LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Center panel (with navigation system)

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nIndicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 1 6 3 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (→P. 2 2 0 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→P. 1 8 6 )

(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→P. 1 8 6 )

(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (→P. 1 8 9 )
Slip indicator
(→P. 232)

(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 1 8 4 )
VSC off indicator
(→P. 2 3 3 )

(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 1 8 4 )
(AWD models
only)
All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator (→P. 2 3 7 )
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 1 9 5 )
“ECT SNOW” indicator
(→P. 1 6 0 )
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 204, 208)

(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator (→P. 2 0 8 )
*1
*1*1, 2
*1
*1

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*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer, for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(with naviga-
tion system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 122)
(without navi-
gation system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 1 2 2 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 1 7 7 )
*1*1
*1

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CAUTION
nIf a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
nWarning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (→P. 535)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer, for details.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
(if equipped) (for driver) (for front
passenger)
******
****
***

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
nMulti-information Switches
Menu switch
Changes modes to electronic
features control mode, customi-
zation mode or back to normal
display mode
“ENTER” switch
Changes trip information items.
This switch is also used to turn
on/off electronic features con-
trols and to change customiza-
tion settings.

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nDisplay contents
Trip information contentsSwitching display items
Current fuel consumption
Pressing the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards.
Average fuel consumption after
refueling
Average fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Cruising range
Multi-information display OFF
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play

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Electronic features control contentsSetting electronic features controls
Intuitive parking assist
(if equipped)→P. 220
Snow mode→P. 1 6 0
AFS (if equipped)→P. 1 8 6
Other contentsDetails
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped) (→P. 2 0 8 )
Automatically displayed when using
dynamic radar cruise control
Customization (→P. 6 2 1 )
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e (→P. 545)
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehi-
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Trip information
nCurrent fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
nAverage fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refueled
nAverage fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset
The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
nAverage vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
nCruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the
quantity of fuel remaining

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nElectronic features control can be turned on/off when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nConditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end automatically:
lThe menu switch is pressed
lThe radar cruise control is operated
lIntuitive parking assist starts operating
lNo action is performed for some time after the electronic features control
screen is displayed
lA warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played
nEco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Eco driving range with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If Zone of Eco driving is exceeded, the
right of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator will operate when the
vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate when
the vehicle is in ECT SNOW mode.

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nOutside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
lWhen stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 15 mph [25 km/h])
lWhen the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
nCustomization
Settings (e.g.available languages) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
When operating the electronic features control while driving, take extra notice of
the vehicle's surrounding area.
NOTICE
nThe multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.