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3-4. Using the audio system

Interior fe

ature

Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off

Turning

clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning

counter-

clockwise turns off the ASL.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise

level as you drive your vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 2012 RX350

Page 1: ...r a comfortable driving experience 4 Maintenance andcare Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it your self maintenance and maintenance information 5 Whentrouble arises What to do if the...

Page 2: ...ing position memory 103 Head restraints 109 Seat belts 111 Steering wheel 119 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 122 Outside rear view mirrors 126 1 5 Openingandclosingthe windowsandmoonroof Power win...

Page 3: ...ems 175 Installing child restraints 179 2 1 Drivingprocedures Driving the vehicle 192 Engine ignition switch 205 Power ignition switch 211 EV drive mode 217 Automatic transmission RX350 6 speed models...

Page 4: ...d type 320 Rear view monitor system vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system 329 Driving assist systems 334 All wheel drive lock switch 340 Hill start assist control 341 Pre Collision System 343 B...

Page 5: ...3 WMA discs 453 Listening to an iPod 463 Listening to a USB memory 471 Using the AUX port 481 Listening to Bluetooth audio 483 Optimal use of the audio system 497 Using the steering wheel audio switch...

Page 6: ...terior lights 668 Personal lights 668 3 6 Usingthestorage features List of storage features 670 Glove box 671 Bottle holders door pockets 672 Cup holders 673 Console box 676 Coin holder 678 Auxiliary...

Page 7: ...on and maintenance I M programs 737 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 738 Hood 742 Positioning a floor jack 743 Engine compartment 745 12 volt battery 766 Tires 773 Tir...

Page 8: ...lever cannot be shifted from P 916 If you lose your keys 917 If the electronic key does not operate properly 918 If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged RX350 922 If the vehicle 12 volt battery i...

Page 9: ...orting safety defects for U S owners 998 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners 999 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners 1002 Abbreviation list 1014 Alphabetical index 1016 Whattodoif 1029...

Page 10: ...3 Front fog lights P 278 Turn signal lights P 243 Windshield wipers P 280 Outside rear view mirrors P 126 Hood P 742 Front side marker lights P 274 Daytime running lights Parking lights P 274 Windshie...

Page 11: ...Tail lights P 274 Rear window wiper P 287 Tires Rotation Replacement Inflation pressure Information P 773 P 897 P 957 960 P 967 Rear side marker lights P 274 Rear turn signal lights P 243 Back door o...

Page 12: ...P 688 P 481 626 P 463 471 581 591 Door pockets Bottle holders P 672 P 672 Rear SRS side airbags P 157 Power outlet P 688 Console box P 676 Armrest Auxiliary boxes P 695 P 678 Power outlet P 688 Power...

Page 13: ...OS button Auxiliary boxes P 715 P 678 If equipped 1 For vehicles with a navigation system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual 2 Refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Moon roof switch...

Page 14: ...Driving position memory switches P 103 Door lock switches P 79 Window lock switch P 129 Power window switches P 129 Inside lock buttons P 79 Outside rear view mirror switches P 126 Pictorial index Int...

Page 15: ...er 4 P 220 227 P 236 Shift lock override button P 916 Floor mat P 698 All wheel drive lock switch 3 P 340 Seat heater and ventilator switches P 693 VSC off switch P 334 Remote Touch 2 EV drive mode sw...

Page 16: ...witch Rear window wiper and washer switch P 280 P 287 Power back door main switch P 85 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P 119 Engine ignition switch 3 Power ignition switch 4 P 205 P 211 Ho...

Page 17: ...o system P 551 Emergency flashers switch P 848 Display light control Outside temperature display Clock Air conditioning display Audio display P 687 P 685 P 683 P 421 P 551 Multi display Air conditioni...

Page 18: ...412 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P 430 Audio system P 434 Emergency flashers switch P 848 Security indicator P 145 147 149 Pictorial index Instrument panel Clock P 683 Lex...

Page 19: ...m Owner s Manual A Withanavigation system Air conditioning system 2 Navigation system 2 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 2 Audio system 2 Emergency flashers switch P 848 Securi...

Page 20: ...dex Instrument panel Talk switch 1 P 502 632 Heated steering wheel switch P 691 Multi information switches P 260 Cruise control switch P 291 296 Head up display main switch P 269 Display position adju...

Page 21: ...system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual E Cup holders P 673 Headlight cleaner switch P 290 Power back door switch P 83 Fuel filler door opener P 137 Instrument panel light control buttons...

Page 22: ...22 Pictorial index Luggage compartment Cargo hooks P 700 Power outlet P 688 Luggage cover P 702 Cargo hooks P 700 Auxiliary boxes P 700 Power back door switch P 84...

Page 23: ...23 A Rear seatback lock release levers P 99 Luggage compartment lights P 86 If equipped...

Page 24: ...t indicate a malfunction Noisefromundervehicleafterturningoffthehybridsystem RX450h Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for...

Page 25: ...ltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their e...

Page 26: ...elematics Sub scription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage Eventdatarecorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to re...

Page 27: ...e for a leased vehicle is obtained In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit However if necessary Lexus may Use the data for...

Page 28: ...to neutral There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows the moon roof or other features of the vehicle In addition heat build up or extremely cold temperature...

Page 29: ...nger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts cables and their connec tors are touched In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of the hybrid bat tery must be disposed of by your Lexus d...

Page 30: ...arning against something which if ignored may cause damage to the vehi cle or its equipment You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your L...

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Page 32: ...32 1 1 Hybrid system Hybrid system 34 Hybrid system precautions 38 Energy monitor consumption screen 44 Hybrid vehicledriving tips 55 Before driving 1...

Page 33: ...109 Seatbelts 111 Steeringwheel 119 Anti glareinsiderear viewmirror 122 Outsiderearviewmirrors 126 1 5 Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Powerwindows 129 Moon roof 133 1 6 Refueling Openi...

Page 34: ...y familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle andoperate withcare The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor traction motor according to driving conditions imp...

Page 35: ...ngstart off The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped During start off the electric motor traction motor drives the vehicle At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope the engine...

Page 36: ...gine charges the hybrid battery traction battery the battery does not need to be charged from an outside source However if the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly dis...

Page 37: ...idling Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed and accelerator is loosened Vibration may be felt when th...

Page 38: ...l as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating Obey the caution labels attached tothevehicle AWD models only Air conditioning compressor High voltage cables orange Power cont...

Page 39: ...ay overheat leading to a reduction in hybrid battery output Emergencyshutoffsystem When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor the emergency shut off system blocks off the high vol...

Page 40: ...t come on contact your Lexus dealer When refueling thefuelfillerdoormaytake afewmomentstoopen As part of emission system operation it may take up to 10 seconds for the fuel filler door to automaticall...

Page 41: ...fespan of the hybrid battery traction battery can change in accordance with driving style and driving conditions CAUTION Highvoltageandhightemperatureprecautions The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC...

Page 42: ...Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous If your vehicle needs to be towed do so with all front wheels for 2WD models or f...

Page 43: ...arly to prevent the hybrid battery traction battery from overheating Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery tract...

Page 44: ...ormation dis play and the navigationsystemscreenor theLexus DisplayAudio screen Navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio screen if equipped Multi information display Vehicles with a navigation...

Page 45: ...the Remote Touch Select Info Apps Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system Lexus Display Audio controller P 396 Displaying the Menu screen P 397 Turn or move the controller to select a function nu...

Page 46: ...on or Past Record screen is displayed select the Energy Lexus Display Audio system screen if equipped Press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio controller Select Car If the Trip Information or...

Page 47: ...47 1 1 Hybrid system 1 Before driving Multi information display Press the or switch on the steering wheel through several items to select the energy monitor display...

Page 48: ...d by the electric motor traction motor Navigation system Lexus Display Audio system When the vehi cle is powered by both the gas oline engine and the electric motor traction motor Navigation system Le...

Page 49: ...ing When the vehi cle is charging the hybrid battery traction battery Navigation system Lexus Display Audio system Navigation system Lexus Display Audio system Navigation system or Lexus Display Audio...

Page 50: ...om actual conditions Whenthereisno energy flow Navigation system Lexus Display Audio system Hybrid battery tractionbattery status Navigation system Low Full Low Full Lexus Display Audio system Low Ful...

Page 51: ...select Fuel Consump tion on the Energy Monitor screen or Trip Information on the Past Record screen Reset the trip information data Average vehicle speed Elapsed time Cruising range Previous fuel con...

Page 52: ...screen does not appear select Trip information Reset the trip information data Average vehicle speed Elapsed time Cruising range Previous fuel consumption per minute Current fuel consumption History s...

Page 53: ...on the Energy Monitor screen or Past Record on the Trip Informa tion screen Update the past record data Reset the past record data Best past fuel consumption Average fuel consumption Use the displayed...

Page 54: ...y Best past fuel consumption Update the past record data Reset the past record data Trip information screen appears Energy Monitor screen appears These images are examples only and may vary slightly f...

Page 55: ...e to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption Highwaydriving Control your speed and keep at a constant speed Also...

Page 56: ...ption Use a tire that is appropriate for the season Luggage Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption Avoid carry ing unnecessary luggage Installing a large roof rack can also cause poo...

Page 57: ...iththevehicle Electronic keys Operating the smart access system with push button start P 62 Operating the wireless remote control function P 76 Mechanical keys Key number plate Card key electronic key...

Page 58: ...the electronic key Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly you will need the mechanical key...

Page 59: ...ealer using the key number plate P 917 When riding in an aircraft When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraf...

Page 60: ...l electrical equipment such as low fre quency therapy equipment Carryingtheelectronic key on your person Carry the electronic key 3 9 in 10 cm or more away from electric appliances that are turned on...

Page 61: ...r Lexus dealer replace the battery Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key If the battery cover i...

Page 62: ...carrying the elec tronic key including the card key on your person for example in your pocket Thedrivershould alwayscarrytheelectronickey Locks and unlocks the side doors P 63 Locks and unlocks the b...

Page 63: ...to unlock the door Grip the passen ger s door handle to unlock all the doors Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are loc...

Page 64: ...Opening closing and locking the doors Unlockingandlockingthebackdoor Press the button to unlock the door The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked Press the button to lock th...

Page 65: ...g and locking the doors 1 Before driving Antennalocationandeffectiverange Antennalocation Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the luggage compartment Antenna outside th...

Page 66: ...rting the engine or changing ENGINE START STOP switch modes RX450h When starting the hybrid system or chang ing POWER switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi...

Page 67: ...and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded Alarm Situation Correction procedure Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open Clos...

Page 68: ...hen the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft 2 m of the vehicle for 10 minutes or more If the entry function has not been used for 14 days or more the vehicle cannot be unlocked by a...

Page 69: ...ng a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wire less communication devices When the electronic key is in contact with or is covered by the following metal lic objects Cards to which al...

Page 70: ...a outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle As long as the electronic key is within the effective range the doors may...

Page 71: ...n off the alarm lock all the doors The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice snow mud etc Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again or use the lock sensor on...

Page 72: ...ey battery life is about a year and a half RX350 If the battery becomes low an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops P 885 RX450h If the battery becomes low an alarm will sound in the ca...

Page 73: ...ng closing and locking the doors 1 Before driving Whentheelectronickeybatteryis fullydepleted P 792 Customization Settings e g smart access system with push button start can be changed Customizable fe...

Page 74: ...operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in the mainland...

Page 75: ...stem antennas P 66 The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices If necessary the entry function can be disabled Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and t...

Page 76: ...icle Italsoopens and closes the backdoor Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the but ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors Ope...

Page 77: ...buzzer and lock the vehicle once more Securityfeature P 68 Panic mode Back door operation The back door can be opened even if it is locked Lock the back door again when you leave the vehicle The back...

Page 78: ...osed To prevent locking the keys inside the vehicle do not place the electric key inside the vehicle while the power back door is closing Conditions affecting operation P 69 Ifthewireless remotecontro...

Page 79: ...ntry function wireless remotecontrolor door lock switches Entryfunction P 63 Wirelessremotecontrol P 76 Doorlockswitches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Inside lock buttons Locks the door Un...

Page 80: ...The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked RX450h The door cannot be locked if the POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle The k...

Page 81: ...esult in a door opening and an occupant falling out resulting in death or serious injury Always use a seat belt Always lock all the doors Ensure that all the doors are properly closed Do not pull the...

Page 82: ...cked unlocked and opened closed by the follow ing procedures Lockingandunlockingthebackdoor Door lock switches P 79 Entry function P 64 Wireless remote control P 76 Openingthebackdoorfromoutsidetheveh...

Page 83: ...he back door is locked While carrying the electronic key on your person press and hold the back door opener but ton or press it twice This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer Using the wir...

Page 84: ...he power back door is closing will cause it to open again However the reverse operation cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation starts even if the switch is pressed again Wh...

Page 85: ...doors 1 Before driving Cancelingthepowerbackdoorsystem Turn off the main switch in the glove box to disable the power back door system On Off The back door cannot be operated even with the wireless re...

Page 86: ...n only The ENGINE START STOP switch is turned off When using the wireless remote control only RX450h To open the power back door when the POWER switch is in ON mode the power back door main switch mus...

Page 87: ...ed manually even when the power back door main switch is off Pressing the back door opener button while the power back door system is operating will cause the back door to switch to manual operation I...

Page 88: ...t battery or changing a fuse while the back door is open To enable the power back door to operate properly initialize the system by com pletely closing the back door manually If the 12 volt battery is...

Page 89: ...Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment they could have heat exhaust...

Page 90: ...head or neck to be caught and injured When installing an accessory part to the back door using a genuine Lexus part is recommended The back door may fall if it is not opened fully It is more difficul...

Page 91: ...perating automatically the automatic operation is stopped The back door then has to be operated manually Take extra care when on an incline as the back door may open or close unexpectedly If the opera...

Page 92: ...again after being opened causing someone s hands head or neck to be caught and injured When installing an accessory part to the back door using a genuine Lexus part is recommended Jam protectionfuncti...

Page 93: ...damper stays that hold the back door in place Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay resulting in mal function Toprevent backdoorcloser malfun...

Page 94: ...or may cause a malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the power back door is oper ating Take care not to damage the sensors installed on the right and left edges of the power...

Page 95: ...ors steering wheel Front seats Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion front angle adjustment switch Vertical height adjustment switch Lumbar support adjustment s...

Page 96: ...rear seats as far back as possible P 99 Flatteningthefrontseatbacks Move the front seat forward raise the seat and remove the head restraint P 109 After returning the seat to its origi nal position m...

Page 97: ...ision the head restraint moves slightly forward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash to the seat occupant Activeheadrestraints Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head re...

Page 98: ...eclined the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event o...

Page 99: ...rs steering wheel Before driving Rear seats Foldingdowntherearseatbacks Beforefoldingdowntherearseatbacks Stow all the head restraints and the rear center seat belt buckle Seat position adjustment lev...

Page 100: ...s Foldingdowntherearseatbacks From inside Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions lift them up until they lock From outside Pull the levers Le...

Page 101: ...set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P After folding the seatback lightly move the seat back and forth to lock it in place Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the lugga...

Page 102: ...do so may result in death or serious injury Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on the top Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback...

Page 103: ...cally when the doorsareunlocked Threedifferentdriving positionscan beenteredintomemory Enteringapositiontomemory RX350 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNI TION ON mode RX450h Turn the POWER swit...

Page 104: ...llingthememorizedposition Check that the shift lever is set in P RX350 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNI TION ON mode RX450h Turn the POWER switch to ON mode Press button 1 2 or 3 until the si...

Page 105: ...inked properly RX350 Shift the shift lever to P and close the driver s door Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode RX450h Shift the shift lever to P and close the driver s door Turn the...

Page 106: ...ar thest away from the driver and the seat will move backward auto away function The shift lever has been shifted to P The ENGINE START STOP switch RX350 or POWER switch RX450h has been turned off The...

Page 107: ...g thelinked doorunlockoperation RX350 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode and close the driver s door RX450h Turn the POWER switch to ON mode and close the driver s door While pressi...

Page 108: ...rd position and the seat is being moved in those directions the system may not correctly recognize the cur rent position and the memorized position will not be correctly recalled The autoawayfunctionf...

Page 109: ...seats Up Pull the head restraints up Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button Lock release button Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button Loc...

Page 110: ...autions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat Adjust the head restraints to the correct positio...

Page 111: ...over the shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips Adjust the position of the seatback Sit up straight and...

Page 112: ...de Pull the comfort guide from the pocket Slide the belt past the slot of the guide The elastic cord must be behind the seat belt Adjustingtheseatbeltshoulderanchorheight frontseats Push the seat belt...

Page 113: ...ioners frontandoutsiderearseats The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal coll...

Page 114: ...s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system CRS firmly To...

Page 115: ...belt for more than one person at once including children Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and or an appropriate child restraint system To achieve a...

Page 116: ...shoul der The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the...

Page 117: ...by allowing the belt plate or buckle to be jammed in the door Inspect the seat belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced Dama...

Page 118: ...r of the shoul der The belt should be kept away from the neck and should not fall off the shoul der Usingaseatbelt extender Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without t...

Page 119: ...o its stowed position by moving up and away to enable easier driver entry and exit Turning the ENGINE START STOP switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode will return the steering wheel to the original...

Page 120: ...is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode Vehicles with driving position memory If the driver s seat belt is fastened the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of ENGINE START STOP switch mode RX450h T...

Page 121: ...the seat belt again the steering wheel will return to the original position P 106 RX450h The auto tilt away function can only operate when the POWER switch has been turned off the driver seat belt has...

Page 122: ...side rear view mirror Adjusting the height of rear view mirror Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down The rear view mirror s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient c...

Page 123: ...ion mode ON OFF When the automatic anti glare function is in ON mode the indica tor illuminates RX350 The function will set to ON mode each time the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNI TION ON...

Page 124: ...ch time the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNI TION ON mode Pressing turns the function to OFF mode The indicator also turns off Pressing turns the function to ON mode The indicator also turns...

Page 125: ...event sensorerror CAUTION Cautionwhiledriving Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident resulting in death or serious...

Page 126: ...rrors Push the mirror back in the direc tion of the vehicle s rear Mirror angle canbeadjustedusingtheswitch To select a mirror to adjust press the switch Left Right Pressing the same switch again will...

Page 127: ...AUTO switch to set automatic mode The indicator will come on Indicator Mirroranglecan be adjusted when RX350 The ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is...

Page 128: ...utside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti glare inside rear view mir ror to reduce reflected light P 122 CAUTION Whendrivingthevehicle Observe the following precautions while...

