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It dosen't really matter which model you buy as you change the ride by adjusting your tyre pressures ,mine has air suspension and I like the harder taught ride feeling at 40psi or if I want soft and smooth intead I set at 30-32 psi night and day difference . Neither model handles like a sportier car and they weren't designed like that .

I remember the days you would be cruising at 100mph no cameras etc .only time it could become a bit hairy was on short slip roads of the motorway lol.

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Here's the whole page for you HOME LEXUS IS LEXUS ES LEXUS GS LEXUS LS LEXUS RX LEXUS GX LEXUS LX LEXUS CT Electronically modulated air suspension Lexus RX / Lexus RX 450H User Manual / When driving / Using other driving systems / Electronically modulated air suspension The electronically modulated air suspension allows the driver to control vehicle height in order to adjust driving conditions. Select the desired height with the height selector switch. 1. Multi-information display. 2. Electronically modulated air suspension indicator. 3. Height control off button. 4. Height selector switch (driver’s side instrument panel). 5. Height selector switch (luggage compartment). Selecting vehicle height Height modes “HI” mode: For driving on bumpy roads. 1.2 in. (30 mm) higher than the normal height. “HI” mode cannot be selected when vehicle speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h). “N” mode: For ordinary driving. Normal height. “LO” mode: For sporty driving. Vehicle front: 0.8 in. (20 mm) lower than the normal height. Vehicle rear: 0.2 in. (5 mm) lower than the normal height. Luggage mode: For easy entry/exit and easy luggage loading/ unloading. 1.2 in. (30 mm) lower than the normal height. Height selector switch - Press the height selector switch for approximately 1 second. Driver's side instrument panel 1. Higher. Pressing this switch while the vehicle is in luggage mode changes the vehicle height to that of “N” mode. 2. Lower. Pressing the switch while the vehicle is in “LO” mode changes the vehicle height to that of luggage mode. - Luggage compartment. 1. Higher. Pressing this switch while the vehicle is in luggage mode changes the vehicle height to that of “N” mode. 2. Lower. Pressing this switch while the vehicle is in “N” mode changes the vehicle height to that of luggage mode, not “LO” mode. Electronically modulated air suspension indicator The indicator for the selected mode will come on. The indicator will flash while the vehicle height is being changed to the height of the selected mode. Disabling the height control Press the height control off button while the vehicle is stopped. A message will appear on the multiinformation display, and vehicle height will be fixed in the current mode. When vehicle speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h), the electronically modulated air suspension is reenabled automatically. Operating conditions After stopping the hybrid system, the vehicle will remain lowered for a maximum of 60 seconds. Height selector switch (driver's side instrument panel) • While the hybrid system is operating, any vehicle height mode can be selected. • Luggage mode can only be selected when the shift lever is in the P position. Height selector switch (luggage compartment) • When the hybrid system is operating and the shift lever is in the P position, any vehicle height other than “LO” mode can be selected. • When the “POWER” switch is turned off, the vehicle height can only be lowered (only the “∨” side of the switch can be operated). This switch can only be operated when the back door is open. Height control off button When the vehicle is stopped with the “POWER” switch in ON mode, vehicle height control can be disabled/re-enabled. When changing vehicle height modes Before operating the height selector switch to raise/lower the vehicle height, ensure that there are no objects in the surrounding area that could damage the vehicle. When “N” mode is selected During high speed driving, the vehicle height will automatically change to that of “LO” mode. When “HI” mode is selected The vehicle height will change to that of “N” mode when vehicle speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h) or when vehicle speed has exceeded 19 mph (30 km/h) for approximately 10 seconds. Even if vehicle speed is then reduced to under 19 mph (30 km/h), height will not return to “HI” mode. When “LO” mode is selected The vehicle height will change to that of “N” mode when the hybrid system is restarted. When luggage mode is selected If the vehicle begins to move while still in luggage mode, the vehicle will automatically change to “N” mode once speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). Even if vehicle speed is reduced below 5 mph (8 km/h), the vehicle height will not automatically return to luggage mode. Operating sound of the air suspension When the vehicle height is lowered, such as when entering and loading the vehicle, or when the height selector switch is operated, the sound of the compressor operating or the mode changing may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. Automatic leveling function Regardless of the number of occupants and the luggage load, vehicle height in any mode is always adjusted to a fixed height by the automatic leveling function. Vehicle height mode change time If the height control is operated continuously to lower the vehicle, the suspension air tank may become full, causing operation of the vehicle height lowering control to become slow. To protect the compressor, the system will only raise the vehicle for a total of 100 consecutive seconds. If it takes longer than this to reach the selected height, operation may be suspended shortly and then restart. However, it may not be possible to change the vehicle's height mode at this time. The electronically modulated air suspension will not operate when The vehicle height control may not be able to change modes when the vehicle runs over a high curb or other rugged surfaces where the suspension is stretched. CAUTION: The electronically modulated air suspension must be disabled when The electronically modulated air suspension must be disabled in the following situations as vehicle height may change, resulting in accidental damage: Any of the wheels is stuck in a ditch. It is necessary to jack up the vehicle. It is necessary to tow the vehicle with part of it lifted. When connecting/disconnecting a trailer For safety, stop the hybrid system if necessary. NOTICE: “HI” mode “HI” mode should be used for off-road driving. As the vehicle's center of gravity is higher in this setting, the vehicle may become unstable if an abrupt turn is made. Do not select “HI” mode when loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier. This may result in a loss of control or vehicle rollover. Do not select “LO” mode when driving on bumpy roads. If the underbody of the vehicle touches a rugged road surface, the vehicle may be damaged. Also be careful when driving while the vehicle is automatically returning from luggage or “LO” mode to “N” mode. Automatic return to “N” mode In the following situations, the height of the vehicle will automatically increase. Be careful in any place where overhead space is limited. The vehicle begins to move while still in luggage mode. The hybrid system is restarted while the vehicle is in “LO” mode. Vehicle height while parked If the temperature changes or the vehicle is parked for a long time, the vehicle height may decrease.

