2016 LEXUS RX350 ESP

1513-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Certification for the smart access system with push-button start 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAP
FCC ID: HYQ14FBB
FCC ID: HYQ14CBF
FCC ID: NI4TMLF15-2
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not caus e harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This de vice may not cause interference; and (2) This
device must accept any interference, includ ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS st andard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interferen ce, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
WA R N I N G ■
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices ●
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable cardioverter de fibrillators should keep away from the
smart access system with pu sh-button start antennas. (  P. 1 4 6 )
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry
function can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency of
radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if
you should disable the entry function. ●
Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-
lators should consult the ma nufacturer of the device for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effe cts on the operation of such medical
devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

168 3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Removing the head restraints
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Installing the head restraints
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Adjusting the height of the head restraints
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Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
If the head restraint to uches the ceiling, making
the removal difficult, change the seat height or
angle. (  P. 1 5 2 , 1 5 3 )
Align the head restrain t with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted
so that the center of the head restraint is closest
to the top of your ears.
WA R N I N G ■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Use the head restraints design ed for each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position. ●
Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Lock release button
Lock release button

1713-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Auto anti-glare function
Indicator

180 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 result in death or serious injury. ■
Opening and closing the windows ●
The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent acci dental operation, especially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. (  P. 177)
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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power
windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate power window by th e wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win-
dow. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident. ■
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
power window fully closes. ■
Pinch protection function ●
Do not use a hand, arm, or clothing to inte ntionally activate the pinch protection func-
tion. ●
The pinch protection function may not operate if something gets caught just before
the power window is fully opened. Take care so that your hands, arms, or clothing 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 a window is
being operated.

184 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 the moon roof ●
Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving. ●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof. ■
Opening and closing the moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
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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
moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam prot ection 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 moon roof
is being operated. ●
When using the wireless remote control or
mechanical key and operating the moon roof,
operate the moon roof after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a
child operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers to get
caught in the 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.

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
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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.
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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.
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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.

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (  P. 2 2 9 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. (  P. 2 3 6 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
(  P. 2 3 6 ) ■
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. (  P. 3 74 )■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly. ■
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●
When the accelerato r pedal is released●
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected ■
Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System) ●
When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained. ●
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) ●
When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M or S) with the accelerator pe dal depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a wa rning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display, read the messag e and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depresse d too while the vehicle is in reverse.●
While Drive-Start Control is being activate d, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (  P. 376) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.Starting off on a uphill 1
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1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping. ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operat-
ing the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident. ●
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. ●
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking co ntrol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficul t 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 2 5●
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. (  P. 2 2 9 )●
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wh eel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●
Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle. ●
AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for of f-road driving. Proceed with all due cau-
tion if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road. ●
Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or
cause other serious damage to the vehicle. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Ev en if the legal speed lim it permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.