2554-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperat ure is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-sional.
■Downshifting restri ction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, down shifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipp ed) is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate because crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●Vehicles with paddle shift switches (8-sp eed models): While driving in D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 329, 341)
●Vehicles with paddle shift switches (6-speed models): While driving in D position,
downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 329, 341)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (P. 417)
■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) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on the multi- information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed too while the vehicle is in reverse.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start- ing.The shift lever can be shifte d from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
6758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Con-
tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown, following the instructions, accordingly. ( P. 718)
●If “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is shown, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may be too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P with the
engine running and wait until the message is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed
759Alphabetical index
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Alarm ............................................................83
All-wheel drive lock mode................. 421
Anchor brackets ......................................58
Antenna
Radio ........................................................465
Smart entry & start system ............. 168
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....... 422
Warning light ....................................... 667
Approach warning ............................... 336
Armrest ..................................................... 576
Assist grips .............................................. 577
Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System)....................438
Antenna ..................................................465
Audio input ........................................... 445
AUX port...............................................445
Bluetooth® audio ............................. 490
CD player ..............................................466
iPod........................................................... 472
MP3/WMA disc ...............................466
Optimal use ..........................................456
Portable music player....................... 481
Radio ........................................................ 464
Setup menu...........................................448
Steering wheel audio
switches............................................... 444
USB memory....................................... 476
Audio system
(with navigation system)*
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 536
Air conditioning filter ....................... 633
Blower customization ..................... 543
S-FLOW mode ................................. 538
Automatic headlight leveling
system .....................................................267
Automatic High Beam ........................274
Automatic light control system....... 265
Automatic transmission .......................251
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 256
M mode.................................................. 253
Paddle shift switches............ 252, 253
AUX port................................................. 445
Auxiliary boxes ............................ 561, 565
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
