2016 LEXUS RX350 rear view mirror

3634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle an d alerts the driver of the presence of such
vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehiclesRCTA function
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496 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates■
S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflow is given to the front seats, reducing
the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.
If a passenger is not detected in the front passenger seat, priority for the air-
flow will be given to the driver's seat only. In this case, the temperature indicator fo r the front passenger side will turn off.
S-FLOW mode will be activated automatically according to the set tempera-
ture, outside temperature, etc. (  P. 5 0 2 )The indicator comes on when S-FLOW mode is on.
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Other functions ●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (  P. 499)●
Defogging the windshield (  P. 5 0 0 )●
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (  P. 500)
Vehicles with a Lexus Display
Audio system 
Vehicles with a navigation system
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Press . The mode switches between (recirculated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press . Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press . The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.■
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Select on the option control screen. When the windshield wiper de-icer is on , is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati cally turn off after a period of time.

504 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
To prevent the windshield from fogging up ●
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
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To prevent burns ●
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on. ●
Do not touch the glass at lower part of the wi ndshield or to the si de of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (if equipped)
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off. ●
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

5376-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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Programming HomeLink ®
Press and release the HomeLink ®
button you want to program and check
that the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes (orange).Pe r f o r m
within 60 seconds of
, or the indicator light will stop flashing and
programming will not be able to be completed.
Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light
in view while programming. 
For U.S.A. owners
Press and hold the handheld
transmitter button until the
HomeLink ®

indicator light
changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button. 
Programming an entry gate (for U.S. A. owners)/Programming a device in
the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink ®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing (green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
Te s t t h e H o m e L i n k ®

operation by pressing the newly programmed button
and observing the indicator light: ●
Device with fixed code: If the indi cator light is solid/continuous, pro-
gramming has been completed and your garage door or other device
should operate when the HomeLink ®

button is pressed and released.●
Device with rolling code: If the indicator light flashes rapidly, your
garage door opener motor (or other device) is equipped with a rolling
code. Complete the programming process by firmly pressing and hold-
ing the programmed HomeLink ®

button for 2 seconds and then release
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Interior features
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9
seconds. “C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed. If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until a direction is displayed.■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: ●
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. ●
The vehicle is on an inclined surface. ●
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s ma gnetic field is subjec t to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.). ●
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.) ●
The battery has been disconnected. ●
A door is open. 1
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546 6-5. Using the other interior features
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.■
When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE ■
To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction. ■
To ensure normal operation of the compass ●
Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interfer ence by artificial magnetic fields.●
During calibration, do not operate elec tric systems (moon roof, panoramic moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

7059-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Driving position memory
* (  P. 1 6 2 )
* :If equipped ■
Steering wheel (  P. 1 6 9 )■
Outside rear view mirrors (  P. 1 7 3 )
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicle Standard Off
O O
Pa r t i a l
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall function Driver’s door All doors — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Auto tilt away function On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation
* Linked to the lock-
ing/unlocking of the
doors Off
— O
Linked to operation
of the engine switch 1 2