2023 LEXUS RX ECU

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Floor Mat Installation
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
2Turn the upper knob of each retaining
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may di ffer from that shown in the illustration.
Floor Mat Installation
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year
as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
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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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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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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
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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
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B
C

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1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the fog lights off
2 Turns the fog lights on
Fog Light Switch
The fog lights secure excellent vi sibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain and
fog.

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Make a call from the contacts registered on the multimedia system.
1Touch [ ] from the main menu.
2Touch [Contacts] on the submenu.
3Select a contact.
4Touch the desired phone number.
When there is an incoming call, the incoming call sounds and the incoming call screen or
incoming call notifica tion is displayed.
●Answer the call by doing one of the fol-
lowing.
• Touch [ ].
• Press the [ ] switch on the steer- ing.
Hands-free calls can be made using the message function.
● Touch the blue number to make a call.
Consecutive numbers may be recognized as phone numbers. In addition, some phone
numbers, such as phone numbers from ot her countries, may not be recognized.
Making calls from contacts
Answering calls
Making calls from the message function

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Lexus Enform
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification
*
Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
● Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
● Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
Connects drivers to resp onse-center support.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance.
Safety Connect
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security fea-
tures to subscribers. Safety Connect is supp orted by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended
from time to time, a current copy of which is available at Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such then-applicable Terms and Conditions.
System components
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Services