2016 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

1853-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U Opens the electronic sunshade Slide and hold th e switch back-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.
*Closes the electronic sunshade Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.
*
* : Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)
* When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic sunshade will open to
the half-open position of the roof.
* : Lightly press the switch again to
stop the panoramic moon roof partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold) The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up position.Panoramic moon roof 
 : If equippedUse the overhead switches to operat e the panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade.
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade 1
2
Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down

186 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350_U_OM48E90U Opens the panoramic moon roof*
Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open automat-
ically. The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.
* : Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.
Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically. ■
The panoramic moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade can be operated for approximately
45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It
cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame in the following
situations, travel is stopped and the panoramic moon roof opens slightly:●
The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down. ●
The electronic sunshade is closing. ■
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation●
The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 6 6 2 ) ●
The panoramic moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
* (  P. 1 2 4 )
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

1873-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Closing both the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
Slide the
switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close to the half-open position and pause. The panoramic
moon roof will then fully close. Then the electronic sunshade will fully close.■
When the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Slide and hold the switch or switch forward. Continue pressing the
switch for approximately 10 seconds afte r the panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade closes and reopens. The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
will start to close.
*Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully closed and
release the switch.
* : If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic su nshade does not fully close even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation function. (  P. 76 )■
Panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
panoramic moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )1
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188 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may caus e death or serious injury.■
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
■
Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for panoramic m oon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.
■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade is fully closed. Also, the jam protection
function is not designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.●
Check to make sure that all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when the electronic
sunshade is being operated. ●
Do not let a child operate the electronic sun-
shade. Closing the electronic sunshade on
someone can cause death or serious injury.
●
Check to make sure that all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when the panoramic
moon roof is being operated. ●
When using the wireless remote control or
mechanical key and operating the panoramic
moon roof, operate the panoramic moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate
panoramic moon roof by the wireless remote
control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught
in the panoramic moon roof. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine
switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. Th ere may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-
sibly lead to an accident.

1893-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof and the
electronic sunshade. Your hand may get cau ght and you could injure yourself. Also, if
the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the panoramic moon
roof could become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof ●
Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no foreign
objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.●
Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard objects.●
Do not continuously press the switch after the panoramic moon roof has been
fully opened or closed. ■
After the vehicle has been washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon roof , wipe any water off the panoramic moon
roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic moon roof is opened.

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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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4 Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ...........................241
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Fog light switch............................ 249
Windshield wipers and
washer......................................... 250
Rear window wiper and
washer..........................................256
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 258
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+............... 262
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 270
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) ..........283
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ........................................ 293 Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................302
Dynamic radar cruise
control .......................................... 314
Cruise control ............................. 326
Intuitive parking assist ..............330
Lexus parking assist
monitor ........................................ 339
BSM
(Blind Spot Moni tor).............. 355
• BSM function ......................... 359
• RCTA function ...................... 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 369
All-wheel drive lock
switch ........................................... 373
Driving assist systems................ 374
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .................... 380
Utility vehicle
precautions ................................384

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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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