lights LEXUS RX350 2011 Workshop Manual

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to avoid
accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
lBefore starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
lPractice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
lReversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer
attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone guide
you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
lAs stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
lAvoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
lAvoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
lAvoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making
turns.
lNote that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a
larger than normal turning radius.

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lWhen restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position, start the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
Shift into 3, 2, 1, or the R position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
nBefore towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
lThe vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (→P. 4 8 7 )
lTrailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.
lAll trailer lights work.
lAll lights work each time you connect them.
lThe trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
lThe vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
lThe trailer cargo is securely loaded.
lThe rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
nBreak-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that
you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
nMaintenance
lIf you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner's Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
lRetighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600
miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
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When driving
NOTICE
nWhen installing a trailer hitch
lUse only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
lDo not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
nSafety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer.
Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer
tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in the case that it
becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain installation proce-
dure, ask your Lexus dealer.
nDo not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front personal lights (→P. 397)
Front interior lights (→P. 397)
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Rear personal lights (→ P. 397)
Rear interior light
Door courtesy lights
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Outer foot lights

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Interior features
Interior lights
Turns the lights on/off linked to
the door positions
Turns the lights on/off
Personal lights
Front
Turns the light on/off
Rear
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights and personal lights

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nIlluminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP” switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are open/closed.
nTo prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light
switch (door position on/ off) is on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed. (Custom-
izable features →P. 6 2 1 )
Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is stopped.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
11PD50 A
Daytime running light system, A/F,
H-LP RH HI, H-LP LH LO, H-LP RH
LO, H-LP LH HI, HORN, S-HORN,
multiplex communication system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
12ABS NO. 150 AAnti-lock brake system
13EPS60 AElectric power steering system
14ALT140 A
FUEL OPN, DR LOCK, OBD, RR
FOG, S/ROOF, 4WD, INVERTER,
ECU IG1 NO. 1, ECU IG1 NO. 2,
PANEL, GAUGE NO. 1
15AMP130 AAudio system
16EFI MAIN30 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, EFI NO. 1, EFI NO. 2
17AMP230 AAudio system
18IG230 AStarter system, IGN, GAUGE NO. 2,
ECU IG2
19IP JB25 APower door lock system
20STR LOCK20 AStarter system
21RAD NO. 315 A
Meters and gauges lights, instrument
panel lights, navigation system, audio
system, rear seat entertainment sys-
tem
22HAZ15 AEmergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
23ETCS10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
24RAD NO. 110 AAudio system
25AM27. 5 AStarting system
26ECU-B NO. 27. 5 A
Air conditioning system, front passen-
ger occupant classification system,
starter system
27MAYDAY/TEL7. 5 AMayday system
28IMMOBI7. 5 A
29ALT-S7. 5 ACharging system
30IGN10 A
Starter system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
31DOME10 A
Vanity mirror lights, luggage compart-
ment lights, interior lights, personal
lights
32ECU-B NO. 17. 5 A
Interior lights, personal lights, tilt and
telescopic steering, multiplex commu-
nication system, meters and gauges,
power window, driving position mem-
ory system, power seats, power back
door, head-up display, starter system,
air conditioning system, power door
lock system
33EFI NO. 110 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
34WIP-S7. 5 AWindshield wipers and washer
FuseAmpereCircuit

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35AFS7. 5 AAdaptive front-lighting system
36BK/UP LP7. 5 ABack-up lights
37HEATER NO. 27. 5 AAir conditioning system, AWD system
38ECU IG110 A
Adaptive front-lighting system, head-
light cleaner, cooling fan, cruise con-
trol, vehicle stability control, vehicle
dynamics integrated management
39EFI NO. 210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
40F/ P U M P15 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
41DEICER25 AWindshield wipers and washer
42STOP7. 5 A
Vehicle stability control, vehicle
dynamics integrated management,
high mounted stoplight
43TOW I N G BAT T20 ATrailer battery
44TOW I N G30 ATrailer lights
45FILTER10 ACondenser
46IG1 MAIN30 AECU IG1, BK/UP LP,
HEATER NO. 2, AFS
47H-LP RH HI15 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
48H-LP LH HI15 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
49BIXENON10 ADischarge headlight
50H-LP RH LO15 ARight-hand headlight (low beam)
51H-LP LH LO15 ALeft-hand headlight (low beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit