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671-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
RX350/RX350L_U
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
■When installing in the rear outboard seats
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child se at and the seatback, adjust the seat-
back angle until good contact is achieved.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. ( P. 177)
If the head restraint cannot be
removed, raise it to the uppermost
position.
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .......................................80
Gauges and meters ..................... 86
Multi-information display .......... 90
Head-up display .......................... 108
Fuel consumption information ................................... 114
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RX350/RX350L_U2. Instrument cluster
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the
target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
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842. Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U
●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, this indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on. Eco drive mode indicator
(
P. 373) “SPORT” indicator
(
P. 373)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 373) “SPORT S” indicator
(
P. 373)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 373) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
P. 373)
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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is selected for the driving mode, the periph-
ery of the tachometer will change color and the scale of the tachometer will be
emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 90)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 661)
Clock
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. ( P. 544)
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
Time displayed on the clock can be adju sted on of the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 97)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display ( P. 236, 240)
Odometer and trip meter ( P. 104)
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882. Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a
set speed, a ring-shaped indicator
will be displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. ( P. 97)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
• The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
*.
• If the brightness is adjusted when the surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at the
same time.
*: Day mode and night mode: P. 89
Instrument panel light control
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Instrument cluster
RX350/RX350L_U
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Clock settings screen (vehicles with a navigation system only)
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 97)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 692)
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RX350/RX350L_U
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings.
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area
Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature and clock are displayed. •Menu icons ( P. 93)
• Outside temperature ( P. 86)
•Clock ( P. 86)
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displa ys will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content ( P. 93)
• Suggestion function ( P. 105)
• Warning message ( P. 661)
Indicator/shift position display area
Displays the following items:
•Indicators ( P. 80)
• Shift position display ( P. 236, 240)
Multi-information display
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