2023 LEXUS RX Owners Manual

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Entering and Exiting
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with push-button start
• Operating the wireless remote control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows
*2 and the moon
roof
*1, 2 or panoramic moon roof*1, 2
Opens and closes the power back
door
Sounds the alarm
*1:If equipped
*2: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
A
B
C
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
D
E

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To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanic al key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
Mechanical key

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1Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock
the door. Grip any passenger door
handle to unlock all the doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged.
2Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the su rface of the door handle) to lock all the
doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
1Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
2Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed si mply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. The driv er should always carry the electronic key.
For details on starting the engine, see page 19.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
Unlocking and locking the power back door from the outside
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 104.

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When Driving
1Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start.
Shift the shift position to P wh en starting the hybrid system.
3Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
4Check that the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes Power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake.
3Press the P position switch.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illumi-
nated.
4Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter disp lay will be extinguished (the shift position
indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
5Release the brake pedal and check that ACC or ON is not shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC*
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
3ON
All electrical components can be used.
*: ACC mode can be enabled/disabled on the customize menu.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing Power switch modes

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Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
 If the shift position is shifted to N
3After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4Stop the hybrid system.
 If the shift position cannot be shifted to N
3Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4To stop the hybrid system, press and
hold the power switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a sa fe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

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Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing
the switch when in EV drive mode will
return the vehicle to normal driving (using
the gasoline engine and electric motor
[traction motor]).
EV drive mode (RX350h)
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction battery), and
only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late at night, or
in indoor parking lots, etc., without concern for noises and gas emissions.

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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 M is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, M or R to P, from D or M 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.
Automatic transmission (RX500h)
Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
B
C