Lexus 2012 RX450h, 2012 RX350 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
Information on the hybrid system (RX450h) and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column.
2
When driving
3
Interior features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
specifications
7
For owners
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
Index
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
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Before driving
• Intuitive parking assist
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system................................... 34
Hybrid system precautions ........ 38
Energy monitor/consumption
screen................................................ 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 55
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 57
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 62
Wireless remote control.............. 76
Side doors .......................................... 79
Back door........................................... 82
Front seats.......................................... 95
Rear seats........................................... 99
Driving position memory ........... 103
Head restraints............................... 109
Seat belts ............................................. 111
Steering wheel.................................. 119
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .............................................. 122
Outside rear view mirrors......... 126
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................. 129
Moon roof ........................................ 133
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 137
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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system....... 145
Immobilizer system ...................... 147
Alarm.................................................. 149
Theft prevention labels ............... 154
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 155
SRS airbags ..................................... 157
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 170
Child restraint systems ............... 175
Installing child restraints............. 179
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 192
Engine (ignition) switch............ 205
Power (ignition) switch................. 211
EV drive mode ................................ 217
Automatic transmission
(RX350 6-speed models) ... 220
Automatic transmission
(RX350 8-speed models) ... 227
Hybrid transmission.................... 236
Turn signal lever ........................... 243
Parking brake ................................ 245
Horn................................................... 246
2-2. Instrument cluster
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3
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Gauges and meters .................... 247
Indicators and warning
lights................................................ 252
Multi-information display.......... 260
Head-up display ........................... 269
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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch........................... 274
Fog light switch.............................. 278
Windshield wipers and
washer........................................... 280
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 287
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 290
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control................................. 291
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 296
Intuitive parking assist ............... 309
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type)............................................... 320
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 329
Driving assist systems................. 334
All-wheel drive lock switch..... 340
Hill-start assist control................. 341
Pre-Collision System.................. 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 348
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions
(RX350) ...................................... 354
Utility vehicle precautions
(RX450h)................................... 358
Cargo and luggage..................... 362
Vehicle load limits........................ 367
Winter driving tips ....................... 369
Trailer towing (RX350 and
RX450h AWD models
with towing package) .............. 373
Trailer towing (RX450h
2WD models and RX450h
AWD models without
towing package)....................... 390
Dinghy towing ................................ 391
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Interior features
3-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system ............................................ 396
Display settings .............................. 401
Setup menu.................................... 403
Vehicle information.................... 409
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............. 412
Automatic air conditioning
system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system).............................. 421
Rear window defogger
switch ............................................ 430
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 432
3-3. Using the Lexus Display
Audio system
Audio system (with the
Lexus Display Audio
system)........................................... 434
Using the radio.............................. 437
Using the CD player................... 452
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs..................... 453
Listening to an iPod..................... 463
Listening to a USB memory...... 471
Using the AUX port .................... 481
Listening to Bluetooth
audio.............................................. 483
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 497
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 499
Hands-free system
(for mobile phone)................... 502
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone .............................................. 510
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................ 529
®
Bluetooth
settings .................... 542
3-4. Using the audio system
Audio system (without a
navigation system or the
Lexus Display Audio
system)............................................ 551
Using the radio.............................. 554
Using the CD player................... 563
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 572
Operating an iPod........................ 581
Operating a USB memory........ 591
Bluetooth® audio system .......... 601
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system ............................... 606
Operating a Bluetooth
