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1-6. Theft deterrent system
RX350/270_EE
Alarm∗
∗: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
●The intrusion sensor detects something moving inside the vehicle.
(An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
●The tilt sensor detects a change of vehicle inclination.
■Setting the alarm system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
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Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The intrusion sensor detects an intruder or movement in the vehicle.
●The tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can be canceled using the cancel
switch.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors using the entry function or the wireless remote
control.
●Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
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●The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
●The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds
of repeated impacts or vibrations.
■Tilt sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
●Cargo is loaded onto or unloaded from a roof luggage carrier.
●Unstable items, such as dangling acces-
sories or clothes hanging on the coat
hooks, are in the vehicle.
●The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur, such
as in a parking garage.
●Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,
causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.
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1-7. Safety information
RX350/270_EE
SRS airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags
deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with
non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Front side airbags
Passenger airbag indicator
light
Rear side airbags
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Curtain shield airbag sensorsSide and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Driver's seat belt buckle
switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Knee airbags
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30
km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which
can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which
the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt preten-
sioners will activate.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or
serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of inflation,
placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a
clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering
wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can
change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.)
distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the
back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to
see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining con-
trol of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel con-
trols.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars
or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con-
taining the curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.
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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint system)
Fold the seatback while pulling the
seatback angle adjustment lever.
Return the seatback and secure it
at the first lock position. (→P. 7 7 )
Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and seat-
back slightly.
Latch the buckles onto the
exclusive fixing bars.
If the child restraint has a top strap,
the top strap should be latched
onto the anchor brackets.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Before driving
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Airbag manual on/off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag, front passenger knee
airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
■System location
Vehicles with a navigation system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on
(only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
Vehicles without a navigation system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on
(only when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
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Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag and front passenger side airbag
Vehicles with a navigation system
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
Vehicles without a navigation system
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ................. 168
Engine (ignition) switch ........ 180
Automatic transmission........ 186
Turn signal lever ...................... 193
Parking brake ........................... 194
Horn ........................................... 195
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................ 196
Indicators and warning
lights......................................... 198
Multi-information
display .................................... 203
Head-up display ...................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...................... 217
Fog light switch ....................... 222
Windshield wipers and
washer .................................... 223
Rear window wiper and
washer ..................................... 227
Headlight cleaner
switch...................................... 2292-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ........................ 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................... 234
Lexus parking
assist-sensor.......................... 248
Electronically modulated
air suspension ....................... 256
Rear view monitor
system ..................................... 263
Driving assist systems ............ 271
All-wheel drive lock
switch ...................................... 277
Hill-start assist control.......... 278
Pre-Crash Safety
system .................................... 280
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions .......................... 289
Cargo and luggage................ 293
Winter driving tips ................. 296
Trailer towing (RX350)....... 300
Trailer towing (RX270) .......... 311
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