Page 129: ...ccidentally opening or clos ing a passenger window The passenger windows can still be opened and closed using the power window switches on the driver s side even if the lock switch is on Thepower wind...

Page 130: ...STOP switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off They cannot however be operated once either front door is opened Operatingthepowerwindowsafterturningthehybrid systemoff RX450h The power windows...

Page 131: ...ow still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above initialize the function by performing the following procedure Hold the power window switch in the one touch closing positio...

Page 132: ...rve the following precautions Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught wh...

Page 133: ...oon roof The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof Closes the moon roof Lightly press either of the moon roof...

Page 134: ...emoff RX450h The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the POWER switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off It cannot how ever be operated once either front door is o...

Page 135: ...tely 10 seconds in the tilt up posi tion 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second Finally it will tilt down open and close Check to make sure that the moon roof is completel...

Page 136: ...to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated Do not allow children to operate the moon roof Closing t...

Page 137: ...uelingthevehicle Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed Confirm the type of fuel P 142 Openingthefueltankcap Press the opener to open the fuel fille...

Page 138: ...icle Turn the POWER switch off and close all the doors and win dows Confirm the type of fuel P 142 Openingthefueltankcap Press the opener to open the fuel filler door The fuel filler door will open wi...

Page 139: ...er refueling turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click Once the cap is released it will turn slightly in the opposite direction RX450h After refueling turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click...

Page 140: ...pressingtheinsideswitch RX350 Open the back door and lift the deck board up P 899 STEP 1 With a compact spare tire only Remove the spare tire cover Remove the auxiliary box Pull the lever Install the...

Page 141: ...n fuel tank pressure before refueling To prevent fuel from spilling out turn the cap slowly when removing it During refueling fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being dis charged fr...

Page 142: ...hat the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable Research Octane Number as outlined in Fuel types Use only gasoline containing a maximum of 10 ethanol DO NOT use any flex fuel or gasoline th...

Page 143: ...filler neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances tha...

Page 144: ...ve closes In this condition fuel may overflow during the refueling pro cess Press the fuel filler door opener switch again Do not spill fuel during refueling Doing so may damage the vehicle such as ca...

Page 145: ...he ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is oper ating The indicator light stops flashing after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION...

Page 146: ...t to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Fo...

Page 147: ...e indicator light flashes after the POWER switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating The indicator light stops flashing after the POWER switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or...

Page 148: ...this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For vehicles sold in Canada Operation i...

Page 149: ...ed Triggeringofthealarm The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function wireless remote cont...

Page 150: ...stem will be set automati cally after 30 seconds The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set Vehicles without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system Clo...

Page 151: ...the alarms Unlock the doors RX350 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode or start the engine The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds RX450h Turn the P...

Page 152: ...ems are left in the vehicle Triggering of thealarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system Alarm operateddoorlock When the alarm is opera...

Page 153: ...53 1 7 Theft deterrentsystem 1 Before driving NOTICE Toensurethesystemoperatescorrectly Do not modify or remove the system If modified or removed the proper operation of the system cannot be guarantee...

Page 154: ...rrent system Theft prevention labels for U S A These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove und...

Page 155: ...re the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 95 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily opera ble P 95 Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steerin...

Page 156: ...r serious injury to the driver or passenger Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in plac...

Page 157: ...ause significant injury to the occupants They worktogetherwiththeseatbeltstohelpreducetheriskofdeathorserious injury SRS front airbags SRS driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the hea...

Page 158: ...s Front SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants Rear SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats SRS curtain shield airbags Can hel...

Page 159: ...U and sensors AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Rear side airbags SRS warning light Driver airbag Curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors Side and curtain shield airbag sensors Driver s...

Page 160: ...ubscribers if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear end collision the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center notifying them of the vehicle s location wit...

Page 161: ...ding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb 1500 kg vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 1...

Page 162: ...curtainshieldairbags The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the...

Page 163: ...y of the SRS airbags has been inflated Collision from the front Collision from the rear Pitching end over end The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed or was involved in an accident that was no...

Page 164: ...he seats with the side air bag is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged The portion of the front pillars rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes padding con taining the curtain shield airbags inside...

Page 165: ...ce is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as fa...

Page 166: ...using a child restraint system Lexus strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are safer for infants and child...

Page 167: ...stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold items on their knees Do not lean against the door the roof...

Page 168: ...omes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed open a door or window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irri...

Page 169: ...ealer The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy inflate accidentally causing death or serious injury Installation removal disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags Repairs modifications removal or rep...

Page 170: ...ystem detects the condition of the front passenger seat and acti vatesordeactivatesthe devices forthefront passenger SRS warning light AIR BAG OFF indicator light AIR BAG ON indicator light Front pass...

Page 171: ...de airbag on the front passenger seats Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR...

Page 172: ...AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Not illuminated SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passeng...

Page 173: ...Make sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat If the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated disconnect the extender to...

Page 174: ...sit up straight well back in the seat feet on the floor and with the seat belt worn cor rectly If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illuminated either ask the pas senger to move to the rear sea...

Page 175: ...ils follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 179 Typesofchildrestraints Child restraint systems are classified i...

Page 176: ...propriate child restraint system Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt If the child is too large for a ch...

Page 177: ...restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat sinc...

Page 178: ...t becomes twisted around a child s neck it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened scissors should be used to cut th...

Page 179: ...p shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com patiblewith the LATCH Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children system Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for th...

Page 180: ...n the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be...

Page 181: ...e top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor bracket For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system If the chi...

Page 182: ...ack while pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever Return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position P 99 Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle...

Page 183: ...until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended Forward fa...

Page 184: ...can not be extended While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has ret...

Page 185: ...system on the seat facing the front of the vehi cle Sit the child in the child restraint system Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer s instructions and insert...

Page 186: ...he seat belt Childrestraintsystemswithatoptetherstrap Secure the child restraint system using a seat belt or the LATCH anchors and remove the head restraint Open the anchor bracket cover latch the hoo...

Page 187: ...s to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819 CAUTION Wheninstallingaboostersea...

Page 188: ...as possible and adjust the seatback as upright as possible When a booster seat is installed always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi tioned across the center of the child s shoulder The belt shoul...

Page 189: ...seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other pas...

Page 190: ...ode 217 Automatictransmission RX3506 speed models 220 Automatictransmission RX3508 speed models 227 Hybrid transmission 236 Turn signallever 243 Parking brake 245 Horn 246 2 2 Instrument cluster Gauge...

Page 191: ...r attached type 320 Rearviewmonitor system vehicleswiththeLexus DisplayAudio system 329 Drivingassistsystems 334 All wheel drivelock switch 340 Hill startassistcontrol 341 Pre Collision System 343 BSM...

Page 192: ...king brake RX350 If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time shift the shift lever to P or N P 220 227 RX450h If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time shift th...

Page 193: ...ring and brakes from operating properly Enginespeed whiledriving RX350 In the following conditions the engine speed may become high while driving This is due to automatic up shifting control or down s...

Page 194: ...he hybrid battery traction battery will discharge requiring unnecessary engine power to recharge Drive your vehicle smoothly Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration Gradual acceleration and decel e...

Page 195: ...your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system operating This prevents the vehicle from creeping During Eco friendly acceleration Eco driv ing Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn...

Page 196: ...that the vehicle is approaching Even with the Vehicle Proximity Notification System active people may not realize the vehicle is approaching when the surrounding area is noisy and so forth Therefore t...

Page 197: ...ncy such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way P 940 RX450h During normal driving do not turn off the hybrid system Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cau...

Page 198: ...the vehicle to skid resulting in an accident After driving through a puddle lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes...

Page 199: ...such a situation cannot be avoided park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior RX350 In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away...

Page 200: ...e windshield or windows Do not place contain ers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses causing a fire in the vehicle Do not leave a...

Page 201: ...er the vehicle This may lead to death or a serious health hazard The exhaust system should be checked occasionally If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust...

Page 202: ...ulic systems if one of the systems fails the other will still operate In this case the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase If this happens do...

Page 203: ...accidentally depressed Avoiding damagetovehicleparts Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time Doing so may damage the power steering mo...

Page 204: ...the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Lexus dealer check the following Brake function RX350 Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine tran saxle transfer AWD models d...

Page 205: ...he indicator does not turn green the engine cannot be started Press the ENGINE START STOP switch The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds whichever is less Continue depressing the...

Page 206: ...ergency flashers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns amber IGNITION ON mode All electrical component...

Page 207: ...the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes ACCESSORY mode or one hour IGNITION ON mode the ENGINE START STOP switch will auto matically t...

Page 208: ...event the steering lock motor from overheating the motor may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time In this case refrain from operating the engine After a...

Page 209: ...e steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Stoppingtheenginein an emergency If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehi...

Page 210: ...than P If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position the ENGINE START STOP switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode 12...

Page 211: ...R switch indicator will turn green If the indicator does not turn green the hybrid system cannot be started Press the POWER switch After a while the READY indi cator comes on with a beep sound The veh...

Page 212: ...with the brake pedal released The mode changes each time the switch is pressed Off The emergency flashers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used Th...

Page 213: ...id system not operating for more than 20 minutes ACCESSORY mode or one hour ON mode the POWER switch will automatically turn off However this function cannot entirely prevent 12 volt battery discharge...

Page 214: ...pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time In this case refrain from operating the hybrid system After about 2 seconds the steering lock motor will resume fu...

Page 215: ...hes a safe and complete stop Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Stoppingthehybridsysteminan emergency If you want to stop...

Page 216: ...stem is stopped in another shift lever position the POWER switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode 12 volt battery discharge may o...

Page 217: ...starts to switch to EV drive mode In EV drive mode the electric motor traction motor powered by the hybrid battery traction battery isused todrivethe vehicle This mode allows you to drive in resident...

Page 218: ...bout 25 mph 40 km h or more The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc The windshield defogger is in use Automatic cancelationof EVdrive mode When driving in EV drive mo...

Page 219: ...igned to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal driv ing using the gasoline engine and electric motor traction motor Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy C...

Page 220: ...ashiftpositionappropriate for thedriving conditions Shiftingtheshiftlever While the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever When shifting the...

Page 221: ...tting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving 2 Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges controls engine braking forces and...

Page 222: ...enu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the or switch until ECT SNOW appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The ECT SNOW indicator...

Page 223: ...elected Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord ing to vehicle speed However the initial shift range may be set to 3 if AI SHIFT has operated wh...

Page 224: ...be selected by operating the and paddle shift switches Changing the shift range allows restriction of the upper limit of the gears to be used preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level o...

Page 225: ...is automatically deactivated if the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned off after driving in snow mode Smode When the shift range is 5 or lower holding the shift lever toward sets the shift range to 6...

Page 226: ...does notcomeonorDcomes on evenaftershiftingtheshiftlever toS This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately In this si...

Page 227: ...NITION ON mode depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever When shifting the shift lever between P and D make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped Shiftpositionpurpose To improve fuel effi...

Page 228: ...mal D position driv ing Gears between 1 and 8 are auto matically selected according to driving condi tions paddle shift switches activated Shift range selection P 230 Allows opti mum use of engine bra...

Page 229: ...s the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the or switch until ECT SNOW appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The ECT SNOW ind...

Page 230: ...paddle shift switches Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected Higher shift rang...

Page 231: ...elected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions 6 Gears between 1 and 6 are automatically selected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions 5 Gears between 1 and 5 are automatically...

Page 232: ...The gear changes once every time the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated When in the M position the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated However...

Page 233: ...ition the shift range may be lowered by two ranges or more in accor dance with the driving conditions Automatic deactivationof shift range selection in theDposition Shift range selection in the D posi...

Page 234: ...after driving in snow mode the mode is automatically deactivated IftheshiftlevercannotbeshiftedfromP P 916 Automatic gearselectionwhenthe vehicle is stopped When the vehicle comes to a stop the transm...

Page 235: ...position How ever operating the paddle shift switch will restrict the function s operation Shift ing the shift lever to the M position cancels the function The engine speed may remain high after rele...

Page 236: ...and D make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped Shiftpositionpurpose 1 Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions Setting the shift lever...

Page 237: ...controlled to improve fuel efficiency Press the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the or switch until ECO MODE appears Press the EN...

Page 238: ...switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the or switch until HYBRID SNOW appears Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The Hybrid SNOW indicat...

Page 239: ...n overtaking Press the menu switch The multi information display will change modes to electronic features control mode Press the or switch until SPORT MODE appears Press the ENTER switch to change to...

Page 240: ...llows Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord ing to vehicle speed Shiftrangesandtheirfunctions You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking f...

Page 241: ...ons AI SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accel...

Page 242: ...yroadsurfaces Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid resulting in an accident NOTICE Hybrid battery tractionbattery chargeprec...

Page 243: ...the following intention of the driver Type A Right turn Left turn Lane change to the right push and hold the lever part way The right hand signals will flash until you release the lever Lane change to...

Page 244: ...flashfasterthanusual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out Type B Right turn Left turn Lane change to the right push and hold the lever part way The right...

Page 245: ...vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over heating which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear To set the parking brake fully depress the parking brake ped...

Page 246: ...246 2 1 Driving procedures Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark...

Page 247: ...tity of fuel remaining in the tank Odometer and trip meter Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter...

Page 248: ...g in the tank Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data P 260 Odometer and trip meter Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip m...

Page 249: ...holding the button will reset the trip meter Instrumentpanellightcontrol The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted Darker Brighter Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the en...

Page 250: ...dly driving the ECO lamp blue will illuminate When driving with the shift lever in D When either normal mode or Eco mode are selected and EV drive mode and snow mode are not in use The vehicle speed i...

Page 251: ...the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone which indicates the maximum engine speed The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone H In this c...

Page 252: ...lights on the instrument cluster center panel and outside rear view mirrorsinform thedriver of the statusof the vehicle s various systems For the purpose of explanation the following illustration dis...

Page 253: ...253 2 2 Instrument cluster 2 When driving Centerpanel With a navigation system With the Lexus Display Audio system Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system...

Page 254: ...254 2 2 Instrument cluster Outsiderearview mirrors ifequipped...

Page 255: ...ndicator P 274 VSC off indicator P 336 Canada Tail light indicator P 274 RX450h READY indicator P 211 Front fog light indicator P 278 RX350 Eco Driving Indicator Light P 195 RX450h Hybrid SNOW indica...

Page 256: ...in the following situations When the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the ENGINE START STOP swi...

Page 257: ...dicate that the system is operating 3 In order to confirm operation the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors illuminate in the following situations When the POWER switch is turned to ON mode while...

Page 258: ...o not turn off Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer for details 2 The light flashes to indicate a malfunction RX450h 1 These lights turn on when the POWER switch is turned to ON mode to ind...

Page 259: ...ght such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the engine RX350 or hybrid system RX450h this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident wh...

Page 260: ...ty of driving related dataincluding thecurrentoutsideair temperature Multi informationswitches switch Changes items ENTER switch Turns on off electronic features controls and changes customi zation se...

Page 261: ...Trip information contents Switching display items Current fuel consumption Press the or switch Average fuel consumption after refueling Average fuel consumption Average vehicle speed Cruising range Mu...

Page 262: ...Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature Dynamicradarcruisecontroldisplay if equipped P 296 Automatically displayed when using dynamic radar cruise control Customization P 980 Settings of...

Page 263: ...rmation contents Switching display items Energy monitor Press the or switch Current fuel consumption Average fuel consumption after refueling Average fuel consumption Average vehicle speed Cruising ra...

Page 264: ...Display order may vary depending on vehicle condition Electronic features control contents Setting electronic features controls Intuitive parking assist if equipped P 309 Sport mode P 239 Eco drive m...

Page 265: ...on since the function was reset The function can be reset by pushing the ENTER switch for longer than one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed Use the displayed average fuel consumpti...

Page 266: ...TOP switch off the display may not be updated RX450h When refueling turn the POWER switch off If the vehicle is refueled without turning the POWER switch off the display may not be updated Eco Driving...

Page 267: ...tronicfeatures control In the following situations the electronic features control will end The menu switch is pressed The dynamic radar cruise control is operated if equipped Intuitive parking assist...

Page 268: ...he information display monitor may respond slowly and display changes may be delayed Customization Settings e g available languages can be changed Customizable features P 980 CAUTION Cautionwhiledrivi...

Page 269: ...d other infor mation ontothewindshield Head up display Display brightness will change automatically according to the brightness of the surrounding area Head up display main switch Display contrast adj...

Page 270: ...is operated Shift position and shift range display Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range P 220 227 236 Dynamic radar cruise con trol display if equipped Displays the approach...

Page 271: ...the head up display on off and changes the vehicle speed display units as fol lows Vehicles sold in the U S A OFF ON mph ON km h OFF Except vehicles sold in the U S A OFF ON km h ON mph OFF Displayad...

Page 272: ...han 5 mph 8 km h Brightness of thehead up display The headlight control sensor detects the brightness of the area surrounding the head up display and adjusts the brightness accordingly P 276 Head updi...

Page 273: ...ageto components Do not place anything on the head up display opening If an object falls into the opening of the head up display remove it immediately Also avoid spilling water or other liquids near t...

Page 274: ...ing lights and instrument panel lights turn on and off automatically RX350 When the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h When the POWER switch is in ON mode The side marker park ing...

Page 275: ...ime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on and off automatically RX350 When the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h When the POWER switch is in ON mode The side marker p...

Page 276: ...automatically whenever the engine RX350 or hybrid system RX450h is started and the parking brake is released Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night Type A Daytime running lights can...

Page 277: ...S SORY mode or turned off The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked To turn the lights on again turn the POWER switch to ON mode or turn the light switch...

Page 278: ...ting the lights and windshield wipers Fog light switch The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain and fog Type A Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front f...

Page 279: ...279 2 3 Operating the lights and windshield wipers 2 When driving Fog lightscanbeusedwhen The headlights are on in low beam Type B Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on...

Page 280: ...ervaladjuster The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected the wiper intervals can be also adjusted Off Intermittent wind shi...

Page 281: ...s the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Washer wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer...

Page 282: ...en the sensor detects falling rain The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed When is selected the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as follows by...

Page 283: ...ting the lights and windshield wipers 2 When driving Type B Off Rain sensing wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Sensor sensitivity high Sensor sen...

Page 284: ...ed delay until drip prevention wiper sweep occurs When low speed wiper operation is selected wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is st...

Page 285: ...than AUTO Ifnowindshieldwasherfluid sprays Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind shield washer fluid reservoir CAUTION Caution regarding the use of windsh...

