2022 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

1433-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
2Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning
the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, howeve r, be operated once
the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, th e sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
( P.422)
●The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.* ( P.97)
●The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the moon roof is closed using the
door lock linked moon roof operation
function. ( P.67)
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens
slightly
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.
*2 Then it will
close again, tilt up and pause for approxi-
mately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
3 Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts
back up
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1 until
the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
3 Release the “UP” switch once and then
press and hold the “UP” switch
again.
*1The moon roof will pause for
approximately 10 seco nds in the tilt up
position.
*2 Then it will adjust slightly and
pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
4 Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure w ill have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then
it will tilt down, open and close. Check
to make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-informat ion display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the moon roof open.

1443-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.449)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Opening and closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the moon
roof.
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mech anical key. It is
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key 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 protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is
being pressed. Take care so that your
fingers, etc. do not get caught.

1453-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
*:If equipped
■Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade
1 Opens the electronic sunshade
Slide and hold the switch backward.
The electronic sunsha de will fully open
automatically.
*
2 Closes the electronic sunshade
Slide and hold the switch forward. The
electronic sunshade will fully close auto-
matically.
*
*
: Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
■Tilting the panoramic moon roof up
and down
Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)
*
When the panoramic moon roof is tilted up, the electronic sunshade will open to the
half-open position of the roof.
*: Lightly press the switch again to
stop the panoramic moon roof partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold)
The panoramic moon r oof can be tilted
down only when it is in the tilt-up position.
■Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
Opens the panoramic moon roof
*
Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open auto-
matically.
The panoramic moon roof can be opened
from the tilt-up position.
*: Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the panoramic
moon roof partway.
Panoramic moon roof*
Use the overhead switches to oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade.
Operating the panoramic moon
roof

1463-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the switch forward.
The panoramic moon roof will fully
close automatically.
■The panoramic moon roof can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Operating the panoramic moon roof
after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic
sunshade can be op erated for approxi-
mately 45 seconds afte r the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. They cannot, ho wever, be operated
once the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the pan-
oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-
lowing situations, travel is stopped and the
panoramic moon roof opens slightly:
●The panoramic moon roof is closing or
tilting down.
●The electronic sunshade is closing.
■Door lock linked panoramic moon roof
operation
●The panoramic moon roof can be
opened and closed using the mechanical
key.
* ( P.422)
●The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.
*(P.97)
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■Closing both the panoramic moon roof
and electronic sunshade
Slide the switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close to the
half-open position and pause. The pan-
oramic moon roof will then fully close. Then
the electronic sunshade will fully close.
■When the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Slide and hold the switch or
switch forward. Continue pressing the
switch for approximately 10 seconds
after the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade closes and reopens.
The panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade will start to close.
*
4Check that the panoramic moon roof
and electronic sunshade are fully closed
and release the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade does not fully close even after
performing the above procedure correctly,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the panoramic moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked panoramic moon
roof operation function. ( P.68)
■Panoramic moon roof open warning
buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-informat ion display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the panoramic moon roof open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.449)

1473-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
■Opening and closing the electronic
sunshade
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the electronic sunshade is being
operated.
●Do not let a child operate the elec-
tronic sunshade. Closing the elec-
tronic sunshade on someone can
cause death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the panoramic
moon roof
●The driver is responsible for pan-
oramic moon roof opening and closing
operations. In order to prevent acci-
dental operation, es pecially by a child,
do not let a child operate the pan-
oramic moon roof. It is possible for
children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the panoramic moon roof is
being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the panoramic moon roof, operate the
panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility
of any passenger ha ving any of their
body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate panoramic moon roof by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the pan-
oramic moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key 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 protec-
tion function.

1483-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
WARNING
●The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic moon roof or
electronic sunshade is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is
being pressed. Take care so that your
fingers, etc. do not get caught.
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the
underside of the panoramic moon roof
and the electronic sunshade. Your hand
may get caught and you could injure
yourself. Also, if the vehi cle is left in direct
sunlight for a long time, the underside of
the panoramic moon roof could become
very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the panoramic
moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, make sure that there are no for-
eign objects, such as stones or ice,
around the opening.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of the
panoramic moon roof with hard
objects.
●Do not continuously press the
switch after the panoramic moon roof
has been fully opened or closed.
■After the vehicle has been washed or
rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, wipe any wate r off the panoramic
moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter
the cabin when the panoramic moon roof
is opened.

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 150
Cargo and luggage ................... 155
Vehicle load limits ...................... 158
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ...................... 159
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow- ing package).............................. 159
Dinghy towing ............................. 169
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 170
Automatic transmission........... 174
Turn signal lever.......................... 178
Parking brake .............................. 179
Brake Hold.................................... 182
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 184
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 187
Fog light switch ........................... 190
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 190
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................................... 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 195
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ..... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................................................ 204LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .......
211
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 220
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................... 222
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 232
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 236
Intuitive parking assist ............. 238
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function....................................... 245
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................ 251
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 257
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 260
Driving mode select switch .. 262
All-wheel drive lock switch ... 264
Driving assist systems.............. 265
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ...................... 271
Utility vehicle precautions..... 273

1504-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
 P.170
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.174)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.179)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode,
the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P. ( P.180)
3Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
( P.179)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.174)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.179),
and shift the shift lever to P
(  P.174).
3 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine. 4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.175)
2 Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
( P.179)
3 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4 Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
( P.266)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be re duced, the windows
may become fogged-u p, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure