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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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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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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When driving
RX350/270_EE
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 1 1 5 )
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
■Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering
lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended
if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 2 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 5 0 1The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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3
Interior features
RX350/270_EE
■Air conditioning system settings
●When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning
system settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was turned off.
●Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic
key, so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
●This feature is customizable at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■When the indicator light on goes off
Press to turn on the cooling and dehumidification function again. There may
be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light goes off again
shortly after the button is pressed. Have it inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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3
Interior features
RX350/270_EE
Using the Bluetooth® audio system for the first time
Before using the Bluetooth
® audio system, it is necessary to register a
Bluetooth® enabled portable player in the system. Follow the procedure
below to register (pair) a portable player:
Press and select “BT•A MENU” using .
Select “BT•A Setup” using .
Select “Pair Audio” using .
Select “Record Name” using , and say the name to be reg-
istered after the beep.
The name to be registered will be repeated aloud.
Select “Confirm” using .
A passkey will be displayed.
Input the passkey into the audio player.
Refer to the manual that comes with the portable player for the opera-
tion of the portable player.
If the portable player has a Bluetooth® phone, the phone can be regis-
tered at the same time.
When “Pair Phone?” is displayed, select “Yes” or “No” using
. (Bluetooth
® phone →P. 387)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7
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Menu list of the Bluetooth® audio system
First menuSecond
menuThird menuOperation detail
“Setup”
“BT•A
Setup”
“Pair Audio”Registering a portable player
“Select Audio”Selecting a portable player to
be used
“Change Name”Changing the registered name
of a portable player
“List Audios”Listing the registered portable
players
“Set Passkey”Changing the passkey
“Delete Audio”Deleting a registered portable
player
“System
Setup”
“Guidance Vol”Setting voice guidance volume
“Device Name”Displaying the Bluetooth®
device address and name
“Initialize”Initializing the system
■Operations that cannot be performed while driving
●Operating the system using
●Registering a portable player to the system
■Changing the passkey
→P. 3 7 5
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Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable player
Registering a portable player in the Bluetooth® audio system allows the
system to function. The following functions can be used for registered por-
table players:
■Functions and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below.
Press to select “BT•A MENU” or press the off-hook
switch and select “Setup” using .
Select “BT•A Setup” using .
Select one of the following items using :
●Registering a portable player
“Pair Audio”
●Selecting a portable player to be used
“Select Audio”
●Changing the registered name of a portable player
“Change Name”
●Listing the registered portable players
“List Audios”
●Changing the passkey
“Set Passkey”
●Deleting a registered portable player
“Delete Audio”
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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3
Interior features
RX350/270_EE
Changing the passkey
Select “Set Passkey” using .
Select a 4 to 8-digit number using .
The number should be input 1 digit at a time.
When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been
input, press again.
If the number to be registered has 8 digits, pressing of the knob is not
necessary.
Deleting a registered portable player
Select “Delete Audio” using .
Select the desired portable player to be deleted using .
If the portable player to be deleted is paired as a Bluetooth
® phone, the
registration of the mobile phone can be deleted at the same time.
When “Del Phone?” is displayed, select “Yes” or “No” using
. (Bluetooth
® phone →P. 387)
■The number of portable players that can be registered
Up to 2 portable players can be registered in the system.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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