LEXUS RX 450HL (2019 year). Instruction - part 34

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Pull the lever up and fold the flap of
the deck board.

Lift the deck board and disengage
the hook on the underside of the
deck board.

Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.

Auxiliary boxes (RX450h)

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Deck floor box

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Side auxiliary box

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Pull up the lever, lift the deck board
and pull out the hook from the
underside of the deck board.

Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.

WARNING

If the deck board is folded or removed, return it to its original position before driving. In

the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck

by the deck board or the items stored in the deck under tray.

NOTICE

When closing the back door, do not leave the deck board hook hooked on the edge of

the back door opening. The deck board hook may get damaged.

Auxiliary boxes (RX450hL)

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2

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Deck floor box (if equipped)

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Side auxiliary box

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If the deck board is folded or removed, return it to its original position before driving.

In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being

struck by the deck board or the items stored in the deck under tray.

NOTICE

When closing the back door, do not leave the deck board hook hooked on the edge of

the back door opening. The deck board hook may get damaged.

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When installing the side auxiliary box and

side auxiliary box cover, make sure that the

third-row seat seatbelt is positioned correctly.

If the seatbelt is positioned incorrectly, the

seatbelt may be damaged when a passenger

uses the seatbelt. Also, in the case of sudden

braking, the side auxiliary box cover may

come off and things stored in the side auxil-

iary box may fly about and strike an occupant,

possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

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To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is

opened.

If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will go off auto-

matically after 20 minutes.

Other interior features

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended peri-

ods while the hybrid system is off.

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Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system

The clock can be adjusted by pressing
the buttons.

Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands backward.
Pressing and holding will move the
clock hands forward.

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Vehicles with a navigation system

The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time informa-
tion.

For details, refer to “NAVIGATION

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be charged by
just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is compatible with the Qi
wireless charging standard created by the Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is larger than
the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable device, the wireless
charger may not operate properly. Refer to the operation manual of the portable
device.

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The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

Clock

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Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

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Using the wireless charger

Press the power supply switch of
the wireless charger.

Pressing the switch again turns the

wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
When the power switch is turned off,

the on/off state of the wireless char-

ger will be memorized.

Place a portable device on the
charging area with its charging
surface facing down.

While charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.
If charging does not begin, move the

portable device as close to the cen-

ter of the charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) will illuminate.

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Recharging function

• If a certain amount of time has elapsed since charging completed and

the portable device has not been moved, the wireless charger will
restart charging.

• If the portable device is moved within the charging area, charging will

stop temporarily then restart.

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Operation indicator light status

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: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay illuminated

(orange) after charging has completed.

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If the operation indicator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink (orange). Take the
appropriate measures according to the table below.

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The wireless charger can be operated when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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Portable devices that can be charged

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Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard can be charged by

the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices which meet the Qi wire-

less charging standard is not guaranteed.

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The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricity (5 W or less) to a cel-

lular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

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Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the charging

area (identifying the portable device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a one

second interval continu-

ously

Vehicle to charger com-

munication failure.

Contact your Lexus dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times

repeatedly

A foreign object exists

between the portable

device and charging area.

Remove the foreign object.

Portable device is not posi-

tioned properly on the

charging area.

Move the portable device

toward the center of the

charging area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times

repeatedly

The temperature of the

wireless charger is exces-

sively high.

Stop charging immediately

and continue charging

after a while.

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If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi compatible is

attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory attached, it may not be pos-

sible to charge the portable device. If the portable device is placed on the charging area

and does not charge, remove the cover and/or accessories.

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If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging
Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is reduced, press

and hold the power supply switch of the wireless charger for 2 seconds. The frequency of

the wireless charger is changed and noise may be reduced. When the frequency is

changed, the operation indicator light will blink (orange) 2 times.

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Charging precautions

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If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be performed.

When a door is opened and closed, charging may be temporarily suspended.

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While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become warm. This is

not a malfunction.

If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due to the pro-

tection function of the portable device, wait until the portable device cools down and

charge it again.

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Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being identified,

operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

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Cleaning the wireless charger
P. 585

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Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

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Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the driver should

not operate the portable device.

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy pace-

makers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any other electrical medi-

cal device, should consult their physician about the usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibility of fire, equipment failure or damage, or

burns due to heat.

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Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the portable device

while charging.

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Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging area.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with the Qi

wireless charging standard.

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Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.

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Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:

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When a portable device is fully charged

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When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable device

●

When a portable device becomes hot while charging

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When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging surface fac-

ing up

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When a portable device is not centered on the charging area

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When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical

noise

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When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the following

metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal  hand  warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehicle are being

used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate properly or the

operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

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Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording media,

close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may be erased due to

the influence of magnetism. 

Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches, close to the

wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.

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Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the cabin may

become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the device.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid system is

stopped.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 VDC/10
A (power consumption of 120 W).
Observe the following when using electronic goods:

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Make sure that the power consumption of all the connected power outlets on
the instrument panel and in the luggage compartment is less than 120 W.

●

Make sure that the power consumption of all the connected power outlets
inside the console box and on the rear console is less than 120 W.

Power outlets

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On the instrument panel



Inside the console box

Remove the cap.

Open the lid.

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On the rear console (if equipped)

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In the luggage compartment 
(RX450h)

Remove the cap.

Open the lid.

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The power outlets can be used when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON

mode.



In the luggage compartment 
(RX450hL)

Open the lid.

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The shape of the console box rim allows power

cables to be passed through when the console

box lid is closed.

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlets, install the cap or close the lid when the power

outlets is not in use. 

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short circuit.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than neces-

sary when the hybrid system is off.

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Use the front passenger footwell hooks
to help support and prevent objects
placed on the floor, such as a grocery
bag, from overturning.

Pull the sunshade up using the tab and
hook the sunshade on to the anchors. 

To lower the sunshade, pull it up slightly

using the tab, unhook it from the

anchors, and lower it slowly.

Front passenger footwell hooks

NOTICE

To prevent the hooks from being damaged, do not hang anything from a hook or apply

excessive force to it.

Rear door sunshades (if equipped)

WARNING

When a rear door sunshade is in use, do not put fingers, etc. on the anchors or in the

groove of the rear door sunshade. Otherwise, a finger, etc. may get caught, possibly

causing an injury.

NOTICE

●

Do not put anything in an area where it may interfere with the operation of a rear

door sunshade.

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To prevent damage to the rear door sunshades, do not apply excessive load or attach

items to the rear door sunshades.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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To adjust the armrest angle, raise the
armrest to the highest position and then
lower the armrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
Raise the armrest again to the desired
position and the armrest will be locked
at that position.

When the armrest is locked, the armrest

cannot be lowered.
To lower the armrest, raise the armrest to the highest position again.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.

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An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.

The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load

on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-

tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri-

ous injury.