Lexus Rx350 2015 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

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-your- self 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.

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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TABLEOFCONTENTS Index

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

•		Navigation system		•	Intuitive parking assist
•		Air conditioning controls		•	Audio/video system
•		Windshield wiper de-icer		• Rear window and outside rear view
• Rear view monitor system					mirror defogging
				1-4.		Opening and closing the
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						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						Opening the fuel tank cap.........	105
		the doors
		Smart access system with	1-6.			Theft deterrent system
		push-button start ..........................	35			Engine immobilizer system........	110
		Wireless remote control..............	49			Alarm....................................................	112
		Side doors ..........................................	52			Theft prevention labels .................	116
		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

1-7. 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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2 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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TABLEOFCONTENTS Index

3 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® audio system ........	530
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system ...........................................	535

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Operating a Bluetooth®
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	1
	• Cup holders..................................	601
	• Console box	604
	• Coin holder .................................	606
	• Auxiliary boxes ..........................	606	2
	• Under tray	608
	3-7. Other interior features
	Sun visors........................................	609	3
	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	5
	Armrest ............................................	622
	.....................................Coat hooks	623
	Assist grips......................................	624	6
	Floor mat	625
	Luggage compartment
	features..........................................	627
	Garage door opener..................	632	7
	Compass	638
	Safety Connect	642

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TABLEOFCONTENTS Index

4	Maintenance and care		5	When trouble arises

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

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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6		Vehicle specifications
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

7 For owners

	Reporting safety defects
	for U.S. owners..........................	850	1
	Seat belt instructions
	for Canadian owners
	(in French)	851
	SRS airbag instructions		2
	for Canadian owners
	(in French)	853
	Headlight aim instructions
	for Canadian owners		3
	(in French)	863

	Index
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Abbreviation list		868
Alphabetical index		870
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What to do if		882
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Pictorial index

Exterior

Windshield wipers

P. 217

Windshield wiper de-icer , *

Moon roof

P. 101

P. 363

Front side marker lights

P. 211

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 95

Hood P. 667

Daytime running lights/
Parking lights
	P. 211							Turn signal lights
											P. 187
						Front fog lights			P. 215
			Headlights			P. 211

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Rear window defogger*

Tail lights

P. 361

P. 211

Fuel filler door P. 105

Rear window wiper

P. 224

Back door

Side doors

P. 56

P. 52

Tires ●Rotation

●Replacement ●Inflation pressure ●Information

Back door

opener button

P. 684

P. 56

Rear side marker lights

P. 774

P. 211

P. 815

Rear

turn signal lights

P. 821

P. 187

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index				Interior
Front SRS side airbags					P. 119	Door pockets			P. 600
Seat belts
	P. 83					Bottle holders			P. 600
Head restraints	P. 81							Front seats	P. 68
Power window switches								SRS driver airbag
		P. 98							P. 119
Rear seats		P. 72						SRS knee airbags
									P. 119
Armrest	P. 622
Auxiliary box			P. 606					SRS front passenger
Rear SRS side airbags			P. 119					airbag	P. 119
	Cup holders			P. 601			Power outlet		P. 616
Rear seat entertainment system , *2						Power outlet		P. 616
						AUX port	P. 412, 554
Power outlet				P. 616		USB port*1		P. 394, 402, 510, 520
							Console box		P. 604
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Rear view monitor system

P. 255

“SOS” button

P. 642

Auxiliary box

P. 606

Personal lights

P. 596

Interior lights

P. 596

Interior lights

P. 596

Personal lights

P. 596

Assist grips

P. 624

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 119

Coat hooks P. 623		Moon roof switches
			P. 101
		Vanity mirrors
			P. 610
		Sun visors
			P. 609
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
			P. 92
	Garage door opener switches
			P. 632
		Compass
			P. 638

: 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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Pictorial index	Interior
B
Inside lock buttons	P. 52
Driving position memory switches		P. 76
	Outside rear view mirror
	switches	P. 95
	Door lock switches		P. 52
	Power window switches			P. 98
Window lock switch	P. 98
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Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 171, 178

Shift lock override button

P. 791

Lexus Display Audio controller

P. 328

Cup holders

Remote Touch , *

P. 601

Floor mat P. 625
VSC off switch
	P. 269
All-wheel drive lock switch
				P. 275
Seat heater and ventilator switches
				P. 620

: If equipped

*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Glove box

P. 211

P. 599

Turn signal lever

P. 187

Power back door main

Fog light switch

P. 215

switch

P. 58

Gauges and meters

P. 191

Multi-information display

P. 200

Horn

P. 190

Hood lock release lever P. 667

Parking brake pedal P. 189

		Engine (ignition) switch
				P. 165
Windshield wipers and washer switch
				P. 217
Rear window wiper and washer switch
				P. 224
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
				P. 90

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P. 361

A	Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system

Multi display

●Display light control

P. 615

●Outside temperature

display

P. 613

●Clock

P. 611

●Air conditioning

display

Emergency

P. 353

●Audio display

flasher switch

P. 480

P. 734

Audio system

Air conditioning

P. 480

system

Security indicator

P. 353

P. 110, 112

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

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Pictorial index		Instrument panel
A	With the Lexus Display Audio system
			Rear window and
			outside rear view
			mirror defogger
Lexus Display Audio			switch P. 361
system	P. 328		Emergency
Rear view monitor
			flasher switch
system	P. 264
			P. 734
			Audio system
			P. 365
Air conditioning
system	P. 345
	Clock	P. 611
		Security indicator	P. 110, 112
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A	With a navigation system

Navigation system*

Air conditioning system*

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch*

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 734

Audio system*

Clock*

Security indicator
	P. 110, 112

*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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P. 433, 560

P. 232

P. 433, 560

Pictorial index	Instrument panel

B	Type A
Steering wheel audio switches* P. 430, 556		Telephone switch* P. 433, 560

Multi-information switches P. 200 Cruise control switch P. 227, 232

Type B

Paddle shift switches Steering wheel audio switches*

P. 430, 556

Talk switch*

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

P. 171, 178

Telephone switch*

Multi-information switches

Talk

P. 200

switch*

P. 433, 560

Cruise control switch

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

P. 227, 232

button

P. 232

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C

Head-up display main switch
P. 206
Display contrast adjustment
switch	P. 206
Display position adjustment
switch	P. 206
Heated steering wheel
switch	P. 619

D

Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 686

Pre-collision braking
off switch	P. 279

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index	Instrument panel

E

Cup holder

P. 601

Headlight cleaner switch

P. 226

Power back door switch

P. 57

Fuel filler door opener

P. 105

“ODO/TRIP” button

P. 192

Instrument panel light

control buttons

P. 192

BSM main switch

P. 286

Windshield wiper de-icer switch , *

P. 363

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index	Luggage compartment

Auxiliary boxes P. 627

Power back door switch P. 57

Power outlet

P. 616

Luggage cover P. 629

Cargo hooks P. 627

Cargo hooks P. 627

: If equipped

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Pictorial index	Luggage compartment

A

Luggage compartment lights P. 59

Rear seatback lock release levers P. 72

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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 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

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

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

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

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.

CAUTION

■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

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

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.

NOTICE

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

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).

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Before driving	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

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with push-button start ( P. 35)

• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 49)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key) (if equipped)

Operating the smart access system with push-button start ( P. 35)

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