2023 LEXUS RX set

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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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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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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

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Driving mode
 P.48
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
Selecting the driving mode

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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “ +” paddle shift switch.
When the “ -” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions. When the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range.
Changing the shift range allo ws restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D6, will
be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“ + ” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provid e greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D6A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is automati-
cally chosen depending on vehi cle speed and driving conditions
D11st gear is set

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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