Page 286: ...they may damage the windshield When thewasherfluid tankisempty Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually When a nozzlebecomesblocked In this...

Page 287: ...ipers 2 When driving Rear window wiper and washer The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows Type A Off Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer wip...

Page 288: ...owwiperandwashercanbeoperatedwhen RX350 The ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ON mode Type B Off Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper ope...

Page 289: ...e the wipers as they may damage the rear window Whenthewasherfluid tankisempty Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu ally Whena nozzlebecomesblocked In this ca...

Page 290: ...X350 When the windshield washer is operated with the ENGINE START STOP switch in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on the headlight cleaner will operate once P 280 RX450h When the windshield washer...

Page 291: ...control to maintain a set speed without depressing the acceleratorpedal Indicator Display Cruise control switch Settingthevehiclespeed Press the ON OFF button to activate the cruise control Cruise co...

Page 292: ...speed operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction Large adjustment Hold the l...

Page 293: ...peedcontrol Pulling the lever towards you cancels the constant speed control The speed setting is also can celed when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control Res...

Page 294: ...set the new speed Automatic cruise controlcancelation Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situa tions Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 m...

Page 295: ...uise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On wi...

Page 296: ...rates or decelerates in order tomaintainasetfollowing distancefrom vehiclesahead Indicator vehicle to vehicle distance control mode Indicator constant speed control mode Display Vehicle to vehicle dis...

Page 297: ...until the desired set speed is displayed Increases speed Decreases speed Fine adjustment Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction Large adjustment Hold the lever in the desired direction I...

Page 298: ...r is operated Large adjustment The set speed can be increased or decreased continu ally until the lever is released Changingthevehicle to vehicledistance Pressing the button changes the vehicle to veh...

Page 299: ...peed Cancelingandresumingthespeedcontrol Pulling the lever toward you cancels the cruise control The speed setting is also can celed when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise...

Page 300: ...f constant speed cruising When there are no vehicles ahead The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver The desired vehicle to vehi cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle to vehic...

Page 301: ...pproach warning When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient auto matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to aler...

Page 302: ...the ON OFF button to activate the cruise control Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control Switch to constant speed con trol mode Push the lever forward and hold for approximately one...

Page 303: ...vehicle distance control mode Adjusting the speed setting P 297 Canceling and resuming the speed setting P 299 Dynamic radarcruise controlcan besetwhen The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of...

Page 304: ...ch is set to the AUTO mode or the high speed wiper operation position When the snow mode is set If vehicle to vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other reason there may...

Page 305: ...WR005 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interf...

Page 306: ...d vehicle traveling ahead It is not a mechanism that allows careless or inattentive driving and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low visibility conditions It is still necessary for dri...

Page 307: ...entrances to expressways When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from functioning correctly fog snow sandstorm heavy rain etc When an approach warning buzzer is heard...

Page 308: ...ahead of you decelerates suddenly Handlingtheradar sensor Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effectively Otherwise the system may not function correctly and could r...

Page 309: ...g or maneuvering into a garage is conducted Always check the surrounding area when using this system Typesofsensors Front corner sensors Front center sensors Rear corner sensors Rear center sensors Se...

Page 310: ...informationdisplay Front corner sensor operation Front center sensor operation Rear corner sensor operation Rear center sensor operation Press the ENTER switch to change to ON The intuitive parking a...

Page 311: ...he vehicle is moving for ward The graphic is automatically dis played when an obstacle is detected The screen can be set so that the graphic is not displayed P 316 When the vehicle is moving back ward...

Page 312: ...ate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds The site of the obstacle will flash detection level 4 only Frontcornersensors Detection level Multi information display Approximate dis...

Page 313: ...nce to obstacle Buzzer 1 3 3 to 1 6 ft 100 to 50 cm Slow 2 1 6 to 1 3 ft 50 to 40 cm Medium 3 1 3 to 1 0 ft 40 to 30 cm Fast 4 1 0 ft 30 cm or less Continuous Detection level Multi information display...

Page 314: ...Rearcentersensors Detection level Multi information display Approximate dis tance to obstacle Buzzer 1 4 9 to 2 0 ft 150 to 60 cm Slow 2 2 0 to 1 5 ft 60 to 45 cm Medium 3 1 5 to 1 2 ft 45 to 35 cm Fa...

Page 315: ...ly 3 3 ft 100 cm Approximately 4 9 ft 150 cm Approximately 1 6 ft 50 cm The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors Note that the sensors cannot detect obstacles that are extremely close to t...

Page 316: ...display of the graphic on the screen can be customized Press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio controller Select Setup on the Menu screen Select Vehicle on the Setup screen Select LEXUS Park...

Page 317: ...ition other than P The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph 10 km h Front center sensors RX350 The ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ON mode The shift lev...

Page 318: ...icinity A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna Towing eyelets are installed A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact The...

Page 319: ...ies within the sensor range NOTICE Noteswhen washingthevehicle Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning Conditionspossiblyind...

Page 320: ...d the vehicle while reversing The image is displayed in reverse on the screen This allows the image to appear in the same manner asthat ofthe rearviewmirror The rear view image is displayed when the s...

Page 321: ...tch is in ON mode Changing display modes The rear view monitor display mode can be changed while the screen is on To temporarily disable the rear view monitor system Press The indicator will turn ambe...

Page 322: ...or will flash amber RX350 The system will not automatically turn on again after the ENGINE START STOP switch is off and then turned to IGNITION ON mode RX450h The system will not automatically turn on...

Page 323: ...indicate the estimated vehi cle width extension Distance guide line blue This line indicates a position on the ground about 3 ft 1 m behind on the ground of the rear bumper of your vehi cle Distance...

Page 324: ...he bumper cannot be seen on the screen The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The camera uses a special lens The distance of the image that appea...

Page 325: ...tween three dimensional objects such as vehicles and flat surfaces such as the road and the actual distance differ as fol lows In reality C A B C and A are equally far away B is farther than C and A H...

Page 326: ...ens or humidity is high such as when it rains Foreign matter such as snow or mud adheres to the camera lens The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens A bright object such as a wh...

Page 327: ...confirm your intended path is clear Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle s surroundings as the displayed image may become faint or dark and moving images will be distorted or not entirely visible...

Page 328: ...f construction do not detach disassemble or modify it This may cause incorrect operation Do not subject the camera to a strong impact If the camera lens becomes dirty it cannot transmit a clear image...

Page 329: ...sts the driver by displaying an image of the view behind the vehicle while reversing The image is displayed in reverse on the screen This allows the image to appear in the same manner asthat ofthe rea...

Page 330: ...ose to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions The camera uses a spec...

Page 331: ...low Water droplets are on the camera lens or humidity is high such as when it rains Foreign matter such as snow or mud adheres to the camera lens The sun or headlights are shining directly into the ca...

Page 332: ...o confirm your intended path is clear Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle s surroundings as the displayed image may become faint or dark and moving images will be distorted or not entirely visibl...

Page 333: ...er proof construction do not detach disassemble or modify it This may cause incorrect operation Do not subject the camera to a strong impact If the camera lens becomes dirty it cannot transmit a clear...

Page 334: ...ion VSC VehicleStabilityControl Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces TRAC TractionControl Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the driv...

Page 335: ...es by controlling steering performance VDIM VehicleDynamicsIntegratedManagement ifequipped RX350 Provides integrated control of the ABS brake assist TRAC VSC hill start assist control and EPS systems...

Page 336: ...it TurningofftheTRAC systemonly To turn the TRAC system off quickly press and release the switch A message will be shown on the multi information display Press the switch again to turn the system back...

Page 337: ...s activated The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated EPS operationsound When the steering wheel is operated a motor sound whirring sound may be heard This does not indicate a...

Page 338: ...d to shorten the vehicle s stopping distance Always main tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations When driving on dirt gravel or snow covered roads When drivin...

Page 339: ...tability and driving force do not turn the TRAC VSC systems off unless necessary Replacingtires Make sure that all tires are of the same size brand tread pattern and total load capacity In addition ma...

Page 340: ...ehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h All wheeldrivelockmodecanbeusedwhenalargeamountofdrivepower needs to be applied to all the wheels such as when the vehicle gets stuck in mudandyouneed tofreeit Pres...

Page 341: ...ter the brake pedal is released If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake pedal is further depressed slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal do not allo...

Page 342: ...er other than the hill start assist control buzzer is sounding the hill start assist control buzzer may not sound when the system is activated or canceled Iftheslipindicatorcomes on It may indicate a...

Page 343: ...allyengagedtolessenimpact aswellasvehicledamage Pre collisionseatbelts frontseatbeltsonly If the pre collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable the pre collision system will retract the...

Page 344: ...han about 19 mph 30 km h The brake pedal is depressed Conditionsthatmaytriggerthesystemeven ifthere isnopossibility of collision When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve When...

Page 345: ...with sharp bends or uneven surfaces If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle such as at an intersection If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle such as when overtaking In incle...

Page 346: ...ld void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon trolled environmen...

Page 347: ...ment etc Vehicles that cut in suddenly Vehicles with small rear ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane Handlingtheradar sensor Observe the following to ensure t...

Page 348: ...irror the blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the out siderear viewmirrorindicator BSM main switch Pressing the switch turns the system on or off Outside rear view mirror i...

Page 349: ...1 6 ft 0 5 m from the side of the vehicle is not in the detection area Approximately 9 8 ft 3 m from the rear bumper Approximately 3 3 ft 1 m for ward of the rear bumper TheBlind SpotMonitorisoperati...

Page 350: ...ched to the rear bumper When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain standing water etc When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the d...

Page 351: ...isamalfunctioninthe system If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons warning message is displayed P 870 There is a malfunction with the sensors The sensors have become di...

Page 352: ...The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary system which alerts the driver that a vehicle...

Page 353: ...sensor moves even slightly off position the system may malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected If the sensor or sur rounding area is subject to a strong impact alway...

Page 354: ...s to minimize the risk of death or serious injury or damage to your vehicle In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the d...

Page 355: ...mage to roads CAUTION Always slow down in gusty crosswinds Because of its profile and higher center of gravity your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car Slowing down...

Page 356: ...ehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody a breakdown or fire could occur When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp tur...

Page 357: ...void deep water Inspection after off roaddriving Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking effi ciency and may damage brake system components Always perform a maintenance...

Page 358: ...risk of death or serious injury or damage to your vehicle In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all pas...

Page 359: ...onditions are wet driving tech niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads Avoid driving on very steep slippery roads and other surfaces such as sand where the tires are liab...

Page 360: ...ring wheel spokes when driving off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim Always check your brakes for effectiv...

Page 361: ...ease from wheel bearings causing rusting and premature failure and may also enter the hybrid transmission case reducing the gear oil s lubricating qualities Whenyoudrivethroughwater If driving through...

Page 362: ...ount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity i...

Page 363: ...are riding in your vehicle the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows RX450h 2WD models Total load capacity 825 lb 370 kg 825 lb 366 lb 459 lb 370 kg 166 kg 204 kg RX3...

Page 364: ...ure to do so may result in death or serious injury Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbac...

Page 365: ...you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier observe the following Before driving make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car rier Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will mak...

Page 366: ...366 2 5 Driving information NOTICE When loadingcargo Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof...

Page 367: ...r of occupants whose esti mated average weight is 150 lb 68 kg per person TWR Trailerweightrating RX350 Withoutatowingpackage 2000lb 907 kg Withatowingpackage 3500lb 1588kg TWR means the maximum gross...

Page 368: ...368 2 5 Driving information CAUTION Overloading thevehicle Do not overload the vehicle It may not only cause damage to the tires but also degrade steering and braking ability resulting in an accident...

Page 369: ...r the front tires Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that chains match the size of the tires Beforedrivingthevehicle Perform the following according to the driving conditions Do not...

Page 370: ...ins Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains Whendrivingthevehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly...

Page 371: ...th or serious injury Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle Maintain the recommended level of air pressure Do not drive in excess of 75 mph 120 km h regardless of the type of snow tires bein...

Page 372: ...ires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire retailers This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Fittingtirechai...

Page 373: ...el consumption For your safety and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer You must also ensure that you are using appropriate towing equipment that the towing equip ment ha...

Page 374: ...eight of the vehicle When towing a trailer it is the sum of the vehicle weight including the occupants cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle and the tongue weight GAWR Gross AxleWe...

Page 375: ...base vehicle with one driver one front passenger towing package if available hitch and hitch systems if required Additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the vehi cle will reduce the trai...

Page 376: ...le P 377 The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indi cated on the Certification Label The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certifi cation Label I...

Page 377: ...all within the lim its GCWR andTWR Unbraked TWR 1000 lb 453 kg These models meet the tow vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Interna tional per SAE J2807 Towing type Driving system GCWR TWR RX350 wi...

Page 378: ...ight x 100 9 to 11 Gross trailer weight Tongue weight If using a weight distributing hitch when towing return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection If front axle weight ca...

Page 379: ...tall a trailer hitch contact your Lexus dealer Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your vehicle Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer Lubricate...

Page 380: ...rating of the trailer Ball diameter Matches the size of the trailer cou pler Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size Shank length Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer...

Page 381: ...g information 2 When driving Positionsfortowinghitchreceiverandhitchball Weight carrying ball position 45 1 in 1145 mm Connectingtrailerlights 4 pin connector Use the wire harness stored in the rear e...

Page 382: ...ation of the auto current cut func tion the light system will need to be reset Follow the reset procedure shown below If a tail light does not come on turn off the headlight switch If the right side s...

Page 383: ...ons Recheck after driving a short distance Practice turning stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle trailer...

Page 384: ...engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor mance when using engine braking do not put the transmission in D Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill grades...

Page 385: ...heel blocks are in place release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load Apply the parking brake firmly Shift into P and turn off the engine RX350 or hybrid system RX450h When restarting af...

Page 386: ...proper height for the coupler on the trailer The trailer is level when it is hitched Do not drive if the trailer is not level and check for improper tongue weight overloading worn suspension or other...

Page 387: ...les rough roads etc can adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer causing instability If trailer swaying occurs Firmly grip the steering wheel Steer straight ahead Do not try to control tr...

Page 388: ...pery surface etc to help avoid an accident If you experience a vehicle trailer instabil ity from reducing a certain speed slow down and make sure you keep your vehi cle speed under the speed of which...

Page 389: ...regulations If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR trailer brakes are required Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state provincial regulations...

Page 390: ...ckage Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Y...

Page 391: ...ned to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behindamotorhome Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground 2WD models Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the...

Page 392: ...392 2 5 Driving information...

Page 393: ...Setupmenu 403 Vehicleinformation 409 3 2 Using the air conditioning system and defogger Automaticairconditioning system withtheLexus DisplayAudiosystem 412 Automaticairconditioning system withouta nav...

Page 394: ...oth phone 510 Settingthehands free system 529 Bluetooth settings 542 3 4 Using the audio system Audiosystem withouta navigationsystemor the LexusDisplayAudio system 551 Usingtheradio 554 UsingtheCD pl...

Page 395: ...stof storagefeatures 670 Glove box 671 Bottleholders door pockets 672 Cup holders 673 Consolebox 676 Coinholder 678 Auxiliarybox 678 Undertray 680 3 7 Other interior features Sun visors 681 Vanity mir...

Page 396: ...o sys temand hands freesystem etc LexusDisplayAudiocontroller Displaying the audio control screen P 434 Displaying the Menu screen P 397 Displaying the previous screen Turn or move the controller to s...

Page 397: ...To display the Menu screen press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio controller Button Function Climate Automatic air conditioning system P 412 Phone Hands free system P 502 Car Vehicle informa...

Page 398: ...roller Select Turn or move the con troller Enter Push the controller Basic screen operation When a list is displayed use the appropriate button to scroll through the list This indicator turn on when t...

Page 399: ...rk and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses Change your angle of viewing adjust the display on the Display Settings screen P 401 or remove your sunglasses CAUTION UsingtheLexusDisplayAudiocontro...

Page 400: ...Do not allow coins contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the Lexus Display Audio controller as this may cause it to stop functioning Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on...

Page 401: ...T STOP switch RX350 or the POWER switch RX450h is turned off You can adjust the contrast and brightness of the screen and also turn the display off To display the Display Settings screen press the MEN...

Page 402: ...creencontrast brightness Select General or Camera on the Display Settings screen Adjust the display as desired using or Select Contrast or Brightness using the or Select OK STEP 1 STEP 2 Contrast Weak...

Page 403: ...tem to your desiredsetting To display the Setup screen press the MENU button on the Lexus Dis play Audiocontrollerand then select Setup onthe Menu screen Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetoo...

Page 404: ...on color Animation on off The animation effect for audio source selection screen screen transitions etc can be set to On or Off Personal data can be deleted P 405 When you complete settings select Sav...

Page 405: ...as data cannot be retrieved once deleted A confirmation screen will be displayed Select Yes The following personal data can be deleted or turned to their default set tings Phonebook data Call history...

Page 406: ...Setup screen Vehicle customization settings P 406 LEXUS park assist settings P 316 Vehiclecustomizationsettings Various setting can be changed Select Vehicle Customization on the Vehicle Settings scr...

Page 407: ...on the Setup screen HD Radio technology set tings P 443 iPod setting P 407 iPodsetting This screen is used for iPod setting Select iPod Settings on the Audio Settings screen P 407 Select Display Cove...

Page 408: ...r guidance for Bluetooth hands free systems set ting Display the Setup screen P 403 Select Voice on the Setup screen Voice guidance volume setting Voice recognition prompts on off Restore default sett...

Page 409: ...can beusedto display the fuel consumption To display the Trip Information or History screen press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio controller and then select Car on the Menu screen RX450h Th...

Page 410: ...mption Reset the trip information data History screen appears These images are examples only and may vary slightly from actual condi tions History If the History screen does not appear select History...

Page 411: ...tem 3 Interior features Updatingthepastrecorddata Selecting Update on the History screen will update the past record data Also the average fuel consumption displayed in the multi information display w...

Page 412: ...e air conditioning operation screen press the MENU button ontheLexusDisplay Audiocontrollerand then select Climate Controlpanel Air conditioning operation screen Outside temperature display Windshield...

Page 413: ...and or to decrease the temperature When is selected the indicator on is on or the pas senger s side temperature control button is pressed the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adj...

Page 414: ...adjust the temperature setting press or select of the TEMP to increase the temperature and or to decrease the temperature When is selected the indicator on is on or the pas senger s side temperature c...

Page 415: ...ing theair conditioning system and defogger 3 Interior features Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the wind shield defogge...

