2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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When driving
nElectronic features control can be turned on/off when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nConditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end automatically:
lThe menu switch is pressed
lThe radar cruise control is operated
lIntuitive parking assist starts operating
lNo action is performed for some time after the electronic features control
screen is displayed
lA warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played
nEco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Eco driving range with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If Zone of Eco driving is exceeded, the
right of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator will operate when the
vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate when
the vehicle is in ECT SNOW mode.

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nOutside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
lWhen stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 15 mph [25 km/h])
lWhen the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
nCustomization
Settings (e.g.available languages) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
When operating the electronic features control while driving, take extra notice of
the vehicle's surrounding area.
NOTICE
nThe multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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When driving
Head-up display∗
The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other infor-
mation onto the windshield.
Head-up display
Display brightness will change
automatically according to the
brightness of the surrounding
area.
Head-up display main switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch
Display brightness can be
adjusted to the desired level.
Display position adjustment
switch
∗: If equipped

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nHead-up display contents
In addition to vehicle speed, the following information will be displayed:
Audio display
Displays audio information for
approximately 3 seconds when
the audio system is operated
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol (if equipped)
Displays the approach warning
message (→P. 551)
Turn-by-turn navigation*
Displays a notification of
upcoming intersections during
navigation system route guid-
ance
Vehicle speed display
*: Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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When driving
Head-up display main switch
Pressing the switch turns 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
Display adjustment
Adjusting display contrast
Brighter
Darker
Adjusting display position
Higher
Lower

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Display customization
The audio mode display can be shown or hidden.
Pressing and holding the head-up
display main switch for more than
2 seconds changes the display to
audio display on/off mode. Press
the head-up display main switch to
turn the audio display on/off.
Customization can be performed
when the head-up display is on and
the vehicle is traveling at less than
5 mph (8 km/h).
nBrightness of the head-up display
The headlight control sensor detects the brightness of the area surrounding the
head-up display and adjusts the brightness accordingly. (→P. 1 8 7 )
nHead-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
CAUTION
nBefore using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not inter-
fere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image's position or brightness
may obstruct the driver's view and lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

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When driving
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to components
If an object falls into the opening of the head-
up display, remove it immediately. Also, avoid
spilling water or other liquids near the head-
up display opening as this may cause
mechanical damage.

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Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
U.S.A.
The headlights and
side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.