Overview

There's no denying the charms of Lexus' redesigned RX crossover. It's extremely comfortable; it packs a sophisticated, upscale interior; and, in the hybrid version, it returns the mileage of a midsize sedan — a four-cylinder one.

With all that going for it, the RX 450h hybrid has one fatal flaw: It drives like a hybrid from five years ago before most companies had worked out the odd kinks of the fuel-efficient cars, like spotty braking and herky-jerky acceleration. Aside from that, the RX is a sublime crossover.

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Rear window wiper and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows: 1. Off. 2. Intermittent window wiper operation. 3. Normal window wiper operation. 4. Washer/wiper dual operation. 5. Washer/wi ...

Using the CD player
Loading CDs Loading a CD 1. Press . “WAIT” is shown on the display. 2. When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green, insert a CD. The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”. Loadin ...

Luggage compartment features
Cargo hooks Raise the hook to use. The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items. Auxiliary boxes Pull the strap upwards when lifting the cover up. Luggage covers Attach the hook ...