2023 LEXUS RX emergency

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Pictorial Index
■Instrument panel
Power switch............................................................................................................... P.19
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes ..................................................... P.19
Emergency stop of the hybrid system .......................................................................... P.21
When the hybrid system will no t start ........................................................................P.106
Warning messages
*1
Shift lever .............................................................................................................P.23, 2 7
Shifting the shift position ............................................................................................P.23, 27
Precautions for towing
*1
Meters*1
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light*1
Warning lights/indicator lights .................................................................................... P.100
When a warning light turns on
*1
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.34
Display........................................................................................................................ ...............P.34
Energy monitor................................................................................................................. .....P.37
When the warning messages are displayed
*1
Pictorial Index
A
B
C
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Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.30
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.39
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime runni ng lights ................................................................P.39
Front fog lights ............................................................................................................... ........ P.44
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................................P.45, 47
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ......P.45, 47
Adding washer fluid
*1
Warning messages*1
Emergency flasher switch*1
Hood lock release lever*1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1
Adjustment*1
Driving position memory*1, 2
Air conditioning system .................................................................................. P.68, 70
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..... P.68, 70
Rear window defogger
*1
Audio system*3
*1: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
E
F
G
H
I
J
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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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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
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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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B
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Services

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●Close
Press the switch.
A buzzer will sound and the power back
door will automatically close.
Pressing the switch while the power
back door is closing will stop the operation.
Pressing the switch again will open the
power back door automatically.
● Close the back door and lock all doors after moving away from the back door (close &
lock [Walk-Away] function)
1Close all of the doors except the back
door, carrying an electronic key and
press the switch on the lower part
of the back door.
A different buzzer than the normal one
will sound and the close & lock (Walk-
Away) function will go into standby.
2While the buzzer is sounding, move away from the back door.
When the sensor detects that you are away from the back door, the emergency flashers
will flash, and the buzzer will sound. Depending on the direction of moving away from
the back door, the location and how to hold the electronic key or circumstances, it may
not be detected properly.
All the doors other than the back door will be locked, an d after the back door is closed,
the back door will also be locked. When all the doors have been closed and locked, the
buzzer (if equipped) will sound and the emergency flashers will flash.
The standby state is canceled if you do not move away from the back door for 30 sec-
onds. To operate the function again, perf orm the procedure again from the beginning.
If you approach the back door carrying the el ectronic key, the back door operation will
stop, all the doors will be unlocked, and the buzzer (if equipped) will sound and the
emergency flashers will flash.
If the switch is pressed after the back door operation has stopped, the close & lock
(Walk-Away) function will go into standby again.

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3When the kick sensor detects that your foot is pulled back, a different buzzer than the
normal one will sound and the Hands Free close & lock (Walk-Away) function will go
into standby.
4While the buzzer is sounding, move away from the back door.
When the sensor detects that you are away from the back door, the emergency flashers
will flash, and the buzzer will sound. Depending on the direction of moving away from
the back door, the location and how to hold the electronic key or circumstances, it may
not be detected properly.
All the doors other than the back door will be locked, an d after the back door is closed,
the back door will also be locked. When all the doors have been closed and locked, the
buzzer (if equipped) will sound and the emergency flashers will flash.
The standby state is canceled if you do not move away from the back door for 30 sec-
onds. To operate the function again, perf orm the procedure again from the beginning.
If you approach the back door carrying the el ectronic key, the back door operation will
stop, all the doors will be unlocked, and the buzzer (if equipped) will sound and the
emergency flashers will flash.
If the power back door is operated after the back door operation has stopped, the
Hands Free close & lock (Walk-Away) fu nction will go into standby again.