LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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When driving
NOTICE
nWhen installing a trailer hitch
lUse only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
lDo not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
nSafety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer.
Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer
tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in the case that it
becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain installation proce-
dure, ask your Lexus dealer.
nDo not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and
cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
nTo avoid serious damage to your vehicle
nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active Torque Con-
trol 4WD system (AWD models)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on
the ground.
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
AW D m o d e l s : N e v e r t ow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission
and Active Torque Control 4WD system.

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When driving

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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Automatic
mode
button
Driver’s side temperature
display
Air outlet selector button
Fan speed
control
button/
“OFF” button
Air outlet displayFan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
display
Driver's side temperature
control buttons
Cooling and dehumidification function
on/off button
Outside/recirculated air mode button
Windshield defogger
button
Passenger’s side temperature control buttons
Dual mode
button

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Interior features
Using automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature
setting.
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “∨” to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
STEP1
STEP2

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Adjusting the settings manually
nBasic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed,
press “∧” on to increase the fan speed and “OFF ∨” to
decrease the fan speed.
To turn the fan off, press and hold “OFF ∨” on .
To adjust the temperature setting, press “∧” on to increase
the temperature and “∨” to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. The
air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
nSwitching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return to
recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
nAir conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
nUsing automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.
nSwitching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
nWindow defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.

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nWhen outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
nWhen the indicator light on flashes
Press to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
nAir conditioning odors
lDuring use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
lTo reduce potential odors from occurring: