parking brake LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 64-1. 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 (ign ition) 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 ................................... 239
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 241
Automatic High Beam..............245
Fog light switch ............................249
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 250
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 256 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 258
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ...............262
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..........270
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control)........................................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 302
Dynamic radar cruise
control ...........................................314
Cruise control ............................. 326
Intuitive parking assist .............. 330
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 339
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 355
• BSM function......................... 359
• RCTA function ...................... 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 369
All-wheel drive lock switch.....373
Driving assist systems ............... 374
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................380
Utility vehicle pr ecautions...... 3844
Driving

17Pictorial index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
Parking brake switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235 Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235, 236
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237, 641
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 241
Headlights/side marker light s/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running li ghts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250, 256 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250, 256
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 58 3
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 624
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Driving position memory
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 495
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Audio system
* 2
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 50
* 1
: If equipped
* 2
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.4
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812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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 )

832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
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 )

1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Power back door operating conditions
If the following conditions are met with the power back door operation enabled (  P. 100),
the power back door can be op ened and closed automatically.●
When an electronic key is being carried an d the back door opener switch is pressed
*●
When the wireless remote control is used
*●
When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the vehicle speed must be lower
than 2 mph (3 km/h) and one of the following conditions must be met in addition to the
above conditions:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.
* : When the operation of the power back door when it is locked has been disabled by a
customized setting, operate the power back door after it has been unlocked.
(  P. 7 0 4 ) 
Touchless sensor (vehicles with a touchless power back door)
The power back door will open automatically when the touchless sensor operation is
enabled (  P. 100) and the following conditions are met:●
The power back door is fully closed. ●
The electronic key is within the operational range (  P. 1 4 6 )
■
Security feature
If the power back door is not opened within approximately 60 seco nds after the vehicle
is unlocked, the security feature will automatically lock the doors again. ●
A hand is held over the upper part of the rear
emblem with fingers closed. (The upper part of
the rear emblem can also be touched.)
The power back door may also be operated
by holding either of the following over the
upper part of the rear emblem. Make sure to
hold it close enough to the rear emblem.
•A gloved hand
•An elbow

158 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
The rear seatbacks can be adjusted when (power seat)
■
The rear seatbacks can be folded down when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:
●
When using the rear seat operation switch (rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat
to be operated is open. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The back door is
open. ●
The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, one of the following conditions must
also be met in order for the power seat to be operated:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P.When the rear seatback is in a position within
the range A shown in the illustration, the rear
seat operation switch (rear seat) can be used to
adjust the rear seatback.
●
When the engine switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position
within the range A shown in the illustration. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(luggage compartment): The rear seatback is
in a position within the range B shown in the
illustration. Most
upright
position
Most upright
position

1593-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
The rear seatbacks can be raised when (power seat)
When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
return the rear seatback:
●
When using the rear seat operation switch (luggage compartment): The back door is
open. ●
The other seat operation switch for the seat to be operated is not being pressed.
When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, one of the following conditions must
also be met in order for the power seat to be operated:
• The parking brake is engaged.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift lever is in P. ■
Fully reclining the rear seatback (power seat)
■
Power seat operations (if equipped)
If a seat cover or seat cushion has been pu t on the seat, it may not operate properly.
When folding down the rear seatback, make sure that there is nothing on the seat that
would interfere with the operation. ■
Rear seatback jam protection function (power seat)
When folding down or raising the rear seatback, if an object is detected between the rear
seatback and seat cushion, th e rear seatback will stop an d then move in the opposite
direction slightly.
A buzzer will sound continuously when the re ar seatback stops an d intermittently when
moving in the opposite direction. ●
When the engine switch is turned off or in
ACCESSORY mode ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear seatback is in a position
within the range A shown in the illustration. ●
When using the rear seat operation switch
(rear seat): The rear door nearest to the seat to
be operated is open.
Operate the rear seat operation switch (rear
seat) to recline the rear seatback and stop it
partway. To set the rear seatback to the rear-
most position, press the button again. Most
upright
position

160 3-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
When folding down the rear seatbacks and when the rear seatbacks are folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving. ●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded re ar seatback or in th e luggage compartment
while driving. ●
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ■
When operating the rear seatback
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Keep other passengers from being hit by the rear seatback. ●
Do not put your hands between the seats or near the moving parts, or let any part of
your body get caught. ●
Power seat: Do not let children operate the rear seatback. Other passengers may get
caught in the seat. ●
Power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in a seat before folding it
down. Do not let passengers sit in the seat while it is being folded down.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a co llision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, the lap be lt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your ne ck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing
the risk of death or serious inju ry in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Make sure that the rear seatback is secure ly locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

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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

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 4-1. Before driving
 P. 220
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (  P. 2 2 9 )
Release the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. (  P. 2 3 5 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. (  P. 2 2 9 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 2 9 )
Set the parking brake. (  P. 2 3 6 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 3 5 )
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle 1
2
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2
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3
4
5