2014 LEXUS RX270 automatic transmission

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 180
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 193
Parking brake ................................. 194
Horn.................................................... 195
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 196
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display.......... 203
Head-up display ............................ 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 217
Fog light switch ............................. 222
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................ 223
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 227
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 2292-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 234
Lexus parking
assist-sensor................................ 248
Electronically modulated
air suspension ............................. 256
Rear view monitor system ........ 263
Driving assist systems................... 271
All-wheel drive lock switch ...... 277
Hill-start assist control ............... 278
Pre-Crash Safety system ......... 280
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions ........ 289
Cargo and luggage ..................... 293
Winter driving tips ....................... 296
Trailer towing (RX350)........... 300
Trailer towing (RX270) ............... 311
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Cup holders P. 423
Remote Touch ∗, *
Floor mat
P. 444
Shift lock override button P. 589
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 186
Seat heater switches ∗/
Seat heater and ventilator switches
∗ P. 439
VSC off switch P. 271
All-wheel drive lock switch ∗ P. 277
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ................. 168
Engine (ignition) switch ........ 180
Automatic transmission........ 186
Turn signal lever ...................... 193
Parking brake ........................... 194
Horn ........................................... 195
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................ 196
Indicators and warning
lights......................................... 198
Multi-information
display .................................... 203
Head-up display ...................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...................... 217
Fog light switch ....................... 222
Windshield wipers and
washer .................................... 223
Rear window wiper and
washer ..................................... 227
Headlight cleaner
switch...................................... 2292-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ........................ 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................... 234
Lexus parking
assist-sensor.......................... 248
Electronically modulated
air suspension ....................... 256
Rear view monitor
system ..................................... 263
Driving assist systems ............ 271
All-wheel drive lock
switch ...................................... 277
Hill-start assist control.......... 278
Pre-Crash Safety
system .................................... 280
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions .......................... 289
Cargo and luggage................ 293
Winter driving tips ................. 296
Trailer towing (RX350)....... 300
Trailer towing (RX270) .......... 311
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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
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■When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position (vehicles with pad-
dle shift switches)
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be
automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear
lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehicles with
paddle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off after driving in snow mode.
■S mode
●When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to “6”.
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shift-
ing the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
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■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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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case (AWD
models), reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the stream for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking effi-
ciency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.
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21PA N E L10 A
Switch illumination, navigation system,
electronically modulated air suspen-
sion, automatic transmission system,
audio system, multi-information dis-
play, air conditioning system, multiplex
communication system
22TA I L10 A
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, towing
converter, rear fog lights
23AIR SUS20 AElectronically modulated air suspen-
sion
24P- S E AT R H30 APower seat right side
25OBD7. 5 AOn-Board diagnosis
26FR DOOR25 AFront power window (right-side), out-
side rear view mirror
27RR DOOR25 ARear power window (right-side)
28FL DOOR25 AFront power window (left-side), out-
side rear view mirror
29RL DOOR25 ARear power window (left-side)
30FR WASH25 AWindshield wipers and washer
31RR WIP15 AWindshield wipers and washer
32RR WASH20 AWindshield wipers and washer
33FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers and washer
34ECU IG210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, stop lights,
electronic controlled transmission,
steering lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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