brake sensor LEXUS RX350 2020 Owner's Manual

2774-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control trailer sway
by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing
driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
■Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
■Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system (AWD models)
Automatically switches from
front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving condi-
tions, helping to ensure reliable han-
dling and stability. Examples of
conditions where the system will switch
to AWD are when cornering, going
uphill, starting off or accelerating, and
when the road surface is slippery due
to snow, rain, etc.
■Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (if equipped)
Controls the damping force of the
shock absorber of each wheel accord-
ing to the road and driving conditions,
helping achieve a comfortable ride,
excellent driveability and a high level of
stability.
If Sport S+ mode is selected using the
driving mode select switch, the damp-
ing force will become more suitable for
sporty driving. ( P.274)
■VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-
grated Management) (if equipped)
Provides integrated control of the
ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC,
hill-start assist control and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when
swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, engine output
and steering assist.
■The Secondary Collision Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision.
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems
are operating.

2794-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
function has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after
the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Active Cornering Assist operation
sounds and vibrations
When the Active Cornering Assist is oper-
ated, operation sounds and vibrations may
be generated from the brake system, but
this is not a malfunction.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from over-
heating when there is frequent steering
input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, re frain from excessive
steering input or stop the vehicle and turn
the engine off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC, Trailer
Sway Control and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer Sway Con-
trol and VSC systems off, the systems will
be automatically re-enabled in the following
situations:
●When the engine switch is turned off
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the
TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are
turned off, automatic re-enabling will not
occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active Corner-
ing Assist
The system operates when the following
occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
●The driver is attempting to accelerate
while turning
●The system detects that the vehicle is
drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Secondary Collision Brake operating
conditions
The system operates when the SRS airbag
sensor detects a collision while the vehicle
is in motion.
However, the system does not operate in
any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h)
●Components are damaged
■Secondary Collision Brake automatic
cancellation
The system is automatically canceled in any
of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed drops below approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses during
operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively
when
●The limits of tire gripping performance
have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered
road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving
at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is
operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the
vehicle’s stopping di stance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, especially in the following
situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or
snow-covered roads

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light
■Slip indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PK SB (Parking Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.263, 422)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes or illumi-
nates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.209, 425)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.217
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the warning light is illuminated:
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system;
 The Trailer Sway Control; or
 The hill-start assist control system;
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When the warning light flashes:
Indicates that the VSC, TRAC or Tra iler Sway Control system is operat-
ing

4197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Master warning light
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, fr
ont impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position
sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front
passenger occupant classification system
(ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indica-
tor light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pr etensioner, front passen-
ger’s seat belt pretensioner and force lim-
iter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. ( P.30)
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes) (U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light
turns off after the parking brake is fu lly released, the system is operating
normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
P.422

4808-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.258)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.274)
*:If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.296)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P.310)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom-
ized mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Front passenger’s seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O—O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

501What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode ( P.181)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.177)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.147)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.179)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.416)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.185)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.413, 422)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.67)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.422)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.413, 422.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

504Alphabetical Index
Warning light .................................................413
Brake assist .....................................................277
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 78
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 239
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 226
C
Care Aluminum wheels ..................................... 350
Exterior .......................................................... 350
Interior ............................................................. 353
Seat belts........................................................ 353
Cargo capacity...................................... 161, 164
Cargo hooks ................................................. 322
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 322
Center Display ............................................. 292
Chains .............................................................. 284
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Battery precautions ......................370, 446
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................. 310
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27
Moon roof precautions ............................149
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....152
Power back door precautions............... 101 Power window lock switch .....................147
Power window precautions .................. 146
Rear door child-protectors ................... 100
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 390
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors........................................... 100
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ..................................... 350
Exterior........................................................... 350
Interior .............................................................353
Radar sensor ............................................... 205
Seat belts ........................................................353
Clock ........................................................ 75, 336
Coat hooks..................................................... 336
Coin box............................................................321
Compass ......................................................... 346
Condenser ..................................................... 368
Console box ................................................... 318
Consumption screen .................................... 90
Cooling system............................................. 367 Engine overheating................................... 447
Cornering lights .............................................192 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................230
Cup holders .....................................................319
Current fuel consumption .......................... 80
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features .............................. 470
D
Daytime running light system .................. 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 298
Rear window ............................................... 298
Windshield ................................................... 298
Differential Rear differential oil......... ..................... ...... 456
Dimension ...................................................... 452

510Alphabetical Index
Outside rear view mirrorsAdjustment...................................................... 142
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 239
Folding .............................................................. 143
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 142
Mirror position memory...........................134
Outside rear view mirror defoggers298
RCTA function ............................................ 253
Outside temperature.....................................75
Overheating ...................................................447
P
Paddle shift switches ......................... 182, 183
Panic mode ....................................................... 95
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation....................................................... 150
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ..............................................................247
Parking brake Operation....................................................... 185
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer...........................................................................187
Warning light .................................................419
Warning message.......................................187
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 270Function .......................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................................................... 264Function .......................................................... 264
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..............................................................211
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 213
Warning light ................................................ 418
Personal lights.................................................313
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 245 PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 258
Warning message .....................................263
Power back door ............................................ 101 Hands Free Power Back Door ........... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 102
Power easy access system ........................134
Power outlets ................................................ 336
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 278 Warning light ................................................ 415
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 146
Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ....................................................... 145
Window lock switch...................................147
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................. 211
PCS OFF switch ..........................................213
Warning light ................................................ 418
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 230
Radiator ........................................................... 368
RCTA Function ..........................................................253
Warning message .....................................254
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 245
RCTA function ............................................. 255
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 307
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 253
Rear door sunshades ................................. 338
Rear fog lights Switch................................................................ 195
Rear seats .........................................................123 Adjustment ......................................................124
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Head restraints..............................................137
Seat heaters ................................................... 310

511Alphabetical Index
Rear side marker lightsLight switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 395, 399
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wattage..........................................................458
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror................................141
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear window defogger ............................. 298
Rear window wiper.....................................200
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 454
Fuel types....................................................... 454
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................440
Opening the fuel tank cap .................... 202
Remote Touch .............................................. 290
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................389
Fuses ..................................................................391
Light bulbs..................................................... 394
Tires .................................................................. 426
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 356
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist ...........................................227
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................227
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................416
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................353
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27 Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .................... 416
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light.........................................414
Seat heaters .................................................... 310
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators .............................................. 310
Seating capacity.............................................164
Seats Adjustment ............................................122, 124
Adjustment precautions .................122, 123
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning .........................................................353
Driving position memory .........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Head restraints..............................................137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 310
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators ............................................. 310
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 190
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 247
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................265
Radar sensor ....................................205, 242
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 198
RCTA...............................................................255
Service reminder message ..................... 356
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 180
Shift lever light ................................................313
Side airbags ...................................................... 30