Lexus RX450h 2010 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and
operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system................................... 26
Hybrid system precautions......... 29
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................... 34
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 39
1-2. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 41
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start.......................... 46
Wireless remote control.............. 57
Side doors ........................................... 61
Back door........................................... 64
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 75
Rear seats.......................................... 80
Driving position memory ............. 84
Head restraints................................. 87
Seat belts ........................................... 89
Steering wheel.................................. 97
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 99
Outside rear view mirrors......... 100
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................. 103
Moon roof ........................................ 106
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 110
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........................ 115
Alarm.................................................... 117
Theft prevention labels ................. 119
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 120
SRS airbags ..................................... 122
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 134
Child restraint systems ............... 139
Installing child restraints............. 143
1Before driving

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 156
Power (ignition) switch............... 166
Hybrid transmission ....................... 171
Turn signal lever ............................ 179
Parking brake ................................. 180
Horn..................................................... 181
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 182
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 185
Multi-information display........... 189
Head-up display ............................ 195
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.......................... 200
Automatic High Beam.............. 205
Fog light switch ................................ 211
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 213
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................. 218
Headlight cleaner switch........... 219
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 220
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 224
Intuitive parking assist................ 236
Electronically modulated
air suspension............................. 243
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type)................................................ 249
Driving assist systems................. 253
Hill-start assist control .............. 258
Pre-Collision System.................. 260
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions........ 264
Cargo and luggage..................... 269
Vehicle load limits........................ 273
Winter driving tips....................... 274
Trailer towing (AWD models
with towing package) .............. 278
Trailer towing (2WD models
and AWD models without
towing package)......................... 291
Dinghy towing ............................... 292
2When driving

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 296
Rear window defogger
switch............................................. 303
Windshield wiper de-icer........ 304
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................ 305
Using the radio............................. 309
Using the CD player.................... 319
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 329
Operating an iPod®player.... 339
Operating a
USB memory player................ 347
Optimal use of the
audio system............................... 356
Using the AUX adapter........... 359
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................. 361
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth®audio system ......... 364
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system................................ 367
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 372
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 376
Bluetooth®audio system
setup .............................................. 383
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones........................... 384
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)................. 388
Making a phone call.................... 396
Setting a mobile phone............... 401
Security and system setup........ 407
Using the phone book................... 411
3Interior features

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................. 418
• Interior lights ................................ 419
• Personal lights ............................. 419
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features................ 421
• Glove box .................................... 422
•Bottleholders/
door pockets............................... 423
• Cup holders................................. 424
• Console box................................ 426
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 428
• Under tray.................................... 429
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 430
Vanity mirrors................................. 431
Clock................................................. 432
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without a
navigation system).................... 433
Multi-display light control
(vehicles without a
navigation system).................... 434
Power outlets................................. 435
Seat heaters and
ventilators.................................... 438
Armrest............................................ 440
Coat hooks ...................................... 441
Floor mat.......................................... 442
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 443
Garage door opener.................. 447
Compass.......................................... 453
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................... 461
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 464
General maintenance................ 466
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs...................................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................... 471
Hood ................................................. 474
Positioning a floor jack............... 475
Engine compartment.................. 477
12-volt battery............................... 489
Tires ................................................... 496
Tire inflation pressure................ 505
Wheels .............................................. 510
Air conditioning filter................... 512
Electronic key battery................. 515
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................. 517
Headlight aim ................................ 533
Light bulbs....................................... 536
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 556
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ....................................... 557
If you think something
is wrong........................................ 563
Event data recorder.................... 564
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 566
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 575
If you have a flat tire.................... 596
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................................. 610
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................... 612
If you lose your keys..................... 613
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................ 614
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged ................................ 617
If your vehicle overheats .......... 620
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 625
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency...... 626
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 628
Fuel information........................... 640
Tire information............................. 643
6-2. Customization
Customizable features............... 656
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 665
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 668
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 669
5When trouble arises 6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list ................................... 674
Alphabetical index............................... 676
What to do if... ...................................... 686
Index

