lights LEXUS RX350 2015 User Guide

1211-7. Safety information
1
Before driving SRS airbag system components
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Front side airbags
Front passenger occupant
classification system
(ECU and sensors)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Rear side airbags
SRS warning light
Driver airbag Curtain shield and rear side
airbag sensors
Driver's seat belt buckle
switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Door sensors
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

1331-7. Safety information
1
Before driving Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■ Adult *1
■ Child *3
or child restraint system *4Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Flashing *2
Devices Front passenger airbag
ActivatedSide airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF” *5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Flashing *2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

1341-7. Safety information
■ Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
* 1
: The system judges a person of adul t size as an adult. When a smaller
adult sits in the front passenger se at, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
* 2
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated or
activated* 6
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

When driving
2
1532-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.................. 154
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 165
Automatic transmission
(6-speed models) .................. 171
Automatic transmission
(8-speed models) ................. 178
Turn signal lever ....................... 187
Parking brake ........................... 189
Horn ............................................ 190
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................. 191
Indicators and warning
lights ......................................... 194
Multi-information
display .................................... 200
Head-up display ..................... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 211
Fog light switch ........................ 215
Windshield wipers and
washer ..................................... 217
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 224
Headlight cleaner switch..... 226 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control......................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 232
Intuitive parking assist .......... 245
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ........................................ 255
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ....... 264
Driving assist systems ........... 269
All-wheel drive lock
switch ....................................... 275
Hill-start assist control .......... 276
Pre-Collision System ............ 278
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................... 292
Cargo and luggage ............... 296
Vehicle load limits ................... 301
Winter driving tips ................. 302
Trailer towing .......................... 306
Dinghy towing ......................... 323

1882-1. Driving procedures
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 8 3 4 )Type B
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

1922-2. Instrument cluster
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
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■
The meters and displa y illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

1942-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights The indicator and warning lights on th e instrument cluster, center panel
and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all indica-
tors and warning lights illuminated.
■ Instrument cluster

1982-2. Instrument cluster
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “E NGINE 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 en gine 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.
* 3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
* 4
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. (AWD models
only)
All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator (  P. 2 7 5 ) “ECT SNOW” indicator
(  P. 173, 180) (if equipped)
BSM indicator
(  P. 2 8 6 ) (if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light (  P. 2 7 8 )(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(  P. 2 8 6 )* 1
* 1
* 1, 3
* 4

1992-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
CAUTION■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS 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.■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (  P. 74 4 )
* 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 performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n 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 a malfunction. (U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(if equipped) (for driver) (for front
passenger)
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1, 2
* 1
* 1

2112
When driving 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Type 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.