch... 236
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 280
Window lock switch.................................. 153
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................................................204
Windshield wiper de-icer switch...... 303
T
Tachometer....................................................... 83 Rev indicator ...................................................85
Rev peak............................................................85
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 198
Replacing light bulbs................................393
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 279
Theft deterrent system Alarm................................................................... 74
Immobilizer system ...................................... 73
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ..................................... 458
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 376
Warning light .................................................414
Tire information ............................................ 463 Glossary ......................................................... 467
Size ................................................................... 465
Tire identification number......................464
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........... 465
Tire pressure display .................................. 376
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 376
Initializing........................................................378