LEXUS RX 2023 Service Manual

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1Press the Adaptive High-beam System
switch.
2Turn the headlight switch to the or position.
When the headlight switch lever is in
the low beam positi on, the AHS will be
enabled and the AHS indicator will illu-
minate.
AHS (Adaptive High-bea m System) (if equipped)
The Adaptive High-beam System uses a front camera located on the upper portion of the
windshield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and
automatically controls the light distribution of the headlights.
Using the Adaptive High-beam System

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■Changing to the high beams
Push the lever forward.
The AHS indicator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to
enable the Adaptive High-beam System
again.
■Changing to the low beams
Press the Adaptive High-beam System
switch.
The AHS indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to enable the Adaptive
High-beam System again.
■Temporarily changing to the low beams
Pull the lever rearward and then return it to
its original position.
The high beams will illuminate while the
lever is pulled, however, after the lever is
returned to its original position, the low
beams will remain on for a certain amount
of time. After this, the Adaptive High-beam
System will operate.
Turning the high beams on/off manually

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1Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
2Turn the headlight switch to the or position.
When the headlight switch lever is in
the low beam position, the AHB system
will be enabled and the AHB indicator
will illuminate.
AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)
The Automatic High Beam uses a front camera located on the upper portion of the wind-
shield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically changes the head lights between the high beams and low beams.
Using the Automatic High Beam system

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■Changing to the high beams
Push the lever forward.
The AHB indicator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to
enable the Automatic High Beam system
again.
■Changing to the low beams
Press the Automatic High Beam switch.
The AHB indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to enable the Automatic
High Beam system again.
■Temporarily switching to the low beams
Pull the lever rearward and then return it to
its original position.
The high beams will illuminate while the
lever is pulled, however, after the lever is
returned to its original position, the low
beams will remain on for a certain amount
of time. After this, the Automatic High
Beam system will operate.
Turning the high beams on/off manually

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1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the fog lights off
2 Turns the fog lights on
Fog Light Switch
The fog lights secure excellent vi sibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain and
fog.

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When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling
rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and
vehicle speed.
1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Off
2 Rain-sensing wiper operation
3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Low speed operation
4 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
High speed operation
5 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Temporary operation
When is selected, the sensor sensitiv-
ity can be adjusted by turning the switch
ring.
6Increases the sensitivity
7Decreases the sensitivity
Windshield Wipers and Washer

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8 Washer/wiper dual operation
Pulling the lever operates the wipers
and washer.
(After operating seve ral times, the wip-
ers operate once more time after a
short delay to prevent dripping. How-
ever, the dripping prevention does not
operate while the vehicle is moving.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the power switch is in ON and
the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th time
the lever is pulled.

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1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Off
2(U.S.A.) or (Canada) Inter-
mittent operation
3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Nor-
mal operation
4 Washer/wiper dual operation
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with camera cleaning washer:
The washer will automatically operate
and clean the rear camera.
*
*
: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer

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1Select on the center display.
2Select “Drive mode”.
3Select driving mode.
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
3Sport mode
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
Suspension System: Controls the
hybrid system to provide quick, power-
ful acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driv-
ing on roads with many curves.
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Sus-
pension System: Help s to ensure steer-
ing performance and driving stability
by simultaneously controlling the
steering and suspension in addition to
the hybrid system. Suitable for sportier
driving.
When the Sport mode is selected,
“Sport” indicator will comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a drive mode

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4Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the power
train, steering, suspensions
* and air
conditioning system functions set to
your preferred settings.
When the Custom mode is selected,
Custom mode indicator comes on.
*: Vehicles with Adapti ve Variable Suspen-
sion System