headlight LEXUS RX350 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
NOTICE
nNotes when using the Automatic High Beam system
lDo not touch the camera sensor.
lDo not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong
impact.
lDo not disassemble the camera sensor.
lDo not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor.
lDo not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of wind-
shield near the camera sensor.
lDo not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor
will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of
other vehicles, etc.
lDo not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the inside
rear view mirror and the camera sensor.
lDo not overload the vehicle.
lDo not modify the vehicle.
lDo not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in according to rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing wiper
operation
Low speed wiper
operation
High speed wiper
operation
Temporary operation

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When driving
nThe windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nEffects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode:
lIntermittent wiper interval
lWiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
When low speed wiper operation is selected, wiper operation will be switched from
low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest, the mode cannot
be switched.)
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.

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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch∗
nThe headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
nWindshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate
once. (→P. 1 9 7 )
NOTICE
nWhen the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
∗: If equipped

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When driving
nRear view monitor system camera
nSmear effect
In the following cases, it may become diffi-
cult to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly:
lThe vehicle is in a dark area, such as at
night.
lThe temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
lWater droplets are on the camera lens
or humidity is high, such as when it
rains.
lForeign matter, such as snow or mud,
adheres to the camera lens.
lThe sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect* characteristic to
the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect ⎯ A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked up by
the camera; when transmitted by the
camera, the light source appears to have
a vertical streak above and below it.

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2-5. Driving information
2

When driving
Connecting trailer lights
Without towing package: Please consult your dealer when installing
trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle's
lights. Please take care to comply with your state's laws when installing
trailer lights.
With towing package: Use the 4 pin connector located under the rear
bumper.
nAuto current cut-off function (vehicles with towing package)
In case of over current, the auto cut-off function stops the power flowing to the
trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated current of any of the following trailer light
circuit components is exceeded:
lTail lights: maximum 7.8 A
lStop/turn signal light (right): maximum 4.5 A
lStop/turn signal light (left): maximum 4.5 A
nWhen the auto current cut function is activated
If a trailer light does not come on due to the activation of the auto current cut func-
tion, the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below.
lIf a tail light does not come on, turn off the headlight switch.
lIf the right-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the
off position or remove foot from the brake pedal.
lIf the left-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the
off position or remove foot from the brake pedal.
If the emergency flashers do not operate, press the emergency flasher switch to
turn them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the light switches again to see if the lights
operate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
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3-7. Other interior features
Multi-display light control (vehicles without a navigation system)
nInstrument panel linked brightness control
When the headlight switch is turned on, the brightness of the multi-display will be
reduced in accordance with the brightness of the instrument panel. (→P. 1 6 7 )
The brightness of the multi-display can be adjusted to four levels.
Press and release the “DISP”
switch until the brightness of the
display is adjusted to the desired
level.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
nEngine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RDI FAN NO. 180 AElectric cooling fans
2RR DEF50 ARear window defogger
3AIR SUS50 A
4HTR50 AAir conditioning system
5SPARE30 A
6SPARE40 A
7ABS NO. 230 AAnti-lock brake system
8H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
9PBD30 APower back door system
10ST30 AStarter system

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35AFS7. 5 AAdaptive front-lighting system
36BK/UP LP7. 5 ABack-up lights
37HEATER NO. 27. 5 AAir conditioning system, AWD system
38ECU IG110 A
Adaptive front-lighting system, head-
light cleaner, cooling fan, cruise con-
trol, vehicle stability control, vehicle
dynamics integrated management
39EFI NO. 210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
40F/ P U M P15 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
41DEICER25 AWindshield wipers and washer
42STOP7. 5 A
Vehicle stability control, vehicle
dynamics integrated management,
high mounted stoplight
43TOW I N G BAT T20 ATrailer battery
44TOW I N G30 ATrailer lights
45FILTER10 ACondenser
46IG1 MAIN30 AECU IG1, BK/UP LP,
HEATER NO. 2, AFS
47H-LP RH HI15 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
48H-LP LH HI15 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
49BIXENON10 ADischarge headlight
50H-LP RH LO15 ARight-hand headlight (low beam)
51H-LP LH LO15 ALeft-hand headlight (low beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
21PA N E L10 A
Switch illumination, navigation system,
headlight cleaner, windshield wiper
de-icer, seat heater, power back door,
audio system, multi-information dis-
play, air conditioning system
22TA I L10 A
Parking lights, side marker lights, tail
lights, license plate lights, front fog
lights, towing converter
23AIR SUS20 A
24P-S E AT R H30 APower seat (right-side)
25OBD7. 5 AOn-Board diagnosis
26FR DOOR25 AFront power window (right-side)
27RR DOOR25 ARear power window (right-side)
28FL DOOR25 AFront power window (left-side)
29RL DOOR25 ARear power window (left-side)
30FR WASH25 AWindshield wipers and washer
31RR WIP15 AWindshield wipers and washer
32RR WASH20 AWindshield wipers and washer
33FR WIP30 AWindshield wipers and washer
34ECU IG210 AStarter system, Intuitive parking assist,
AWD s y s t e m
35GAUGE NO. 27. 5 AStarter system
36RH S-HTR15 ASeat heater (right-side)
37LH S-HTR15 ASeat heater (left-side)
FuseAmpereCircuit