ECO LEXUS RX270 2014 Workshop Manual

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 1 9 3 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→P. 2 1 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→P. 2 1 7 )Slip indicator
(→P. 2 7 2 , 2 7 8 )
Tail light indicator
(→P. 2 1 7 )VSC off indicator
(→P. 2 7 3 )
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 222)
(if equipped)
Electronically modulated
air suspension indicator
(→P. 2 5 6 )
Rear fog light indicator
(→P. 222)Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 1 7 1 )
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 230, 234)
(with
navigation
system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 163)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator (→P. 2 3 4 )
(without
navigation
system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 163)
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator (→P. 2 4 8 )
(AWD
models)
All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator (→P. 277)
*1
*1, 2
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
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*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 malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional 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.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (→P. 543)
*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 malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*
2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
“ECT SNOW” indicator
(→P. 188)
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (→P. 2 8 1 )
(if equipped)(if equipped)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
*1, 3
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1, 2*1*1, 2*1*1
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■Display contents
Trip information contentsSwitching display items
Current fuel consumption
Press the “∧” or “∨” switch.
Average fuel consumption after
refueling
Average fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Cruising range
Multi-information display off
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play
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Trip information
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refu-
eled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset
• The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Other contentsDetails
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped) (→P. 2 3 4 )Automatically displayed when using
dynamic radar cruise control
Window close suggestion mode
(→P. 2 0 8 )
If you forget to close a window
before exiting the vehicle, a sugges-
tion to close all the windows is
shown.
Customization (→P. 622)
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e (→P. 552)
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems
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When driving
RX350/270_EE■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the
quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If the vehi-
cle is refueled without turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off,
the display may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
→P. 210
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■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).
●Lexus parking assist-sensor 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.
■Window close suggestion mode
●In the following situations, the window close suggestion mode will not operate:
• A warning message appears on the multi-information display.
• The window lock switch is on.
• All the windows are closed.
• The window close suggestion mode has been disabled in the customized set-
tings.
• The driver's or front passenger's door is open.
●In the following situations, the window close suggestion mode will end:
• The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• About 20 seconds have passed since the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
was turned off.
• A warning message appears on the multi-information display.
• All the windows are closed.
• The window lock switch is turned on.
• The menu switch is pressed.
• The driver's or front passenger's door is opened.
• The windows were opened or closed by the wireless remote control.
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●In the following situations, the window close operation will stop partway:
• The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• The “ENTER” switch was pressed.
• The window lock switch was turned on.
• The jam protection function was activated.
• The windows were opened or closed by the wireless remote control.
If the power window switch of any of the door is operated while in windows close
suggestion mode, the windows close operation of that door will stop partway.
■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 25km/h [16mph])
●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.
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■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. available languages) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
CAUTION
■Operating the windows close suggestion mode
●Before closing the windows, ensure that there are no objects in the surrounding
area that could become caught in the windows.
●Check that all the windows are closed when exiting the vehicle, as window close
suggestion mode may not operate under certain conditions.
■Caution while driving
When operating the electronic features control while driving, take extra notice of
the vehicle’s surrounding area.
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■Head-up display contents
In addition to vehicle speed, the following information will be displayed:
Audio display
Displays audio information for
approximately 3 seconds when
the audio system is operated
Shift position and shift range
display
Displays the selected shift posi-
tion or selected shift range
(→P. 1 8 6 )
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
Displays the approach warning
message (→P. 5 5 7 )
Pre-crash safety system
display (if equipped)
Displays the brake warning
(→P. 5 5 7 )
Turn-by-turn navigation
display*
Displays a notification of
upcoming intersections during
navigation system route guid-
ance
Vehicle speed display
*: Refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
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■Light reminder buzzer
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 lights are turned
on.
■Turning on the low beam headlights when the vehicle is parked in dark areas
■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 front position light turns on.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Turn off the engine with the light switch in
or off, and pull the light switch toward
you and release it. The low beam headlights
will turn on for about 30 seconds to light
up the area around the vehicle.
The lights are turned off in the following sit-
uations.
●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●The light switch is turned on.
●The light switch is pulled toward you
and then released.
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