Page 416: ...ches between recirculated air mode and outside air mode modes each time the button is pressed Defoggingthewindshield Defogging The air conditioning system oper ates automatically Recirculated air mode...

Page 417: ...utlets Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to open or close the vent Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob to...

Page 418: ...is turned on the air condi tioning system settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the ENGINE START STOP switch was turned off RX450h When the POWER switch is turned on the air co...

Page 419: ...ted as a default mode when the POWER switch is turned to ON mode It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing Windowdefoggerfeature Recirculated air mode may automatically swit...

Page 420: ...tween the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision NOTICE Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge RX350 Do not l...

Page 421: ...m peraturesetting Automatic mode button Driver s side temperature display Air outlet selector button Fan speed control button Air outlet display Fan speed display Passenger s side temperature display...

Page 422: ...outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting Press on to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature When is pressed the indicator on is on or th...

Page 423: ...t the temperature setting press on to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature When is pressed the indicator on is on or the passen ger s side temperature control button is pressed the...

Page 424: ...he upper body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the wind shield defogger operates Switchingbetweenoutsideairandrecirculatedairmodes Press The mode switches between recirculated...

Page 425: ...to matically switch to outside air mode It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on Adjustingthepositionofandopeningandclosingtheairoutlets Front center outlets Direct...

Page 426: ...ontrolled as follows to prioritize fuel efficiency Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating cooling capacity Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected To improve...

Page 427: ...g may occur Immediately after the button is pressed the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow Usingthesysteminrecirculatedairmode The windows will fog up more easily if reci...

Page 428: ...the air conditioning system if the indicator light goes off again shortly after the button is pressed Have it inspected by your Lexus dealer Air conditioning odors During use various odors from insid...

Page 429: ...r ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision NOTICE Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge RX350...

Page 430: ...with the Lexus Display Audio system Turns the rear window and out side rear view mirror defoggers on off The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes The operation time changes ac...

Page 431: ...n IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ON mode The outside rear viewmirrordefoggers Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog gers on CAUTION Whentheou...

Page 432: ...e Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system Display the air conditioning operation screen P 412 Select to the wind shield wiper de icer on off The windshield wiper...

Page 433: ...ingconditions RX350 The ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ON mode CAUTION Whenthewindshieldwiperde icerison Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or...

Page 434: ...on or the AUDIO buttonon the Lexus DisplayAudiocontroller Title Page Using the radio P 437 Using the CD player P 452 Playing an audio CD and MP3 WMA discs P 453 Listening to an iPod P 463 Listening to...

Page 435: ...controller to display the audio control screen Select Source or press the AUDIO button on the Lexus Dis play Audio controller to display the audio source selection screen Each time the MEDIA button i...

Page 436: ...the FCC Rules FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user s authority to operate this device NOTICE Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge RX350 Do not leave...

Page 437: ...he radio Press the RADIO button or AUDIO button on the Lexus Display Audio controller and then select AM FM or SAT Controlpanel Audio control screen Mute button Frequency adjust ment knob Seek preset...

Page 438: ...ts screen Options screen Options screen appears Audio source selection screen appears Changing the Multicast Ch Information in the music under broadcasting is mem orized Selecting HD Radio tech nology...

Page 439: ...6 station per page 6 page from any of the AM FM or SAT bands Search for desired stations by turning the TUNE SCROLL knob or pressing and holding or on the PRST TRACK button Select and hold one of the...

Page 440: ...on information and program information classical jazz etc from radio stations which broadcast this information RBDS features are available only when listen ing to an FM station that broadcasts RBDS in...

Page 441: ...stening Inform Information Jazz News Oldies Other Pop Music Religion Rock R B Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Traffic Not available when HD Radio Settings are set to analog Alert Emergency Alert When a p...

Page 442: ...uct has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts where available in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than anal...

Page 443: ...road casts Receiving only analog broad casts When you complete settings select Save UsingHDRadio technology Select HD Radio portion to turn the indicator on The radio receiver will automati cally tune...

Page 444: ...ears Select TYPE SEEK The radio seeks or scans for stations by the relevant program type If no relevant program can be found no type will appear on the screen Displayingtextinformation Information suc...

Page 445: ...nformation Tag information in the music broadcasting is preserved in the system and transmits to an iPod Select Tag to bookmark the music information Connect iPod using an iPod cable P 463 The music t...

Page 446: ...radio in an analog audio Audio mute condi tion when an HD2 HD3 multicast channel had been playing The radio does not have access to digi tal signals at the moment This is normal behavior wait until th...

Page 447: ...old or on the PRST TRACK button to select the desired channel in the cur rent category SettingXM SatelliteRadiochannelpresets Select the desired channel Select and hold one of the preset stations 1 6...

Page 448: ...E ScanningXM SatelliteRadiochannels Scanning channels in the current category Select SCAN on the screen SCAN appears on the screen Select SCAN once again when the desired channel is reached Displaying...

Page 449: ...inting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window XM SatelliteRadio An XM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro vided under a sepa...

Page 450: ...eing updated with the latest encryption code Contact XM Satellite Radio for subscription informa tion When a contract is canceled you can choose CH 000 and all free to air channels The premium channel...

Page 451: ...nterference Cet appareil est conforme au CNR 310 d Industrie Canada Son exploitation est autorisee sous reserve que l appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable Message Explanation There is no...

Page 452: ...player Loadingadisc Insert a disc into the disc slot Ejectingadisc Press and remove the disc Audio control screen Playback Pause button Track file selector knob Track file selector button Audio sourc...

Page 453: ...r the AUDIO button on the Lexus Dis play Audio controller displays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source Audio CD MP3 WMA disc Audio source selection screen appears Displayi...

Page 454: ...To fast forward or reverse select and hold or until you hear a beep Selectingatrackfromthetracklist Select Tracks on the screen Select the desired track number Selecting fast forwardingandreversingfil...

Page 455: ...features Selectingafilefromthefilelist Select Files on the screen Select the desired file number Selectingafolder MP3 WMAdisc Select Folders on the screen Select the desired folder number Select the d...

Page 456: ...e changes in the following order Audio CD MP3 WMA disc Repeatplay Each time is selected the mode changes in the following order Audio CD MP3 WMA disc Random play on the disc Off Random play on the fol...

Page 457: ...ion CDs with copy protection features may not play correctly CDplayerprotectionfeature To protect the internal components playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected Ifdisc isleftinsi...

Page 458: ...standards MP3 MPEG1 LAYER3 MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 16 22 05 24 kHz Compatible bit rates compatible with VBR MPEG1 LAYER3 32 320 k...

Page 459: ...s 32 characters Maximum number of folders 192 including the root Maximum number of files per disc 255 File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extensio...

Page 460: ...f interference and damage to the speakers Playback To play MP3 files with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW pla...

Page 461: ...s 3 in 8 cm CD adapters or Dual Discs Doing so may damage the CD player and or the CD load eject function CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm Low quality and deformed CDs CDs with a tran...

Page 462: ...ure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot Do not apply oil to the CD player Store CDs away...

Page 463: ...ehiclespeakers Press the MEDIA button or the AUDIO button on the Lexus Display Audio controllerand then select iPod with an iPod connected ConnectinganiPod Pull up the lever to release the lock and li...

Page 464: ...464 3 3 Using theLexus DisplayAudiosystem Controlpanel Audio control screen Playback Pause button Song selector knob Song selector button Audio source selector button PWR VOL knob Power Volume...

Page 465: ...isplays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source Audio source selection screen appears Selecting the play mode Displaying the song list Select Playing the previous song Select...

Page 466: ...dreversingsongs Selectingonesongatatime Press or on the PRST TRACK button or turn the TUNE SCROLL knob to select the desired song To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on the PRST TRACK button...

Page 467: ...d the mode changes in the following order When a large number of songs is stored in an iPod shuffle selection may take time Repeatplay Each time is selected the mode changes in the following order Pla...

Page 468: ...anged to On or Off P 407 It may take time to display iPod cover art and the iPod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process Only iPod cover art that is saved in a JPEG format can be...

Page 469: ...for playback Please load compatible media to your iPod This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod Compatiblemodels The following iPod iPod nano iPod classic iPod touch and iPhone devices c...

Page 470: ...lly In this case do not forcibly close the armrest as this may damage the iPod or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto iPod Do not leave iPod in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may becom...

Page 471: ...from the vehicle speakers Press the MEDIA button or the AUDIO button on the Lexus Display Audio controllerand then select USB withaUSBmemoryconnected ConnectingaUSBmemory Pull up the lever to release...

Page 472: ...472 3 3 Using theLexus DisplayAudiosystem Controlpanel Audio control screen Playback Pause button File selector knob File selector button Audio source selector button PWR VOL knob Power Volume...

Page 473: ...lays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source Audio source selection screen appears Displaying the folder list Displaying the file list Select Playing the previous file Select...

Page 474: ...TUNE SCROLL knob to select the desired file To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on the PRST TRACK button until you hear a beep Selectingafilefromaudiocontrolscreen Select or To fast forward o...

Page 475: ...ectingafolder Select Folders on the screen Select the desired folder number Select the desired file number Randomplayback Each time is selected the mode changes in the following order STEP 1 STEP 2 ST...

Page 476: ...tem specification disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem If the USB memory still does not begin operation after being disconnected and reconnected format the m...

Page 477: ...ectly Items related to standards and limitations are as follows Maximum directory hierarchy 8 levels Maximum number of folders in a device 3000 including the root Maximum number of files in a device 9...

Page 478: ...le compatibility Compatible standards WMA Ver 7 8 9 Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32 44 1 48 kHz Compatible bit rates HIGH PROFILE 48 320 kbps VBR File names The only files that can be...

Page 479: ...changed the USB device will resume play from the same point in which it was last used Extensions If the file extensions mp3 and wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files they will be skipped...

Page 480: ...as this may damage the USB memory or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto USBmemories Do not leave USB memories in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to...

Page 481: ...ingaportableaudiodeviceconnected tothepoweroutlet Noise may occur during playback Use the power source of the portable audio device This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen...

Page 482: ...close the armrest as this may damage the portable audio device or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto portableaudiodevice Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle The temperature inside the...

Page 483: ...a system capable of play ing portable audio music without cables If your portable player does not support Bluetooth the Bluetooth audiosystemwill notfunction Press the MEDIA button or the AUDIO button...

Page 484: ...Audio source selection screen appears Displaying the list Connecting a Bluetooth audio player Displaying the track list Select Playing the previous track Select and hold Reversing a track Playback Pa...

Page 485: ...stem 3 Interior features Statusdisplay You can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge on the screen Connection status Battery charge Indicators Conditions Connection status Good N...

Page 486: ...eed to register your portable audio player into the system Once registered you can enjoy your music on the vehicle s audio system You can register up to 5 devices in the system Display the Bluetooth A...

Page 487: ...ith your portable audio player Passcodes are not required for SSP Secure Simple Pairing compati ble Bluetooth devices Depend ing on the device you may need to select Yes to register or No to cancel on...

Page 488: ...used You may only use one device at a time Display the Bluetooth Audio screen Select Connect Select the device to connect Add New Registering a Bluetooth device P 543 The selection indicator is displa...

Page 489: ...whenever the ENGINE START STOP switch is in either ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode RX450h When the portable audio player is on standby for the connection it will be automatically connected whenever the...

Page 490: ...ngtracks Selectingatrack Press or on the PRST TRACK button or turn the TUNE SCROLL knob to select the desired track number To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on the PRST TRACK button until y...

Page 491: ...screen Select the desired item Continue to select the applicable screen button until its track list is displayed Select the desired track Randomplayback Each time is selected the mode changes in the...

Page 492: ...the portable player There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth audio play Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system operation may dif...

Page 493: ...dio Distribution Profile Ver 1 0 or higher Recommended Ver 1 2 or higher This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sounds to the head phone AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Ve...

Page 494: ...doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Reconnect...

Page 495: ...nergie RF tr s faible qui est consid r e conforme sans valuation de l exposition maximale autoris e Cependant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le...

Page 496: ...The radio waves may affect the opera tion of such devices Before using Bluetooth devices users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators sho...

Page 497: ...t the sound settings Sound tab Select or to adjust the treble mid or bass to a level between 5 to 5 Select Front or Rear to adjust the front rear audio balance to a level between Front 7 and Rear 7 Se...

Page 498: ...esoundqualitylevel is adjustedindividually The treble mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode separately AboutAutomaticSound Leveliser ASL ASL automatically adjusts the volume and...

Page 499: ...Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Press Turns the power on selects audio source Press and hold Pause or mute Increases decreases volume Radio mode Selects...

Page 500: ...ipped FM SAT CD player iPod or USB memory Bluetooth audio AUX AM FM Adjusting the volume Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume Hold the button in that position to continue increasing...

Page 501: ...de Press or on to select the desired track file or song Selectingafolderoralbum Press the MODE switch to select the CD only when MP3 WMA disc is in use Bluetooth audio or USB memory mode Press and hol...

Page 502: ...honetowirelesslyconnecttothehands freesystemand make receivecalls Telephoneswitch Volume switch During an incoming call Adjusts the ring tone volume During an ongoing call Adjusts the receiver volume...

Page 503: ...m 3 Interior features Microphone You can use the microphone when talking on the phone The person you are speaking to can be heard from the front speakers To use the hands free system you must register...

Page 504: ...atus Good Not connected Battery charge Full Empty Call area Rm Roaming area Signal strength Excellent Poor When usingthehands free system The audio system is muted when making a call If both parties s...

Page 505: ...the mobile phone itself cannot be used When transferring the phonebook data from the mobile phone Bluetooth antenna The antenna is built into the display If the mobile phone is behind the seat or in...

Page 506: ...higher Recommended Ver 2 1 EDR or higher Profiles HFP Hands Free Profile Ver 1 0 or higher Recommended Ver 1 5 or higher This is a profile to allow hands free phone calls using the mobile phone or he...

Page 507: ...his device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des r gles de la FCC et CNR d Indust...

Page 508: ...tr s faible qui est consid r e conforme sans valuation de l exposition maximale autoris e Cependant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositi...

Page 509: ...tooth antennas The radio waves may affect the opera tion of such devices Before using Bluetooth devices users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac def...

Page 510: ...Dialing from history P 520 Speed dialing P 520 Dialing from the phonebook P 518 Dialing by inputting a number P 517 Connecting a Bluetooth phone P 513 To display the screen shown above press on the st...

Page 511: ...system 3 Interior features RegisteringaBluetooth phone To use the hands free system you must register a Bluetooth phone in the system You can register up to 5 phones in the system Display the Phone sc...

Page 512: ...pass code for example to confirm if connection is to be received or not when registering a phone Passcodes are not required for SSP Secure Simple Pairing compati ble Bluetooth devices Depend ing on th...

Page 513: ...use one device at a time Display the Phone screen P 510 Select Connect Phone Select the device to connect Add New Registering a Bluetooth device P 543 The selection indicator is displayed on left side...

Page 514: ...OP switch is turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode the system will search for a nearby mobile phone you have registered RX450h When the POWER switch is turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode the system will...

Page 515: ...P 549 you must connect Bluetooth manually Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Display the Phone screen P 510 Select Connect Phone Select the device to connect A message is shown...

Page 516: ...mpt to reconnect RX450h If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the POWER switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode the system will automatically attempt to reconnect If the phone is turned...

Page 517: ...Input the phone number To delete the inputted phone number select For the first digit you can enter by selecting for a while Press on the steering wheel or select Depending on the type of phone when...

Page 518: ...one phonebook for each telephone Up to 1000 entries may be stored in each phonebook P 532 Display the Phone screen P 510 Select Contacts on the Phone screen Choose the desired data to call from the l...

Page 519: ...e phonebook is empty a mes sage will be displayed For PBAP compatible Bluetooth phone Select Yes if you want to transfer new contacts from a mobile phone Select No if you want to cancel transferring t...

Page 520: ...e desired number to make a call Dialingfromhistory You can call using the call history which has the 4 functions below All all the calls below which were memorized Missed calls which you missed Incomi...

Page 521: ...ls can be made by giving a voice command Press the talk switch To cancel voice recognition press and hold the talk switch Following the system guidance wait for the beep and then say the desired voice...

Page 522: ...yed in the call history If you make multiple calls to the same number only the last call made is dis played in the call history When driving The functions Dialing Dialing from the phonebook and Dialin...

Page 523: ...all Mary Davis at Mobile There are 4 types of phones Home Mobile Work and Other Short or abbreviated names in the phonebook may not be recognized Change names in the phonebook to full names Sometimes...

Page 524: ...em cannot recognize additional numbers say the complete num ber without stopping When the system recognizes multiple phone numbers a phone number can didate list will be displayed on the screen If the...

Page 525: ...h a sound To answer the phone Press on the steering wheel Select Torefuseacall Press on the steering wheel or select Toadjusttheincomingcallvolume Select or You can also adjust the volume using the st...

Page 526: ...ivervolume Select or You can also adjust the volume using the steering switches or the volume knob Topreventtheotherpartyfromhearingyourvoice Select Mute Inputtingtones When using phone services such...

Page 527: ...s or numbers displayed as p or w that come after the phone number e g 056133w0123p 1 Confirm the number displayed on the screen and select Send If you select Exit this function will end Totransferacal...

Page 528: ...call waiting you will be switched to the other party Transferringcalls It is not possible to transfer from hands free to the mobile phone while driving If you transfer from the mobile phone to hands...

Page 529: ...Youcan setthehands freesystemto your desiredsettings Setting the sound Phonebook settings To display the screen shown above follow the steps below Press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio con...

Page 530: ...creen Changes the speaker volume P 530 Changes the ring tone volume P 530 Changes the ring tone P 531 Restore default settings When you complete settings select Save Settingthevolume Select Call Volum...

Page 531: ...3 Using the Lexus DisplayAudiosystem 3 Interior features Settingtheringtone Select Ring Tone on the Phone Sound Settings screen Select Tone1 Tone2 or Tone3 to change the ring tone and then OK STEP 1 S...

Page 532: ...he data for 1000 contacts up to 3 numbers per contact can be registered in each phonebook Managing the contacts Managing the speed dials Deleting the call history To display the screen above follow th...

Page 533: ...es not support either PBAP or OPP services you cannot transfer contacts Display the Phonebook Settings screen P 532 Select Manage Contacts on the Phonebook Settings screen Select Transfer Contacts For...

Page 534: ...ay the Phonebook Settings screen P 532 Select Manage Contacts on the Phonebook Settings screen Select Delete Contacts If your phone supports PBAP ser vice Automatically Download Contacts setting needs...

