2019 LEXUS RX350 ESP

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RX350/RX350L_U ■
Meter settings Scheduled maintenance (U.S.A. only)
Maintenance data reset Select to reset the message indicating
maintenance is re quired, after the
required maintenance is performed.
(  P. 585)
Oil maintenance
Engine oil maintenance data reset Select to reset the engine oil mainte-
nance information (message indicat-
ing maintenance is required and
distance until the next oil change)
after engine oil maintenance is per-
formed. (  P. 597)Item Settings Details
Item Settings Details
Language Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light) On
Select to enable/dis able the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Light. (  P. 105)
Off
Switch settings Select to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1 Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on ea ch Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items:  P. 94)Drive information 2
Drive information 3

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Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response
to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches. The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features:  P. 723)■
Suggestion to enable the power back door
If the power back door system is disabled (setting on set to off) and the
power back door switch on the instru ment panel is operated, a suggestion
message will be displayed asking if yo u wish to enable the power back door
system. To enable the power back door system, select “Yes”. After enabling the power back door syst em, press the power back door switch
again to open or close the power back door.■
Suggestion to turn off the headlights
If the headlights are left on for a certai n amount of time after the engine switch
has been turned off, a su ggestion message will be displayed asking if you wish
to turn the headlights off. To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.If a front door is opened after the engine switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions: ●
The shift lever is in any position other than D. ●
A paddle shift sw itch (if equipped) is operated.●
Sport mode is selected. ●
The driving mode is set to customized mode and the powertrain control is set to power
(  P. 373) ●
The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.Suggestion function
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving 1
2
3
4

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Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
Caution for use while driving ●
When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the
safety of the area around the vehicle. ●
Do not look continuously at the multi-info rmation display while dr iving as you may fail
to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle. ■
The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could ca use the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury. ■
Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during sett ing up the display, en sure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon mo noxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE ■
While setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the dis-
play features.

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Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially pola rized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.■
When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.■
Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adju sted according to th e ambient brightness.■
Enabling/disabling of the head-up display
If the head-up display is disabled, it will rema in disabled when the engine switch is turned
off then back to IGNITION ON mode. ■
Automatic adjustment of the head-up display position
A desired head-up display position can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory system. (  P. 172)■
Street name display (vehicle s with a navigation system)
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
WARNING ■
Before using the head-up display ●
Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not inter-
fere with safe driving. Inco rrect adjustment of the image’s position or brightness may
obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an acc ident, resulting in de ath or serious injury.●
Do not continuously look at the head-up di splay while driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle. ■
Caution for changing settings of the head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while changing the settings of the head-up display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Conditions affecting the oper ation of the smart access sy stem with push-button start
or wireless remote control
 P. 148 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 722)
WARNING ■
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury. ●
Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position. ●
Set the rear door child-protector locks wh en children are seated in the rear seats.■
When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline,
whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blow-
ing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for any
unpredictable movement.

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Luggage compartment lights
●
RX350L: The luggage compartment lights turn on when the back door is opened. ●
When the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes. ■
If the power back door opener is inoperative
The power back door can be unlocked from the inside. ●
RX350: The luggage compartment lights turn
on when the power back door is opened with
the respective luggage compartment light
switch on.
Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between the
flathead screwdriver and cover as shown in
the illustration.
Move the lever. 1
2

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Operation of each component
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Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior alar ms as well as warning messages shown on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning mes-
sage on the multi-information display. (  P. 661)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.
■
If a warning message is displayed indicating that there is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button start
 P. 661 ■
Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function w ill be activated in order to pr event the electronic key bat-
tery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long
time. ●
In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been le ft in an area of approximatel y 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-button st art has not been used for 5 days or lon-
ger. ●
If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-
ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,
take hold of the driver’s d oor handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key, to unlock the doors. Alarm Situation Correction procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
seconds An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open. Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm pings
repeatedly The engine switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode while the
driver’s door was open (The
driver’s door was opened when
the engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode). Turn the engine switch off
and close the driver’s door.

1793-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Third-row seats ■
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■
Adjusting the second-row center an d third-row seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one leve l from the stowed position when using.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.
WARNING ■
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 th e 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