2014 LEXUS RX270 Owners Manual

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
1
Before driving
RX350/270_EE
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→P. 5 9 1 )
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control if
customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. * (→P. 5 3 )
*: This function cannot be customized unless power window operation using the
wireless remote control is enabled.
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■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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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver
is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof.
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.
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Electronic sunshade∗
■The electronic sunshade can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the electronic sunshade and the frame while clos-
ing, travel is stopped and the electronic sunshade opens slightly.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the electronic sunshade.
■Opening and closing
Opens the electronic sun-
shade*
Closes the electronic sun-
shade*
*: Lightly press either of the
switches to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
∗: If equipped
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
1
Before driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■Closing the electronic sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when the electronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.
●Do not allow children to operate the electronic sunshade.
Closing the electronic sunshade on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the electronic sunshade fully closes.
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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (→P. 112)
■Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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1-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
RX350/270_EE
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Open the back door and lift the deck board up. (→P. 5 74 )
STEP1
With a compact spare tire only:
Remove the spare tire cover.
Remove the auxiliary box.STEP2
STEP3
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1-5. Refueling
RX350/270_EE
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Research Octane Number 95 or higher)
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content is up to
10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a Research
Octane Number that follows the above.Pull the lever.
Install the auxiliary box using the clips.
STEP4
STEP5
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