2011 LEXUS RX350 ECU

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Theft Deterrent System
nEngine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
nAlarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors and hood, and lock all doors. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, start the engine, or unlock the doors.
nSteering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while gently turning the steering wheel left or
right.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle
from theft.

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Safety Connect (If Equipped)
nSystem components
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
nServices
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
lAutomatic Collision Notification*
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
lStolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Lexus.com.
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security
features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect (If Equipped)
Lexus Enform and Safety Connect are subscription-based telematics services that use Glo-
bal Positioning System (GPS) data, embedded cellular technology an XM® satellite data
services to provide safety and security as well as convenience features to subscribers.
Lexus Enform and Safety Connect services are supported by Lexus’ designated response
center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Lexus Enform service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped
vehicles.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” and “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
nServices
With an active Lexus Enform subscription, the following features are available:
lSafety Connect features (→P. 5 9 )

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3.Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth® audio system ......... 342
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system ............................................ 345
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ........ 350
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ......... 354
Bluetooth® audio system
setup ................................................ 361
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones ............................ 362
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones) .................. 366
Making a phone call .................... 374
Setting a mobile phone .............. 379
Security and system setup ....... 385
Using the phone book............... 389
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 396

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers*2
Audio system*2
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 524
Security indicator
P. 101, 103
Navigation system*2
Air conditioning
system*2

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A
Without navigation system
Security indicator
P. 101, 103
Audio system
P. 283
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 524
Multi-display
lOutside temperature
display
lClock
lAir conditioning
display
lAudio display
P. 411
P. 410
P. 274
P. 283
Air conditioning
system P. 274
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 281
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Multi-display light
control switch P. 412

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
nAlarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown
on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents
resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any
warning message on the multi-information display. (→P. 545)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
nSecurity feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
seconds.
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open.
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm pings
repeatedly
The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode while
the driver's door is open (The
driver's door was opened
when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCES-
SORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off
while the driver's door is
open.
Close the driver's door.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nNotes for locking the doors
lTouching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
lWhen the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will
be given.
lIf the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft.
(2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take
care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
lIf the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during
a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
lThe 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 the lower part of the door handle.
lFingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle.
Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
nNotes for the unlocking function
lGripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
lA sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
lIf there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer
to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
nWhen the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
lTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
lThe smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
(→P. 6 2 1 )