enabled portable player............ 611
Setting up a Bluetooth
enabled portable player.......... 615
®
Bluetooth
audio system
setup............................................... 622
®
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Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 623
Using the AUX port.................... 626
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ........................... 628
Hands-free system for
mobile phones............................ 632
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones).................. 637
Making a phone call.................... 645
Setting a mobile phone............. 650
Security and system setup........ 656
Using the phone book............... 660
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 667
• Interior lights .............................. 668
• Personal lights ........................... 668
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 670
• Glove box...................................... 671
• Bottle holders/door
pockets .......................................... 672
• Cup holders................................. 673
• Console box................................ 676
• Coin holder.................................. 678
• Auxiliary box ............................... 678
• Under tray................................... 680
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 681
Vanity mirrors................................ 682
Clock................................................ 683
Outside temperature
display ........................................... 685
Multi-display light control......... 687
Power outlets................................ 688
Heated steering wheel................ 691
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 693
Armrest ............................................ 695
Coat hooks ..................................... 696
Assist grips...................................... 697
Floor mat......................................... 698
Luggage compartment
features......................................... 700
Garage door opener.................. 705
Compass............................................. 711
Safety Connect .............................. 715
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 724
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 727
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements..... 730
General maintenance................ 733
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 737
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 738
Hood ................................................. 742
Positioning a floor jack............... 743
Engine compartment.................. 745
12-volt battery................................ 766
Tires ................................................... 773
Tire inflation pressure................. 783
Wheels ............................................. 787
Air conditioning filter.................. 789
Electronic key battery................ 792
Checking and replacing
fuses (RX350)........................... 794
Checking and replacing
fuses (RX450h) ....................... 807
Headlight aim ................................ 826
Light bulbs....................................... 829
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 848
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ...................................... 849
If you think something is
wrong ............................................ 856
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 857
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 858
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 870
If you have a flat tire..................... 897
If the engine will not start ........... 912
If the hybrid system will
not start........................................... 914
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................... 916
If you lose your keys..................... 917
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 918
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged (RX350).......... 922
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged (RX450h)........ 925
If your vehicle overheats
(RX350)...................................... 930
If your vehicle overheats
(RX450h)................................... 933
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 938
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..... 940
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Vehicle specifications
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 944
Fuel information............................ 963
Tire information............................. 967
6-2. Customization
Customizable features.............. 980
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 996
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners................................. 998
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners...................... 999
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners.................... 1002
Index
Abbreviation list .................................. 1014
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2
3
Alphabetical index.............................. 1016
What to do if... .................................... 1029
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Pictorial index
P. 133
P. 278
P. 243
P. 280
P. 126
P. 742
P. 274
P. 274
P. 432
P. 274
Windshield wiper de-icer , *
Hood
Exterior
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Moon roof
Windshield wipers
Front side marker lights
Outside rear view mirrors
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights
Turn signal lights
Front fog lights
Headlights
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P. 274
P. 287
P. 773
P. 897
P. 957, 960
P. 967
P. 274
P. 243
P. 82
P. 82
P. 137
P. 79
Rear window defogger*1
P. 430
Tail lights
Fuel filler door
Side doors
Rear window wiper
Back door
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Back door opener button
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
: If equipped
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*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 157
P. 157
P. 95
P. 157
P. 688
P. 481, 626
P. 463, 471, 581, 591
P. 672
P. 672
P. 157
P. 688
P. 676
P. 695
P. 678
P. 688
P. 129
P. 99
P. 109
P. 111
P. 157
P. 673
Interior
Front SRS side airbags
Seat belts
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
Door pockets
Bottle holders
Front seats
SRS driver airbag
SRS knee airbags
Armrest
Auxiliary boxes
Rear SRS side airbags
Cup holders
Rear seat entertainment system , *
Power outlet
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SRS front passenger
airbag
Power outlet
2
Power outlet
AUX port
USB port
1
*
Console box
A
P. 668
P. 668
