2016 LEXUS RX350 display

1793-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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Door lock linked window operation ●
The power windows can be opened an d closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 6 6 2 )●
The power windows can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.
* (
 P. 1 2 4 )
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.■
Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed using the
door lock linked power window operation function. (  P. 76 )■
When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery. ■
Power windows 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
power windows open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )

1833-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure: ●
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
* 1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.
* 2
Then it
will close again, tilt up and pause for approx imately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch. ●
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
* 1
until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
* 1
The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 10 seconds in the tilt up position.
* 2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
* 1
: If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
* 2
: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause fo r approximately 1 second . Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is se t and the moon roof is closed using the door
lock linked moon roof operation function. (  P. 76 )■
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
moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )1
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1873-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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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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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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RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal. and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch. The engine will crank until it starts or for
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 5 )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.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.Engine (ignition) switch Performing the following op erations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine 1
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Stopping the engine 1
2
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4
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2214-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RX350_U_OM48E90U Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
* The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meters.
IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meters.
* : If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
If the engine is stopped with the shift le ver in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is displayed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on the multi-information display is off.Changing engine switch modes 1
2
3
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P1
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222 4-2. Driving procedures
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Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot en tirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.■
Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 2 2 ■
Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 1 4 8 ■
Note for the entry function
 P. 1 4 9 ■
If the engine does not start ●
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (  P. 74 )
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P. “To Start Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be displayed on the
multi-information display. ■
Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock. ■
When the steering lock cannot be released
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning. ■
When “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.“Steering Wheel Lock Press Engine Switch
while Turning Wheel” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

226 4-2. Driving procedures
RX350_U_OM48E90U  P. 3 6 9
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position. The shift range can then be
selected by operating the shift lever. Changing the shift range allows restriction
of the upper limit of the gears to be us ed, preventing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine br aking force to be selected.
Upshifting
Downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically between 3 and 7 accord-
ing to vehicle speed and driving condi-
tions.
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Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engi ne braking forces than a higher shift
range.Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in S mode 1
2
Meter display Function
S2 - S8 A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is auto-
matically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving
conditions
S1 Setting the gear at 1