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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Optimal use of the audio system
1. Displays the current mode. 2. Changes the following setting. • Sound quality and volume balance. The sound quality and balance setting can be changed to produce the best sound. • Automatic ...

Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear. Checking tires 1. New tread. 2. Treadwear indicator. 3. Worn tread. The location of treadwear indicators is sho ...

Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. 1. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. 2. Remove the engin ...