LEXUS RX 350 L (2019 year). Manual - part 12

 

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LEXUS RX 350 L (2019 year). Manual - part 12

 

 

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Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

*

 (

P. 685)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

 (

P. 124)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

■

Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed using the

door lock linked power window operation function. (

P. 77)

■

When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

power windows open.

■

Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 722)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 

Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Opening and closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation

for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do

not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-

gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it

is recommended to use the window lock switch. (

P. 187)

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power

windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-

sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate power window by the wireless remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win-

dow.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that

may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the

window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the win-

dow.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-

tion function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught

in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do

not have any part of their body in a position

where it could be caught when a window is

being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof stops slightly before the

fully open position to reduce wind noise. 
Press the switch again to fully open the

moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon

roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.

Tilts the moon roof up

*

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the moon

roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.

Moon roof

: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.

Opening and closing

1

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Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. 

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once the

driver’s door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-

ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

* 

(

P. 685)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

* 

(

P. 124)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

1

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.

*

2

 Then it

will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

*

1

 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position

and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.

*

1

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.

*

2

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt

down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

*

1

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-

formed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic

operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed using the door

lock linked moon roof operation function. (

P. 77)

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

moon roof open.

■

Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 722)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is

moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. 

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-

ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts

caught in the moon roof. 

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate

while  the  switch  is  being  pressed.  Take  care  so  that  your  fingers,  etc.  do  not  get

caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do

not have any part of their body in a position

where it could be caught when the moon roof

is being operated. 

●

When using the wireless remote control or

mechanical key and operating the moon roof,

operate the moon roof after checking to

make sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body parts

caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a

child operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers to get

caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine

switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental

operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-

sibly lead to an accident.

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Opens the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the 

 switch back-

ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.

*

Closes the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the 

 switch for-

ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.

*

*

: Quickly slide and release the 

 switch in either direction to stop the electronic

sunshade partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)

*

When the panoramic moon roof is tilted

up, the electronic sunshade will open to

the half-open position of the roof.

*

: Lightly press the 

 switch again to

stop the panoramic moon roof partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold)

The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up position.

Panoramic moon roof

: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to operate the panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade.

Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

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Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down

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Opens the panoramic moon roof*
Slide and hold the 

 switch back-

ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open automat-
ically.

The panoramic moon roof can be

opened from the tilt-up position.

*

: Quickly slide and release the 

switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.

Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the 

 switch for-

ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically. 

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The panoramic moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade can be operated for approximately

45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They

cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.

■

Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame in the following

situations, travel is stopped and the panoramic moon roof opens slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is closing.

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Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

* 

(

P. 685)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

* 

(

P. 124)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

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Closing both the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
Slide the 

 

switch forward.

The electronic sunshade will close to the half-open position and pause. The panoramic

moon roof will then fully close. Then the electronic sunshade will fully close.

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When the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Slide and hold the

 switch or 

 switch forward. Continue pressing the

switch for approximately 10 seconds after the panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade closes and reopens. The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
will start to close.

*

Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully closed and

release the switch.

*

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-

formed again from the beginning.

If the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not fully close even after per-

forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Alarm
A alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is closed using

the door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation function. (

P. 77)

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Panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

panoramic moon roof open.

■

Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 722)

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2

3

4

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 

Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

■

Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for panoramic moon roof opening and closing operations. 

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-

ate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have

body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof. 

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade is fully closed. Also, the jam protection

function is not designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that

your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do

not have any part of their body in a position

where it could be caught when the electronic

sunshade is being operated.

●

Do not let a child operate the electronic sun-

shade. Closing the electronic sunshade on

someone can cause death or serious injury.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do

not have any part of their body in a position

where it could be caught when the panoramic

moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control or

mechanical key and operating the panoramic

moon roof, operate the panoramic moon roof

after checking to make sure that there is no

possibility of any passenger having any of

their body parts caught in the panoramic

moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate

panoramic moon roof by the wireless remote

control or mechanical key. It is possible for

children and other passengers to get caught

in the panoramic moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine

switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental

operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-

sibly lead to an accident.

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To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof and the

electronic sunshade. Your hand may get caught and you could injure yourself. Also, if

the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the panoramic moon

roof could become very hot and could cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no foreign

objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard objects.

●

Do not continuously press the 

 switch after the panoramic moon roof has been

fully opened or closed.

■

After the vehicle has been washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon roof, wipe any water off the panoramic moon

roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic moon roof is opened.

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4-1. Before driving

P. 231

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

P. 240)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 248)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically

when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. (

P. 247)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle. 

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. (

P. 248)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or

N. (

P. 240)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (

P. 248), and shift the shift lever to P (P. 240). 

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: 

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

P. 240)

Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. (

P. 248)

Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually. 
(

P. 248)

■

When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (

P. 378)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may

become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-

pery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may

be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and

brakes from operating properly.

■

Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due

to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-

tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected

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Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine

output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is

operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be

restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes M or S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears

on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display, read the message and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping

from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (

P.  380)  to  cancel

Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or

fresh snow.

Starting off on a uphill

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Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel. (

P. 700)

■

Eco-friendly driving
P. 111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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