Lexus RX500h 2023 User manual

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Pictorial Index............................................................................................................................. 3
Floor Mat Installation
Floor Mat Installation.......................................................................................................................11
Hybrid System
Hybrid System.................................................................................................................................. 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Smart Access System with Push-button Start....................................................................18
When Driving
Power (Ignition) Switch................................................................................................................ 19
EV drive mode................................................................................................................................22
Automatic transmission...............................................................................................................23
Hybrid transmission......................................................................................................................27
Turn Signal Lever.......................................................................................................................... 30
Parking Brake................................................................................................................................... 31
Brake Hold .......................................................................................................................................33
Multi-information Display...........................................................................................................34
Displayed content..........................................................................................................................35
Headlights Switch..........................................................................................................................39
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System).....................................................................................40
AHB (Automatic High Beam)..................................................................................................42
Fog Light Switch.............................................................................................................................44
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................45
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .........................................................................................47
Driving Mode Select Switch .....................................................................................................48
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
OWNER’S MANUAL . We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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Driving Comfort
Basic Operation of Multimedia System ..............................................................................50
Navigation*.......................................................................................................................................51
Connecting a Smartphone or Communication Device*............................................ 55
Basic Operation of Audio System*........................................................................................61
Lexus Climate Concierge..........................................................................................................67
Front Automatic Air Conditioning System*.....................................................................68
Rear Air Conditioning System ................................................................................................ 70
Interior features
Starting Voice Control*..............................................................................................................71
Connecting the USB Port ..........................................................................................................75
Lexus Enform
Safety Connect ...............................................................................................................................76
Remote Connect........................................................................................................................... 78
Service Connect.............................................................................................................................79
Opening and Closing
Side Doors .......................................................................................................................................80
Power Windows............................................................................................................................ 82
Moon Roof.......................................................................................................................................83
Panoramic Moon Roof ...............................................................................................................84
Fuel Tank Cap ................................................................................................................................86
Power Back Door ......................................................................................................................... 87
Garage Door Opener................................................................................................................ 93
What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights........................................................................................... 100
If the electronic key does not operate properly..............................................................104
If the hybrid system doesn’t start........................................................................................... 106
If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch.........................................107
* : This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.71)

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Pictorial Index
■Instrument panel
Power switch............................................................................................................... P.19
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes.....................................................P.19
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ..........................................................................P.21
When the hybrid system will not start........................................................................P.106
Warning messages*
1
Shift lever .............................................................................................................P.23, 27
Shifting the shift position............................................................................................P.23, 27
Precautions for towing*
1
Meters*
1
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light*
1
Warning lights/indicator lights.................................................................................... P.100
When a warning light turns on*
1
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.34
Display.......................................................................................................................................P.34
Energy monitor......................................................................................................................P.37
When the warning messages are displayed*
1
Pictorial Index
A
B
C
D

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Turn signal lever........................................................................................................P.30
Headlight switch .......................................................................................................P.39
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights ................................................................P.39
Front fog lights.......................................................................................................................P.44
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................................P.45, 47
Usage................................................................................................................................P.45, 47
Adding washer fluid*
1
Warning messages*
1
Emergency flasher switch*
1
Hood lock release lever*
1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*
1
Adjustment*
1
Driving position memory*
1, 2
Air conditioning system.................................................................................. P.68, 70
Usage...............................................................................................................................P.68, 70
Rear window defogger*
1
Audio system*
3
*
1
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
2
: If equipped
*
3
: Refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
E
F
G
H
I
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K

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■Switches
“ODO TRIP” switch*
1
Instrument panel light control switches*
1
Advanced Park (parking assist system) main switch*
1, 2
Camera switch*
2, 3
Power back door switch ......................................................................................... P.87
Fuel filler door opener switch............................................................................... P.86
Driving position memory switches*
1, 2
*
1
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
2
: If equipped
*
3
: Refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Outside rear view mirror switches*
Door lock switches...................................................................................................P.80
Power window switches..........................................................................................P.82
Window lock switch .................................................................................................P.82
*: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D

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Paddle shift switches ....................................................................................... P.25, 28
Meter control switches ..........................................................................................P.35
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control*
Cruise control*
Audio remote control switches............................................................................ P.55
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch*
Telephone switch...................................................................................................... P.55
Talk switch .................................................................................................................. P.55
Audio remote control switches/telephone switch/talk switch.................. P.55
Switch function change switch .............................................................................P.35
*: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

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P position switch................................................................................................ P.23, 27
Brake hold switch .....................................................................................................P.33
EV drive mode switch*
1
..........................................................................................P.22
Trail Mode switch*
2
Parking brake switch................................................................................................ P.31
Applying/releasing............................................................................................................... P.31
Precautions for winter season*
2
Warning buzzer/messages*
2
VSC OFF switch*
2
*
1
: If equipped
*
2
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F

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■Interior
Head restraints*
Assist grips*
Seat belts*
SRS airbags*
Floor mats ......................................................................................................................P.11
Cup holders*
Console box*
Front seats*
Rear seats*
*: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

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■Ceiling
Interior light*
1
Personal lights*
1, 2
Moon roof switches*
3
............................................................................................P.83
Panoramic moon roof switches*
3
.......................................................................P.84
Door-linked interior light switch*
1
“SOS” button*
1, 3
Auxiliary box*
1
Vanity mirrors*
1
Sun visors*
1
Inside rear view mirror*
1, 3
Digital Rearview Mirror*
1, 3
Garage door opener switches .............................................................................P.93
*
1
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
2
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*
3
: If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F
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FloorMat Installation
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retaining
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
Floor Mat Installation
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year
as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
A

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Hybrid System
This illustration is for explanation only and
may differ depending on the specifications
of the vehicle.
Charge area
Shows regeneration*status.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
• By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
• Charge area indicates regeneration*sta-
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional
vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and
operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.
Hybrid System Indicator
A
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C
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When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which changes in accordance with
the driving speed, will be played in order to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
This sound may be heard inside the vehicle. The sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To help
prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for a certain
amount of time.
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• RX350h: The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
• RX500h: The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or M.
• RX350h: The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
• RX500h: The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or M.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge (RX350h)
Regenerative braking

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Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric vehi-
cle for being off when it is actually still running, as indicated by the “READY” indicator being
illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking
brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
• Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
• Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
• Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid battery
(traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.
• Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
• Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
• Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
• Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
• Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
• Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 2.6 gal. [9.8 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid electric vehicle
Running out of fuel

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A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow
the instructions.
Hybrid warning message

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Entering and Exit ing
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with
push-button start
• Operating the wireless remote control
function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows*
2
and the moon
roof*
1, 2
or panoramic moon roof*
1, 2
Opens and closes the power back
door
Sounds the alarm
*
1
:Ifequipped
*
2
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
A
B
C
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
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To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
Mechanical key

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1 Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Grip any passenger door
handle to unlock all the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2 Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the surface of the door handle) to lock all the
doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
1 Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
2 Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 19.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
Unlocking and locking the power back door from the outside
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 104.

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When Driving
1 Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start.
Shift the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system.
3 Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
4 Check that the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes Power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system