lights LEXUS RX350 2011 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
nTurn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nIf the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of the
driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever part-
way)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2

When driving
Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Instrument panel light control buttons
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
nThe meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the engine and its components
lDo not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
lThe engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 5 8 7 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (without navigation system)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
*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 per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 your Lexus
dealer, for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(with naviga-
tion system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 122)
(without navi-
gation system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 1 2 2 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 1 7 7 )
*1*1
*1

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CAUTION
nIf a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
nWarning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (→P. 535)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 your Lexus
dealer, for details.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
(if equipped) (for driver) (for front
passenger)
******
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
U.S.A.
The headlights and
side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Canada
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The headlights and
side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, day-
time running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”
position, the Automatic High Beam
system will be activated. (→P. 1 8 9 )
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersections
and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of
the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire
angle that are controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
nDeactivating AFS
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“AFS” appears.
STEP1

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“A F S ” o n a n d o f f .
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
STEP2
nDaytime running light system
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
lCompared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
nHeadlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
nAutomatic light off system
lWhen the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
lWhen only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
nAutomatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
nIf the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )
NOTICE
nTo prevent the battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.