LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

1813-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U Opens the moon roof
*The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof
*
* : Lightly press either side of the moon
roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up
*Tilts the moon roof down
*
* : Lightly press either side of the moon
roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.Moon roof 
 : If equippedUse the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing 1
2
Tilting up and down 1
2

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The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once the
driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stoppe d and the moon roof opens slightly.■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation ●
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 6 6 2 )●
The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
* (  P. 1 2 4 )
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.

1833-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure: ●
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
* 1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.
* 2
Then it
will close again, tilt up and pause for approx imately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch. ●
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
* 1
until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
* 1
The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 10 seconds in the tilt up position.
* 2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
* 1
: If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
* 2
: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause fo r approximately 1 second . Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is se t and the moon roof is closed using the door
lock linked moon roof operation function. (  P. 76 )■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )1
2
3
1
2
3
4

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Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may caus e death or serious injury.■
Opening the moon roof ●
Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving. ●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof. ■
Opening and closing the moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam prot ection function is not designed to operate
while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught. ●
Check to make sure that all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when the moon roof
is being operated. ●
When using the wireless remote control or
mechanical key and operating the moon roof,
operate the moon roof after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a
child operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers to get
caught in the moon roof. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine
switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. Th ere may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-
sibly lead to an accident.

1853-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U Opens the electronic sunshade Slide and hold th e switch back-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.
*Closes the electronic sunshade Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.
*
* : Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)
* When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic sunshade will open to
the half-open position of the roof.
* : Lightly press the switch again to
stop the panoramic moon roof partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof down
(press and hold) The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up position.Panoramic moon roof 
 : If equippedUse the overhead switches to operat e the panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade.
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade 1
2
Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Opens the panoramic moon roof*
Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open automat-
ically. The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.
* : Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.
Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically. ■
The panoramic moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade can be operated for approximately
45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It
cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame in the following
situations, travel is stopped and the panoramic moon roof opens slightly:●
The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down. ●
The electronic sunshade is closing. ■
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation●
The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 6 6 2 ) ●
The panoramic moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
* (  P. 1 2 4 )
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

1873-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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Closing both the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
Slide the
switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close to the half-open position and pause. The panoramic
moon roof will then fully close. Then the electronic sunshade will fully close.■
When the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Slide and hold the switch or switch forward. Continue pressing the
switch for approximately 10 seconds afte r the panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade closes and reopens. The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade
will start to close.
*Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully closed and
release the switch.
* : If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic su nshade does not fully close even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation function. (  P. 76 )■
Panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
panoramic moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )1
2
3
4

188 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may caus e death or serious injury.■
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
■
Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for panoramic m oon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.
■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.●
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade is fully closed. Also, the jam protection
function is not designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.●
Check to make sure that all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when the electronic
sunshade is being operated. ●
Do not let a child operate the electronic sun-
shade. Closing the electronic sunshade on
someone can cause death or serious injury.
●
Check to make sure that all passengers do
not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when the panoramic
moon roof is being operated. ●
When using the wireless remote control or
mechanical key and operating the panoramic
moon roof, operate the panoramic moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate
panoramic moon roof by the wireless remote
control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught
in the panoramic moon roof. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine
switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. Th ere may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-
sibly lead to an accident.

1893-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof and the
electronic sunshade. Your hand may get cau ght and you could injure yourself. Also, if
the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the panoramic moon
roof could become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof ●
Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no foreign
objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.●
Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard objects.●
Do not continuously press the switch after the panoramic moon roof has been
fully opened or closed. ■
After the vehicle has been washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon roof , wipe any water off the panoramic moon
roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic moon roof is opened.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle...................... 192
Cargo and luggage...................200
Vehicle load limits ...................... 204
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)......................205
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 218
Dinghy towing .............................. 219
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 220
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 225
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ........................... 229
Turn signal lever .......................... 234
Parking brake............................... 235
Brake Hold.................................... 2394 Driving