2023 LEXUS RX brake

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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the direction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift leve r after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to S is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, S or R to P, from D or S to R,
or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift posi tion is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift posi tion is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shif t position has been
changed to the desired position by
checking the shift position indicator
provided on the instrument cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch.
When the shift position is changed to P,
the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
Hybrid transmission (RX350h)
Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
B
C

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator (Canada)
1Pull the switch to set the parking brake.
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch
if an emergency occurs and it is neces-
sary to operate the parking brake while
driving.
2Press the switch to release the parking
brake.
• Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake can be
released by depressing the accelerator
pedal. When using this function, slowly
depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light flash,
operate the switch again.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to
the shift lever operation.
Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released manually.
Using the manual mode
A
B

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While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on th e multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.
● When the shift position is shifted from P, th e parking brake will be released, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the parking brake will be set, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
The auto function may not operate if the shift lever is moved extremely quickly. In this situa-
tion, apply the parking brake manually.
While the vehicle is stopped and depressing the brake pedal, press and hold the parking
brake switch until a buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
 RX500h
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift position is in D, M or N with
the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift position in D or
M to allow smooth start off.
 RX350h
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied w hen the shift position is in D, S or N with
the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift position in D or
S to allow smooth start off.
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B

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What to do if...
RX500h/RX350h_QG_U
What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)Brake system warning light
(red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light
(U.S.A.)Malfunction indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning lightIntuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
SRS warning light
(illuminates)
Slip indicator
(U.S.A.)ABS warning light
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(Canada)(flashes)
(Canada)
(Red or
yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(Blinking and
then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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Follow the correction procedures.
Inappropriate pedal
operation warning light
(orange)
LTA indicator
Low fuel level warning
light
(orange)
LDA indicator
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(orange)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
(Vehicles without a head-up display)Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
light(orange)
Cruise control indicator
(Vehicles with a
head-up display)(orange)
PDA indicator
(Illuminates without
blinking)
Tire pressure warning
light
*
Driving assist information
indicator
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
(if equipped)
(flashes) (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(orange)
PCS warning light(flashes)
(Canada)
Stop and check.
High coolant temperature
warning lightHybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicator
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicatorDriving assist information
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(flashes)
Slip indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorVSC OFF indicator
AHS indicator (if equipped)
AHB indicator (if equipped)“READY” indicator
Fog light indicator
(U.S.A.)Parking brake indicator
PCS warning light
(Canada)
(green/white)
Cruise control indicatorBrake hold standby
indicator
(green/white)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorBrake hold operated
indicator
(green/white)
LDA indicatorEV indicator
LDA OFF indicator
(if equipped)Low outside temperature
indicator
(green/white)
LTA indicator
(green/white)
PDA indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicatorsStop light indicator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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1Ensure that the shift position is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer will sound and the power switch
mode will change to ON.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the power
switch will turn to ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check th at is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the power switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replac e the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.