stop start LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

8025-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( 
P. 275)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and release the park-
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

8045-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wh eel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pe dal with both feet and firmly
depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicl e in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP 5

8416-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications Illumination( 
P. 595)Function Default
setting Custom-
ized
setting
Time elapsed before
the interior lights
turn off 15 seconds 7. 5 s e c -
onds
O —
O —
O O
30 sec-
onds
Time elapsed before
the exterior lights
turn off 15 seconds 7. 5 s e c -
onds
O —
O —
O O
30 sec-
onds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off — — — — —
O
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off On Off — — — — —
O
Operation when
you approach the
vehicle with the
electronic key on
your person On Off — — — — —
O
Wireless remote
control linked exte-
rior lights when the
surrounding area is
dark On Off — — — — —
O

8466-2. Customization
Multi-information display (  P. 200)
Settings that can be changed usin g the multi-information switchesAvailable languages English, French and Spanish
Available units miles (MPG), km (km/L), km (L/100 km)■
In the following situations, customize mo de will automatically be turned off.●
A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.●
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off.●
The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
CAUTION■
Cautions during customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilatio n. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon mo noxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE■
During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing
features.

873Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system............ 213
Defogger*
Rear window.......................................... 361
Side mirrors............................................ 361
Dimensions ............................................. 806
Dinghy towing ....................................... 323
Display
Multi-information display............... 200
Trip information .................................. 203
Warning message ............................ 754
Do-it-yourself maintenance..............664
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 595
Wattage ................................................... 817
Door lock
Back door ................................................ 56
Side door ...................................................52
Wireless remote control....................49
Door pockets ......................................... 600
Doors
Back door ................................................ 56
Door lock ................................35, 49, 52
Door windows ....................................... 98
Power back door ................................. 56
Side door ...................................................52
Side mirrors............................................. 95
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 747
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................155
Correct posture ..................................... 117
Procedures ............................................. 154
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................................292
Winter driving tips ............................ 302
Driving position memory ...................... 76 Electric power steering ...................... 269
Electronic features control .............. 200
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................................... 734
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds........... 744
If a warning light turns on............... 744
If a warning message is
displayed............................................. 754
If the back door opener is
inoperative ..............................................61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
If the engine will not start............... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................................791
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
If you have a flat tire ......................... 774
If you lose your keys ......................... 792
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 742
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 802
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 804
If your vehicle needs to be
towed....................................................735
If your vehicle overheats ................799D E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.