Lexus RX350 Owners Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
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When driving
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Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners.
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 69
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 69
1-1. Key information ........................... 22
Keys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ...................... 24
Wireless remote control.............. 24
Side doors .......................................... 27
Back door........................................... 32
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel, etc.)................. 37
Front seats.......................................... 37
Rear seats........................................... 40
Driving position memory ............. 43
Head restraints................................. 45
Seat belts ............................................ 47
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable type) ....... 55
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type)............ 56
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 57
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 58
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 60
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 72
Engine immobilizer system......... 72
Alarm.................................................... 74
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78
Correct driving posture ............... 78
SRS airbags ...................................... 80
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 92
Child restraint systems ................. 97
Installing child restraints............. 100
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 112
Driving the vehicle.......................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 120
Automatic Transmission ............ 123
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 130
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 62
Power windows................................ 62
Moon roof .......................................... 65
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Gauges and meters ..................... 130
Indicators and warning lights... 132
Trip information display.............. 136
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers .................... 139
Headlight switch............................ 139
Fog light switch .............................. 142
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 143
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................. 148
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving
systems ...................................... 150
Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic laser cruise control ... 154
Driving assist systems.................. 164
Electronically modulated
air suspension .............................. 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 174
Off-road precautions .................. 174
Cargo and luggage...................... 179
Vehicle load limits......................... 182
Winter driving tips ........................ 183
Trailer towing.................................. 188
Dinghy towing ................................ 198
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............ 200
Automatic air
conditioning system ................ 200
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers, and
windshield wiper de-icer........ 206
3-2. Using the front audio
system ....................................... 207
Audio system type ....................... 207
Using the radio.............................. 209
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 222
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 230
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 233
3-3. Using the rear audio
system ....................................... 235
Rear seat entertainment
system features .......................... 235
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)................................. 241
Using the DVD player
(video CD)................................... 248
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/ CD text).............. 250
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs) .................................. 251
Using the video mode................ 253
Changing the initial setting ...... 255
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care........... 300
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 262
Interior lights list............................ 262
• Interior lights ............................... 265
• Personal lights ............................ 266
3-5. Using the storage features .... 267
List of storage features............... 267
• Glove box..................................... 267
• Console boxes .......................... 268
• Overhead console.................... 270
• Cup holders.................................. 271
• Door pockets.............................. 272
3-6. Other interior features........... 274
Sun visors......................................... 274
Vanity mirror.................................. 275
Clock................................................. 276
Outside temperature
display ............................................ 277
Multi-display light control......... 278
Power outlet................................... 279
Seat heaters.................................... 282
Armrest ........................................... 284
Floor mat......................................... 285
Luggage compartment
features......................................... 286
Garage door opener................. 289
Compass.......................................... 294
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 300
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 303
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 306
Maintenance requirements .... 306
General maintenance............... 308
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................................... 311
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................. 312
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................... 312
Hood................................................... 315
Positioning a floor jack................ 316
Engine compartment................... 318
Tires ................................................... 332
Tire inflation pressure................ 340
Wheels.............................................. 344
Air conditioning filter.................. 346
Wireless remote control
battery............................................ 349
Rear seat entertainment
system controller........................ 351
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 353
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Headlight aim (vehicles with
discharge headlights).............. 365
Light bulbs....................................... 366
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Vehicle specifications
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information .............. 380
If your vehicle needs to
be towed...................................... 380
If you think something
is wrong......................................... 387
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 388
Event data recorder................... 389
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ................................ 391
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 391
If you have a flat tire..................... 402
If the engine will not start ........... 412
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................... 413
If you lose your keys..................... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................... 415
If your vehicle overheats ............ 418
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 420
6-1. Specifications............................ 422
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 422
Fuel information............................ 433
Tire information ............................ 436
6-2. Customization ........................... 447
Customizable features .............. 447
6-3. Initialization ................................ 451
Items to initialize............................ 451
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 454
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 455
Index
Abbreviation list .................................. 460
Alphabetical index.............................. 462
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What to do if... ...................................... 473
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Pictorial index
P. 139
P. 139
P. 142
P. 128
P. 139
P. 315
P. 143
P. 65
P. 58
P. 139
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Outside rear view mirrors
Parking lights
Hood
Moon roof
Turn signal lights
Side marker lights
Fog lights
Headlights (low beam)
Headlights (high beam)
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P. 332
P. 402
P. 430
P. 436
P. 139
P. 139
P. 32
P. 206
P. 27
P. 69
P. 128
P. 139
P. 148
Roof luggage carrier
P. 60
Rear window defogger
Tail lights
Back door
Side doors
