instrument cluster LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

RX350_U_OM48E90U Pictorial index Search by illustration
1
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
5
Lexus Display
Audio system Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
6
Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX350_U_OM48E90U For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 49
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 55
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system........ 74
Alarm .................................................. 76
Theft prevention labels ............... 78
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................80
Gauges and meters ..................... 85
Multi-information display .......... 89
Head-up display ...........................107
Fuel consumption
information ................................... 113 3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors....................................... 124
Power back door......................... 130
Smart access system
with push-button start .............146
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats....................................... 152
Rear seats........................................153
Driving position memory.......... 162
Head restraints ............................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................169
Inside rear view mirror ............... 171
Outside rear view mirrors........ 173
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows............................. 177
Moon roof ........................................ 181
Panoramic moon roof ............... 1851
For safety and security
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Operation of each
component

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Warning lights and
indicators .......................................80
Gauges and meters .....................85
Multi-information display .......... 89
Head-up display ...........................107
Fuel consumption
information ................................... 113

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 2. Instrument cluster 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the
target region.Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights * 1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 )
* 1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 )
* 1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 )
* 2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
Brake system warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 )
* 2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning
light (  P. 6 3 4 ) * 1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator (  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 6 3 4 ) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
(  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 6 3 4 ) * 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
(  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
SRS warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 6 3 5 )
LKA indicator (  P. 6 3 5 )
* 1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(  P. 6 3 4 ) * 1
Slip indicator (  P. 6 3 5 )

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RX350_U_OM48E90U * 1
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. * 1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(  P. 636)
* 1
Tire pressure warning light
(  P. 636)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P. 636)
* 1
Master warning light
(  P. 636)
Seat belt reminder light
(  P. 636)
Indicators Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 3 4 ) Cruise control indicator
(  P. 302, 314, 326)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 2 4 1 ) (if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (  P. 302, 314)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 2 4 1 ) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(  P. 302, 314, 326)
Headlight high beam
indicator (  P. 2 4 2 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )
* 1
(if equipped) Automatic High Beam
indicator (  P. 2 4 5 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 2 4 9 ) * 4
(if equipped)LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )

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Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models (if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (  P. 3 3 0 ) (Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 235, 236)(if equipped)
“BSM” indicator (  P. 3 5 5 )
* 1
Brake hold standby
indicator (  P. 2 3 9 )(if equipped)
“RCTA” indicator
(  P. 3 5 5 )
* 1
Brake hold operated
indicator (  P. 2 3 9 )
* 2, 3
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(  P. 3 5 5 ) * 1
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P. 1 0 4 )
* 1, 4
Slip indicator (  P. 3 76 )
* 6
Security indicator
(  P. 74 , 76 )
* 1, 5
VSC OFF indicator
(  P. 377) * 1
(AWD
models only)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator (  P. 3 7 3 )
* 1, 5
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(  P. 2 74 ) * 7
Low outside temperature
indicator (  P. 8 5 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 2 3 5 ) * 1, 6
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator (  P. 4 9 )
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 ) “SPORT” indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 )

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F SPORT models
* 1
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information display.
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 indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 3
: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
* 4
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 5
: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
* 6
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
* 7
: When the outside temperature is approximately 37  F (3  C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 ) “SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 )
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 ) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(  P. 3 6 9 )
WA R N I N G ■
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 pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.Gauges and meters

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is sele cted for the driving mode, the periph-
ery of the tachometer will change color and the scale of the tachometer will be
emphasized.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 8 9 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (  P. 6 4 1 )
Clock Vehicles with a navigation system:
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (  P. 5 2 4 )
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
Time displayed on the clock can be adju sted on of the multi-information dis-
play. (  P. 9 6 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display (  P. 225, 229)
Odometer and trip meter (  P. 1 0 3 )1
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