LEXUS RX270 2014 Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Trailer towing (RX270)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.
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3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 314
Rear window defogger
switch ....................................... 321
Windshield wiper
de-icer ................................... 322
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system .......................... 323
Using the radio........................ 326
Using the CD player ............ 330
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ......................................... 337
Operating an iPod ................ 344
Operating a USB
memory ................................. 353
Bluetooth
® audio system...... 361
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system ......................... 366
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 369
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3Interior features
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RX350/270_EE
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player...................................... 372
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 376
Optimal use of the audio
system...................................... 377
Using the AUX port............... 379
Using the steering wheel
audio switches....................... 381
Hands-free system
for mobile phones ............... 384
Using the hands-free
system (for mobile
phones) ................................... 391
Making a phone call............... 397
Setting a mobile phone ......... 401
Security and system
setup ....................................... 405
Using the phone book ............. 411
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...................... 417
• Interior lights .......................... 418
• Personal lights ....................... 4183-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ........ 420
• Glove box ................................421
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ......................... 422
• Cup holders .......................... 423
• Console box .......................... 426
• Coin holder ............................427
• Auxiliary box......................... 428
• Under tray ............................. 429
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 430
Vanity mirror............................. 431
Clock ........................................ 432
Outside temperature
display .................................... 433
Multi-display light
control.................................... 434
Power outlets........................... 435
Heated steering wheel ......... 437
Seat heaters and
ventilators ............................. 439
Armrest ...................................... 441
Coat hooks ............................... 442
Assist grips .............................. 443
Floor mat................................... 444
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 446
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Automatic
mode button Driver’s side temperature
display
Air outlet selector button
Fan speed
control button
Air outlet displayFan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Driver's side temperature
control buttons
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Windshield defogger
buttonPassenger’s side temperature
control buttonsDual mode
button
“OFF”
button
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Interior features
RX350/270_EE
Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature
setting.
Press on to increase the temperature and to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
■Automatic mode indicator
If fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operated are maintained.
Adjusting the settings manually
■Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed,
press on to increase the fan speed and to
decrease the fan speed.
To turn the fan off, press .
To adjust the temperature setting, press on to increase
the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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RX350/270_EETo change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. The
air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
STEP3
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Interior features
RX350/270_EEAir flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
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RX350/270_EE
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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Interior features
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■Air conditioning system settings
●When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning
system settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was turned off.
●Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic
key, so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
●This feature is customizable at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■When the indicator light on goes off
Press to turn on the cooling and dehumidification function again. There may
be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light goes off again
shortly after the button is pressed. Have it inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is off.
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