engine LEXUS RX270 2014 Owner's Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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RX350/270_EE
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode*.
*: Vehicles with driving position memory: If the driver's seat belt is fastened, the
steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of “ENGINE START STOP” switch
mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. (→P. 8 1 )
■Notes for the auto tilt away function (vehicles with driving position memory)
The auto tilt away function can only operate when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off, the driver seat belt has been unfastened and the driver’s
seat movement (→P. 622) is in a setting other than off.
When the driver fastens the seat belt again, the steering wheel will return to the
original position. (→P. 8 4 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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RX350/270_EEAuto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
Indicator
■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.
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RX350/270_EE
Automatically folding and extending the mirrors (power type)
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to return them.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the
doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set
automatic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Indicator
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Linked mirror function when reversing
When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground. To disable this function, move the mirror select
switch to the neutral position (between “L” and “R”).
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/270_EE
■The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rel-
evant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has
closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→P. 5 9 1 )
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote con-
trol if customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. (→P. 5 3 )
■Window close suggestion mode
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off with the windows open, a sug-
gestion to close all the windows is shown on the multi-information display.
(→P. 2 0 8 )
■When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the power win-
dows.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes. Also, the jam protection does not operate when the
power window switch is pulled up continually to close the windows.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
(→P. 5 9 1 )
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control if
customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. * (→P. 5 3 )
*: This function cannot be customized unless power window operation using the
wireless remote control is enabled.
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RX350/270_EE
Electronic sunshade∗
■The electronic sunshade can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the electronic sunshade and the frame while clos-
ing, travel is stopped and the electronic sunshade opens slightly.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the electronic sunshade.
■Opening and closing
Opens the electronic sun-
shade*
Closes the electronic sun-
shade*
*: Lightly press either of the
switches to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
∗: If equipped
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RX350/270_EE
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (→P. 112)
■Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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1-5. Refueling
RX350/270_EE
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Research Octane Number 95 or higher)
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content is up to
10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a Research
Octane Number that follows the above.Pull the lever.
Install the auxiliary box using the clips.
STEP4
STEP5
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Before driving
RX350/270_EE
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guaran-
tee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles with a navigation system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
Vehicles without a navigation system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
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