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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
■TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent any of the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Hill-start assist control
→P. 2 7 8
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel
■Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD are
when cornering, going uphill, starting off or accelerating, and when the
road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.
■VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control +) (if equipped)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance
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All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models)
■All-wheel drive lock mode
●All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to ensure
the ABS and VSC systems operate effectively.
●All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed exceeds 40
km/h (25 mph).
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power
needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in
mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is dis-
tributed to the rear wheels to
the maximum extent possible in
accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Pressing the switch again can-
cels all-wheel drive lock mode
and returns the active torque
control 4WD system to normal
mode. (→P. 2 7 1 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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12ABS NO. 150 AVehicle stability control
13EPS60 AElectric power steering system
14ALT140 A
IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT,
DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN
NO. 1, FILTER, RR DEF, AIR SUS,
HEATER, ABS NO. 2, H-LP CLN,
PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECU-IG1 NO.
3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-IG1 NO. 2,
E P S , F R W I P, R R W I P, F R WA S H , R R
WASH, RH S-HTR, LH S-HTR, TAIL,
PANEL, D/L ALT B, FR FOG, FR
DOOR, FL DOOR, RR DOOR, RL
DOOR, PSB, P-SEAT LH, P-SEAT
RH, TI&TE, FUEL OPN, DR LOCK,
OBD, RR FOG, S/ROOF, 4WD,
INVERTER, ECU-ACC, P/POINT,
CIG, RADIO NO. 2
15AMP130 AAudio system
16EFI MAIN30 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, electronic controlled transmis-
sion, EFI NO. 1, EFI NO. 2, F/PMP
17AMP230 AAudio system
18IG2 MAIN30 AIGN, GAUGE NO. 2, ECU IG 2
19IP J/B25 APow e r d o o r l o c k s y s t e m
20STR LOCK20 AStarter system
21RAD NO. 315 AMeters and gauges, navigation sys-
tem, audio system
22HAZ15 AEmergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit
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Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
7ECU-IG1 NO. 110 A
Multiplex communication system,
steering sensor, shift lock control sys-
tem, tilt and telescopic steering, auto-
matic transmission system, power
back door, pre-crash safety system,
vehicle stability control system, tire
pressure warning system
8S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
9FUEL OPN7. 5 AFuel filler door opener
10PSB30 APre-crash seat belt
11TI & TE30 ATilt and telescopic steering system
12DR LOCK10 ADR LOCK
13FR FOG7. 5 AFront fog lights
14P- S E AT L H30 APower seat (left-side)
154WD7. 5 AAW D s y s t e m
16INVERTER20 A
17RR FOG7. 5 ARear fog lights
18D/L ALT B25 A
Multiplex communication system,
power door lock system, power back
door
19EPS10 AElectric power steering system
20ECU-IG1 NO. 210 ALexus parking assist-sensor, AWD
system, pre-crash seat belt
FuseAmpereCircuit
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RX350/270_EE
Abbreviation
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD2 Wheel Drive
4WD4 Wheel Drive
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift control
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GVMGross Vehicle Mass
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MPACMaximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PCSPre-Crash Safety system
PWRPo w e r
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
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RX350/270_EE
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C*
Air conditioning filter........................499
Automatic air conditioning
system*..................................................314
ABS ..............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 180
Active torque control
4WD mode ............................................ 271
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 219
AFS .............................................................. 219
Air conditioning filter .......................... 499
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter........................499
Automatic air conditioning
system*..................................................314
Airbags
Airbag manual on/off
system ....................................................163
Airbag operating conditions..........133
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................................... 137
Airbag warning light......................... 544
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................134
Curtain shield airbag
precautions.......................................... 137
General airbag precautions .......... 137
Locations of airbags............................ 131
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 141
Proper driving posture ...........129, 137Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................ 134
Side airbag precautions................... 137
SRS airbags ..............................................131
Alarm ........................................................... 122
All-wheel drive lock switch ...............277
Antenna .................................................... 329
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest ......................................................441
Assist grips .............................................. 443
Audio input ............................................. 379
Audio system*
Antenna .................................................. 329
Audio input ........................................... 379
AUX port .............................................. 379
Bluetooth
® audio system ............... 361
CD player/changer ......................... 330
Hands-free system for
mobile phone................................... 384
iPod .......................................................... 344
MP3/WMA disc................................337
Optimal use........................................... 377
Portable audio device..................... 379
Radio........................................................ 326
Steering wheel audio switch..........381
USB memory ...................................... 353
USB port.................................... 344, 353
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 499
Air conditioning system* ................. 314
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 220
A
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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