Lexus Rx350 2015 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Information Provided by:
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Before driving
2
When driving
3
Interior features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
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 U.S. owners, and seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners.
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
Information Provided by:
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
1-4. Opening and closing the
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Before driving
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 98
1-1. Key information
Moon roof ......................................... 101
Keys ..................................................... 30
1-5. Refueling
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 35
Wireless remote control.............. 49
Side doors .......................................... 52
Back door........................................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 68
Rear seats........................................... 72
Driving position memory
................ 76
Head restraints.................................. 81
Seat belts ........................................... 83
Steering wheel................................. 90
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror...................................... 92
Outside rear view mirrors........... 95
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system........ 110
Alarm.................................................... 112
Theft prevention labels ................. 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 117
SRS airbags ....................................... 119
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 132
Child restraint systems ............... 137
Installing child restraints............... 141
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 165
Automatic transmission
(6-speed models) ........................ 171
Automatic transmission
(8-speed models) ...................... 178
Turn signal lever ............................ 187
Parking brake ................................. 189
Horn.................................................... 190
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 191
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 194
Multi-information display......... 200
Head-up display ........................... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.............................. 211
Fog light switch .............................. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................................. 217
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 224
Headlight cleaner switch.......... 226
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 232
Intuitive parking assist ................ 245
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type)................................................ 255
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system)............ 264
Driving assist systems................. 269
All-wheel drive lock switch...... 275
Hill-start assist control ............... 276
Pre-Collision System.................. 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions........ 292
Cargo and luggage..................... 296
Vehicle load limits......................... 301
Winter driving tips ....................... 302
Trailer towing................................ 306
Dinghy towing ............................... 323
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
Information Provided by:
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Interior features
3-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system ........................................... 328
Display settings ............................. 332
Setup menu..................................... 334
Vehicle information.................... 340
Mobile Assistant........................... 343
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 345
Automatic air conditioning
system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system)............................ 353
Rear window defogger
switch............................................... 361
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 363
3-3. Using the Lexus Display
Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ........... 365
Using the radio............................. 368
Using the CD player.................. 383
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs.................... 384
Listening to an iPod..................... 394
Listening to a USB memory..... 402
Using the AUX port .................... 412
Listening to Bluetooth
audio................................................ 414
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 428
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ........................... 430
Hands-free system
(for mobile phone).................... 433
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone .............................................. 441
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................ 459
Bluetooth
®
settings .................... 472
3-4. Using the audio system
Audio system (without a
navigation system or the
Lexus Display Audio
system).......................................... 480
Using the radio............................. 483
Using the CD player................... 492
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................. 501
Operating an iPod........................ 510
Operating a USB memory...... 520
Bluetooth
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ........ 530
®
system ........................................... 535
®
audio
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Operating a Bluetooth®
Information Provided by:
enabled portable player........ 540
Setting up a Bluetooth
enabled portable player......... 544
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup ................................................ 551
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 552
Using the AUX port ................... 554
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 556
Hands-free system for
mobile phones........................... 560
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones).................. 565
Making a phone call.................... 573
Setting a mobile phone.............. 578
Security and system setup....... 584
Using the phone book............... 588
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 595
• Interior lights ............................... 596
• Personal lights ............................ 596
3-6. Using the storage features
®
List of storage features ............. 598
• Glove box .................................... 599
• Bottle holders/
door pockets.............................. 600
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• Cup holders.................................. 601
• Console box................................ 604
• Coin holder ................................. 606
• Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606
• Under tray................................... 608
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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 609
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Vanity mirrors................................. 610
Clock.................................................... 611
Outside temperature
display............................................. 613
4
Multi-display light control.......... 615
Power outlets.................................. 616
Heated steering wheel ............... 619
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 620
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Armrest ............................................ 622
Coat hooks ..................................... 623
Assist grips...................................... 624
Floor mat.......................................... 625
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Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 627
Garage door opener.................. 632
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Compass ........................................ 638
Safety Connect............................. 642
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 650
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 653
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 656
General maintenance............... 659
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs
....................................... 663
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 664
Hood.................................................. 667
Positioning a floor jack.............. 668
Engine compartment.................. 670
Tires .................................................. 684
Tire inflation pressure................. 693
Wheels.............................................. 697
Air conditioning filter.................. 699
Electronic key battery................. 701
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 703
Headlight aim.................................. 716
Light bulbs........................................ 719
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 734
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.............................................. 735
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 742
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 743
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 744
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 754
If you have a flat tire..................... 774
If the engine will not start .......... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................... 791
If you lose your keys.................... 792
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 793
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 796
If your vehicle overheats ........... 799
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 802
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 804
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Vehicle specifications
