2019 LEXUS RX350 lights

3554-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Situations in which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not operate prop-
erly
In some situations such as the following , this function may not operate properly.●
Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.
*• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor
• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle at a
traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle at a
traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h)
* : Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.●
Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold
• If the rear bumper is covere d with ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent vehicle
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If towing eyelets are installed
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size othe r than specified are
installed
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If a sticker or an electronic component, su ch as a backlit license plate (especially flu-
orescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna is installed near a radar
sensor
• If the orientation of a rada r sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact or removal and installation
• When multiple vehicles are approaching wi th only a small gap between each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed ●
Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
• When a vehicle approaches from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle while you
are turning while backing up
• When turning while backing up
• When backing out of a shallow angle park-
ing spot

3694-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RX350/RX350L_U ■
If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp toms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.Things you should know Likely cause Solution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam-
era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud, etc.) is adhering
to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the camera
•The vehicle is unde r fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc. If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Lexus parking assist
monitor system screen can be adjusted.
(Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem:  P. 411) (Vehicles with a navigation
system:  “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to
the camera. Flush the camera with a large quantity of
water and wipe the camera lens clean
with a soft and wet cloth.
 The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline. If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.

372 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX350L_U NOTICE ■
How to use the camera ●
The parking assist monitor may not oper ate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may
change.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water
and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause
the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wi pe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or
camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker. ●
Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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RX350/RX350L_U 4-6. Driving tips
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Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid ●
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. ●
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the front tires. Ensure that all tires are of the specified size and the same brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ●
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing. ●
To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield. ●
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.●
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle

4115-2. Setup
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX350L_U Go to “Display”: “MENU” button  “Display”
Turn off screen.
Adjust screen quality.
Adjust screen quality of the rear
view monitor camera.
Change to day mode.
This setting turns the screen off. To tu rn it on, press any button such as the
“AUDIO” button or “MENU” button. If a screen off image has been se t, the set image will be displayed.
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “Day Mode”.The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until “Day Mode”
is selected again.
Select “General” or “Camera” on the “D isplay” screen or select “Display” on
audio menu screen. (  P. 417)
Adjust the display as desired by turning the controller clockwise (+) or coun-
terclockwise (-). To select “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color” or “Tone”, move the controller to the left.
(“Color” and “Tone” are available when “Display” on the audio settings screen for
each audio source is selected.) ■
Changing the sample image (when “General” is selected)
Move the controller to the right and select the desired sample image.Display settings Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the screen.
The display can also be turned off.
Screen for display settings 1
2
3
4
Screen off
Day mode
Adjusting the screen quality 1
2

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RX350/RX350L_U 6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch............................. 496
12.3-inch display ....................... 500
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate
Concierge..................................502
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...............503
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ................ 518
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .......................... 521
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 524
• Interior lights .......................... 525
• Personal lights ....................... 526
6Interior features

522 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX350/RX350L_U Turns the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating. ■
Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Timer
The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
When any switch is pressed, the system is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation cond ition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
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Operation condition
The front seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode
If a passenger is not detected in the front pa ssenger seat, the seat he ater of the front pas-
senger’s seat will be turned off if on. (  P. 511)■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 722)Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters
Level
indicator“AUTO”
indicator

5236-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
RX350/RX350L_U Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as follows. Hi
(3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.■
Operation condition
The second-row seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation cond ition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (green) lights up
during operation. ■
Operation condition
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode
If a passenger is not detected in the front passenger seat, the seat ventilator of the front
passenger’s seat will be turned off if on. (  P. 511)■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 722)Second-row seat heaters 
Type A 
Type BLevel indicator
Level indicator
Seat ventilators Level
indicator“AUTO”
indicator