2016 LEXUS RX350 brake

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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G-force (if equipped)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle.
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount This display is intended for use as a guid eline. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle. ●
Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record. ●
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value
display will turn yellow and be held for 2 seconds.■
Tire pressure
 P. 5 8 5■
Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be changed while driving. Unlike the units setting performed on , the units setting performed on can
be changed while driving.■
Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents. 1
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1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Background color of the indicator/shift position display area (except F SPORT models)
The background color of the indicator/shift position display area is changed according to
the driving mode as follows (  P. 3 6 9 ) :●
Eco drive mode: Blue ●
Sport mode: Red ■
G-force display (if equipped) ●
The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is
parked on an incline. ●
Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not
reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.●
If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount display may
be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehi cle for a while, the display will be enabled.■
Suspension of the settings display ●
Some settings cannot be changed while driv ing. When changing settings, park the
vehicle in a safe place. ●
If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings displa y will be suspended.■
Tire pressure ●
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted. ●
“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions. ●
Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 9 6 , 6 9 9 )

1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Power back door operating conditions
If the following conditions are met with the power back door operation enabled (  P. 100),
the power back door can be op ened and closed automatically.●
When an electronic key is being carried an d the back door opener switch is pressed
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When the wireless remote control is used
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When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the vehicle speed must be lower
than 2 mph (3 km/h) and one of the following conditions must be met in addition to the
above conditions:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.
* : When the operation of the power back door when it is locked has been disabled by a
customized setting, operate the power back door after it has been unlocked.
(  P. 7 0 4 ) 
Touchless sensor (vehicles with a touchless power back door)
The power back door will open automatically when the touchless sensor operation is
enabled (  P. 100) and the following conditions are met:●
The power back door is fully closed. ●
The electronic key is within the operational range (  P. 1 4 6 )
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Security feature
If the power back door is not opened within approximately 60 seco nds after the vehicle
is unlocked, the security feature will automatically lock the doors again. ●
A hand is held over the upper part of the rear
emblem with fingers closed. (The upper part of
the rear emblem can also be touched.)
The power back door may also be operated
by holding either of the following over the
upper part of the rear emblem. Make sure to
hold it close enough to the rear emblem.
•A gloved hand
•An elbow

158 3-3. Adjusting the seats
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The rear seatbacks can be adjusted when (power seat)
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The rear seatbacks can be folded down when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:
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When using the rear seat operation switch (rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat
to be operated is open. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The back door is
open. ●
The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, one of the following conditions must
also be met in order for the power seat to be operated:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.When the rear seatback is in a position within
the range A shown in the illustration, the rear
seat operation switch (rear seat) can be used to
adjust the rear seatback.
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When the engine switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position
within the range A shown in the illustration. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(luggage compartment): The rear seatback is
in a position within the range B shown in the
illustration. Most
upright
position
Most upright
position

1593-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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The rear seatbacks can be raised when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
return the rear seatback:
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When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The back door is
open. ●
The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, one of the following conditions must
also be met in order for the power seat to be operated:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P. ■
Fully reclining the rear seatback (power seat)
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Power seat operations (if equipped)
If a seat cover or seat cushion has been pu t on the seat, it may not operate properly.
When folding down the rear seatback, make sure that there is nothing on the seat that
would interfere with the operation. ■
Rear seatback jam protection function (power seat)
When folding down or raising the rear seatback, if an object is detected between the rear
seatback and seat cushion, th e rear seatback will stop an d then move in the opposite
direction slightly.
A buzzer will sound continuously when the re ar seatback stops an d intermittently when
moving in the opposite direction. ●
When the engine switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position
within the range A shown in the illustration. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat to
be operated is open.
Operate the rear seat operation switch (rear
seat) to recline the rear seatback and stop it
partway. To set the rear seatback to the rear-
most position, press the button again. Most
upright
position

160 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
When folding down the rear seatbacks and when the rear seatbacks are folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving. ●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded re ar seatback or in th e luggage compartment
while driving. ●
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ■
When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Keep other passengers from being hit by the rear seatback. ●
Do not put your hands between the seats or near the moving parts, or let any part of
your body get caught. ●
Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get
caught in the seat. ●
Power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in a seat before folding it
down. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded down.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a co llision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap be lt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your ne ck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing
the risk of death or serious inju ry in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle...................... 192
Cargo and luggage...................200
Vehicle load limits ...................... 204
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)......................205
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 218
Dinghy towing .............................. 219
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 220
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 225
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ........................... 229
Turn signal lever .......................... 234
Parking brake............................... 235
Brake Hold.................................... 2394 Driving

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-1. Before driving
 P. 220
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (  P. 2 2 9 )
Release the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. (  P. 2 3 5 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. (  P. 2 2 9 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 2 9 )
Set the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 3 5 )
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle 1
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