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Operation of each component
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof 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 moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos- ing or tilting down, travel is sto pped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 711)
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.* (P. 140)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.

2163-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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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 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.
●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 approximately 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, pr ess and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or anotherduly qualified and equipped professional.
■Alarm (if equipped)
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. 84)
■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. 740)
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Operation of each component
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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 suns hade can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is tu rned 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 be tween the panoramic moon roof and the frame in the following situations, travel is stopped and th e 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. 711)
●The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.* ( P. 140)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

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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 swit ch or switch forward. Continue pressing the
switch for approximately 10 seconds afte r the panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade closes and reopens. The panora mic moon roof and electronic sunshade
will start to close.
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Check that the panoramic moon roof and el ectronic 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 sunshade does not fully close even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Alarm (if equipped)
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. 84)
■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. 740)
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4-1. Before driving
P. 246
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 251)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 260)
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. 259)
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.
RX200t: If the Stop & Start system is en abled, depressing the brake pedal will stop the engine.
If necessary, set the parking brake. ( P. 260)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 251)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 260), and shift the shift lever to P (P. 251).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you ha ve the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block 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
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehiclewhen it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire. • The temperature inside the vehicle may cau se the plastic lenses and plastic mate- rial of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containerssuch as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or con- tainers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallizedfilm such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as alens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock thevehicle.Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
ing the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

2484-2. Driving procedures
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■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 engineswitch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI- TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 137
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 170
■Note for the entry function
P. 171
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 77) Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional.
●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 themulti-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 steering lock functi on. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■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 lockmotor will resume functioning.
■When “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed onthe multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional immediately.
“Steering Wheel Lock Press Engine Switch while Turning Wheel” will be displayed on themulti-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheelleft and right.

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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 638
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated by a customized setting
P. 710
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until
the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this cir- cumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emer gency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succes- sion. ( P. 657)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. Th is will make it more difficult to steer and
brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.