2011 LEXUS RX350 door lock

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
nWhen starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
nCaution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do not
lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
nStopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and
hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving unless in
an emergency. If the engine stops while driving, this could lead to an accident.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Electronic features control contentsSetting electronic features controls
Intuitive parking assist
(if equipped)→P. 220
Snow mode→P. 1 6 0
AFS (if equipped)→P. 1 8 6
Other contentsDetails
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped) (→P. 2 0 8 )
Automatically displayed when using
dynamic radar cruise control
Customization (→P. 6 2 1 )
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e (→P. 545)
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehi-
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
nAutomatic light off system
lWhen the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
lWhen only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
nAutomatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
nIf the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
NOTICE
nTo prevent the battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-5. Using the interior lights
nIlluminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP” switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are open/closed.
nTo prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/ off) is on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed. (Custom-
izable features →P. 6 2 1 )
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3-6. Using the storage features
Glove box
The glove box can be opened by pressing the lock release button and
locked and unlocked using the mechanical key.
Opens
Locks
Unlocks
nPower back door main switch (if equipped)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 5 2 )
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Detach the inner clips of the rear
luggage cover from the back door.
STEP2
nInstalling the rear luggage cover
lEnsure that the luggage cover is in the proper installation position.
Push the clips of the rear luggage cover into the indentions on the back door
until they are locked into place.
lCheck that the rear luggage cover is securely attached.
CAUTION
nWhen the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.

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3-7. Other interior features
Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink®.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
nProgramming the HomeLink®
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to
75 mm) from the HomeLink®
control buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and
other devices.
STEP1

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Test the operation of the HomeLink® by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
nProgramming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home door
locks or lighting, contact your authorized Lexus dealer for assistance.
nReprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink® buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink® button” instructions.
Operating HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should turn on.
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a
signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Reprogramming a HomeLink® button
Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink® indicator light will start flashing slowly. Next, while still press-
ing and holding the HomeLink® button, press and hold the button on the
transmitter until the HomeLink® indicator light changes from a slow to a
rapid flash.
STEP5
STEP6