Lexus RX450h L (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

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For safety and security

1-5.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been can-
celed.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)

of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key
has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

WARNING

■

Certifications for the immobilizer

system

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s author-

ity to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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■

Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic moon
roof (if equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked

using the mechanical key.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



Except for Canada: A locked
door is unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)



For Canada: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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For safety and security

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.

(



P.444)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt

battery

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

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Warning lights and indicators

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Gauges and meters . . . . .

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Multi-information display. . ..

88

Head-up display . . . . . . ...

95

Energy monitor/consumption

screen . . . . . . . . . . .

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.410)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.410)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.410)

High coolant temperature
warning light

*2

(



P.410)

Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light

*2

(



P.411)

Charging system warning
light

*3

(



P.411)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

*2

(



P.411)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

(



P.411)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

(



P.411)

SRS warning light

*1

(



P.412)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.412)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.412)

Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light

*2

(



P.412)

(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

*1

(



P.413)

(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

*1

(



P.413)

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.413)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(



P.413)

(RX450h)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light

*4

(



P.414)

(RX450hL)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder
light

*4

(



P.414)

Tire pressure warning light

*1

(



P.414)

(orange)

LTA indicator (



P.414)

(flashes)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

*1

(if equipped) (



P.415)

(flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

*1

(if

equipped) (



P.415)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1

(if

equipped) (



P.415)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

(



P.416)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.416)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.416)

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*1

: These lights turn on when the power

switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*3

: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-

minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.

*4

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

The indicators inform the driver of the

operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.416)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

(



P.417)

Master warning light

*1

(



P.417)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning lights not come on

when you start the hybrid system, this

could mean that these systems are not

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately if this

occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.192)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (



P.198)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (



P.198)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.199)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor

*1

(



P.201)

Fog light indicator (if equipped)
(



P.204)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(



P.220)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.243)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (



P.236)

Cruise control “SET” indicator
(



P.236)

(white)

LTA indicator (



P.229)

(green)

LTA indicator (



P.229)

(orange)

(flashes)

LTA indicator (



P.229)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*3, 4

(if equipped)

(



P.246, 259)

BSM indicator (if equipped)
(



P.246)

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Drive mode indicators



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

*1

: These lights turn on when the power

switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

*2

: This light comes on when the system is

turned off.

*3

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:



When the BSM function is enabled
on

of the multi-information dis-

play, the power switch is turned to
ON mode.



When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on

of the multi-information dis-

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

*1, 2

(if equipped)

(



P.253)

RCTA OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.259)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.266)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.279)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.280)

Smart access system with
push-button start indicator

*5

(



P.182)

“READY” indicator (



P.182)

EV drive mode indicator
(



P.187)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.193)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.193)

Brake hold standby indicator

*1

(



P.196)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

(



P.196)

EV indicator (



P.67)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*6

(



P.83)

Security indicator

*7

(



P.73,

74)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*1, 7

(



P.40)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*1, 7

(



P.40)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.276)

Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (



P.276)

Customize mode indicator
(



P.276)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.276)

Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (



P.276)

Sport S mode indicator
(



P.276)

Sport S+ mode indicator
(



P.276)

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play.

If the system is functioning correctly,
the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in
the system. If this occurs, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

*4

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

*5

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*6

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

*7

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

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Locations of gauges and meters



Except F SPORT models

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.85)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (



P.92, 276)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.88)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.420)

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (



P.338)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Gauges and meters

Meter display

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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Shift position display (



P.189)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.87)



F SPORT models

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.88)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.420)

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.85)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (



P.92, 276)

Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Shift position display (



P.189)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.87)

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (



P.338)

H

I

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)

When the engine speed reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will be
displayed on the tachometer.

The desired engine speed at which the Rev
indicator will begin to be displayed can be
set on

of the multi-information display.

(



P.88)

■

Rev peak (F SPORT models)

The engine speed reaches or exceeds
4000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Hybrid System Indicator



Except F SPORT models

Charge area

Shows regenerative charging.

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.

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.)



F SPORT models

Charge area

Shows regenerative charging.

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not

A

B

C

D

A

B

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being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.

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.)

●

Depending on the selected driving mode,

the Hybrid System Indicator or tachome-

ter will be displayed. The Hybrid System

Indicator or tachometer can be set to
always be displayed on

of the

multi-information display. (



P.92)

●

The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

in the following situations:

• When the tachometer setting is set to

change according to the driving mode

and a driving mode other than sport

mode is selected

• When the tachometer setting is set to

always display the Hybrid System Indica-

tor

●

By keeping the indicator needle (except

F SPORT models) or bar display (F

SPORT models) within the 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.

■

Tachometer

Hybrid System Indicator switches to the

tachometer when driving mode is in sport

mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can

be changed on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-

cisely controlled in order to help improve

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-

sions etc.

There are times when the engine speed that

is displayed may differ even when vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the

same.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

■

Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized
on

of the multi-information display.

(



P.92)

C

D

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

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Display items



Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.



Trip meter A/trip meter B

Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.



Distance until next engine oil
change

Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.

■

Changing the display

Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be

changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.

■

Pop-up display

Distance until next engine oil change

Displays the distance until the next engine
oil change. This display will be displayed in
the following situations:



When the power switch is turned to
ON mode.



When a warning message indicating
that oil maintenance should be per-
formed soon or is required is dis-
played.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

If the brightness is adjusted when the sur-
roundings are bright and the tail lights are
on (day mode brightness adjustment), the
brightness level of night mode will be
adjusted at the same time.

WARNING

For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could

cause the driver to downshift again,

causing rapid and excessive engine brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

death or injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (



P.446)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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Darker

2

Brighter

■

Brightness of the meters (day mode and

night mode)

The brightness of the meters is changed

between day mode and night mode.

●

Day mode: When the tail lights are off or

when the tail lights are on but the sur-

rounding area is bright

●

Night mode: When the tail lights are on

and the surrounding area is dark

■

Display



Except F SPORT models

By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.



F SPORT models

By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

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Menu icons

Select a menu icon to display its con-
tent.

■

Liquid crystal display



P.86

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

: Select menu icons
: Change displayed content,

scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen

Pressing and holding the switch will display
the first screen of the selected menu icon.

Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current
screen as the top screen
Call sending/receiving and history
display

Linked with the hands-free system, sending
or receiving call is displayed. For details
regarding the hands-free system, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Registering a top screen

The displayed top screen can be

Driving information (



P.90)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (



P.92)

Audio system-linked display
(



P.92)

Driving assist system informa-
tion (



P.92)

Warning message display
(



P.420)

Settings display (



P.92)

WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information

display while driving, pay extra atten-

tion to the safety of the area around the

vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the

multi-information display while driving

as you may fail to see pedestrians,

objects on the road, etc. ahead of the

vehicle.

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures



P.86

Changing the meter display

A

B

C

D

E