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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The intrusion sensor detects an intruder or movement in the vehicle.
●The tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can be canceled using the cancel
switch.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors using the entry function or the wireless remote
control.
●Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
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Canceling the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off and press the intrusion
sensor and tilt sensor cancel
switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
will revert to on each time the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are can-
celed.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or unlocking the doors using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key will re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor.
●When the alarm system is set again, the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be
set.
■Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
●A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the
following:
• Wind or the movement of objects
such as leaves and insects inside the
vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from
devices such as the intrusion sensors
of other vehicles
• The movement of people outside the
vehicle
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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
RX350/270_EE
Airbag manual on/off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag, front passenger knee
airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
■System location
Vehicles with a navigation system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on
(only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
Vehicles without a navigation system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on
(only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
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Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag and front passenger side airbag
Vehicles with a navigation system
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
Vehicles without a navigation system
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■Starting the engine
→P. 1 8 0
■Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 8 6 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 1 9 4 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
→P. 1 8 6)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 9 4 )
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 1 8 6 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
■Eco-friendly driving
■Customization
Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving, and when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The paddle shift switch is operated. (if
equipped)
●The driving mode is set to snow mode.
(→P. 1 8 8 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher.
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Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the
indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode.
■Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 9 4 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
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