2011 LEXUS RX350 display

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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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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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”
position, the Automatic High Beam
system will be activated. (→P. 1 8 9 )
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of
the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire
angle that are controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
nDeactivating AFS
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“AFS” appears.
STEP1

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When driving
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“A F S ” o n a n d o f f .
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
STEP2
nDaytime running light system
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
lCompared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
nHeadlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control∗
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Display
Cruise control switch
nSetting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
STEP1
∗: If equipped