sensor LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
nEntering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
nExiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, touch the lock sensor on
either of the front door handles.
nLocking and unlocking the back door
Locks
Unlocks
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 10.
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For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 69.

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
nTurning the system on and off
Press the menu switch
Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or down-
wards until the Intuitive parking assist-sensor
mark appears in the multi-information display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to select on/off.
Press the menu switch to change to the normal
display.
nScreen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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*: If equipped
Electronic features control contentsSetting electronic features controls
Intuitive parking assist*→P. 1 1
Snow modeFor details, see the Owner's Manual.
AFS*For details, see the Owner's Manual.
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Other contentsCustomizing settings and other informa-
tion to be displayed
Outside temperature
For details, see the Owner's Manual.Customization
Dynamic radar cruise control settings*
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e
nWhen using Intuitive parking assist-sensor or dynamic radar cruise control the appro-
priate display is shown on the screen.
nIn the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.

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Automatic High Beam (If Equipped)
Headlight switch in “AUTO” position.
Push the lever away from you.

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.
When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically turned on
(after approximately 1 second):
•Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
•The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
•There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights turned on.

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*1 : If equipped*2: It also turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature (the status of the full-sized spare tire, if equipped, is also checked). Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rRadar cruise control
indicator*1
Headlight high beam indicatorIntuitive parking assist-sensor
indicator*1
Automatic high beam
indicator*1“AFS OFF” indicator*1
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Slip indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)VSC off indicator
Front fog light indicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
“ECT SNOW” indicatorSRS airbag on-off indicator*1
All-wheel drive lock
indicator*1SRS airbag on-off indicator*1
Cruise control indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Unlocking and locking the side doors (front door handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock the doors.
Unlocking and locking the back door
Press the button to unlock the
door.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nEffective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
an outside door handle. (Only
the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
nOperation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nWhen the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door
handle
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simultaneously.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nNotes for locking the doors
lTouching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
lWhen the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will
be given.
lIf the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft.
(2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take
care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
lIf the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during
a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
lThe lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow,
mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock
sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
lFingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle.
Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
nNotes for the unlocking function
lGripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
lA sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
lIf there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer
to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
nWhen the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
lTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
lThe smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nPower back door operation
lA buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the
back door is opening/closing.
lThe back door can still be opened and closed manually, even when the power
back door main switch is off.
lPressing the back door opener button while the power back door system is
operating will cause the back door to switch to manual operation.
lIf anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, a buzzer
will sound and the back door will automatically operate in the opposite direc-
tion.
lIf two or more successive attempts are made to close the back door, a buzzer
will sound and the back door will switch to manual operation.
nJam protection function (vehicles with a power back door)
nAfter the back door has been opened and then closed
Lock the back door as the back door will not lock automatically.
Sensors are attached to the left and right
sides of the power back door. If these sensors
detect an obstruction while the power back
door is closing, the jam protection function
will return the door to the fully open position.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
lDo not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the back door.
The power back door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the back
door may fall closed again after it is opened.
lIn cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back door
main switch. Failure to do so may cause the back door to operate unintentionally
if the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands and fin-
gers being caught and injured.
nJam protection function (vehicle with a power back door)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
lBe careful while the jam protection function is operating. Being hit by the back
door may result in an injury.
lIf anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing, the jam protection
function will cause the back door to automatically operate in the opposite direc-
tion. However, be careful not to jam body parts in the doorframe, as an injury may
result.
lNever use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
lThe jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the back door fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.
lThe jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object
that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.
lThe sensors located on the right and left sides of the power back door detect
obstructions and prevent them from becoming jammed in the door. Some objects
may not be detected depending on their shape or how they are jammed. Be care-
ful not to get fingers or other body parts caught in the back door while it is oper-
ating as this may result in a serious injury.