2011 LEXUS RX350 start stop button

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Keys
nElectronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(→P. 8 , 1 0 )
*: If equipped
nMechanical key
lLocks and unlocks the doors
lLocks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,
or if equipped with a card key, press the button
and pull.
nWireless remote control
Press: locks all doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks all doors
Press and hold: Opens and closes the back
door
*
Press and hold: sounds the alarm

(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehicle in
order to help deter break-ins. To stop the alarm,
press any button on the wireless remote control.)
*: If equipped
Card key*
1
2
3
4

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
nTo operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
nIf the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
lLocking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 5 8 1 )
lStarting the engine: →P. 5 8 2
nElectronic key battery depletion
lThe standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.)
lIf the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. (→P. 5 5 6 )
lAs the electronic key always transmits radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. (→P. 4 9 6 )

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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
1

Before driving
nThe power back door can be operated when
lThe back door is unlocked. (Except for using the back door opener button* or
wireless remote control, when the power back door can be operated even if it is
locked.)
lThe power back door main switch is on.
lTo open the power back door when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the power back door main switch must be on, the vehi-
cle speed must be lower than 1 mph (3 km/h) and the shift lever must be in P.
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
nBack door handle
nLuggage compartment lights
nBack door closer (vehicles with a power back door)
In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will auto-
matically close it to the fully closed position.
lThe back door closer will operate regardless of the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode.
lThe back door can be opened while the back door closer is operating by press-
ing the back door opener button.
Use the back door handle when lowering the
back door.
Do not close the back door fully while still
holding the door handle as an injury may
result.
The luggage compartment lights turn on
when the back door is opened with the lug-
gage compartment light switch on.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Driving position memory∗
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
nEntering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Press the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds press button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
nRecalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Press button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps to recall the
desired position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
∗: If equipped

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1

Before driving
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following:
Carry only the key (including the card key) to which you want to link the
driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position
cannot be linked properly.
Shift the shift lever to P and close the driver's door. Turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press the desired button (“1”, “2” or
“3”) to recall the position. Then,
while keep pressing the button,
press the driver's door lock
switches (either lock or unlock)
until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nOperating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel position) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
nCanceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode and
close the driver's door.
While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock switches
(either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
nStopping seat position operation part-way through
Perform any of the following operations:
lPress the “SET” button.
lPress button “1”, “2” or “3”.
lAdjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
lAdjust the steering wheel using the tilt and telescopic steering control switch
(only cancels steering wheel position recall).
nCorrect seat position
When the seat is in the most forward or most backward position, and the seat is
being moved in those directions, the system may not correctly recognize the cur-
rent position and the memorized position will not be correctly recalled.
nWhen the power easy access system (→P. 63) is activated
If a seat position is memorized, the driver seat will move back the set distance
(→P. 621) from that memorized position.
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger
or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2

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Automatically folding and extending the mirrors (if equipped)
nUsing the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to return them.
nSetting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.
Press the “AUTO” button to set
automatic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Indicator
nMirror angle can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
nLinked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. This function only operates
when either the “L” or “R” mirror select button is selected.
nWhen the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 2 8 1 )