If you look at your dash there will be a green small light if I remember on the right lower side .and the ride height button is r/h side of steering wheel lower down .

There will be an indicator in the dash and a ride height button plus on in the boot . if you have been quoted £5000 just take out an extended warranty at another dealer and give it a week or so and take the car to them hey presto free repair but shhhh don't let the people on her know or they will tut tut me and say your go to hell lol but hey it's your choice I know what I would do and the Lexus dealer won't give a monkeys as to say as the rich money grabbing warranty company will pay them .

I do agree with you if the car was the rx350 model it would not be going to lexus .but due to the hybrid system .i know only only too well the system would go pop and with out all the specialist equipment a workshop /ramp etc it makes it a pain in the arse .working full time doesn't help I'm afraid this is the future of cars costly little buggers to fix .i can understand the pcp way of things rag it and just use the cheapest garage for servicing .

I'm pretty sure there under the steering area .

The thing that helps the RX is that they matched the cvt transmission with a decent engine power wise .go try a under powered nx300h they are all the same until you want to actually over take something .Then either you go ***** am I going to make it in other cvt cars .Or pull out in the Rx and do your Jeremy clarkson impression to the wife POWERRR lol.

I will have the servicing done at lexus .its like meeting a new partner you have to take on the inlaws as well with gritted teeth lol.

Good evening everyone ,I've just been looking at the Lexus servicing and what you actually get for your money .Rx450h relevant service sheet items replaced and check. And I find it quite shocking you basically get a glorified oil and filter change and a look at round your car .i would personally think this would take all of 45-60minutes getting the car onto the ramp doing the service then back down plug in laptop to test hybrid then back into the car park . Bearing in mind they do these all day long . Now I know a lot of you are the Lexus hardcore through and through but I remember what lexus and toyota used to do for your money in the late 1980s .im just shocked bearing in mind I used to work on Lexus and toyota at a main dealer .***** I used to remove bloody calipers to check pins clean up hubs change all fluids every 24 months etc and rotate wheels personally speak to customers .Rant over

There all the same it's just a different bumper and slight light difference once your in the car there all the same ,don't get hung up on avoiding air suspension if it does go Pete tong you just buy used struts assembly's of a non air model there a doddle to change .

Pirelli Scorpion Winter excellent in ice and snow100% in both and still scores 80% in wet and dry conditions

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P get quite a good review only ice grip was a low score so maybe no good for uk as ice happens alot

Hi I would recommend factory fit or your car will crash and your insurance will not pay up your be thrown in jail by the police .i think that's how it goes on here lol. But on a serious note I'd stick to dunlops until the big boys release a better range but of course that's just an opinion on a public forum and I'm sure someone will be along to rap by knuckles with there old head teacher ruler 🤐

Veredestein Quatrac 5 seem a good all round tyre With a resonable price £450 for a set fitted . They just edged cross climates in a 2019 tyre review .

Hi I'm not a great fan off engine flushes ,but thanks for the maintenance mode set up info.

It will be the next thing moving on from cats headlights being nicked .vauxhaul corsa are having complete front ends nicked

I'm going to put a super charger on mine .the ad on eBay promised 100bhp increase from the little fan motor you put in the air box .

ha ha sorry I new that would get you going lol

Well your only option well in a pipe clean up welds it will soo rust and match the rest of the system .the mot tester unless he knows it should be will be oblivious to it just get it mot at kwik fit they will only be interested in your tyres and brakes lol .

I think your find the max power of the rx450h will be 492 bhp if set up to give max power to the motors with fully charged battery . I would say not for very long but it's able to produce this power with a torque figure of 508 nm engine 265 bhp front motor 165 bhp rear motor 68 bhp But of course it set up to produce only 308bhp .would be interesting to see if some could unleash the full potential

Those are just rubber and plastic vanity trims stopping wind noise etc .if you car has a sunroof check the drain tubes .people have had major discussions on here recently Just look back about a week or so in the pages.

Most modern windscreens are bonded in giving a perfect seal .your leak will be from above this .

You can rule out most things with a cheap multi meter testing power to the boot motor and lock assembly .it all depends on your own skill set