instrument cluster LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

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32-1. 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 pre cautions ........ 292
Cargo and luggage ..................... 296
Vehicle load limits ......................... 301
Winter driving tips ....................... 302
Trailer towing ................................ 306
Dinghy towing ............................... 3232
When driving

When driving
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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

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When driving 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (  P. 200)
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Shift position and shift range display
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (  P. 171, 178)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature

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
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The meters and displa y illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

1932-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 7 9 9 )

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

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When driving ■ Center panel
With a navigation system
With the Lexus Display Audio system
Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system

1962-2. Instrument cluster
■ Outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)

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When driving ■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems. Turn signal indicator
(  P. 1 8 7 ) (if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(  P. 2 4 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (  P. 2 1 3 ) Slip indicator
(  P. 270, 276)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 2 1 1 ) VSC off indicator
(  P. 2 7 1 )(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 211) Eco Driving Indicator
Light (  P. 1 5 6 )
Front fog light indicator
(  P. 2 1 5 ) (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (  P. 1 3 2 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 227, 232) (if equipped)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (  P. 1 3 2 ) (if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator (  P. 232) * 1, 2
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: 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.
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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
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: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
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: 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
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