ignition LEXUS RX350 2011 Service Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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”.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Interior features
Pattern A
Press the talk switch and say “From Car” or “From Audio player”,
and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or .
Pattern B
Select “From Car” or “From Audio”, using .
If “From Car” is selected, the portable player will be automatically con-
nected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Changing the registered name of a portable player
Select “Change Name” using a voice command or .
Pattern A
Select the name of the portable player to be changed by either of
the following methods, and select “Confirm” using a voice com-
mand or :
a. Press the talk switch and say the name of desired portable
player.
b. Press the talk switch and say “List Audio Players”. When the
name of the desired portable player is read aloud, press the
talk switch.
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front personal lights (→P. 397)
Front interior lights (→P. 397)
Shift lever light (when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Rear personal lights (→ P. 397)
Rear interior light
Door courtesy lights
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Outer foot lights

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3-7. Other interior features
Clock
nWhen the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
The clock is displayed when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. Perform the following steps to
adjust the clock.
Without navigation system
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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3-7. Other interior features
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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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Safety Connect LED light Indicators
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode, the red indicator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off.
Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicating that the service
is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage con-
ditions:
lGreen indicator light on = Active service
lGreen indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
lRed indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
lNo indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
Safety Connect services
nAutomatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak
with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency. If the
occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats
the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and requests that assistance be sent
to the location.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions:
nWhen working on the engine compartment
lKeep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
lBe careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
lDo not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
lDo not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable.
lBe extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
nWhen working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (→P. 4 7 2 )
nSafety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
nIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
nHow to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (→P. 6 0 2 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light flashes
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes in “ENGINE START STOP” switch to on,
and then turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
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