lights LEXUS RX350 2016 Repair Manual

506 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX350_U_OM48E90U Turns the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating. ■
Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Timer
The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
When any switch is pressed, the system is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
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Operation condition
The front seat heaters can be used when th e engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters
Level
indicator“A U T O ”
indicator

5076-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
RX350_U_OM48E90U Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
■
Operation condition
The rear seat heaters can be used wh en the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (g reen) lights up dur-
ing operation. ■
Operation condition
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )Rear seat heaters Level indicator
Seat ventilators Level
indicator“A U T O ”
indicator

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights
Instrument panel ornament light
(if equipped)
Shift lever light
Front interior light (  P. 5 0 9 )
Front personal lights (  P. 5 1 0 )
Door trim ornament lights
(if equipped) Rear interior light (  P. 5 0 9 )
Rear personal lights (  P. 5 1 0 )
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Front center console light1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12

5096-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
RX350_U_OM48E90U The rear interior light turns on/off to gether with the front interior light.
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
Turns the door position on/off
On
OffInterior lights 1
2

510 6-3. Using the interior lights
RX350_U_OM48E90U 
Front
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights) 
Rear
Turns the lights on/offPersonal lights

5116-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
Illuminated entry system: The lights automa tically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed. ●
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes. ●
In the following cases, the interior lights and front personal lights may not respond as
normal.
• When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface
• When operated with a wet hand
• When wearing gloves, etc. ●
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 699)
NOTICE ●
Never remove the lens for the front interior light and front personal lights. Otherwise,
the lights will be damaged. If the lens ne ed to remove, contact your Lexus dealer.●
To prevent battery discharge, do not leav e the lights on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.

5136-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
RX350_U_OM48E90U Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Push the knob. Lift by hand to fully open the console
box.
●
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.Glove box 1
2
3
Console box ●
A pen can be stored in the pen holder on the
underside of the lid.
●
Remove the tray to access a storage space
under the tray.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 6
Interior features 6-5. Using the other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open. The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the light will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes.Other interior features Sun visors 1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods
while the engine is off.

5597-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U NOTICE ■
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratche d, have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

5677-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U * : Vehicles with sing le-beam headlightsVehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? (  P. 6 8 0 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? (  P. 6 8 0 )
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints • Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
* (  P. 6 0 8 )
Parking brake • Does the parking brake switch operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts •Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.