2011 LEXUS RX350 electronic key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nWhen the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 4 9 6
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
STEP1
STEP2
nImpact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
nUsing the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 5 8 1 )
nIf a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
nOpening the back door from outside the vehicle (vehicles with a
power back door)
Using the back door opener button*
When the back door is
unlocked: Press the back door
opener button.
When the 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 wireless remote control
→P. 4 3
nOpening the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles with a
power back door)
Press the switch to open/close.
Pressing the switch again while
the power back door is operat-
ing will cause the operation to
reverse.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
nStarting the engine
→P. 1 5 3
nDriving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 5 9 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 164)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
nStopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (→P. 1 5 9 )
n Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 6 4 )
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 1 5 9 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes.
nStarting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the
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 brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any mode.
nStopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 6 4 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn
the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is illuminated in amber and then press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch once.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is off.
nAuto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if 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 turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
nOperation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch.
nElectronic key battery depletion
→P. 3 9
nConditions affecting operation
→P. 3 6
nNote for the entry function
→P. 3 1
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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2-1. Driving procedures
nIf the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 1 0 1 )
nSteering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering
lock.
nWhen the steering lock cannot be released
nSteering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent 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 about 2 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
nWhen the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
nIf the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 4 9 6
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
nAir conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
nUsing automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.
nSwitching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
nWindow defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.