P. 681
P. 157
P. 668
P. 668
P. 682
P. 715
P. 678
P. 133
P. 122
P. 705
P. 711
P. 320
P. 696
P. 697
Rear view monitor system
“SOS” button
Auxiliary boxes
Personal lights
Interior lights
Interior lights
Personal lights
Assist grips
SRS curtain shield airbags
Coat hooks
Moon roof switches
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
Compass
: If equipped
1
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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P. 103
P. 79
P. 129
P. 129
P. 79
P. 126
Pictorial index
B
Inside lock buttons
Driving position memory switches
Interior
Outside rear view mirror
switches
Door lock switches
Power window switches
Window lock switch
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C
P. 396
P. 220, 227
P. 236
P. 916
P. 698
P. 340
P. 693
P. 334
P. 217
P. 673
Automatic transmission shift lever*3
Hybrid transmission shift lever
*4
Shift lock override button
Lexus Display Audio controller
Floor mat
VSC off switch
All-wheel drive lock switch , *3
Cup holders
Remote Touch , *
2
EV drive mode switch*
4
Seat heater and ventilator switches
: If equipped
2
*
3
*
4
*
: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
: RX350
: RX450h
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Pictorial index
P. 274
P. 243
P. 278
P. 280
P. 287
P. 85
P. 119
P. 205
P. 211
P. 742
P. 247
P. 260
P. 671
P. 246
P. 245
Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
Glove box
Power back door main
switch
Horn
Hood lock release
lever
Parking brake pedal
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Engine (ignition) switch*3
Power (ignition) switch
*
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
4
A
P. 145, 147, 149
P. 551
P. 848
P. 687
P. 685
P. 683
P. 421
P. 551
P. 421
P. 430
Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system
Emergency
flashers switch
Air conditioning
system
Multi display
●Display light control
●Outside temperature
display
●Clock
●Air conditioning
display
●Audio display
Audio system
Security indicator
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
3
*
: RX350
4
*
: RX450h
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P. 412
P. 430
P. 434
P. 848
P. 145, 147, 149
Pictorial index
P. 683
P. 396
P. 329
A
With the Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system
Rear view monitor
system
Instrument panel
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch
Emergency
flashers switch
Audio system
Air conditioning
system
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Clock
Security indicator
A
P. 848
P. 145, 147, 149
With a navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
2
*
switch
Navigation system*
Air conditioning
system
2
*
2
Emergency
flashers switch
2
Clock*
Audio system*
2
Security indicator
2
*
: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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P. 502, 632
P. 296
P. 220, 227
Pictorial index
P. 502, 632
P. 691
P. 260
P. 291, 296
P. 269
P. 269
P. 269
P. 499, 628
B
Paddle shift switches
Steering wheel audio switches*1
Instrument panel
Telephone switch*1
Multi-information switches
Cruise control switch
C
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Distance switch
Head-up display main switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch
Display position adjustment
switch
Heated steering wheel
switch
Talk switch*1
D
P. 775
P. 673
P. 290
P. 83
P. 137
P. 249
P. 249
P. 432
P. 348
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
E
Cup holders
Headlight cleaner switch
Power back door switch
Fuel filler door opener
“ODO/TRIP” button
Instrument panel light
control buttons
BSM main switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch , *
: If equipped
1
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 700
P. 688
P. 702
P. 700
P. 700
P. 84
Auxiliary boxes
Luggage compartment
Power back door switch
Power outlet
Luggage cover
Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks
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A
P. 99
Luggage
P. 86
compartment
lights
Rear seatback
lock release
levers
: If equipped
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine (RX350)
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system (RX450h)
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:
● Hybrid system (RX450h)
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
RX450h: High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately
the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
RX450h: Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:
•Engine speed
• Motor speed (RX450h)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
•Vehicle speed
•Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status (RX450h)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with
which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations,
sounds or pictures.
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● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the
vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect /Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland
only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to
those services, please refer to the Safety Connect /Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;*
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
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NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle's owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing infor-
mation about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the
moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) (RX450h)
Never resell, handover or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid
batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through
Lexus dealers. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death
or serious injury:
● The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and someone may
touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
● The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If
the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion
and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these
dangers.
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CAUTION
■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery) (RX450h)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result
in death or serious injury.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause injury to people. You
are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury
to yourself and others.
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
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The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g.
a lid opens).
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