LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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Outside temperature display
nIf the temperature does not appear
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
nDisplay
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change:
lWhen the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25
km/h])
lWhen the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
The temperature display shows within the range of -40°F (-40°C) and
122°F (50°C).
Without navigation system
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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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Power outlets
The power outlets can be used for a following component:
12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W.
Inside the console (12 V)
Slide the armrest while pulling
up the lever, and lift the armrest.
Remove the upper trays (if
equipped).
Remove the lower tray.
Under tray (12 V)
STEP1
STEP2

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Luggage compartment (12 V)
On the back surface of the console (120 VAC*)
*: If equipped

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nRouting accessory device cables
nThe power outlets can be used when
12 V
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
120 VAC
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
nTo avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
nTo prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V: Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 VAC: Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection
circuit will cut the power supply.
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
nAppliances that may not operate properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W:
lAppliances with high initial peak wattage
lMeasuring devices that process precise data
lOther appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
When the cover is slide open, accessory
device cables can be pulled through the
opening.

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Seat heaters and ventilators∗
nOperating condition
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nWhen not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
∗: If equipped
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
nSeat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
nSeat heaters/ventilators
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.

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CAUTION
nBurns
lUse caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:

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Armrest
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Coat hooks
CAUTION
nItems that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles that cause death
or serious injury.
To use the coat hook, push it in.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the
pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become diffi-
cult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
nWhen installing the driver's floor mat
lDo not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
lOnly use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
lAlways install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
lDo not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
lDo not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
nBefore driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
The shape of the retaining hooks
(clips) and the fixing procedure
of the floor mat for your vehicle
may differ from those shown in
the illustration. For details, refer
to the floor mat retention clip
installation instructions supplied
with the clips.
lCheck that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the right place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to
perform this check after cleaning the floor.
lWith the engine stopped and the shift lever
in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.