2019 LEXUS RX350L tow

1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX350/RX350L_U
■Electronic Key battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine
immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle ma y be affected, preventing the smart access
system with push-button star t, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 684)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordle ss phone or other wireless communication
devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wireless
key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are emitted
Press twice while pressing and holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator flashes
4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push
-button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

1603-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350/RX350L_U
■Before folding the rear seatbacks Stow the center seat seat belt buckle.
Lower the rear seat head restra ints to the lowest position. (P. 177)
■Folding the rear seatbacks (manual seat)
Using the seatback angle adjustment lever
Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.
Using the lever in the luggage compartment
Pull the lever and fold the rear seat-
back.
Folding the second-row seat seatbacks (RX350)
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1633-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U
■Before folding the second-row seat seatbacksTo prevent the seat belt from
being damaged, hook it to the
seat belt hanger.
Stow the center seat seat belt buckle.
Lower the second-row seat head re straints to the lowest position.
( P. 177)
■Folding the second-row seat seatbacks
Separate seat
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and tilt the seatback
forward.
Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback.
Folding the second-row seat seatbacks (RX350L)
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1713-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U
NOTICE
■Before folding a rear seat seatback
●Second-row seats: Make sure to stow the center seat seat belt buckle and armrest
before folding the second-row seat seatbacks. ( P. 555)
●Third-row seats: Make sure th at the third-row seats and trays are free of obstructions
before folding the seatbacks. Otherwise the seat or tray may be damaged.
■When moving the second-row seat for third-row seat access (RX350L)
Do not slide the second-row se at forward if an electronic device is connected to the
power outlet on the rear console. Otherwise, the second-row seat may contact the
electronic device, possibly resu lting in damage to the device.
■Before returning the third-row seat seatbacks to the upright position (RX350L)
If the luggage cover is installed in the luggage compartmen t, make sure to remove it
before returning the thir d-row seat seatbacks. (P. 537) Otherwise, the luggage
cover may be damaged.

1793-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U
Third-row seats
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the second-row center and third-row seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one leve l from the stowed position when using.
Align the head restraint 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 designed 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

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RX350/RX350L_U3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
When the engine switch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driv er entry and exit.
Turning the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode will
return the steering wheel to the original
position.
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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Auto tilt away
Horn

1863-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
RX350/RX350L_U
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting batter y terminals (vehicles with an automatic
folding/extending mirror function)
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the
function on, press the switch again to select on.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleare d using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P. 513)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( P. 172)
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside re ar view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 182)
■Using automatic mode in cold weather (if equipped)
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate th e mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 722)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunctio n, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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RX350/RX350L_U
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle..................... 202
Cargo and luggage.................... 210
Vehicle load limits....................... 213
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ............. 215
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing
package)..................................... 229
Dinghy towing .............................230
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 231
Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle
shift switches)............................ 236
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)............................ 240
Turn signal lever ......................... 246
Parking brake .............................. 247
Brake Hold ...................................250
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