Page 535: ...umber If your mobile phone does not support PBAP service you cannot use this func tion If your phone supports PBAP service you can transfer the phonebook data without operating your phone When you hav...

Page 536: ...etingthephonebookdata in a differentway Display the Phone screen P 510 Select Contacts on the Phone screen Choose the desired data from the list Select Options on the Contact screen Select Delete on t...

Page 537: ...hoose the data to register Select the desired phone number Select the switch you want to reg ister the number in If you select a switch you registered before a confirmation mes sage will be displayed...

Page 538: ...ials on the Phonebook Settings screen Select New Speed Dial from Call History on the Speed Dials screen Choose the data to register Select the switch you want to reg ister the number in If you select...

Page 539: ...age will be displayed If everything is correct select Yes STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Settingthespeeddialsin adifferentway From Speed Dial screen Display the Phone screen P 510 Select Speed Dials on t...

Page 540: ...he Phone screen Choose the desired data from the list Select Options on the Contact screen Select Set Speed Dial on the Contact screen Select the desired telephone number Follow the steps Registering...

Page 541: ...ds to be set to Off P 533 Choose the desired history to delete Choose the data to delete To delete all data select All Delete A confirmation message will be displayed If everything is correct select Y...

Page 542: ...gs Connecting telephone Connecting audio player Detailed Bluetooth settings To display the screen shown above follow the steps below Press the MENU button on the Lexus Display Audio control ler Select...

Page 543: ...es compatible with phones HFP and portable audio players AVP can be registered simultaneously You can register up to 5 Bluetooth devices Display the Bluetooth Settings screen P 542 Select Registered D...

Page 544: ...t when registering a phone Passcodes are not required for SSP Secure Simple Pairing compatible Bluetooth devices Depending on the phone you may need to select Yes to register or No to cancel on your m...

Page 545: ...splayed select Yes to remove the device DisplayingaBluetooth devicedetails You can confirm and change the device details Display the Bluetooth Settings screen P 542 Select Registered Devices on the Bl...

Page 546: ...Display device name Display device address Display your telephone number The number may not be dis played depending on the phones Display compatibility profile of the device Change connection method...

Page 547: ...multiple Bluetooth devices are registered follow the procedure below to select the Bluetooth device to be used You may only use one device at a time Display the Bluetooth Settings screen P 542 Select...

Page 548: ...at a time Display the Bluetooth Settings screen P 542 Select Connect Audio Player on the Bluetooth Settings screen Select the device to connect Add New Registering a Bluetooth device P 543 The select...

Page 549: ...unc tion to On or Off Display device name Change passcode P 550 Display device address Restore default settings Display compatibility profile of the system Change displaying telephone status on off Yo...

Page 550: ...the passcode that you use to register your Bluetooth device in the system Select Passcode on the Detailed Bluetooth Settings screen Input a passcode and select OK To delete the inputted phone number s...

Page 551: ...551 3 Interior features 3 4 Using the audio system Audiosystem withoutanavigationsystemortheLexusDisplayAudiosystem CD player with a changer and AM FM radio type A...

Page 552: ...adio P 554 Using the CD player P 563 Playing MP3 and WMA discs P 572 Operating an iPod P 581 Operating a USB memory P 591 Bluetooth audio system P 601 Optimal use of the audio system P 623 Using the A...

Page 553: ...of the FCC Rules FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user s authority to operate this device NOTICE Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge RX350 Do not lea...

Page 554: ...adio Type A Traffic information button Preset station buttons Radio text message button Scan button Seek button Channel category button Frequency adjustment AM FM mode and channel SAT mode knob AM FM...

Page 555: ...system 3 Interior features Type B Traffic information button Preset station buttons Radio text message button Scan button Seek button Channel category button Frequency adjustment knob AM FM buttons PW...

Page 556: ...ngradiostations excludingXM SatelliteRadio Scanningthepresetradiostations Press and hold until you hear a beep Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached pre...

Page 557: ...rmation ReceivingRBDSbroadcasts Press or on during FM reception The type of program changes each time the button is pressed ROCK EASYLIS Easy listening CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz R B Rhythm and...

Page 558: ...XM SatelliteRadio typeA ReceivingXM SatelliteRadio Press The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Turn to select the desired channel in all the categories or pres...

Page 559: ...ess the button again Scanning the preset channels Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired channel is reached press the button again Displayingtextinformation Press The display will show...

Page 560: ...other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window Receiving XM Satellite Radio An XM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro vided under a se...

Page 561: ...st encryption code Contact the XM Satellite Radio for subscrip tion information When a contract is canceled you can choose the CH000 and all the free to air channels The premium channel you selected i...

Page 562: ...interference Cet appareil est conforme au CNR 310 d Industrie Canada Son exploitation est autorisee sous reserve que l appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable There is no song program title...

Page 563: ...features Using the CD player Type A PWR VOL knob Track selector button Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button CD selector button Random playback button Repeat play button Text...

Page 564: ...o system Type B PWR VOL knob Track selector button Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button CD selector button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume...

Page 565: ...IT is shown on the display When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green insert a CD The display changes from WAIT to LOAD The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is being inse...

Page 566: ...the CDs Selecting fast forwarding reversingandscanningtracks Selectingatrack Press to move up or to move down using until the desired track number is displayed Fast forwardingandreversingtracks To fas...

Page 567: ...s of the first track on each CD will be played To cancel press again Press the button again when the desired CD is reached Playingandpausingtracks To play or pause a track press Randomplayback Current...

Page 568: ...ernal components playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected Display Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time If there are 13 or more characters pressing and holding until you h...

Page 569: ...hen press If the CD still cannot be played back contact your Lexus dealer Discsthatcanbeused Discs with the marks shown below can be used Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or...

Page 570: ...dapters or Dual Discs Doing so may damage the CD player and or the CD load eject function CDs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm Low quality and deformed CDs CDs with a transparent or trans...

Page 571: ...e precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot Do not apply oil to the CD player Store CDs away from direct sun...

Page 572: ...Type A Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button Disc selector button File selector knob Random playback button Repeat play button Text button File selector button Playback Pause...

Page 573: ...e B Eject button Playback button Search playback button Load button Disc selector button File selector knob Random playback button Repeat play button Text button File selector button Playback Pause bu...

Page 574: ...esired folder Returningtothefirstfolder Press and hold until you hear a beep Scanningthefirstfileofallthefolders Press and hold until you hear a beep The first ten seconds of the first file in each fo...

Page 575: ...lder Press The first ten seconds of each file will be played To cancel press again When the desired file is reached press again Playingandpausingfiles To play or pause a file press Randomplayback Play...

Page 576: ...epeatingallthefilesinafolder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Switchingthedisplay Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the following order Folder no F...

Page 577: ...damaged or inserted up side down WAIT This indicates that operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player Wait for a while and then press If the CD still cannot be played back contac...

Page 578: ...3 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 16 22 05 24 kHz Compatible bit rates compatible with VBR MPEG1 LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 kbps Compati...

Page 579: ...Maximum number of folders 192 including the root Maximum number of files per disc 255 File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extension mp3 or wma Di...

Page 580: ...rs Playback To play MP3 files with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW playback may not be possible in some insta...

Page 581: ...od Connecting an iPodenablesyou toenjoy musicfromthevehiclespeakers ConnectinganiPod Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the armrest Open the cover and connect an iPod using an iPod cable T...

Page 582: ...audio system Controlpanel Type A Text button Repeat play button Playback button Playback Pause button Go back button Song selector button Shuffle playback button iPod menu Song selector knob PWR VOL...

Page 583: ...io system 3 Interior features Type B Text button Repeat play button Playback button Playback Pause button Go back button Song selector button Shuffle playback button iPod menu Song selector knob PWR V...

Page 584: ...Selectingaplaymode Press to select iPod menu mode Turning changes the play mode in the following order PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS SONGS PODCASTS GENRES COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOKS Press to select the desired...

Page 585: ...to the previous selection list select GO BACK or press Play mode First selection Second selection Third selection Fourth selection PLAYLISTS Playlists select Songs select ARTISTS Artists select Albums...

Page 586: ...or on until you hear a beep Shuffleplayback Playingsongsfromoneplaylistoralbuminrandomorder Press To cancel press again Playingsongsfromalltheplaylistsoralbumsinrandomorder Press and hold until you he...

Page 587: ...specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with...

Page 588: ...e the controls of the vehicle s audio system instead When the battery level of an iPod is very low the iPod may not operate If so charge the iPod before use Supported models P 589 iPodproblems To reso...

Page 589: ...tion iPod nano 5th generation iPod nano 4th generation iPod nano 3rd generation iPod nano 2nd generation iPod nano 1st generation iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone Depending on differences between...

Page 590: ...armrest as this may damage the iPod or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto iPod Do not leave iPod in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to the player D...

Page 591: ...y Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers ConnectingaUSBmemory Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the armrest Open the cover and connect a USB memory T...

Page 592: ...em Controlpanel Type A Repeat play button Folder selector buttons Random playback button File selector button Search playback button File selector knob Playback Pause button Text button PWR VOL knob P...

Page 593: ...3 Interior features Type B Repeat play button Folder selector buttons Random playback button File selector button Search playback button File selector knob Playback Pause button Text button PWR VOL kn...

Page 594: ...til you hear a beep The first ten seconds of the first file in each folder will be played When the desired folder is reached press again Selectingandscanningfiles Selectingafile Turn or press or on to...

Page 595: ...n PlayingallthefilesfromaUSBmemory inrandomorder Press and hold until you hear a beep To cancel press again Repeatplay Repeatingafile Press To cancel press again Repeatingallthefilesinafolder Press an...

Page 596: ...is unavailable due to a malfunction as opposed to a system specification disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem If the USB memory still does not begin operati...

Page 597: ...y Items related to standards and limitations are as follows Maximum directory hierarchy 8 levels Maximum number of folders in a device 999 including the root Maximum number of files in a device 65025...

Page 598: ...and monaural WMA file compatibility Compatible standards WMA Ver 9 Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32 44 1 48 kHz Compatible bit rates HIGH PROFILE 32 320 kbps VBR File names The only fil...

Page 599: ...ged the USB device will resume play from the same point in which it was last used Extensions If the file extensions mp3 and wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files they will be skipped not...

Page 600: ...s may damage the USB memory or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto USBmemories Do not leave USB memories in the vehicle The temperature inside the vehicle may become high resulting in damage to the pl...

Page 601: ...or touching the portable player The Bluetooth audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a por table digital audio player portable player from the vehicle speakers via wirelesscommunication Th...

Page 602: ...2 or higher Following profiles A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Ver 1 0 or higher Conformed Ver 1 2 AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Ver 1 0 or higher Con formed Ver 1 3 Portable play...

Page 603: ...device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des r gles de la FCC et CNR d Industrie...

Page 604: ...aible qui est consid r e conforme sans valuation de l exposition maximale autoris e Cependant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayo...

Page 605: ...nnas The radio waves may affect the opera tion of such devices Before using Bluetooth devices users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillator...

Page 606: ...aracters and special characters cannot be displayed Displays information that is too long to be displayed at one time on the display press and hold Selects items such as menu and number Turn Selects a...

Page 607: ...ration procedure when using voice commands Press the talk switch and follow voice guidance instructions Auxiliary commandswhenusingvoicecommands The following auxiliary commands can be used when opera...

Page 608: ...io Player Pair Audio using a voice command or Register a portable player name by either of the following meth ods a Select Record Name using and say the name to be registered b Press the talk switch a...

Page 609: ...luetooth audiosystem First menu Second menu Third menu Operation detail Setup BT A Setup Pair Audio Registering a portable player Connect Selecting a portable player to be used Change Name Changing th...

Page 610: ...y Situationsin whichthesystemmaynotrecognizeyourvoice When driving on rough roads When driving at high speeds When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone When the air conditioning fan emi...

Page 611: ...perating a Bluetooth enabled portable player Type A PWR VOL knob Track selector button Playback button Search playback button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playbac...

Page 612: ...udio system Type B PWR VOL knob Track selector button Playback button Search playback button Random playback button Repeat play button Text button Power Volume Playback Pause button Album selector but...

Page 613: ...ress or on to select the desired track Playingandpausingtracks To play or pause a track press Fast forwardingandreversingtracks To fast forward or reverse press and hold or on until you hear a beep Ra...

Page 614: ...ay changes in the following order Elapsed time Album title Track title Artist name Bluetooth audiosystemfunctions Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system certain functions may...

Page 615: ...ayer 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 Pair Audio Player Pair Audio Selecting a portable player to be used 1 Setup 2 Bluetooth Audio Setup BT A Setup 3 Connect Audio Player Connect Changing...

Page 616: ...istering a portable player Pair Audio Player Pair Audio Selecting a portable player to be used Connect Audio Player Connect Changing the registered name of a portable player Change Name Listing the re...

Page 617: ...udio Player Connect using a voice com mand or Pattern A Select the portable player to be used by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press the talk switch...

Page 618: ...lected the portable player will be automat ically connected whenever the POWER switch is in either ACCES SORY or ON mode Changingtheregisterednameofaportableplayer Select Change Name using a voice com...

Page 619: ...s List Audios using a voice command or The list of registered portable players will be read aloud When listing is complete the system returns to BT A Setup Pressing the talk switch while the name of a...

Page 620: ...digit number and select Con firm using a voice command or Pattern B Select a 4 to 8 digit number using The number should be input 1 digit at a time When the entire number to be registered as a passke...

Page 621: ...ch and say List Audio Players When the name of the desired portable player is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired portable player to be deleted using If the portable player t...

Page 622: ...ction follow the steps below using a voice command or P 656 Pattern B Press to select BT A MENU Select System Setup using Select one of the following items using Setting voice guidance volume Guidance...

Page 623: ...s Optimal use of the audio system Displays the current mode Changes the following set tings Sound quality and volume balance P 624 The sound quality and balance setting can be changed to pro duce the...

Page 624: ...ng sound quality Turning adjusts the level The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode Mode displayed Sound qual ity mode Level Turn counter clockwise Turn clock wise BAS Bass...

Page 625: ...atures TurningtheAutomaticSoundLevelizer ASL on off Turning clockwise turns on the ASL and turning counter clockwise turns off the ASL ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according t...

Page 626: ...le audio device itself Whenusingaportableaudiodevice connected to the poweroutlet Noise may occur during playback Use the power source of the portable audio device This port can be used to connect a p...

Page 627: ...cibly close the armrest as this may damage the portable audio device or the terminal etc Toprevent damageto portableaudiodevice Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle The temperature inside...

Page 628: ...switch down until you hear a beep Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Turns the power on selects an audio source Increases decreases volume Radio mode Select...

Page 629: ...T2 SAT3 CD player Bluetooth audio AUX iPod or USB memory AM FM1 Type B FM1 FM2 CD player Bluetooth audio AUX iPod or USB memory AM FM1 Adjustingthevolume Press on to increase the volume and to decreas...

Page 630: ...um Press to select Bluetooth audio mode Press and hold or on until you hear a beep Selectingafolder Press to select USB memory mode Press and hold or on until you hear a beep SelectingadiscintheCDplay...

Page 631: ...631 3 4 Using the audio system 3 Interior features CAUTION Toreducetherisk of an accident Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel...

Page 632: ...ttouching it This system supports Bluetooth mobile phones Bluetooth is a wireless data system that allows the mobile phone to wirelessly connect to the hands free systemand make receivecalls Title Pag...

Page 633: ...d when making a call If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear If the incoming call volume is overly loud an echo may be heard Try to face toward the microphone as much as pos...

Page 634: ...e exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may ca...

Page 635: ...RF tr s faible qui est consid r e conforme sans valuation de l exposition maximale autoris e Cependant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispo...

Page 636: ...e radio waves may affect the opera tion of such devices Before using Bluetooth devices users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators shoul...

Page 637: ...haracters and special characters cannot be displayed Displays information that is too long to be displayed at one time on the display press and hold Selects speed dials Selects items such as menu and...

Page 638: ...justs the receiver volume The voice guidance volume can not be adjusted using this but ton Off hook switch Turns the hands free system on starts a call On hook switch Turns the hands free system off e...

Page 639: ...ration procedure when using voice commands Press the talk switch and follow voice guidance instructions Auxiliary commandswhenusingvoicecommands The following auxiliary commands can be used when opera...

Page 640: ...of the following methods a Select Record Name using and say the name to be registered b Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is he...

Page 641: ...eration detail Callback Dialing a number stored in the incoming call history memory Redial Dialing a number stored in the outgoing call history memory Phonebook Add Entry Adding a new phone number Cha...

Page 642: ...ng a mobile phone to be used Change Name Changing the registered name of a mobile phone List Phones Listing the registered mobile phones Set Passkey Changing the passkey Delete Phone Deleting a regist...

Page 643: ...number Phone book Change name Changing a registered name in the phone book Phone book Delete Entry Deleting the registered data Phone book List names Listing the registered data Phone book Set Speed D...

Page 644: ...numbers say a combination of single digits from zero to nine pound star and plus Say the command correctly and clearly Situationsin whichthesystemmaynotrecognizeyourvoice When driving on rough roads...

Page 645: ...putting a name Dial by name Speed dialing Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory Redial Dialing a number stored in the incoming history memory Call back Receivingaphonecall Answering a...

Page 646: ...Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods a Press the talk switch and say a registered name b Press the talk switch and say List Names Press the talk switch when the desi...

Page 647: ...operation of the phone b Press the off hook switch 1 c Press the talk switch and say Call Transfer 2 1 This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the mobile phone to the system...

Page 648: ...he incoming call history memory Select the number by either of the following methods a Say Previous or Go back until the desired number is dis played b Select the desired number using The following op...

Page 649: ...Call waiting operation may differ depending on your mobile phone and service provider Call history Up to 5 numbers can be stored in each of the outgoing and incoming call history memories Whentalkingo...

Page 650: ...follow the steps below using a voice command or Registering a mobile phone 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Pair Phone Selecting a mobile phone to be used 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Connect Phone Connect Changing...

Page 651: ...hone Connect using a voice command or Pattern A Select the mobile phone to be used by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press the talk switch and say the...

Page 652: ...using a voice com mand or a Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired mobile phone b Press the talk switch and say List Phones When the name of the desired mobile phone is read aloud press...

Page 653: ...ng the talk switch while the name of a mobile phone is being read aloud selects the mobile phone and the following functions will become available Selecting a mobile phone Connect Phone Connect Changi...

Page 654: ...g of the knob is not necessary Deletingaregisteredmobilephone Select Delete Phone using a voice command or Pattern A Select the mobile phone to be deleted by either of the following methods and select...

