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Lexus RX450h L (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

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5-6. Using the other interior features

ON mode.

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Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi

wireless charging standard can be

charged by the wireless charger. How-

ever, compatibility with all devices which

meet the Qi wireless charging standard is

not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed to sup-

ply low power electricity (5 W or less) to

a cellular phone, smartphone, or other

portable device.

■

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

possible 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 fre-

quency of the wireless charger is changed

and noise may be reduced. When the fre-

quency is changed, the operation indicator

light will blink (orange) 2 times.

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Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected

in the cabin, charging cannot be per-

formed. When a door is opened and

closed, charging may be temporarily sus-

pended.

●

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 protection

function of the portable device, wait until

the portable device cools down and

charge it again.

■

Sound generated during operation

When the power supply switch is turned on

or while a portable device is being identi-

fied, operation sounds may be heard. This is

not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while

driving, for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the portable device.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any

other electrical medical device, should

consult their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibil-

ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,

or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and the

portable device while charging.

●

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.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the

wireless charger.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wireless

charger may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless

charger may not operate correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully

charged

●

When there is a foreign object

between the charging area and porta-

ble device

●

When a portable device becomes hot

while charging

●

When a portable device is placed on

the wireless area with its charging sur-

face facing up

●

When a portable device is not cen-

tered on the charging area

●

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

●

When the portable device is in contact

with, or is covered by any of the follow-

ing 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

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio

waves) other than those of your vehicle

are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wire-

less charger does not operate properly

or the operation indicator light is blink-

ing, the wireless charger may be mal-

functioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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RX450h

Pull the armrest down for use.



RX450hL

To adjust the armrest angle, raise the
armrest to the highest position and
then lower the armrest to the lowest
position.
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.

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

NOTICE

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

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 mag-

netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-

cision instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless charger,

as such objects may malfunction.

●

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.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

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The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.

For details, refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

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



Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets on the instrument panel and in
the luggage compartment is less
than 120 W.



Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets inside the console box is less
than 120 W.



On the instrument panel

Remove the cap.



Inside the console box

Open the lid.

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

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Clock

Power outlets

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In the luggage compartment
(RX450h)

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment
(RX450hL)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

■

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box rim allows

power cables to be passed through when

the console box lid is closed.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the

hybrid system may not stop normally.

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

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Install the cap or close the lid when the

power outlets is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is not

running.

Sun visors

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it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

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.

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the hybrid sys-

tem is off.

Front passenger footwell hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the hooks

Do not hang anything from a hook or

apply excessive force to it.

Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)

WARNING

■

Closing the rear door sunshade

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.

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HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshade

●

Do not put anything in an area where it

may interfere with the operation of a

rear door sunshade.

●

To prevent damage to the rear door

sunshades, do not apply excessive

load or attach items to the rear door

sunshades.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link

to operate garage doors,

gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

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HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the 12-volt battery cable is discon-

nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

A
B
C

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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Interio

r fe

atures

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Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the handheld transmit-

ter button until the HomeLink

indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: The
garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the Home-
Link

button for 2 seconds then

release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

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Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to
complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-

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Interio

r fe

atures

cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming Home-
Link

”

(it takes 20 seconds for

the HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

A
B

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garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-

Link

buttons

and

simultaneously. The

last recorded status will be displayed
for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

■

Conditions unfavorable to correct

operation

The compass may not show the correct

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after

turning.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

Compass

The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

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●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s

magnetic field is subject to interference

by artificial magnetic fields (under-

ground car park/parking lot, under a

steel tower, between buildings, roof car

park/parking lot, near an intersection,

near a large vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized.

(There is a magnet or metal object near

the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

■

Deviation

The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by the earth’s
magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic posi-
tion of the vehicle.

If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to the following.

■

Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle.

WARNING

■

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-

play only when the vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE

■

To avoid compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal

objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-

sor to malfunction.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

compass

●

Do not perform a circling calibration of

the compass in a place where the

earth’s magnetic field is subject to

interference by artificial magnetic

fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate

electric systems (moon roof, pan-

oramic moon roof, power windows,

etc.) as they may interfere with the cal-

ibration.

Calibrating the compass

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Press and hold the switch for 6 sec-
onds. A number (1 to 15) appears
on the compass display.

Press the switch and, referring to
the map above, select the number
of the zone where you are.

If the direction is displayed several seconds

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

■

Circling calibration

Stop the vehicle in a place where it
is safe to drive in a circle.

Press and hold the button for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.

If there is not enough space to drive in a

circle, drive around the block until a direc-

tion is displayed.

WARNING

■

When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for

people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not

violate any local traffic rules while per-

forming circling calibration.

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

353

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

........................................................

356

General maintenance.............

357

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

360

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

.........................................................

361

Hood...............................................

363

Positioning a floor jack............

363

Engine compartment...............

365

12-volt battery.............................

370

Tires ................................................

374

Tire inflation pressure..............

380

Wheels...........................................

382

Air conditioning filter...............

383

Windshield wiper inserts........

385

Electronic key battery.............

386

Checking and replacing fuses

........................................................

388

Headlight aim..............................

390

Light bulbs....................................

392

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

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Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.

Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in

some automatic car washes. There may

also be an increased risk of damage to

vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (

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P.126)

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Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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