remote start LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

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RX350_U_OM48E90U The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed an d disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dts c.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material WA R N I N G ■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.■
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

76 1-3. Theft deterrent system
RX350_U_OM48E90U The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ●
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:●
Unlock the doors. ●
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. ■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing: ●
Nobody is in the vehicle. ●
The windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof are closed before the alarm is
set. ●
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

114 2. Instrument cluster
RX350_U_OM48E90U 
Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and
select “Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range (  P. 1 1 6 )
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the “Menu”
screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”. If the “Past Record” screen is disp layed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range (  P. 1 1 6 )
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.Trip information 1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
(  P. 1 4 6 )
• Operating the wireless remote
control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors (  P. 1 2 4 )
Unlocks all the doors (  P. 1 2 4 )
Opens the windows
* 2
and the
moon roof
* 1, 2
or panoramic moon
roof
* 1, 2
(  P. 1 2 4 )
Opens and closes the power back
door (  P. 1 3 0 )
Sounds the alarm (  P. 121)
* 1
:If equipped
* 2
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.Keys The keys 1
2
3
Wireless remote control 1
2
3
4
5

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Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will soun d in the cabin when th e engine is stopped.
(  P. 6 0 3 ) ●
As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (  P. 6 0 3 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. ●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
 P. 6 0 3 ■
Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details. ■
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆ Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.
* Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are locked.
* : The door unlock settings can be
changed. (  P. 1 2 8 ,  703)
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the surface of the door handle) to
lock all the doors. Check that the door is securely locked.
◆ Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows
* 2
and the moon roof
* 1, 2
or
panoramic moon roof
* 1, 2
* 1
:If equipped
* 2
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.Side doors The vehicle can be locked and unlock ed using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switches.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the outside 1
2
1
2

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Operation of each component
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Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds. ■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. ■
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■
Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (  P. 76 )■
If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly ●
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (  P. 6 6 1 )●
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (  P. 6 0 3 )When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surfac e of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Conditions affecting the operation of the sm art access system with push-button start
or wireless remote control
 P. 1 4 8 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 6 9 9 )
WA R N I N G ■
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury. ●
Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons ar e in locked position.●
Set the rear door child-protector locks wh en children are seated in the rear seats.■
When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline,
whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blow-
ing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for any
unpredictable movement.

130 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX350_U_OM48E90U ◆ Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable
this function.
Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
◆ Wireless remote control
 P. 1 2 4
◆ Door lock switch
 P. 1 2 6
Press and hold the switch for approxi-
mately 1 second. The power back door can be operated
whether it is locked
* or unlocked.
Pressing the switch while the power
back door is opening/closing will stop
the operation.
Pressing and holding the switch again
for approximately 1 second will operate
the power back door in the opposite
direction.
* : Opening of the power back door when it is locked can be disabled by a customized
setting. (  P. 7 0 4 )Power back door The power back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the power back door from the outside 1
2
Locking and unlocking the power back door from the inside
Opening/closing the power back do or using the wireless remote con-
trol

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Operation of each component
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Back door closer
In the event that the power back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will auto-
matically close it to the fully closed position. ●
The back door closer can function when the engine switch is in any mode.●
The power back door can be opened using th e back door opener switch even if the
back door closer is operating. ■
Operation of the power back door ●
When the power back door begins to operate, the emergency flashers will flash twice
and a buzzer will sound. ●
When the power back door is disabled (  P. 100), the power back door will not oper-
ate but can be opened and closed manually. ●
The power back door turns to manual operat ion when the back door opener switch is
pressed while the power back door is in an automatic opening/closing operation.●
If anything obstructs the po wer back door while opening, a buzzer will sound and the
power back door will stop immediately. If anything obstructs the power back door while
closing, a buzzer will sound and the power back door will automatically move slightly in
the opposite direction and then stop. ■
Back door reserve lock function
This function reserves the locking of the po wer back door when the power back door is
open. If the following operations are performed, all of the doors except the power back
door will lock and then the power back door will lock when it is completely closed.
Close all of the doors, ex cept the power back door.
Perform an automatic closing operation of the power back door and lock the doors
using the wireless remote control (  P. 124) or smart access system with push-button
start (  P. 124, 130) while the power back door is closing. 1
2