Page 655: ...as a Bluetooth audio player the registration of the audio player can be deleted at the same time A voice guidance instruction to delete a Bluetooth audio player is heard Select Yes or No using a voic...

Page 656: ...PIN Locking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Lock Phbk Lock Unlocking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Unlock Phbk Unlock Systemsetupitemsandoperationprocedures To enter the...

Page 657: ...the code 1 digit at a time ChangingthePIN Select Set PIN using a voice command or Enter the registered PIN using a voice command or Enter a new PIN using a voice command or When using input the code...

Page 658: ...PIN using Settingvoiceguidancevolume Select Guidance Vol using Change the voice guidance volume To decrease the volume Turn counterclockwise To increase the volume Turn clockwise DisplayingtheBluetoot...

Page 659: ...le phone data Security code Registered Bluetooth enabled portable player data Passkey for the mobile phones Passkey for the Bluetooth audio players Guidance volume Receiver volume Ring tone volume Onc...

Page 660: ...the outgoing or incoming call history To enter the menu for each function follow the steps below using a voice command or Adding a new phone number 1 Phonebook 2 Add Entry Changing the registered nam...

Page 661: ...d number and select Confirm using a voice command Transferring data from the mobile phone STEP2 1 Select By Phone and then Confirm using a voice command or STEP2 2 Transfer the data from the mobile ph...

Page 662: ...cting a phone number from the outgoing or incoming call history STEP2 1 Select Call History using a voice command or STEP2 2 Select Outgoing or Incoming using a voice com mand or STEP2 3 Select the da...

Page 663: ...peed Dial instead of Con firm registers the newly added phone number as a speed dial Changingtheregisterednameinthephonebook Select Change Name using a voice command or Pattern A Select the name to be...

Page 664: ...ommand or The list of the reg istered data will be read aloud When listing is complete the system returns to the Phonebook Pressing the talk switch while the desired data is being read aloud selects t...

Page 665: ...mmand or a Press the talk switch and say the desired name b Press the talk switch and say List Names When the desired name is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired data using S...

Page 666: ...ress the talk switch and say List Names When the name of the desired phone number is read aloud press the talk switch Pattern B Select the desired data to be deleted using Deletingspeeddials Select De...

Page 667: ...erior light P 668 RX350 Shift lever light when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode RX450h Shift lever light when the POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode Rear personal...

Page 668: ...he interior lights Interiorlights Turns the lights on off linked to door positions Turns the lights on off Personallights Front Turns the light on off Rear Turns the light on off Interior lights and p...

Page 669: ...switch mode the pres ence of the electronic key whether the doors are locked unlocked and whether the doors are open closed Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge When the ENGINE START STOP switch RX350 or...

Page 670: ...g when cabin temperature becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with oth...

Page 671: ...using the mechanical key Opens Locks Unlocks Powerbackdoormain switch The power back door main switch is located in the glove box P 85 CAUTION Cautionwhiledriving Keep the glove box closed In the even...

Page 672: ...frontdoorpockets Keep the door pockets closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking Itemsunsuitablefor thebottleholders Do not place anything other than bottles in the bot...

Page 673: ...down the lid on the farthest side from the driver Front Instrument panel Press in and release the cup holder NOTICE Whenstowingabottle Put the cap on before stowing the bottle Do not place open bottl...

Page 674: ...674 3 6 Using the storage features Rear Pull down the armrest Press down the button on the arm rest STEP 1 STEP 2 Cupholderinsert The cup holder insert may be removed for cleaning Cup holders...

Page 675: ...closed items must not be stored in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent...

Page 676: ...676 3 6 Using the storage features Consolebox Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the armrest Trayintheconsolebox The tray slides forward backward and can be removed Console box...

Page 677: ...sudden braking NOTICE Tray Do not insert items exceeding the height of the tray Doing so may prevent opening and closing of the lid The console box comes with partition doors Partition door A can be...

Page 678: ...s Coinholder Pull up the lever to release the lock and slide the armrest Auxiliaryboxes ifequipped Overhead Press in the lid This box is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and similar small ite...

Page 679: ...t Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the armrest STEP 1 STEP 2 CAUTION Cautionwhiledriving Do not leave the auxiliary box open while driving Items stored in the auxiliary box may fall out...

Page 680: ...to be thrown out of the tray in the event of sudden braking or steering In these cases the items may interfere with pedal operation or cause driver distraction resulting in an accident Do not store i...

Page 681: ...r features Sun visors To set the visor in the forward position flip it down To set the visor in the side position flip down unhook and swing it to the side To use the side extender place the visor in...

Page 682: ...terydischarge When the ENGINE START STOP switch RX350 or the POWER switch RX450h is turned off the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes NOTICE When notinuse Keep the vanity mirror closed...

Page 683: ...justedby pressing the buttons With a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual With the Lexus Display Audio system Adjusts the hours Adjusts the minutes Without a navigation syst...

Page 684: ...0 The clock is displayed when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode RX450h The clock is displayed when the POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode When the12 voltbatteryisd...

Page 685: ...temperatures within the range of 40 F 40 C and122 F 50 C With a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual With the Lexus Display Audio system The outside temperature is dis playe...

Page 686: ...Display Audiosystem The system may be malfunctioning Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer Display In the following situations the correct outside temperature may not be displayed or the display may...

Page 687: ...the headlight switch is turned on the brightness of the multi display will be reduced in accordance with the brightness of the instrument panel P 249 If equipped Thebrightnessofthemulti displaycan bea...

Page 688: ...be used forthefollowing components 12 V Accessories that run on less than 10 A 120 VAC Accessories that use less than 100 W Inside the console 12 V Pull up the lever to release the lock and lift the a...

Page 689: ...TOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode 120 VAC RX350 The ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode RX450h The POWER switch is in ON mod...

Page 690: ...use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used the protection cir cuit will cut the power supply Toprevent 12 voltbatterydischarge...

Page 691: ...urn off after about 30 minutes Iftheindicatorlightflashes Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel off and then press the button again If the indicator light still flashes a malfunction may...

Page 692: ...ng categories comes in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering wheel is on Babies small children the elderly the sick and the physically challenged Persons with sensitive skin Persons...

Page 693: ...e Whennotinuse Set the knob at 0 The indicator light turns off If equipped The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow byblowing air from theseats Turns the seat heater o...

Page 694: ...emedies etc Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating NOTICE Topr...

Page 695: ...695 3 7 Other interior features 3 Interior features Armrest NOTICE Toprevent damageto thearmrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest Pull the armrest down for use...

Page 696: ...ON Itemsthatmustnotbehung on thehook Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy these items may become projectiles that cause death or...

Page 697: ...use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat NOTICE Toprevent damageto theassist grip Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip An assi...

Page 698: ...l yearasyour vehicle Fix themsecurelyin placeontothecarpet Insert the retaining hooks clips into the floor mat eyelets Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook clip to secure the floor mats in place...

Page 699: ...or the driver s seat Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks clips provided Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other Do not place the floor mat bottom side up or...

Page 700: ...interior features Luggage compartment features Cargohooks Pull the hook to use The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items Auxiliaryboxes Deck side boxes Pull the strap upwards when lift ing...

Page 701: ...701 3 7 Other interior features 3 Interior features Deck floor box if equipped Pull the lever upwards when lift ing the deck board up...

Page 702: ...agecovers Front luggage cover Press the buttons to remove the luggage cover Luggagecover ifequipped Push from above until the claws on both sides are securely locked in position Pull out the luggage c...

Page 703: ...h the inner clips of the rear luggage cover from the back door STEP 1 STEP 2 Installing therearluggage cover Ensure that the luggage cover is in the proper installation position Push the clips of the...

Page 704: ...704 3 7 Other interior features CAUTION When thecargohooksarenotin use To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions...

Page 705: ...h can be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator Buttons ProgrammingtheHomeLink Point the remote control transmit ter for t...

Page 706: ...ation by pressing the newly programmed button If a HomeLink button has been programmed for a garage door check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate see if you...

Page 707: ...he programming process is complete If the door does not open press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door The...

Page 708: ...ased but can be reprogrammed To reprogram a button follow the Reprogramming a HomeLink button instructions OperatingHomeLink Press the appropriate HomeLink button The HomeLink indicator light should t...

Page 709: ...e the programs stored in the HomeLink memory Beforeprogramming Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away from the...

Page 710: ...subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device...

Page 711: ...direction in which the vehicleisheading Operation To turn the compass on or off press for more than 3 seconds The location the compass is dis played differs according to the type of inner rear view mi...

Page 712: ...position of the vehicle If you cross over one of the map boundaries shown in illustration the com pass will deviate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to Deviation calibra tion D...

Page 713: ...ion is displayed STEP 3 Conditionsunfavorabletocorrectoperation The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning The vehicle...

Page 714: ...circling calibration NOTICE Toavoid compass malfunctions Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction Toensurenorm...

Page 715: ...ter whichoperates24hoursper day 7daysperweek Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select telematics hardware equippedvehicles By using the Safety Connect service you are agreeing to...

Page 716: ...ehicle theft P 719 Emergency Assistance Button SOS Connects drivers to response center support P 719 Enhanced Roadside Assistance Provides drivers various on road assistance P 719 Subscription After y...

Page 717: ...charges vary by subscription term selected Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location will function in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska and in Canad...

Page 718: ...t on Active service Green indicator light flashing Safety Connect call in process Red indicator light except at vehicle start up System malfunction contact your Lexus dealer No indicator light off Saf...

Page 719: ...sistanceButton SOS In the event of an emergency on the road push the SOS button to reach the Safety Connect response center The answering agent will determine your vehicle s location assess the emerge...

Page 720: ...the safety standards pre viously set by the following U S and international standards bodies ANSI American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and Me...

Page 721: ...Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...

Page 722: ...722 3 7 Other interior features...

Page 723: ...33 Emission inspectionand maintenance I M programs 737 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 738 Hood 742 Positioningafloorjack 743 Enginecompartment 745 12 voltbattery 766...

Page 724: ...car wash check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi tion Working from top to bottom liberally apply...

Page 725: ...wipers When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor If something bumps against the winds...

Page 726: ...hed have it repaired immediately To prevent the wheels from corroding remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels Cleaningtheexterior lights Wash carefully Do not us...

Page 727: ...st with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool detergent Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remain...

Page 728: ...ot splash or spill liquid in the vehicle Doing so may cause electrical components etc to malfunction or catch fire RX450h Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle such as on the floor and in the h...

Page 729: ...ose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or that contain wax on the upholstery as...

Page 730: ...e General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis This can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer Scheduledmaintenance Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals accor...

Page 731: ...nicians are well trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle Keep a copy of the repair or...

Page 732: ...lifornia to cause can cer and birth defects and other reproductive harm Work in a well ventilated area Oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo nent wear contain...

Page 733: ...he engine oil at the correct level P 750 Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or strange sounds Radiator condenser hoses The radiator and condenser should be free from foreign objects P 759 Wa...

Page 734: ...oothly Does the brake pedal have appro priate clearance from the floor P 955 Does the brake pedal have the cor rect amount of free play P 955 Brakes The vehicle should not pull to one side when the br...

Page 735: ...rking brake pedal move smoothly When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on is the vehicle securely stopped Seat belts Do the seat belts operate smoothly The seat belts should not be dam aged S...

Page 736: ...inflation pressure cor rect Thetiresshouldnotbedamagedor excessively worn Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule The wheel nuts should not be loose CAUTION Iftheengineis run...

Page 737: ...ehicle YourvehiclemaynotpasstheI Mtestinthefollowingsituations When the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on...

Page 738: ...S No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine coolant level RX350 P 755 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or a similar high quality ethylene gl...

Page 739: ...a Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 50 coolant and 50 deionized water For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Funnel used only for adding...

Page 740: ...fluids may also be hot RX450h Be careful not to touch the engine power control unit radiator exhaust manifold etc right after driving as they may be hot Oil and other fluids may also be hot Do not lea...

Page 741: ...ture is high P 759 RX450h Be sure the POWER switch is off With the POWER switch in ON mode the electric cooling fans may automati cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and or the coolant te...

Page 742: ...he hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Releasethelock from the insideofthevehicleto open thehood Pu...

Page 743: ...rself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack correctly Improperplacementmay damage your vehicleor causeinjury Front R...

Page 744: ...RX350 Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack RX450h Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack Stop the vehicle on level firm gr...

Page 745: ...Engine compartment RX350 Engine oil filler cap P 752 Engine oil level dipstick P 750 12 volt battery P 762 Brake fluid reservoir P 760 Fuse box P 794 Engine coolant reservoir P 755 Condenser P 759 Rad...

Page 746: ...Engine oil filler cap P 752 Engine oil level dipstick P 750 Power control unit coolant reservoir P 757 Fuse boxes P 807 Engine coolant reservoir P 757 Condenser P 759 Radiator P 759 Electric cooling f...

Page 747: ...747 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Enginecompartmentcover Removingtheenginecompartmentcovers RX350 Outside Front...

Page 748: ...yourself maintenance Removingtheenginecompartmentcovers RX450h Outside Front Installingtheclips NOTICE Afterinstallinganenginecompartmentcover Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its ori...

Page 749: ...over RX350 Removing the 12 volt battery cover NOTICE Wheninstallingthe12 volt batterycover Securely install the cover over the 12 volt battery Failure to do so may cause water to enter the engine comp...

Page 750: ...f RX350 or warming up the engine and turning off the hybrid system RX450h wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine RX350 Holding a rag under the end pull the di...

Page 751: ...751 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully Type A Low Full Type B Low Full STEP 6...

Page 752: ...oil RX350 If the oil level is below or near the low level mark add engine oil of the same type as that already in the engine RX450h If the oil level is below or near the low level mark add engine oil...

Page 753: ...Oil quantity Low Full 1 6 qt 1 5 L 1 3 Imp qt Items Clean funnel Engineoilconsumption The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity the quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is d...

Page 754: ...o not dis pose of used oil and filters in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Lexus dealer service station or auto parts store for information con cerning recycling or disposal Do n...

Page 755: ...0 Coolantselection Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or a similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid...

Page 756: ...not remove the radiator cap The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing serious injuries such as burns NOTICE Whenaddingenginecoolant Coolant is n...

Page 757: ...The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir when the engine and hybrid system are cold Engine coolant reservoir Reservoir cap FULL line LOW line If the...

Page 758: ...cid technology U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water Minimum temperature 31 F 35 C Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and...

Page 759: ...er pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing serious injuries such as burns NOTICE When addingcoolant Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze The correct mixture...

Page 760: ...uid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank RX450h The brake fluid level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the tank Adding fluid Make sure to check the fluid type and prepar...

Page 761: ...ecause brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the affected area with clean water immediately If you still experience disc...

Page 762: ...12 volt battery installed on the vehicle be sure to discon nect the ground cable Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon necting the charger cables to the 12 volt b...

Page 763: ...an open area Do not charge the 12 volt bat tery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation Howtorechargethebattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The 12 volt battery m...

Page 764: ...ay the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid RX450h If any washer does not work or the warning message appears on the multi information display the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid NOTICE...

Page 765: ...fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the hybrid system etc NOTICE Donotuseanyfluidother thanwasherfluid Do not use soapy w...

Page 766: ...n The 12 volt battery is located on the left hand side of the luggage compartment Removingthe12 voltbatterycover Vehicles with a compact spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of...

Page 767: ...nance and care Pull on the attached hook to extend the string Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustra tion Remove the spare tire cover After removing the clips remove the 12 vol...

Page 768: ...icles with a full size spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull on the attached hook to extend the string Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in t...

Page 769: ...remove the 12 volt battery cover Exterior Make sure that the 12 volt battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp Instal...

Page 770: ...and discon necting the charger cables to the 12 volt battery Afterrecharging reconnectingthe12 voltbattery The hybrid system may not start Follow one or both of the following procedures After opening...

Page 771: ...in an open area Do not charge the 12 volt bat tery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation Howtorechargethe12 voltbattery Only perform a slow charge 5 A or less The 12 volt...

Page 772: ...ilure to do so may cause gas hydrogen to enter the passenger compartment causing a fire or explosion For replacement of the 12 volt battery contact your Lexus dealer NOTICE When rechargingthe12 volt b...

Page 773: ...h tire Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated Tirerotation Vehicles with a compact spare tire Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Lexus recom...

Page 774: ...ve and transmit ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer P 777 Initializingthetirepressurewarningsystem The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circumstances When the...

Page 775: ...inflation pressure level P 957 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level Tur...

Page 776: ...ure level P 960 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level Turn the POWER swit...

Page 777: ...oes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage If you are not sure consult with your Lexus dealer Replacingtiresandwheels If the ID code of the...

Page 778: ...to be ade quate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year round All sea son tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow...

Page 779: ...minutes However in the following cases the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful ha...

Page 780: ...ions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two condi...

Page 781: ...ls or tread patterns Also do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus Do not mix differently constructed tires radial bias belted or...

Page 782: ...d with liquid sealants the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly If a liquid sealant is used contact your Lexus dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possibl...

Page 783: ...yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Tire inflation pressure Tireinflationpressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis played on the tire and loading information l...

Page 784: ...valve cap Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve Read the pressure using the gauge graduations If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level adjust the pressure...

Page 785: ...e following Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation p...

Page 786: ...andling Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards NOTICE Whe...

Page 787: ...n replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity diameter rim width and inset Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer Conventi...

Page 788: ...eath or serious injury NOTICE Replacingtirepressure warningvalvesandtransmitters Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters make sure to have tires...

Page 789: ...ioning efficiency Removal method Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode P 416 424 The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in the outside air mode RX350 Turn th...

Page 790: ...he filter should be pointing up Cleaningmethod If the filter is dirty clean by blow ing compressed air through the filter from the underside Hold the air gun 2 in 5 cm from the filter and blow for app...

Page 791: ...y replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Owner s Manual Supplement or Scheduled Maintenance Ifairflowfromtheventsdecreases dramatically The filter may be...

Page 792: ...e ifitis discharged Youwillneedthefollowingitems Flathead screwdriver Small Phillips head screwdriver Lithium battery CR1632 Replacingthebattery Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover Remove the...

Page 793: ...operly The operational range is reduced Whenthecardkeybatteryneeds tobereplaced ifequipped The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers Your Lexus dealer can replace the battery for...

Page 794: ...dreplacethefuses asnecessary Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch off Remove the engine compartment cover P 747 Open the fuse box cover Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s si...

Page 795: ...Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the bl...

Page 796: ...rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type...

Page 797: ...fans 2 RR DEF 50 A Rear window defogger 3 AIR SUS 50 A 4 HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system 5 SPARE 30 A 6 SPARE 40 A 7 ABS NO 2 30 A Vehicle stability control 8 H LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner 9 PB...

