2023 LEXUS RX parking brake
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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
Floor Mat Installation Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Hybrid System Hybrid System.................................................................................................................. ................ 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys ........................................................................................................................... ........................... 16
Smart Access System with Push-button Start .................................................................... 18
When Driving
Power (Ignition) Switch ........................................................................................................ ........ 19
EV drive mode .................................................................................................................. .............. 22
Automatic transmission......................................................................................................... ......23
Hybrid transmission ............................................................................................................ .......... 27
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. ............ 30
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................. 31
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ..................33
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... .....34
Displayed content.............................................................................................................. ............35
Headlights Switch .............................................................................................................. ............39
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System).....................................................................................40
AHB (Automatic High Beam).................................................................................................. 42
Fog Light Switch ............................................................................................................... .............. 44
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................45
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ......................................................................................... 47
Driving Mode Select Switch ..................................................................................................... 48
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understandin g of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.
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P position switch................................................................................................ P.23, 27
Brake hold switch ..................................................................................................... P.33
EV drive mode switch
*1.......................................................................................... P.22
Trail Mode switch
*2
Parking brake switch ................................................................................................ P.31
Applying/releasing............................................................................................................. .. P.31
Precautions for winter season
*2
Warning buzzer/messages*2
VSC OFF switch*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric vehi-
cle for being off when it is actu ally still running, as indicated by the “READY” indicator being
illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking
brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
• Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
• Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
• Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid battery
(traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sy stem is started or stopped.
• Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
• Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
• Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
• Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
• Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engi ne starts or stops.
• Cooling fan sounds may be heard from th e air intake vents under the rear seats.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 2.6 gal. [9.8 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid electric vehicle
Running out of fuel
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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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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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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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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”.