Sharp R-450H User Manual

1922-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicleThe following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. Starting the engine (RX350)→P. 205

2012-1. Driving procedures2When drivingCAUTION● RX350: Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or whereit is snowing. If snowba

2022-1. Driving proceduresCAUTION When braking the vehicle● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance increases when the brake

2032-1. Driving procedures2When drivingNOTICE When driving the vehicle● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during drivi

2042-1. Driving proceduresNOTICE When encountering flooded roadsDo not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause thef

2052-1. Driving procedures2When drivingEngine (ignition) switch (RX350)Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key onyour per

2062-1. Driving procedures Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modesModes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”switch with the brake ped

2072-1. Driving procedures2When drivingWhen stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than PIf the engine is stopped with the shift

2082-1. Driving procedures If the engine does not startThe engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 145) Contact your Lexus deal

2092-1. Driving procedures2When drivingCAUTION When starting the engineAlways start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

2102-1. Driving proceduresNOTICE To prevent 12-volt battery discharge● Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-TION ON mode

1932-1. Driving procedures2When drivingStarting off on a steep uphillMake sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever toD. Gently dep

2112-1. Driving procedures2When drivingPower (ignition) switch (RX450h)Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key onyour per

2122-1. Driving procedures Stopping the hybrid systemStop the vehicle.Shift the shift lever to P.Set the parking brake. (→P. 245 )Press the “POWER”

2132-1. Driving procedures2When drivingWhen stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other than PIf the hybrid system is stopped

2142-1. Driving procedures Note for the entry function→P. 70 If the hybrid system does not startThe immobilizer system may not have been deactivated

2152-1. Driving procedures2When driving If the hybrid system is malfunctioning→P. 871 If the electronic key battery is depleted→P. 792CAUTION When

2162-1. Driving proceduresNOTICE To prevent 12-volt battery discharge● Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-ods of t

2172-1. Driving procedures2When drivingEV drive mode (RX450h) Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is coldIf the hybrid system is star

2182-1. Driving procedures Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned onIt may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situ

2192-1. Driving procedures2When driving Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive modeIn EV drive mode, it is possible to drive up about 1/2

2202-1. Driving proceduresAutomatic transmission (RX350 6-speed models)Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. Shifting the s

1942-1. Driving procedures Drum-in-disc type parking brake systemYour vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-te

2212-1. Driving procedures2When driving Shift position purpose*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for thedrivi

2222-1. Driving procedures Selecting snow modeUse snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road sur-faces such as snow.Press the menu switc

2232-1. Driving procedures2When drivingChanging shift ranges in S modeTo enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position. The shift range canthe

2242-1. Driving proceduresSelecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches)To drive using temporary shift range selection

2252-1. Driving procedures2When driving When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position (vehicles with pad-dle shift switches)When the

2262-1. Driving procedures When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activatedEven when performing the following actions with the int

2272-1. Driving procedures2When drivingAutomatic transmission (RX350 8-speed models)Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. S

2282-1. Driving procedures Shift position usesShift position Display Function PurposeNormal D position driv-ingGears between 1 and 8 are auto-matical

2292-1. Driving procedures2When driving Selecting snow modeUse snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road sur-faces such as snow.Press t

2302-1. Driving proceduresSelecting shift ranges in the D positionTo drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shiftswitch.

1952-1. Driving procedures2When driving Eco-friendly driving (RX350) Eco-friendly driving (RX450h)→P. 2 50 Customization (RX350)Setting of Eco Driv

2312-1. Driving procedures2When driving Shift ranges and their functions*: “D” is also displayed to indicate the shift position.A lower shift range w

2322-1. Driving proceduresSelecting gears in the M positionTo enter M mode, shift the shift lever to the M position. Gears can then beselected by oper

2332-1. Driving procedures2When driving Gear functions*: “M” is also displayed to indicate the shift position. When the “-” paddle shift switch is o

2342-1. Driving procedures Downshift restrictions warning buzzerTo help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-times

2352-1. Driving procedures2When driving AI-SHIFTThe AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-mance and driving con

2362-1. Driving proceduresHybrid transmission (RX450h)Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. Shifting the shift leverWhile t

2372-1. Driving procedures2When driving Selecting Eco drive modeWhen the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving forceand operation of t

2382-1. Driving procedures Selecting snow modeUse snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road sur-faces such as snow.Press the menu switc

2392-1. Driving procedures2When driving Selecting sport modeUse when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such aswhen driving in mounta

2402-1. Driving proceduresChanging shift ranges in S modeWhen the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated asfollows:Upshifti

1962-1. Driving proceduresCAUTION When driving the vehicle● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and acceleratorpedals t

2412-1. Driving procedures2When driving Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive modeEco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operati

2422-1. Driving procedures Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may som

2432-1. Driving procedures2When drivingTurn signal leverThe turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of thedriver: Type ARight tu

2442-1. Driving procedures Turn signals can be operated whenRX350The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.RX450hThe “POWER” switch is in

2452-1. Driving procedures2When drivingParking brake Usage in winter time→P. 3 69NOTICE Before drivingFully release the parking brake. Driving the v

2462-1. Driving proceduresHornTo sound the horn, press on orclose to the mark.

1972-1. Driving procedures2When drivingCAUTION● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can damage the transmi

1982-1. Driving proceduresCAUTION● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, donot drive over 85 mph (140 k

1992-1. Driving procedures2When drivingCAUTION When the vehicle is stopped● RX350: Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P

2002-1. Driving proceduresCAUTION When the vehicle is parked● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-cl