2019 LEXUS RX350 fuel consumption

118 2. Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U Vehicle information can be displayed on the side display (  P. 501), then select
“<” or “>” to select the desired screen. 
Fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption
for the past 10 minutes in 1 minute inter-
vals, as well as the cruising range. 
Past record
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption. 
Trip information
Displays the cruising range, average
fuel consumption and the amount of
time elapsed since the engine was
started.
The image is an example only, and may va ry slightly from actual conditions.Using the side display (vehicles with a navigation system [12.3-inch dis-
play])

2154-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX350/RX350L_U Contact your Lexus dealer for further in formation about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse im pact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Fo r your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking pe rformance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, tr ailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme ca re and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteri stics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.

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RX350/RX350L_U 5-12. Other function
Go to “Information”: “MENU” button  “Info”
Display the fuel consumption.
(  P. 115)
Display the “USB Photo” screen.
(  P. 484)
Display the Traffic Map picture. Available when in a traffic supported
HD Radio coverage area
Display the weather information.
(  P. 486)
Go to “Traffic Map”: “MENU” button  “Info”  “Traffic Incidents”
Current position of your car
Traffic information line
The line color means the following:
Red: Heavy congestion
Yellow: Moderate traffic
Green: Free flowing traffic“Information” screen Display “Information” screen 1
2
3
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Traffic information map 1
2

516 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX350/RX350L_U ■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75  F (24  C) and the air conditioning system
is on ●
In order to reduce the air co nditioning power consumption, the air conditioning system
may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption. ●
Recirculated air mode is selected as a defaul t mode when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode. ●
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button. ■
Automatic mode for air intake control (if equipped)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and automati-
cally switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function. ■
Fogging up of the windows ●
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting “A/C”
will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively. ●
If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily. ●
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used. ■
Outside/recirculated air mode ●
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from enteri ng the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively. ●
Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature. ■
When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is selected. ■
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode ●
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sy stem is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected ●
To improve air conditioning performanc e, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode