ECO mode LEXUS RX350 2015 User Guide

1652-1. Driving procedures
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When driving Engine (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes.
■ Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the
indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch. The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode.
■ Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (  P. 1 8 9 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Release the brake pedal and chec k that the indicator on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

1702-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge ●
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.●
If the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is illuminated, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always
check that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.●
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will not be turned off but instea d be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the
vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.■
When starting the engine ●
Do not race a cold engine.●
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.■
Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” seems to be operating somewhat differently than
usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your
Lexus dealer immediately.

1722-1. Driving procedures
■ Shift position purpose
* 1
: Shifting to the D position allows the sy stem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift le ver to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode re stricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine brakin g forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting. Shift position Function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
* 1
S S mode driving
* 2
(  P. 1 74 )

1982-2. Instrument cluster
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “E NGINE 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 en gine 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.
* 3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
* 4
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. (AWD models
only)
All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator (  P. 2 7 5 ) “ECT SNOW” indicator
(  P. 173, 180) (if equipped)
BSM indicator
(  P. 2 8 6 ) (if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light (  P. 2 7 8 )(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(  P. 2 8 6 )* 1
* 1
* 1, 3
* 4

1992-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS 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.■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (  P. 74 4 )
* 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 performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n 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 a malfunction. (U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(if equipped) (for driver) (for front
passenger)
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1, 2
* 1
* 1

2042-2. Instrument cluster
■
Electronic features control can be turned on/off when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
Conditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end: ●
The menu switch is pressed.●
The dynamic radar cruise control is operated (if equipped).●
Intuitive parking assist starts operating (if equipped).●
No action is performed for some time after the electronic features control
screen is displayed.●
A warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played.■
Eco Driving Indicator
■
Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
●
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
●
When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) 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.

2142-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)●
When only the tail lights ar e on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors is kept open, the ligh ts automatically turn off after 20 minutes.■
Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatica lly adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users. ■
Light reminder buzzer (headlights)
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or turned
to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the headlights are
turned on.■
Illuminated entry system
If the wireless remote control switch is used to unlock the vehicle when the light
switch is in and the surrounding area is dark, the parking light turns on.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 8 3 4 )
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

2222-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●
If the wiper switch is turned to the position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that AUTO mode is activated.●
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turn ed toward high while in AUTO mode, the
wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.●
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194  F (90  C) or higher, or 5  F
(-15  C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur.
In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO.■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or any-
thing else do not become caugh t in the windshield wipers.
■
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

2252-3. Operating the light s and windshield wipers
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When driving
■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu-
ally.
■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. Type B
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

2332-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
■ Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is displayed.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is
operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) for each 0.75 sec-
onds the lever is held STEP 2