wheel LEXUS RX350 2019 Manual Online

458 5-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
RX350/RX350L_U You can transfer the phone numbers in a Bluetooth ®
phone to the system.
Operation methods differ between PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) compat-
ible and PBAP incompatible Bluetooth ®
phones. If the cellular phone does not
support either PBAP or OPP (Object Pu sh Profile) service, you cannot transfer
contacts.
Press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel. If the phonebook is empty, a message will be displayed. 
For a PBAP compatible Bluetooth ®
phone and “Automatic Transfer” is off
To enable automatic transfer of new contacts from a cellular phone every time
it is connected, select “Always”. (  P. 468)
Select “Once” if you want to transf er new contacts from a cellular phone.
For a PBAP incompatible and OPP compatible Bluetooth ®
phone
Select “Transfer” and operate your ce llular phone to transfer new contacts
from a cellular phone.
Select “Add” if you want to add a new contact manually.When the phonebook is empty 1
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4595-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX350L_U You can make a call using numbers registered in the favorites.
Go to “Favorites”: “MENU” button  “Phone”  “Favorites”
Choose the desired contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel
or press the controller.
You can make a call using the call history.
Go to “Call History”: “MENU” button  “Phone”  “Call History”
Select the desired entry from the list.
Press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or select . ■
Call history list ●
If you make a call to or receive a call from a number registered in the phonebook, the
name is displayed in the call history. ●
If you make multiple calls to the same number , only the last call made is displayed in the
call history. ■
International calls
Depending on the mobile phone in use, you ma y not be able to make international calls.■
Calling by using the latest call history entry
Press the
off-hook switch on the steering wheel to display the phone top screen.
Press the
switch again to display the “Call History” screen.
Press the
switch again to select the latest call history entry.Dialing from favorites
Dialing from history 1
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460 5-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
RX350/RX350L_U Press the off-hook sw itch on the steer-
ing wheel or select .
Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel or select . ■
International calls
Depending on the cellular phone in use, re ceived international calls may not be dis-
played correctly.Receiving a call When a call is received, the following screen is displayed together with a
sound.
To answer the phone
To refuse a call

462 5-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
RX350/RX350L_U 
Phone number containing a “w” symbol
When the “w” symbol is dialed in an outgoing call, you need to go to the
“Release Tones” screen to dial the following digits. Move the controller to the
left and then select “Release Tones”.
Select “Handset Mode” to change from a hands-free call to a cellular phone call
or vice versa.
Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third pa rty while talking, an incoming call mes-
sage will be displayed.
To talk with the other party:
Press the off-hook sw itch on the steer-
ing wheel or select .
To refuse the call:
Press the on-hook switch on the steer-
ing wheel or select . Every time you press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or select during
call waiting, you will be sw itched to the other party.■
Transferring calls ●
It is not possible to transfer from hand s-free to the cellular phone while driving.●
If you transfer from the cellular phone to ha nds-free, the hands-free screen will be dis-
played, and you can operate the system using the screen. ●
Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone used. ●
For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.■
Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may di ffer depending on your phone company and cellular
phone.To transfer a call
To hang up
Call waiting

4655-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
5
Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX350L_U Volume switch
During an incoming call: Adjusts the
ring tone volume
During speaking on the phone:
Adjusts in call volume The voice guidance volume cannot be
adjusted using this button.
Talk switch
Press: Turns the voice command system on
Press and hold: Turns the voice command system off
On-hook switch
• End call
•Refuse call
Off-hook switch
• Start call
• Receiving
• Phone top screen displayUsing the steering wheel switches The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular
phone.
Operating a phone using the steering wheel switches 1
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RX350/RX350L_U 6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch............................. 496
12.3-inch display ....................... 500
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate
Concierge..................................502
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...............503
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ................ 518
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .......................... 521
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 524
• Interior lights .......................... 525
• Personal lights ....................... 526
6Interior features

5216-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
RX350/RX350L_UHeated steering wheel 
/seat heaters 
/seat ventila-
tors 
 : If equippedHeated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat vent ilators maintain good ventilation using
a fan built into the seats. WARNING ●
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the ph ysically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.) ●
Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE ●
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. ●
To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.

522 6-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
RX350/RX350L_U 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 cond ition 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 the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode
If a passenger is not detected in the front pa ssenger seat, the seat he ater of the front pas-
senger’s seat will be turned off if on. (  P. 511)■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 722)Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters
Level
indicator“AUTO”
indicator

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7Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 576
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................584
General maintenance..............586
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................590
Hood ............................................... 592
Positioning a floor jack ............593
Engine compartment ............... 594
Tires .................................................604
Tire inflation pressure................ 613
Wheels ............................................ 616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts ..........621
Electronic key battery .............. 623
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................................. 625
Headlight aim .............................. 628
Light bulbs.....................................630

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RX350/RX350L_U 7-1. Maintenance and care
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Working from top to bott om, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicl e to remove any dirt and dust.●
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois. ●
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wa sh soap and rins e thoroughly with
water. ●
Wipe away any water. ●
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates. If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.■
Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc. ●
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant. ●
The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration ti me may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water. ●
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored. ●
Do not use wax that contain abrasives. ■
Automatic car washes ●
Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving. ●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint. ●
Rear spoiler may not be wash able in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
increased risk of damage to vehicle. ■
High pressure car washes ●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows. ●
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.Cleaning and protect ing the vehicle exteriorPerform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion: