ECO mode LEXUS RX350 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
nRaindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
lIf the wiper switch is turned to the position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
lWhen the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO” mode,
the wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
lIf the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 5°F
(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
nIf no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
nCaution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
lThe raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Rear window wiper and washer
nThe rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
nWhen the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
nWhen the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is operated continu-
ally.
nWhen a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2

When driving
Selecting conventional con-
stant speed control mode:
Press the “ON-OFF” button
to activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed
control mode.
(Push and hold for approxi-
mately one second.)
Constant speed control mode
indicator will come on.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode is always reset when
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
nDriving in the selected cruise control mode
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed, and push the
lever down to set the speed.
“SET” will be displayed.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Example of follow-up cruising
When following a vehicle driving slower than the set speed
The system continues follow-up cruising while adjusting for changes in the
speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance set by the driver.
Example of acceleration
When there no longer are vehicles driving slower than the set speed in
the lane ahead
When the vehicle ahead of you executes a lane change, the system slowly
accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to con-
stant speed cruising.
Approach warning
When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient auto-
matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will
flash and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would
be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle.
Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
nDynamic radar cruise can be set when
lThe shift lever is in D. (Recommended)
Dynamic radar cruise control can also be set when the shift lever is in the S posi-
tion and range “4”, “5”, or “6” has been selected.
lVehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
nSwitching modes
The mode cannot be switched to constant speed control mode if vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode has been used. The mode also cannot be switched from
constant speed control to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Turn the sys-
tem off by pressing the “ON-OFF” button, and turn it on again.
nAccelerating
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3

Interior features
Rear window defogger switch
nThe defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nThe outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
nWhen the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Without navigation system
Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Windshield wiper de-icer∗
nThe windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
nWhen the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the
surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Without navigation system
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
∗: If equipped

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3-2. Using the audio system
nPlay mode list
nSelecting a list
Turn to display the first selection list.
Press to select the desired item.
Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired song name.
To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press
.
Play modeFirst
selection
Second
selection
Third
selection
Four th
selection
“PLAYLISTS”Playlists selectSongs select--
“A R T I S T S ”Artists selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A L B U M S ”Albums selectSongs select--
“SONGS”Songs select---
“PODCASTS”
Albums selectSongs select--
“GENRES”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums selectSongs select

“COMPOSERS”
Composers
selectAlbums selectSongs select-

“AUDIOBOOKS”
Songs select---
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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3-2. Using the audio system
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Press to enter iPod menu mode.
Pressing changes sound modes. (→P. 335)
nAbout iPod
lApple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
niPod functions
lWhen an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
lDepending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may
not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to
a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve the problem.
lWhile connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own con-
trols. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.
niPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod
from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner's Manual.
nDisplay
→P. 3 0 3
STEP1
STEP2

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning the power on
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth® audio mode
(type A and B):
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode (type A):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (type A):
Selects a file and
folder

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
3

Interior features
nWhen transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (→P. 388)
nAbout Bluetooth®
nCompatible models
lBluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.2, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or higher)
lFollowing Profiles: