roof LEXUS RX350 2019 Owner's Manual

1933-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U ■
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 an d 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 do wn 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 fo r approximately 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 incorrect time, the pr ocedure 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 for 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. 77)■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A 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. 722)1
2
3
1
2
3
4

194 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause 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, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for child ren and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentionally 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 th at 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 ke y and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-
sibly lead to an accident.

1953-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U Opens the electronic sunshade Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.
*Closes the electronic sunshade Slide and hold th e switch for-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.
*
* : Quickly slide and release th e switch in either direct ion to stop the electronic
sunshade partway.
Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)
* When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic su nshade 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

196 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/RX350L_U 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 su nshade can be operated for approximately
45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected be tween 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. 685) ●
The panoramic moon roof can be open ed using the wireless remote control.
* (  P. 124)
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

1973-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U ■
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 swit ch forward. Continue pressing the
switch for approximately 10 seconds afte r the panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade closes and reopens. The panora mic 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 incorrect time, the pr ocedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not fully close even after per-
forming the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Alarm
A alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is closed using
the door lock linked panoramic m oon roof operation function. (  P. 77)■
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. 722)1
2
3
4

198 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
■
Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for panoramic mo on roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof. It is possibl e for children and othe r passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.
■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to intentionally 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 presse d. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught. ●
Check to make sure th at 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 th at 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 th e 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 ke y and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may pos-
sibly lead to an accident.

1993-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
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 panorami c moon roof, wipe any water off the panoramic moon
roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic moon roof is opened.

212 4-1. Before driving
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passeng ers, possibly causing
an accident. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.●
Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs. ●
When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats. ●
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their se at belts properly fastened.●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard ●
Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ■
Capacity and distribution ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating. ●
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control whic h may cause death or serious injury.■
Roof luggage carrier precautions
Observe the following precautions: ●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
(  P. 698) ●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is secu rely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehi-
cle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden star ts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may re sult in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.●
If driving for a long distance, on rough road s, or at high speeds , stop the vehicle now
and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.●
Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE ■
When loading cargo (vehicles with a moon roof or panoramic moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.

278 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify any components of the vehi cle around the camera sensor (inside rear
view mirror, et c.) or ceiling.●
Do not attach any accessories that may obst ruct the camera sensor to the hood, front
grille or front bumper. Contact your Lexus dealer for details.●
If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, ma ke sure that it will
not obstruct the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify the head lights or other lights.

372 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX350L_U NOTICE ■
How to use the camera ●
The parking assist monitor may not oper ate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may
change.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water
and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause
the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wi pe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or
camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker. ●
Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.