Page 798: ...OR PSB P SEAT LH P SEAT RH TI TE AIR SUS FUEL OPN DR LOCK OBD RR FOG S ROOF 4WD INVERTER ECU ACC P POINT CIG RADIO NO 2 15 AMP1 30 A Audio system 16 EFI MAIN 30 A Multiport fuel injection system seque...

Page 799: ...YDAY TEL 28 IMMOBI 7 5 A IMMOBI 29 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 30 DRL 7 5 A Daytime running light system 31 IGN 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 32 DOME...

Page 800: ...ise control vehicle stability control air condition ing system Blind Spot Monitor 40 EFI NO 2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 41 F PMP 15 A Multiport f...

Page 801: ...HI 15 A Right hand headlight high beam 49 H LP LH HI 15 A Left hand headlight high beam 50 BIXENON 10 A 51 H LP RH LO 15 A Right hand headlight low beam 52 H LP LH LO 15 A Left hand headlight low beam...

Page 802: ...munication system multi information display head up display 3 CIG 15 A Power outlet 4 RADIO NO 2 7 5 A Audio system navigation system 5 GAUGE NO 1 10 A Emergency flashers navigation sys tem head up d...

Page 803: ...Moon roof 9 FUEL OPN 7 5 A Fuel filler door opener 10 PSB 30 A Pre collision seat belt 11 TI TE 30 A Tilt and telescopic steering system 12 DR LOCK 10 A 13 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights 14 P SEAT LH 3...

Page 804: ...nt power window right side out side rear view mirror 27 RR DOOR 25 A Rear power window right side 28 FL DOOR 25 A Front power window left side out side rear view mirror 29 RL DOOR 25 A Rear power wind...

Page 805: ...805 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care 35 GAUGE NO 2 7 5 A Gauge and meters 36 RH S HTR 15 A Seat heater right side 37 LH S HTR 15 A Seat heater left side Fuse Ampere Circuit...

Page 806: ...ge CAUTION Topreventsystembreakdowns andvehiclefire Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may cause damage and possibly a fire or injury Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than...

Page 807: ...perate a fuse may have blown If this happens checkandreplacethefuses asnecessary Turn the POWER switch off Remove the engine compartment cover P 747 Open the fuse box cover Engine compartment type A f...

Page 808: ...808 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Engine compartment type C fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Remove the lid Luggage compartment type A fuse box...

Page 809: ...failure see Fuse layout and amperage ratings for details about which fuse to check P 812 Remove the fuse with the pull out tool Check if the fuse has blown Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the b...

Page 810: ...rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type...

Page 811: ...4 Maintenance and care Type E Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type F Normal fuse Bl...

Page 812: ...ourself maintenance Fuselayoutandamperageratings Enginecompartment typeAfusebox Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 PCU 15 A Hybrid system 2 IGCT NO 2 10 A Hybrid system 3 IGCT NO 3 10 A Hybrid system 4 INV W P 10...

Page 813: ...cally controlled brake system 5 RDI FAN NO 1 40 A Electric cooling fans 6 RDI FAN NO 2 40 A Electric cooling fans 7 H LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner 8 PBD 30 A Power back door 9 HV R B NO 1 30 A PCU IG...

Page 814: ...S ROOF 4WD INVERTER ECU ACC P POINT CIG RADIO NO 2 14 AMP1 30 A Audio system 15 EFI MAIN 30 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem EFI NO 1 EFI NO 2 F PMP 16 AMP...

Page 815: ...GN 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 31 DOME 10 A Vanity mirror lights luggage compart ment lights interior lights personal lights door courtesy lights f...

Page 816: ...sys tem 40 F PMP 15 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 41 DEICER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer 42 STOP 7 5 A VehicleProximityNotificationSystem vehicle d...

Page 817: ...BIXENON 10 A 50 H LP RH LO 15 A Right hand headlight low beam 51 H LP LH LO 15 A Left hand headlight low beam 52 HORN 10 A Horn 53 A F 20 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel i...

Page 818: ...nce Engine compartment type C fuse box Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 ABS MAIN NO 1 10 A Brake system 2 ABS MAIN NO 2 10 A Brake system 3 BATT FAN 15 A Battery cooling fan 4 OIL PMP 10 A Hybrid system 5 A C W...

Page 819: ...ation system multi information display head up display 3 CIG 15 A Power outlet 4 RADIO NO 2 7 5 A Audio system navigation system 5 GAUGE NO 1 10 A Emergency flashers navigation sys tem head up display...

Page 820: ...5 A Fuel filler door opener 10 PSB 30 A Pre collision seat belt 11 TI TE 30 A Tilt and telescopic steering system 12 DR LOCK 10 A 13 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights 14 P SEAT LH 30 A Power seat left side...

Page 821: ...ront power window right side out side rear view mirror 27 RR DOOR 25 A Rear power window right side 28 FL DOOR 25 A Front power window left side out side rear view mirror 29 RL DOOR 25 A Rear power wi...

Page 822: ...822 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 35 GAUGE NO 2 7 5 A Gauge and meters 36 RH S HTR 15 A Seat heater right side 37 LH S HTR 15 A Seat heater left side Fuse Ampere Circuit...

Page 823: ...823 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Luggagecompartment typeAfusebox Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 DCDC S 7 5 A Hybrid system 2 CAPACITOR 10 A Capacitor...

Page 824: ...TOR DCDC S 3 EPS 80 A Hybrid system Aftera fuseis replaced If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced a bulb may need replacement P 829 If the replaced fuse blows again have th...

Page 825: ...a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated or use any other object in place of a fuse Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent Never replace a fuse with a wire even as a temporary fix...

Page 826: ...lights Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Vehicles with discharge headlights Adjustment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Beforecheckingtheheadlightaim Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the are...

Page 827: ...ction using a Phillips head screw driver Remember the turning direction and the number of turns Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as in step 1 using a Phillips head screwd...

Page 828: ...d screw driver Remember the turning direction and the number of turns in mind Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips head screwdriver If the headligh...

Page 829: ...seemsdifficultto perform contact your Lexusdealer Formoreinformationaboutreplacingother lightbulbs contactyourLexus dealer Preparingforlightbulbreplacement Check the wattage of the light bulb to be r...

Page 830: ...830 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Vehicles with discharge headlights Vehicles with LED headlights Front turn signal light Headlight high beam Front turn signal light Headlight high beam...

Page 831: ...831 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance 4 Maintenance and care Rearbulblocations Rear turn signal light Back up light Rear side marker light Tail light Tail light...

Page 832: ...ghthighbeams vehicleswithoutLEDheadlights RX350 right side Open the cap Move the washer fluid filler opening to allow easy access to the light bulbs Unplug the connector while depressing the lock rele...

Page 833: ...and insert Turn and secure the bulb base Connect the connector Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose turn the headlight high beams on once and visually confirm that no light is leak...

Page 834: ...self maintenance Headlighthighbeams vehicleswithLEDheadlights Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it Unplug the connector while pull ing the lock release Turn the bulb base counterclock wise ST...

Page 835: ...3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn and secure the bulb base Connect the connector Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose turn the headlight high beams on onc...

Page 836: ...ing the lock release Replace the light bulb and install the bulb base Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn and secure the bulb base Shake the bulb base gently to check...

Page 837: ...enance and care Frontturnsignallight leftside RX450h Move the fuse box Vehicles with LED headlights Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove t...

Page 838: ...838 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Frontturnsignallight rightside RX450h Move the washer fluid filler open ing Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3...

Page 839: ...are Rearturnsignalandtaillights Remove the access hole cover Use a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Tail light Rear turn signal light Remove the light bulb...

Page 840: ...ance Tailandback uplights Remove the access hole cover Use a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Tail light Back up light Remove the light bulb Tail light Back...

Page 841: ...aintenance and care Rearsidemarkerlight rightside Remove the bolts using a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the clip Removing the clip Installing the clip Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remo...

Page 842: ...herthantheabove If any of the lights listed below has burnt out have it replaced by your Lexus dealer Headlight low beams vehicles without halogen headlights Daytime running lights Parking lights Fron...

Page 843: ...nt side marker lights side turn signal lights stop lights high mounted stoplight and licence plate lights consist of a number of LEDs If any of the LEDs burn out take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer...

Page 844: ...ow out or crack Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them Failure to do so may result in heat damage fire or water entering the headlight unit This may damage the headlights or cause...

Page 845: ...age socket when the headlights are turned on An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in serious injury or death by electric shock Do not attempt to take apart or repai...

Page 846: ...846 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance...

Page 847: ...geis displayed 870 Ifyouhave a flattire 897 Iftheenginewillnot start 912 Ifthehybridsystemwill notstart 914 Iftheshiftlevercannot beshiftedfrom P 916 Ifyouloseyourkeys 917 Iftheelectronickeydoes notop...

Page 848: ...450h If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is not operating while the READY indicator is not illuminated the 12 volt battery may discharge The emergency flashers a...

Page 849: ...sound If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service using a lift type truck or a flatbed truck Use a safety chain system for all to...

Page 850: ...to steer and operate the brakes The vehicle s wheels drive train axles steering and brakes must be in good condition RX450h If a tow truck is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempora...

Page 851: ...aws With the mechanical key inserted remove the eyelet cover by pulling it towards you Type B Insert the mechanical key P 58 into the groove and release the claws With the mechanical key inserted remo...

Page 852: ...t wrench tighten down the towing eyelet securely without interfering with the bumper Towingwithasling typetruck Do not tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage Towingwithawheel lifttypetruck...

Page 853: ...om the front AWD models Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels Usingaflatbedtruck If your Lexus is transported by a flatbed truck it should be...

Page 854: ...g the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains Always be cautious of the surroundings and other ve...

Page 855: ...ent body damagewhentowingusingasling typetruck Do not tow with a sling type truck either from the front or rear Recreational towing behindmotorhome etc Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing...

Page 856: ...ture gauge needle continually points higher than normal Audiblesymptoms Changes in exhaust sound Excessive tire squeal when cornering Strange noises related to the suspension system RX350 Pinging or o...

Page 857: ...de or turn it off Restart the engine NOTICE Beforestartingtheengine Inspect the ground under the vehicle If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in nee...

Page 858: ...ediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning light Warning light Details U S A Canada Brakesystemwarning light warning buzzer Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brak...

Page 859: ...system The electronic throttle control system The emission control system RX450h or The electronic automatic transmission control system RX350 SRSwarning light Indicates a malfunction in The SRS airba...

Page 860: ...e collision system The warning light will operate as follows even when the sys tem is not malfunctioning The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be used P 876 Slipindicator Indicates...

Page 861: ...osed Check that all the doors are closed Low fuel levelwarning light RX350 Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2 8 gal 10 7 L 2 3 Imp gal or less RX450h Indicates remaining fuel is approximately...

Page 862: ...865 Flat tire P 897 Adjust the tire inflation pres sure including the full size spare tire to the specified level The light will turn off after a few minutes In case the light does not turn off even i...

Page 863: ...ed of 3 mph 5 km h P 876 2 Driver sandfrontpassenger sseatbeltbuzzer The driver s and front passenger s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not...

Page 864: ...nger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators interconnecting wiring and power sources P 157 Front passenger detection sensor passenger seat belt reminder and warning buzz...

Page 865: ...tire is low If a tire goes flat even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the tire pressure warning light does not turn off Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust to...

Page 866: ...fere with signal reception is put in the luggage compartment Ifthetirepressurewarninglightfrequently comes on afterblinkingfor1 minute RX350 If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on afte...

Page 867: ...result in death or serious injury Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible Adjust the tire inflation pres sure immediately If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire infl...

Page 868: ...S tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level...

Page 869: ...rises 869 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE Precaution wheninstalling a different tire When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed the tire pressure warn ing system may not o...

Page 870: ...is malfunctioning A buzzer also sounds RX450h Indicatesamalfunction in The regenerative brake system or The electronically controlled brake system A buzzer also sounds If a warning is shown on the mu...

Page 871: ...the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer Warning message Details U S A Canada Indicatesabnormal...

Page 872: ...investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning message D...

Page 873: ...alfunction in the LED headlightsystem Indicatesa malfunction in the brake lightssystem Flashes If equipped Indicatesa malfunction in the pre collisionsystem If equipped Indicatesa malfunction in the i...

Page 874: ...he button again to reactivate the system If equipped Indicatesamalfunction in the automaticheadlight levelingsystem Indicatesamalfunction in The SRS airbag system The front passenger occupant classifi...

Page 875: ...5 When trouble arises 875 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency If equipped Indicatesa malfunction in the Blind SpotMonitor Warning message Details...

Page 876: ...e Details Correction procedure Indicatesthatoneor moreofthedoors isnot fullyclosed The system also indi cates which doors are not fully closed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph 5 km h a buzzer s...

Page 877: ...ed Indicatesthat the moon roofisnotfully closed withthe ENGINE STARTSTOP switch RX350 or POWER switch RX450h off and thedriver sdooropen Close the moon roof Indicatesthattheparking brakeis stillengage...

Page 878: ...e on the mainte nance schedule Perform the necessary maintenance Pleasereset the maintenance data after the maintenance is performed P 731 Comesonapproximately 5000 miles 8000 km after the maintenance...

Page 879: ...If equipped Indicatesthat intuitive parking assistis dirtyor coveredwith ice A buzzer also sounds The site of the malfunc tion and the vehicle image are flashing Clean the sensor If equipped Indicate...

Page 880: ...shes Slow the vehicle by apply ing the brakes Indicatesthat the engine has overheated A buzzer also sounds Stop and check P 930 933 RX450h Indicatesthat the hybrid systemhas overheated A buzzer also s...

Page 881: ...battery If a buzzer sounds con tinuously immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place Turn the POWER switchoffand then to ON mode to restartthehybridsystem Ensuring the shift lever is in P charge the...

Page 882: ...the lightsare turnedon RX450h Indicatesthat the POWER switch is turned off or turnedto ACCESSORYmodeand thedriver sdooris openedwhilethelights areturnedon Turn the lights off Flashes RX450h Indicatest...

Page 883: ...r vehicle If equipped Indicatesthat the Blind Spot Monitorsensorsor thesurroundingareaon thebumperisdirtyor coveredwith ice Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper Flashes RX450h Indic...

Page 884: ...splayed after the fuel filler door opener is pressed If the messages do not change or are displayed continuously have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer Message Details Preparing thevehicleforre...

Page 885: ...to correct the suspected problem check that the warning message and light go off Interior buzzer Exterior buzzer Warning message Details Correction procedure Sounds once Flashes Theelectronickey is n...

Page 886: ...mode other than off Bring the elec tronic key back into the vehicle The driver s door was opened and closed while the electronickeywas not in the vehicle the shift lever was in P and the ENGINE START...

Page 887: ...Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch RX350 or POWER switch RX450h offand lock the doors again Sounds once Flashes An attempt was made to start the engine RX350 or hybrid system RX450h with out the electr...

Page 888: ...tlever to P Con tinuous Con tinuous Displayed alternately Flashes The driver s door was opened and closed while the electronickeywas not in the vehicle the shift lever was not in P and the ENGINE STAR...

Page 889: ...was still inside the vehicle Retrieve the elec tronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again An attempt was made to lock either front door byopeningadoor and putting the inside lock button int...

Page 890: ...ressed the electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the ENGINE START STOP switch was pressed two consecutive times Touch t...

Page 891: ...d not be detected in the vehicle even after the POWER switch was pressed two consecutive times Touch the elec tronic key to the POWER switch while depressing the brake pedal Sounds once Flashes An att...

Page 892: ...e engine first shift the shift lever to P and then turn the ENGINE START STOP switch off Sounds once Flashes RX450h An attempt was made to turn the POWER switch off when the shift lever was not in P T...

Page 893: ...that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery RX450h Next time when startingthehybrid system increase the hybrid system speed slightly and maintain that level for approximate...

Page 894: ...ut the engine being started Press the ENGINE START STOP switch while depressing the brake pedal During an engine starting proce dure in the event that the elec tronic key was not functioning prop erly...

Page 895: ...twice with out the hybrid sys tem being started Press the POWER switch while depressing the brake pedal During an hybrid system starting procedure in the event that the electronickeywas not functioni...

Page 896: ...right Warningmessageinradarcruisemode ifequipped In the following cases the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle to vehicle distance decreases When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead...

Page 897: ...ve a flat tire Removethe flat tire and replace it withthespare provided Beforejackingupthevehicle Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P RX350 Stop th...

Page 898: ...re jackandtools Vehicles with a compact spare tire Vehicles with a full size spare tire Towing eyelet Tool bag Jack handle Jack Spare tire Wheel nut wrench Spare tire cover Towing eyelet Tool bag Jack...

Page 899: ...ke in an emergency Takingoutthejack Vehicles with a compact spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull the folded deck board upright Pull on the attached hook...

Page 900: ...he deck board as shown in the illustration Remove the jack after removing the hook Vehicles with a full size spare tire Pull the lever upward to fold back the front part of the deck board Pull on the...

Page 901: ...5 When trouble arises 901 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency Use the hook to secure the deck board as shown in the illustration Remove the jack after removing the hook STEP 3 STEP 4...

Page 902: ...thesparetire Lift up the deck board See Taking out the jack for details Remove the spare tire cover Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Vehicles with a compact spare tire Vehicles w...

Page 903: ...rtion A by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point STEP 1 Flat tire Wheelchock positions Front Left handside Behind the rear right hand side tire Right handside Behind the r...

Page 904: ...ise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire When resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid sc...

Page 905: ...s in motion causing the tire to come off Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount Vehicles with a compact spare tire Tighten the nuts until th...

Page 906: ...RARY USE ONLY on the tire sidewall Use the compact spare tire temporarily and only in an emergency Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire P 957 960 When usingthecompa...

Page 907: ...e tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire Replace the flat front tire with the...

Page 908: ...e tire jack is securely set to the jack point Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack RX350 Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle while it is s...

Page 909: ...Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened leading to bolt or disc wheel damage In addition the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off cau...

Page 910: ...tly detected and the following systems may not operate correctly ABS Brake assist VSC Enhanced VSC if equipped TRAC VDIM if equipped Intuitive parking assist if equipped Navigation system if equipped...

Page 911: ...fit tire chains to the compact spare tire Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance Whenreplacingthetires When removing or fitting the wheels tires or the tire...

Page 912: ...t the engine again following correct starting proce dures P 205 There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system P 145 The starter motor turns over slowly the interior lights and head light...

