2014 LEXUS RX270 power steering

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
RX350/270_EE
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system ........... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 53
Side doors .......................................... 56
Back door........................................... 60
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 73
Rear seats ........................................... 77
Driving position memory .............. 81
Head restraints................................. 87
Seat belts ............................................ 89
Steering wheel ................................. 94
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 96
Outside rear view mirrors........... 981-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
Electronic sunshade..................... 108
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 110
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 115
Double locking system ................. 121
Alarm ................................................. 122
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 129
SRS airbags ....................................... 131
Child restraint systems ............... 142
Installing child restraints ............. 152
Airbag manual on/off
system ............................................. 163
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .............. 420
• Glove box ..................................... 421
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ............................... 422
• Cup holders................................. 423
• Console box................................ 426
• Coin holder ................................. 427
• Auxiliary box ............................... 428
• Under tray .................................... 429
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 430
Vanity mirror................................... 431
Clock................................................. 432
Outside temperature
display ............................................ 433
Multi-display light control......... 434
Power outlets ................................. 435
Heated steering wheel............... 437
Seat heaters and
ventilators ..................................... 439
Armrest ............................................. 441
Coat hooks ..................................... 442
Assist grips...................................... 443
Floor mat.......................................... 444
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 4464-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 452
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 455
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 458
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................... 461
Hood ................................................. 465
Positioning a floor jack............... 466
Engine compartment.................. 468
Tires ................................................... 483
Tire inflation pressure................. 495
Wheels ............................................. 497
Air conditioning filter.................. 499
Electronic key battery ................. 501
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 504
Light bulbs ........................................ 516
4Maintenance and care
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 217
P. 193
P. 222
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 223
P. 227
Power back door main
switch
∗ P. 62
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 94
Parking brake pedal P. 194
Hood lock release
lever
P. 465
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 196
P. 203
Glove box P. 421
Horn P. 195
Engine (ignition) switch P. 180
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1Before driving
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RX350/270_EE
1-1. Key information
Keys .............................................. 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system ..... 31
Wireless remote control ........ 53
Side doors ................................... 56
Back door.................................... 60
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .................................. 73
Rear seats .................................... 77
Driving position memory ........ 81
Head restraints ......................... 87
Seat belts..................................... 89
Steering wheel .......................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror............................... 96
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 981-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ......................... 101
Moon roof.................................. 104
Electronic sunshade.............. 108
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ............................................. 110
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ....................................... 115
Double locking system ........... 121
Alarm .......................................... 122
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ........ 129
SRS airbags................................ 131
Child restraint systems .......... 142
Installing child restraints ....... 152
Airbag manual on/off
system ...................................... 163
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
RX350/270_EE
Power easy access system (driver’s side only)
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver's seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function):
• The shift lever has been shifted to P
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off
• The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened
Entering the vehicle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY mode
• The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
Automatically folding and extending the mirrors (power type)
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to return them.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set
automatic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Indicator
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Linked mirror function when reversing
When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground. To disable this function, move the mirror select
switch to the neutral position (between “L” and “R”).
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 6 0 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 1 8 7 )
●When stopped on an incline, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backward or forward, causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●On vehicles with an electronically modulated air suspension, if you drive through
water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water
and the firmness of the river bed. Put the vehicle in “HI” (high) mode with the
height selector switch and then turn off the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion by pressing the height control off switch. Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19
mph) or lower.
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2-1. Driving procedures
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power.
As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional brake discs. There-
fore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the
thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
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