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Rear window wiper
License plate lights
Side marker lights
Turn signal lights
Fuel filler door
: If equipped
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P. 80
P. 80
Pictorial index
P. 80
P. 285
P. 37
P. 80
P. 271
P. 271
P. 284
P. 268
P. 284
P. 268
P. 272
P. 40
P. 62
P. 45
P. 47
Interior
Seat belts
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
A
Door pockets
Front seats
Floor mat
SRS driver airbag
SRS driver knee airbag
Console box
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Armrest
Cup holders
SRS side airbags
Console box
Armrest
SRS front passenger
airbag
Cup holders
A
P. 294
P. 289
P. 57
P. 266
P. 65
P. 265
P. 275
P. 274
P. 270
P. 80
P. 235
Overhead console
Personal lights
Interior lights
Rear seat entertainment system
SRS curtain shield airbags
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Compass
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 43
P. 27
P. 62
P. 62
P. 27
B
Interior
Inside door lock button
Driving position memory switches
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
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C
P. 123
P. 279
P. 125
P. 413
P. 149
P. 169
P. 279
P. 282
Power outlet
Height select switch
Headlight cleaner switch
Seat heater switches
Shift lock override
button
ECT SNOW switch
Automatic transmission
shift lever
Power outlet
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 253
P. 34
P. 279
P. 286
P. 287
P. 34
P. 279
P. 286
P. 286
P. 286
A
Luggage compartment
Power outlet
Auxiliary box
Luggage cover
Luggage compartment light
A/V input adapter
Cargo hooks
Power outlet
Shopping bag hooks
Cargo hooks
Luggage compartment light
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P. 32
P. 34
A
Power back door switch
Luggage compartment light
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 139
P. 128
P. 142
P. 148
P. 33
P. 55
P. 56
P. 129
P. 120
P. 315
P. 130
P. 233
P. 267
P. 335
P. 143
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Tire pressure warning select switch
Instrument panel
Glove box
Power back door main switch
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Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Engine (ignition) switch
Gauges and meters
Audio remote control switches
Tilt steering lock release lever
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Parking brake pedal
Hood release lever
P. 72, 74
P. 207
P. 278
P. 136
P. 277
P. 276
P. 200
P. 136
P. 200
P. 206
P. 206
P. 72, 74
A
Without navigation system
Multi-display
●Trip information display
Multi-display light
control button
Security indicator
Audio system
With navigation system
●Outside temperature
display
●Clock
●Automatic air condi-
tioning display
Air conditioning system
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wip-
er de-icer
Trip information display
control button
Rear view monitor/
navigation system
*
Security indicator
Audio system*
Air conditioning
*
system
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wip-
er de-icer
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 150, 154
P. 165
P. 171
P. 156
P. 333
B
Instrument panel
Telephone switch*
Speech command switch*
Distance switch
Cruise control switch
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C
Height control switch
Tire pressure warning reset switch
VSC OFF switch
D
P. 271
P. 69
P. 170
P. 130
P. 131
P. 58
P. 32
P. 140
P. 279
Cup holder
Easy access mode switch
Instrument panel light
control knob
ODO/TRIP button
Power back door switch
AFS OFF switch
Power outlet main switch
Fuel filler door opener
Outside rear view mirror switches
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
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Scrapping of your Lexus
CAUTION
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
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The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g.
a lid opens).
Before driving
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1-1. Key information ............... 22
Keys............................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ........... 24
Wireless remote control......... 24
Side doors.................................... 27
Back door ................................... 32
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel, etc.)...... 37
Front seats................................... 37
Rear seats................................... 40
Driving position memory ........ 43
Head restraints.......................... 45
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable
type) ........................................... 55
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ....... 56
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 57
Outside rear view mirrors..... 58
Roof luggage carrier................ 60
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof........................ 62
Power windows.......................... 62
Moon roof ................................... 65
1-5. Refueling .......................... 69
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 72
Engine immobilizer
system........................................ 72
Alarm............................................. 74
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)...................................... 77
1-7. Safety information........... 78
Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ................................ 80
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 92
Child restraint systems ........... 97
Installing child restraints....... 100
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with power back door system
Vehicles without power back door system
Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate
Flat key
Keys
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 2 67 )
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the attendant.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number
plate. (P. 41 4)
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the key.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle and
open/close the back door from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with power back door
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm (P. 74 )
Push and hold.
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof
Push and hold.
Opens and closes the back
door
Push and hold.
Vehicles without power back door
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof
Push and hold.
Sounds alarm (P. 74 )
Push and hold.
Wireless remote control
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■ Back door operation
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automatically after it has been
opened and then closed.
■ Operation signals
Side doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds twice and the emergency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been opened/closed.
Windows and standard moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows
and standard moon roof are operating.
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Battery depletion
P. 3 49
■ Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 47 )
■ Reversing the operation of the power back door
Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door is
operating will cause the operation to reverse. However, the reverse operation cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation starts, even if the
wireless remote control switch is pressed again.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
FCC ID: HYQ12BBT
FCC ID: HYQ13BBT
■ Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using a key, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■ Ke y
Locks all doors
Closes the windows and
standard moon roof (turn and
hold)
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof (turn and
hold)
■ Wireless remote control
P. 2 4
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Side doors
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle even
if the lock buttons are in the lock
position.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
Rear door child-protector lock
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The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle
when the locks are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
STEP 1
STEP 2
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
Function Operation
Shift position linked door
locking function
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking
function
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine
switch to the LOCK position.
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the ON position.
(Perform the step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door
lock switch ( or ) for approximately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set or canceled are shown as follows.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Function Shift lever position Switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
P
Shift position linked door unlocking function
Speed linked door locking function
Driver's door linked door unlocking
N
function
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
■ Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 4 47 )
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