Page 913: ...epressing the brake pedal firmly Even if the engine can be started using the above steps the system may be malfunctioning Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer The starter motor does not tur...

Page 914: ...g due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse However depending on the type of malfunction an interim measure is avail able to start the hybrid system P 915 The interior light...

Page 915: ...m if the POWER switch is functioning normally Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Turn the POWER switch to ACCESSORY mode Press and hold the POWER switch for about 15 seconds while depres...

Page 916: ...by your Lexus dealerimmediately The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift levercan be shifted Set the parking brake RX350 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to A...

Page 917: ...5 When trouble arises 917 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys NewgenuineLexuskeyscanbemadebyyourLexusdealerusingtheother keysandthekeynumberstamped onyourkeynumber plate...

Page 918: ...door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver s door Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors Opens the windows and moon roof turn and hold If communication between the electronic key an...

Page 919: ...e switch an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the elec tronic key To change ENGINE START STOP switch modes Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding release the brake p...

Page 920: ...switch an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the elec tronic key To change POWER switch modes Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding release the brake pedal and press...

Page 921: ...u nor mally do when stopping the engine Stoppingthehybridsystem RX450h Shift the shift lever to P and press the POWER switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system Replacingthekey battery...

Page 922: ...eps below Open the hood Remove the 12 volt battery cover P 749 Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive battery terminal on...

Page 923: ...nd the draining effects of cer tain electrical appliances If the vehicle is left for a long time the 12 volt battery may discharge and the engine may be unable to start The 12 volt battery recharges a...

Page 924: ...e related parts contain lead and lead compounds Observe the following precautions when handling the 12 volt battery When working with the 12 volt battery always wear safety glasses and take care not t...

Page 925: ...you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below Open the hood and remove the engine compartment covers P 747 Remove the fuse box cover and open the exclusive jump start ing terminal cover...

Page 926: ...volt battery of your vehicle Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the POWER switch off Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system of your vehicle by t...

Page 927: ...ects of certain electrical appliances If the vehicle is left for a long time the 12 volt battery may dis charge and the hybrid system may be unable to start The 12 volt battery recharges automatically...

Page 928: ...vent that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immedi ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medi...

Page 929: ...able is connected to the correct terminal Do not allow the ends of the jumper cable used for the terminals to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area such as brackets or u...

Page 930: ...ot see steam Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood Check to see if the cooling fan is operating If the fan is operating Wait until the temperature of the engine shown on the instru ment...

Page 931: ...the hood do not open the hood until the steam has subsided The engine compartment may be very hot causing serious injuries such as burns Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and drive belt while...

Page 932: ...an emergency NOTICE Whenaddingenginecoolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant When adding coolant do so slowly Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cau...

Page 933: ...rating and carefully lift the hood Check to see if the cooling fans are operating If the fans are operating Wait until the ENGINE OVERHEAT message disappears and then stop the hybrid system If the fan...

Page 934: ...oolant level and inspect the cool ing system for leaks If the engine compartment cover needs to be removed P 747 Add engine coolant if necessary Water can be used in an emer gency if engine coolant is...

Page 935: ...cleaned proceed to STEP 2 Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood Check if the cooling fans are operating If the fans are operating Wait until the HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT message...

Page 936: ...ming from under the hood do not open the hood until the steam has subsided The engine compartment may be very hot causing serious injuries such as burns Check that the indicator on the POWER switch an...

Page 937: ...ing engine power control unit coolant When adding coolant do so slowly Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system Toprevent damageto thecoolingsystem...

Page 938: ...heel drive lock mode P 340 Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and release the park ing brake Then while exercising caution depress the acceler ator pedal RX450h Stop the hybrid system Set th...

Page 939: ...free Use extreme cau tion Whenshiftingtheshiftlever Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may...

Page 940: ...vehicle Shift the shift lever to N If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road RX350 Stop the engine RX450h Stop the hybrid system If the shift l...

Page 941: ...temhas tobeturned offwhile driving RX450h Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn Decelerate as much...

Page 942: ...942 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency...

Page 943: ...le specifications 6 943 6 1 Specifications Maintenancedata fuel oillevel etc 944 Fuelinformation 963 Tireinformation 967 6 2 Customization Customizable features 980 6 3 Initialization Itemstoinitializ...

Page 944: ...kage 7 AWD models with towing package only Overall length 187 8 in 4770 mm Overall width 74 2 in 1885 mm Overall height 1 66 3 in 1685 mm 2 66 7 in 1695 mm 3 67 9 in 1725 mm 4 Wheelbase 107 9 in 2740...

Page 945: ...the legal identifier for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Lexus It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the in...

Page 946: ...946 6 1 Specifications Enginenumber The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown RX350 RX450h...

Page 947: ...n 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane rating 87 Research octane number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity Refere...

Page 948: ...ermanent magnet synchronous motor Maximum output 123 kW Maximum torque 247 ft lbf 335 N m 34 2 kgf m Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Maximum output 50 kW Maximum torque 103 ft lbf 139 N m 14 2...

Page 949: ...an 5 minutes and check the oil level on the dipstick Engineoilselection Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Lexus vehicle Use Lexus approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the...

Page 950: ...cold startability Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather The 20 in 0W 20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high...

Page 951: ...ased non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Capacity Gasoline engine Power control unit 12 0 qt 11 4 L 10...

Page 952: ...sparkplugs Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust the spark plug gap 12 volt battery Open voltage at 68 F 20 C 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Volt...

Page 953: ...contact your Lexus dealer Fluid capacity 2WD 6 9 qt 6 5 L 5 7 Imp qt AWD 7 1 qt 6 7 L 5 9 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS Fluid capacity 7 4 qt 7 0 L 6 2 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF W...

Page 954: ...ial Gear Oil at the factory Use Lexus approved Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil or an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications Please contact your Lexus dealer fo...

Page 955: ...N 30 kgf 3 The model code is indicated on the Certification Label P 945 Pedal clearance 1 3 3 in 84 mm Min Pedal free play 0 04 0 24 in 1 6 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake lining...

Page 956: ...g brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf 300 N 30 6 kgf Steering Pedal clearance 1 3 9 in 99 mm Min Pedal free play 0 04 0 08 in 1 2 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking br...

Page 957: ...Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 18 7 1 2J 18 4T spare Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P235 60R18 102V Tire inflation...

Page 958: ...a 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar When driving at high speeds above 100 mph 160 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add 1 psi 10 kPa 0 1 kgf cm2 or bar...

Page 959: ...32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 or bar Whendrivingathighspeedsabove100mph 160km h incountries where suchspeedsarepermittedbylaw add 1 psi 10 kPa 0 1 kgf cm2 or bar...

Page 960: ...230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar Wheel size 18 7 1 2J 18 4T spare Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P235 60R18 102V Tire inflation pressure rec...

Page 961: ...old tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall Wheel size 19 7 1 2J 18 4T spare Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P235 55R19 101V Tire inflation pressure recommended...

Page 962: ...o W Type Exterior Headlights High beam 1 High beam 2 Low beam halogen bulbs Low beam discharge bulbs 9005 60 65 55 35 A B C D Front turn signal lights 7444NA 28 8 E Tail lights 5 F Front fog lights 55...

Page 963: ...er RX350 Youmustonly use unleadedgasoline in your vehicle Select octane rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Use of unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratinglowerthan87mayresultinengine knocking Per...

Page 964: ...ends theuseof gasolinecontainingdetergentadditives Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build up of engine deposits All gasoline sold in the US contains dete...

Page 965: ...S NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT If fuel con taining MMT is used your emission control system may be adversely affected The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster ma...

Page 966: ...d here Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated here will cause persistent heavy knocki...

Page 967: ...pecifications 6 Vehicle specifications Tire information Typical tiresymbols Standard tire Compact spare tire Tire size P 970 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN P 969 Location of treadwear indicato...

Page 968: ...tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres sure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 778 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 960 This means the pressure to which a tir...

Page 969: ...DOT symbol Tire Identification Number TIN Tire manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer s optional tire type code 3 or 4 letters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT sy...

Page 970: ...e Tire use P Passenger car T Temporary use Section width millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter inches Load index 2 digits or 3...

Page 971: ...Department of Transportation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi cles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questio...

Page 972: ...wever and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate TractionAA A B C The traction grades from h...

Page 973: ...re life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail ure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan...

Page 974: ...ght in excess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transmis sion power steering power brakes power windows powerseats radio andheater tothe extent that these items are available...

Page 975: ...ter of the bead seat Rim size designation Rim diameter and width Rim type designation The industry manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges...

Page 976: ...ord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com pounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or innerliner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire with an inve...

Page 977: ...lation pressure Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to...

Page 978: ...d tire Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall That portion of a tire...

Page 979: ...ndicators TWI The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Wheel holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire as...

Page 980: ...arked in a safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set Press and hold the menu switch of the multi information switches to display customize mode Your vehicle includes a variety of...

Page 981: ...the item to be custom ized Press the ENTER switch to confirm Press the or switch to select the desired setting for the item being customized Press the ENTER switch to confirm When customization is com...

Page 982: ...tches Vehicles with a navigation system Settings that can be changed using the screen of the navigation system Vehicles with a navigation system Settings that can be changed using the multi informatio...

Page 983: ...ver s door unlocked inonestep all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked in one step O O Speed detecting automatic door lock function Off On O O O O Shifting gears to position other than P loc...

Page 984: ...eration signal buzzer On Off O O O O Operation signal emergency flash ers On Off O O O O Open door warning buzzer On Off O Time elapsed before the automatic door lock function is acti vated if a door...

Page 985: ...Default setting Custom ized setting Power back door opening operation using the back door opener button Off On O Function Default setting Custom ized setting Unlocking opera tion Driver s door unlocke...

Page 986: ...efault setting Custom ized setting Time elapsed before the headlights turn off 30 sec onds Off O O O O 60 sec onds 90 sec onds Light sensor sensi tivity Standard 2 to 2 O O O O Light reminder buzzer O...

Page 987: ...e elapsed before the exterior lights turn off 15 seconds 7 5 sec onds O O O O 30 sec onds Operationwhenthe doors are unlocked On Off O Operation after the ENGINE START STOP switch RX350 or POWER switc...

Page 988: ...lights etc Standard 2 to 2 O O O Sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for brighten ing the meter lights etc Standard 2 to 2 O O O Interior light control On Off O O O O Exterior light control...

Page 989: ...tic air conditioning system P 412 421 Function Default setting Custom ized setting Vehiclespeedlinked seat belt reminder buzzer On Off O Function Default setting Custom ized setting A C auto switch op...

Page 990: ...unction Default setting Custom ized setting Driver s seat move ment when exiting thevehicle onsome models Full Off O O O O Partial Selecting whether the driver s door or all doors are linked to the po...

Page 991: ...s Meter P 195 247 Function Default setting Custom ized setting Eco Driving Indica tor Light RX350 On Off O O O O ECO lamp RX450h On Turns on off accord ing to driv ing conditions On Stays on O O O O O...

Page 992: ...open ing On Off O Wireless remote control linked open ing buzzer On Off O Function Default setting Custom ized setting Mechanical key linked operation On Off O Wireless remote control linked open ing...

Page 993: ...lt setting Custom ized setting Buzzer volume 3 1 to 5 O O O Detection distance of the front center sensors Far Near O O O Detection distance of the rear center sensors Far Near O O O Display setting w...

Page 994: ...tomize mode screen is displayed CAUTION Cautionsduringcustomization RX350 As the engine needs to be running during customization ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation...

Page 995: ...NOTICE Duringcustomization RX350 To prevent 12 volt battery discharge ensure that the engine is running while cus tomizing features RX450h To prevent 12 volt battery discharge ensure that the hybrid...

Page 996: ...Maintenance data U S A only After the maintenance is performed P 733 Tire pressure warning system When changing tire pressure such as when changing traveling speed load weight etc When changing the ti...

Page 997: ...For owners 7 997 Reporting safetydefects forU S owners 998 Seatbeltinstructions for Canadianowners in French 999 SRSairbaginstructions for Canadianowners in French 1002...

Page 998: ...it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be...

Page 999: ...elt instructions in English Utilisationcorrectedesceinturesdes curit D roulez la sangle diagonale de telle sorte qu elle passe bien sur l paule sans pour autant tre en contact avec votre cou ou glisse...

Page 1000: ...personne au niveau du cou utilisez le guide confort de la ceinture de s curit Sortez le guide confort de sa poche Engagez la ceinture dans le guide Le cordon lastique doit passer sous la ceinture de s...

Page 1001: ...ne paraissent pas exag r ment us es ATTENTION D t riorationet usure des ceintures de s curit Inspectez les ceintures de s curit p riodiquement Contr lez qu elles ne sont pas entaill es effiloch es et...

Page 1002: ...is manual See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in English Airbags SRS avant Airbag SRS conducteur airbag passager avant Peuvent aider prot ger la t te et la poitrine du...

Page 1003: ...ant Peuvent aider prot ger le torse des passagers avant Airbags SRS lat raux arri re Peuvent aider prot ger le torse des passagers dans les si ges arri re ext rieurs Airbags SRS rideaux Peuvent aider...

Page 1004: ...AG OFF Airbags lat raux arri re T moin d alerte SRS Airbag conducteur Capteurs d airbags rideaux et arri re Capteurs d airbags lat raux et rideaux Contacteur de boucle de ceinture de s curit conducteu...

Page 1005: ...loiement de ces derniers sur la base des informations qu il re oit des capteurs etc indiqu s ci dessus dans le sch ma illustrant les composants du syst me Parmi ces informations figurent la gravit du...

Page 1006: ...est mesurer entre le moyeu du volant et le sternum Si vous vous asseyez moins de 10 in 250 mm vous pouvez changer votre position de plusieurs fa ons Reculez votre si ge le plus possible de mani re po...

Page 1007: ...retenue adapt s Les si ges arri re sont plus s rs pour les nourrissons et les enfants que le si ge passager avant N installez jamais un si ge de s curit enfant type dos la route sur le si ge passager...

Page 1008: ...vant ou bien s asseoir sur les genoux du passager avant Ne laissez pas les occupants des si ges avant voyager avec un objet sur les genoux Ne vous appuyez pas contre la porte contre le rail lat ral de...

Page 1009: ...fet cela pourrait entra ner un fonctionnement anormal des airbags SRS Ne touchez aucun composant du syst me imm diatement apr s le d clenchement gonflage des airbags SRS car ils sont alors encore tr s...

Page 1010: ...les parties renfermant les airbags SRS telles que la garniture du moyeu de volant et les garnitures de montants avant et arri re apparaissent ab m es ou craquel es faites les remplacer par votre conce...

Page 1011: ...et r parations des airbags SRS R parations modifications d montage ou remplacement du volant du tableau de bord de la planche de bord des si ges ou de leur garnissage des montants avant lat raux et a...

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Page 1013: ...ation system refer to the Naviga tion System Owner s Manual for information regarding the equipment listed below Navigation system Air conditioning controls Windshield wiper de icer Rear view monitor...

Page 1014: ...stem DISP Display ECO Economy Ecology ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor EPS Electric Power Steering GAWR Gross...

Page 1015: ...io Frequency SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control TWR Trailer Weight Rating VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Managem...

Page 1016: ...assenger occupant classification system 170 General airbag precautions 165 Locations of airbags 157 Modification and disposal of airbags 169 Proper driving posture 155 165 Side airbag operating condit...

Page 1017: ...ol system 274 Automatic transmission Automatic transmission 220 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P 916 M mode 232 S mode 223 AUX port 481 626 Auxiliary boxes 678 700 Back door Back door 8...

Page 1018: ...ystem 175 Child protectors 80 How your child should wear the seat belt 114 Installing child restraints 179 Moon roof precautions 136 Power window lock switch 129 Power window precautions 132 Removed e...

Page 1019: ...lectric power steering 334 Electronic features control 260 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly 918 Emergency flashers Switch 848 Emergency in case of If a warning buzzer sou...

Page 1020: ...perature gauge 247 Engine immobilizer system 145 Engine oil Capacity 949 Checking 750 Preparing and checking before winter 369 EPS 334 EV drive mode 217 Event data recorder 26 Floor mat 698 Fluid Brak...

Page 1021: ...ontrast adjustment switch 269 Display position adjustment switch 269 Head up display main switch 269 Heaters Seat heaters 693 Side mirrors 430 Steering wheel 691 Hill start assist control 334 Hood 742...

Page 1022: ...Keys Electronic key 57 Engine switch 205 If the electronic key does not operate properly 918 If you lose your keys 917 Key number 57 Keyless entry 76 Keys 57 Mechanical key 58 POWER switch 211 Wireles...

Page 1023: ...ation display Switches 260 Trip information 265 Noise from under vehicle 24 Odometer 249 Oil Engine oil 750 Opener Back door 82 Fuel filler door 138 Hood 742 Outer foot lights Outer foot lights 667 Wa...

Page 1024: ...Remote Touch Replacing Electronic key battery 792 Fuses 794 807 Light bulbs 829 Tires 897 Wireless remote control battery 792 Reporting safety defects for U S owners 998 Reset the maintenance data 73...

Page 1025: ...th push button start Entry function 62 Starting the hybrid system 211 SOS button 715 Spare tire Inflation pressure 957 960 Storage location 897 Spark plug 952 Specifications 944 Speedometer 247 Steeri...

Page 1026: ...149 Immobilizer system 145 147 Theft prevention labels 154 Tire inflation pressure 783 Tire information Glossary 974 Size 970 Tire identification number 969 Uniform tire quality grading 971 Tires Cha...

Page 1027: ...unction indicator lamp 859 Master warning light 861 Open door 861 Pre collision system 859 Pretensioners 859 Seat belt reminder light 861 Slip indicator 859 SRS airbags 859 Tire pressure 861 Warning m...

Page 1028: ...Weight 944 Wheels 787 Window glasses 129 Window lock switch 129 Windows Power windows 129 Rear window defogger 430 Washer 280 Windshield wiper de icer 432 Windshield wipers 280 Wireless remote contro...

Page 1029: ...zer system P 925 If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged The shift lever cannot be moved out P 916 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red...

Page 1030: ...What to do if The vehicle is stuck in mud or sand P 938 If the vehicle becomes stuck A warning light or indicator light comes on P 858 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds RX350 RX4...

Page 1031: ...ight Malfunction indicator lamp Brake system warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light ABS warning light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Master warning light Low fuel level warning li...

Page 1032: ...ner P 137 Tire inflation pressure P 957 960 Fuel tank capacity Reference RX350 19 2 gal 72 5 L 15 9 Imp gal RX450h 17 1 gal 65 L 14 2 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 947 Cold tire inflation...

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