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Pictorial index Exterior
Headlights and daytime running lights P. 200, 203
Fog lights P. 211
Turn signal lights P. 179
Windshield wipers P. 213
Moon roof ∗P. 106
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 100
Hood P. 474
Parking lights P. 200
Side marker lights P. 200

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∗: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 496
P. 596
P. 637
P. 643
Tail lights P. 200
Rear window defogger P. 303
Fuel filler door P. 110
Turn signal lights P. 179
Back door opener
P. 64
Rear window wiper P. 218
Side marker lights P. 200
Side doors P. 61 Back door P. 64

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Pictorial index Interior
SRS driver airbag
P. 122
SRS knee airbags
P. 122
Front seats P. 75
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 122
Console box
Power outlet
AUX adapter
USB adapter ∗
P. 426
P. 435
P. 359
P. 347
Door pockets
Bottle holders
P. 423
P. 423
Rear seats P. 80
Power window switches
P. 103
Head restraints P. 87
Seat belts P. 89
Armrest
Auxiliary boxes ∗
P. 440
P. 421
Rear SRS side airbags P. 122
Cup holders P. 424
Front SRS side airbags P. 122
Power outlet P. 435

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Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 419
P. 419
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 122
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 419
P. 419
Auxiliary box P. 428
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Rear view monitor system ∗
Compass
P. 99
P. 249
P. 453
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
P. 430
P. 431
Moon roof switches ∗
Garage door opener buttons
P. 106
P. 447
Coat hooks P. 441
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Pictorial index Interior
Driving position memory switches ∗P. 84
Door lock switches P. 61
Window lock switch P. 103
Power window switches P. 103
Inside lock buttons P. 61
Outside rear view mirror
switches P. 100

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Cup holders P. 424
Remote Touch*1
VSC off switch P. 253
Seat heater switches ∗/
Seat heater and ventilator switches ∗P. 438
Floor mat P. 442
Hybrid transmission shift lever P. 171
Shift lock override button P. 612
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 200
P. 179
P. 211
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 213
P. 218
Power back door main
switch ∗P. 64
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 97
Parking brake pedal P. 180
Power (ignition) switch P. 166
Hood lock release
lever P. 474
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 182
P. 189
Glove box P. 422
Horn P. 181

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Without navigation system
Security indicator
P. 115, 117
Audio system
P. 305
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 556
●Display light control
●Outside temperature
display
●Clock
●Air conditioning
display
●Audio display
P. 434
P. 433
P. 432
P. 296
P. 305
Air conditioning
system*1
Multi display
Air conditioning
system P. 296
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch P. 303
Navigation system*1
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch*1
Audio system*1
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 556
Security indicator
P. 115, 117
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Telephone switch *2
Talk switch ∗*2
P. 389
P. 389
Cruise control switch P. 220, 224
Distance switch ∗P. 224
Multi-information switches P. 189
Audio remote
control switches *2
P. 361
Side camera switch*1
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Head-up display main switch ∗P. 195
Display position adjustment
switch ∗P. 195
Display contrast adjustment
switch ∗P. 195
Power outlet main
switch ∗P. 435

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Tire pressure warning
reset switch P. 505
Height control off switch ∗ P. 243
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
ECup holders P. 424
Headlight cleaner switch ∗P. 219
Power back door switch ∗P. 64
Fuel filler door opener P. 110
Instrument panel light control
switches P. 183
ODO/TRIP button P. 183
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗*2
P. 304
Height selector switch ∗P. 243

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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Cargo hooks P. 443
Power outlet
P. 435
Luggage cover P. 443
Cargo hooks P. 443

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APower back door switch ∗P. 64
Rear seatback
lock release
lever P. 80
Height selector switch ∗P. 243
Luggage
compartment
light P. 67
∗: If equipped