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For owners
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 806
Fuel information............................. 818
Tire information.............................. 821
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ............. 834
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 847
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 850
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)..................................... 851
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................... 853
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................... 863
Index
Abbreviation list .................................. 868
Alphabetical index.............................. 870
What to do if... ...................................... 882
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Pictorial index
P. 101
P. 215
P. 187
P. 217
P. 95
P. 667
P. 211
P. 211
P. 363
P. 211
Information Provided by:
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Windshield wiper de-icer , *
Hood
Moon roof
Front side marker lights
Outside rear view mirrors
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Daytime running lights/
Parking lights
Turn signal lights
Front fog lights
Headlights
P. 211
P. 224
P. 684
P. 774
P. 815
P. 821
P. 211
P. 187
P. 56
P. 56
P. 105
P. 52
Rear window defogger*
P. 361
Information Provided by:
Tail lights
Fuel filler door
Side doors
Rear window wiper
Back door
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Back door opener button
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 119
P. 119
P. 68
P. 119
P. 616
P. 412, 554
P. 394, 402, 510, 520
P. 600
P. 600
P. 119
P. 616
P. 604
P. 622
P. 606
P. 616
P. 98
P. 72
P. 81
P. 83
P. 119
P. 601
Information Provided by:
Interior
Front SRS side airbags
Seat belts
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
Door pockets
Bottle holders
Front seats
SRS driver airbag
SRS knee airbags
Armrest
Auxiliary box
Rear SRS side airbags
Cup holders
Rear seat entertainment system , *
Power outlet
10
SRS front passenger
airbag
Power outlet
2
Power outlet
AUX port
USB port
1
*
Console box
A
P. 596
P. 596
P. 609
P. 119
P. 596
P. 596
P. 610
P. 642
P. 606
P. 101
P. 92
P. 632
P. 638
P. 255
P. 623
P. 624
Information Provided by:
Rear view monitor system
“SOS” button
Auxiliary box
Personal lights
Interior lights
Interior lights
Personal lights
Assist grips
SRS curtain shield airbags
Coat hooks
Moon roof switches
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
Compass
: If equipped
1
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
2
*
: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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P. 76
P. 52
P. 98
P. 98
P. 52
P. 95
Pictorial index
Information Provided by:
B
Inside lock buttons
Driving position memory switches
Interior
Outside rear view mirror
switches
Door lock switches
Power window switches
Window lock switch
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C
P. 328
P. 171, 178
P. 791
P. 625
P. 275
P. 620
P. 269
P. 601
Information Provided by:
Automatic transmission shift lever
Shift lock override button
Lexus Display Audio controller
Floor mat
Cup holders
VSC off switch
All-wheel drive lock switch
Remote Touch , *
Seat heater and ventilator switches
: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 211
P. 187
P. 215
P. 217
P. 224
P. 58
P. 90
P. 165
P. 667
P. 191
P. 200
P. 599
P. 190
P. 189
Information Provided by:
Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
Glove box
Power back door main
switch
Horn
Hood lock release
lever
Parking brake pedal
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Engine (ignition) switch
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
A
P. 110, 112
P. 480
P. 734
P. 615
P. 613
P. 611
P. 353
P. 480
P. 353
P. 361
Information Provided by:
Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system
Emergency
flasher switch
Air conditioning
system
Multi display
●Display light control
●Outside temperature
display
●Clock
●Air conditioning
display
●Audio display
Audio system
Security indicator
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
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P. 345
P. 361
P. 365
P. 734
P. 110, 112
Pictorial index
P. 611
P. 328
P. 264
Information Provided by:
A
With the Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system
Rear view monitor
system
Instrument panel
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch
Emergency
flasher switch
Audio system
Air conditioning
system
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Clock
Security indicator
A
P. 734
P. 110, 112
Information Provided by:
With a navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
*
switch
Navigation system*
Air conditioning
*
system
Emergency
flasher switch
Audio system*
Clock*
Security indicator
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 433, 560
P. 232
P. 433, 560
P. 430, 556
P. 200
P. 227, 232
P. 433, 560
P. 232
P. 433, 560
P. 430, 556
P. 200
P. 227, 232
P. 171, 178
Information Provided by:
B
Type A
Steering wheel audio switches*
Instrument panel
Telephone switch*
Multi-information switches
Cruise control switch
Type B
Paddle shift switches
Steering wheel audio switches*
Multi-information switches
Cruise control switch
Talk switch*
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Telephone switch*
Talk switch*
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
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P. 279
P. 686
C
P. 619
P. 206
P. 206
P. 206
Information Provided by:
D
Head-up display main switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch
Display position adjustment
switch
Heated steering wheel
switch
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
Pre-collision braking
off switch
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 601
P. 226
P. 57
P. 105
P. 192
P. 192
P. 363
P. 286
Pictorial index
Information Provided by:
E
Instrument panel
Cup holder
Headlight cleaner switch
Power back door switch
Fuel filler door opener
“ODO/TRIP” button
Instrument panel light
control buttons
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BSM main switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch , *
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Pictorial index
P. 627
P. 616
P. 629
P. 627
P. 627
P. 57
Information Provided by:
Auxiliary boxes
Luggage compartment
Power back door switch
Power outlet
Luggage cover
Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks
: If equipped
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P. 72
P. 59
Pictorial index
Information Provided by:
A
Luggage compartment lights
Luggage compartment
Rear seatback lock release levers
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For your information
Information Provided by:
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 illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Information Provided by:
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:
•Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with
which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations,
sounds or pictures.
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● Data usage
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Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the
vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect /Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland
only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to
those services, please refer to the Safety Connect /Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
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Event data recorder
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle's owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a law suit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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Scrapping of your Lexus
CAUTION
Information Provided by:
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 could result in death or serious injury.
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 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
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Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause injury to people. 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 something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. 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
Information Provided by:
1
1-1. Key information
Keys.............................................. 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start .................... 35
Wireless remote control......... 49
Side doors.................................... 52
Back door .................................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats................................... 68
Rear seats.................................... 72
Driving position memory ........ 76
Head restraints........................... 81
Seat belts .................................... 83
Steering wheel.......................... 90
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 92
Outside rear view mirrors...... 95
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.......................... 98
Moon roof .................................. 101
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ............................................ 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system....................................... 110
Alarm........................................... 112
Theft prevention labels ........... 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 117
SRS airbags ............................... 119
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 132
Child restraint systems ......... 137
Installing child restraints........ 141
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access
system with push-button start
(P. 3 5)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 4 9)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key)
(if equipped)
Operating the smart access system with push-button start
(P. 3 5)
Information Provided by:
Keys
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