1273-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U Push down the in side lock button.
Close the door. The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left insi de the vehicle. However, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from inside
the vehicle when the lock is set.
Unlock
Lock These locks can be set to prevent chil-
dren from opening the rear doors. Push
down on each rear door switch to lock
both rear doors.
The following functions can be set or canceled: For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 724.Locking the doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock 1
2
1
2
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems Function Operation
Speed linked door locking function All doors are automatically locked when
vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
function All doors are automatically locked when
shifting the shift lever out of P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
function All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.
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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.
140 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
Before driving the vehicle
Before driving the vehicle, ma ke sure that the power back door is fully closed. If the
power back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an
accident. ■
Caution while driving ●
Keep the power back door closed while driving.
If the power back door is left open, it ma y hit nearby objects while driving or luggage
may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the ve hicle, causing death or a serious health
hazard. Make sure to close the po wer back door before driving. ●
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment.
In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to
death or serious injury. ■
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally lo cked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat
exhaustion or other injuries. ●
Do not allow a child to open or close the power back door.
Doing so may cause the power back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing power back door. (The power
back door will not operate when it is disabled: P. 101)
187
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch move s the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*Opening
One-touch opening
*
* : To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the op posite direction.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger windows. The indicator light will
come on when the passenger windows
are locked. Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.Power windows Opening and closing procedures 1
2
3
4
Window lock switch
Indicator
190 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.■
Opening and closing the windows ●
The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent acci dental operation, espe cially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the powe r window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P. 187)
●
When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power
windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate power window by the wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for child ren and other passengers to get caught in the power win-
dow. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the ke y and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident. ■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. ●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the win-
dow. ■
Catch protection function ●
Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-
tion function. ●
The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
window is fully opened. Be ca reful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught
in the window. ●
Check to make sure th at all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when a window is
being operated.
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RX350/RX350L_U What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ●
If you lose your mechanical keys, ne w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 121)●
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 123)●
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 623)●
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 232)●
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person. ●
The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 148)
●
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 127)If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
756
RX350/RX350L_U Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................503
Air conditioning filter......................... 618
Automatic air conditioning
system ...................................... 503, 518
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 511
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 378
Warning light ...................................... 654
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ...................................................... 253
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System ................................................... 379
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................................. 253
Air conditioning filter ........................... 618
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter......................... 618
Automatic air conditioning
system ...................................... 503, 518
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 511 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 43
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 654
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ....................... 43
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant
classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................42
Seat cushion airbag ..............................37
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 43
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 39
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners .......................... 740
SRS airbags ............................................. 36A
759Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Care
Aluminum wheels .............................. 577
Exterior....................................................576
Interior ...................................................... 581
Seat belts ............................................... 582
Self-restoring coat .............................576
Cargo capacity............................210, 698
Cargo hooks .......................................... 536
Cargo net hooks ................................... 536
CD player .................................................427
Chains .......................................................385
Child restraint system............................ 55
Booster seats installation................... 64
Convertible seats installation .......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats definition .............................61
Infant seats installation ........................ 57
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ............61
Installing CRS with top tether
strap.......................................................... 70
LATCH anchors ................................... 67 Child safety .................................................54
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 602, 690
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Installing child restraints .................... 55
Moon roof precautions ....................194
Panoramic moon roof
precautions ........................................ 198
Power back door precautions......140
Power window lock switch.............187
Power window precautions .......... 190
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 127
Removed key battery
precautions ....................................... 624
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 35
Seat heater precautions ................... 521C