2014 LEXUS RX270 change time

RX350/270_EE
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Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including options.
Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be determined that
any of the genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the vehicle need to be
replaced, Toyota Motor Corporation recommends that genuine Lexus parts or
accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of matching qual-
ity can also be used. Lexus cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine Lexus products, nor for replacement or installa-
tion involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of non-genuine Lexus spare parts or accessories may not be covered
under warranty.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/270_EE
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*
1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch*
1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.*
1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
*
1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have
to be performed again from the beginning.
*
2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check
to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release
the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time
the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a position
other than P when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
switched to ACCESSORY
mode, not to off.
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2-1. Driving procedures
RX350/270_EE
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn
the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is illuminated in amber and then press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch once.
Check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is off.
■Auto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode)
or one hour (IGNITION ON mode), the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will auto-
matically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 4 0
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 7
■Note for the entry function
→P. 3 8
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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2-1. Driving procedures
RX350/270_EE
■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and downshifting
to 5 or 4 because cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.
(→P. 230, 234)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 5 8 9
■If S does not come on or D comes on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same as manner as when the
shift lever is in D.)
■Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in
an accident.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of the
driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
RX350/270_EE
Trip information
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refu-
eled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset
• The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Other contentsDetails
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped) (→P. 2 3 4 )Automatically displayed when using
dynamic radar cruise control
Window close suggestion mode
(→P. 2 0 8 )
If you forget to close a window
before exiting the vehicle, a sugges-
tion to close all the windows is
shown.
Customization (→P. 622)
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. 552)
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
■Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is
operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.
STEP2
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