park assist LEXUS RX270 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
RX350/270_EE
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system ........... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 53
Side doors .......................................... 56
Back door........................................... 60
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 73
Rear seats ........................................... 77
Driving position memory .............. 81
Head restraints................................. 87
Seat belts ............................................ 89
Steering wheel ................................. 94
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 96
Outside rear view mirrors........... 981-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
Electronic sunshade..................... 108
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 110
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 115
Double locking system ................. 121
Alarm ................................................. 122
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 129
SRS airbags ....................................... 131
Child restraint systems ............... 142
Installing child restraints ............. 152
Airbag manual on/off
system ............................................. 163
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
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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
2When driving
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RX350/270_EE
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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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 2 7 8 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is
due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 6 0 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 1 8 7 )
●When stopped on an incline, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backward or forward, causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●On vehicles with an electronically modulated air suspension, if you drive through
water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water
and the firmness of the river bed. Put the vehicle in “HI” (high) mode with the
height selector switch and then turn off the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion by pressing the height control off switch. Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19
mph) or lower.
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such
as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Failure to do so
may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health
hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side
of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
RX350/270_EE
■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)
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*1, 2
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
Display order may vary depending on vehicle condition.
Electronic features control contentsSetting electronic features controls
Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)→P. 2 4 8
Snow mode→P. 1 8 8
AFS (if equipped)→P. 2 1 9
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
RX350/270_EE
■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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2-4. Using other driving systems
RX350/270_EE
Lexus parking assist-sensor∗
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communicated via
the multi-information display and a buzzer when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is conducted. Always check the surrounding
area when using this system.
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Setting the Lexus parking assist-sensor mode
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to elec-
tronic features control mode.
Press the “∧” or “∨” switch
until the Lexus parking assist-
sensor mark appears in the
multi-information display.
STEP1
∗: If equipped
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