traction control LEXUS RX450h 2022 User Guide

2904-6. Driving tips
WARNING
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes
when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your
hands. Keep both hands and especially
your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud,
rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,
sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter
from the underbody. If the vehicle is
used with these materials trapped or
adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your
vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary sa fety measures to
ensure that water da mage to the hybrid
battery (traction battery), hybrid system
or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause seve re damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the inte-
rior may cause the hybrid battery
(traction battery) stowed under the
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid transmis-
sion and rear electr ic motor (traction
motor) will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The malfunction
indicator may come on, and the vehi-
cle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
ture failure, and may also enter the
hybrid transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the
riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated
around brake discs may affect braking
efficiency and may damage brake sys-
tem components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-road
driving that has taken you through
rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Warranty and Services
Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

4227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected. Shift into P to Restart.” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting ” is displayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal has been depressed and the shift
lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D or R.
■If “Depress Brake when Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat”
is displayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
position when stopped on a upward slope,
etc.
If this continues, th e hybrid system may
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is
displayed
This message is disp layed when the power
was cut off due to the automatic power off
function. The next time the hybrid system is
started, increase the engine speed slightly
and maintain it at th at speed for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-li ghting System) (if equipped)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range syst em is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is re solved. (causes and coping
methods: P.216)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem show n in the message is
resolved. ( P.216, 416)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assi st) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem show n in the message is
resolved. ( P.216, 410)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking
brake.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
●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 rotat-
ing parts such as the fans, which may
lead to fingers or clothing (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 while 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 sys-
tem 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 sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust,
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

4668-1. Specifications
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperatur e grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

505Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................383
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................298
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................306
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................309
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 278 Warning light ................................................. 412
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 279
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 279
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)200
Adaptive Variable Suspension System279
AFS (Adaptive Front- lighting System)200
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................201
Air conditioning filter ................................. 383
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................383
Front automatic air conditioning system.........................................................................298
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW).................................................306
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................309
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disp osal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36 Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light.........................................412
Alarm ....................................................................74 Warning buzzer .......................................... 410
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 278 Warning light .................................................412
Approach warning...................................... 242
Armrest............................................................ 337
Assist grips ..................................................... 337
Audio system-linked display ...................... 92
Automatic headlight leveling system ....199
Automatic High Beam ................................201
Automatic light control system............... 198
Auxiliary boxes ..................................323, 326
Average fuel economy................................. 90
Average vehicle speed ................................ 90
AWD Control.................................................... 91
B
Back door .......................................................... 113
Back-up light Wattage ......................................................... 460
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs................... 393, 399
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ........................................370
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......441
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 286
Warning light .................................................. 411
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 69
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 246
Bottle holders ................................................ 322
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 196

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Dimension ...................................................... 452
Dinghy towing.................................................. 181
DisplayCenter Display............................................ 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 236
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 252
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 230
Multi-information display ..........................88
RCTA .............................................................. 259
Warning message..................................... 420
Distance until next engine oil change .... 87
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 357
Door courtesy lights .....................................315 Wattage..........................................................460
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 113
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 125
Wireless remote control..........................107
Door pockets ................................................ 322
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door glasses ................................................... 151
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 110
Open door warning buzzer ....................112
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 148
Rear door child-protectors ......................112
Side doors ...................................................... 109
Drive distance .................................................. 90
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 140
Memory recall function ..............................141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Drive-start control ........................................163
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................163
Correct driving posture ............................ 25 Driving mode select switch .................. 276
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................284
Procedures .....................................................162
Winter drive tips ........................................ 286
Driving assist system information ............ 92
Driving information display ........................ 90
Driving position memory........................... 140 Memory recall function.............................. 141
Power easy access system .................... 140
Driving range ................................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 236 Warning message ..................................... 244
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 278
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
E-Four .............................................................. 279
Elapsed time ..................................................... 90
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 279 Warning light .................................................413
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................126
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................439
Replacing the battery .............................. 386
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ............................157
Operation ....................................................... 156
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 278
Emergency flashers .................................... 402
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 410
If a warning light turns on........................ 410
If a warning message is displayed.....420
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......441
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................439

509Alphabetical Index
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

516Alphabetical Index
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters .......................................377
Registering ID codes ............................... 379
Warning light ................................................. 414
Tires Chains ............................................................. 287
Checking ....................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................................. 424
Inflation pressure....................................... 380
Information .................................................... 463
Replacing ....................................................... 424
Rotating tires ................................................ 376
Size....................................................................458
Snow tires ......................................................286
Spare tire........................................................ 424
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 376
Tire pressure warning system ............. 376
Warning light ................................................. 414
Tools.................................................................. 425
Top tether strap................................................57
Total load capacity ...................................... 452
Towing Dinghy towing ................................................ 181
Emergency towing ...................................405
Towing eyelet .............................................. 407
Trailer towing ...................................................171
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 279
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.............................................................................. 71
Location............................................................. 69
Specification ................................................. 454
Warning message......................................... 72
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 279
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 66
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 279
Trailer towing ................................................... 171
Transmission Driving mode select switch .................. 276
Hybrid transmission .................................. 189
M mode ............................................................. 191 Paddle shift switches ........................ 190, 191
Trip meters ........................................................ 87
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................393
Turn signal lever ...........................................192
Wattage ......................................................... 460
U
USB charging ports.................................... 329
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 340Wattage ......................................................... 460
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 340
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 279
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 279
Vehicle identification number ................ 452
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 278
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................312
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 278
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 242
Brake Override System ...........................412
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Downshifting ................................................... 191
Drive-Start Control.....................................412
Electric power steering.............................413
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 232
High coolant temperature...................... 410
Hybrid system overheat ............................ 411
Intuitive parking assist ................... 258, 415
Low engine oil pressure ............................ 411
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)225, 228, 414
Open door ....................................................... 112