LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Automatic High Beam∗
∗: If equipped
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles,
etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.
nActivating the Automatic High Beam system
Head light switch in “AUTO”
position.
Push the lever away from you.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will come on when the
headlights are turned on auto-
matically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.
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nTurning the high beam on/off manually
Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original posi-
tion.
Switching to high beam
Turn the light switch to
position.

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nThe Automatic High Beam can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.
nLimitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.
nCamera sensor detection information
lHigh beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

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lThe following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on
or off:

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nIf the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nTemporary lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
To lower the sensitivity, push and hold the “AUTO” button on the inside rear view
mirror for 15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view
mirror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be
returned to its normal level.
nCustomization that can be configured at your Lexus dealer
The Automatic High Beam can be turned off.

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NOTICE
nNotes when using the Automatic High Beam system
lDo not touch the camera sensor.
lDo not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong
impact.
lDo not disassemble the camera sensor.
lDo not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor.
lDo not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of wind-
shield near the camera sensor.
lDo not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor
will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of
other vehicles, etc.
lDo not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the inside
rear view mirror and the camera sensor.
lDo not overload the vehicle.
lDo not modify the vehicle.
lDo not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
and fog.
U.S.A.
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on

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nFog lights can be used when
The head lights are on in low beam.
Canada
Turns the front fog
lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on

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Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wipers with interval adjuster
When intermittent wiper operation is selected, wiper intervals can be
adjusted as follows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed wind-
shield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in according to rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation