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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Extended trunk
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area. Pull down the armrest. Open the armrest door. The armrest door can be locked and unlocked using the ...

Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER” switch modes. Starting the hybrid system 1. Check that the parking br ...

If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air conditioning system. 2. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam: Sto ...