park assist LEXUS RX350 2020 Owners Manual

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 165
Dinghy towing ................................ 175
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 176
Automatic transmission.............. 180
Turn signal lever............................. 184
Parking brake ................................. 185
Brake Hold....................................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 190
Automatic High Beam ................ 193
Fog light switch .............................. 195
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 196
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................................... 200
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........ 202
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ....... 205
PCS (Pre-Collision System)...... 211
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 218
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 227
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 230
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 239
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 245
Intuitive parking assist ................ 247
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function .......................................... 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................................... 258
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 264Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 270
Driving mode select switch ......274
All-wheel drive lock switch...... 276
Driving assist systems ................. 277
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 283
Utility vehicle precautions........ 285
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch............................... 290
Center Display............................... 292
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 295
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 296
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 307
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators.................... 310
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 313
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 316
Luggage compartment features ..........

................................................. 322
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 327
Garage door opener ................. 339
Compass ......................................... 346
5Interior features

712-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.413)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.413)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.413)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.413)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.414)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.414)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.414)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.414)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.414)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.415)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.415)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.415)
(red)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.415)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.415)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.416)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.416)
(RX350)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*4
(  P.416)
(RX350L)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder
light
*4( P.416)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.417)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.417)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) ( P.417)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.417)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.418)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.418)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.418)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.419)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.419)

722-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.419)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.419)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning lights not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.184)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.190)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.190)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.192)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.193)
Fog light indicator (if equipped)
(  P.195)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.213)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.236)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.230)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.230)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.223)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.223)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.223)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*3, 4 (if equipped)
(  P.239, 253)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
(  P.239)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 (if equipped)
(  P.248)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.253)

862-1. Instrument cluster
*:If equipped
Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is
actually displayed by the head-up display.
Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped) ( P.89)
Message display area ( P.89)
Displays the following items:
• Warning/Message (if equipped)
• Audio system operation status
• Outside temperature
Displays the following item, which ar e linked to the navigation system:
•Street name
/ icon ( P.88)
Driving assist system status display area (if equipped)
Displays the operational stat us of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P.230)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.218)
• Intuitive parking assist ( P.247)
• Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (P.264)
Displayed content is the same as that displaye d on the multi-information display. For details,
Head-up display*
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system (if equipped)
and projects a variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current
vehicle speed and route guidance to a set destination.
System components
A
B
C
D

882-1. Instrument cluster
■Changing settings of the head-up
display
Select on the multi-information
display ( P.470) to change the fol-
lowing settings:
 Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position
of the head-up display.
 Display content
Select to enable/dis able the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination (if equipped)
• Driving assist system status (if equipped)
• Compass (if equipped)
• Audio system operation status
 Eco Driving Indicator/Tachometer
Select to display Eco Driving Indica-
tor/tachometer/no content.
Display angle
Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display.
■Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-
play
If the head-up display is disabled, it will
remain disabled when the engine switch is
turned off then back to IGNITION ON
mode.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted
according to the ambient brightness.
■Automatic adjustment of the head-up
display position (if equipped)
A desired head-up display position can be
entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory sys-
tem. ( P.134)
■When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
Displays the following multi-informa-
tion display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
WARNING
■Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while
changing the settings of the head-up dis-
play, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter the vehi-
cle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while the changing
the settings of the head-up display.
Information icon/Master warn-
ing icon

1153-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wire-
less key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
●When the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win-
dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear
bumper center when the back door is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage compar tment, floor, or in
the door pockets or glove box when the
engine is started or engine switch modes
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the door
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electron ic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the
window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash when
the electronic key is
within the effective
range. (The door will automatically be
locked after approximately 60 seconds if
the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch
the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.114)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 156
Cargo and luggage .................... 161
Vehicle load limits ...................... 164
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ...................... 165
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow- ing package).............................. 165
Dinghy towing ............................. 175
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 176
Automatic transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever.......................... 184
Parking brake .............................. 185
Brake Hold.................................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 190
Automatic High Beam ............. 193
Fog light switch ........................... 195
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 196
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................................ 200
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 202
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 .... 205
PCS (Pre-Collision System)... 211
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...... 218RSA (Road Sign Assist)...........227
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range...................... 230
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 239
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 245
Intuitive parking assist ............. 247
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function....................................... 253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 258
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 264
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 270
Driving mode select switch .. 274
All-wheel drive lock switch ... 276
Driving assist systems.............. 277
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .................... 283
Utility vehicle precautions..... 285

1564-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
 P.176
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.180)
2 Release the parking brake.
(P.185)
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.186)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
(P.185)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.180)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.185),
and shift the shift lever to P
( P.180).
3 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine. 4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.181)
2 Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
(P.185)
3 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4 Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(  P.278)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1604-1. Before driving
WARNING
●Always apply the parking brake, shift
the shift lever to P, stop the engine and
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift
lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if
you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could
cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a serious
health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●If the brake booster device does not
operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns
that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up
the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individ-
ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-
tems fails, the other w ill still operate. In
this case, the brak e pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual and
the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD
models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine
output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps on the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.

1784-2. Driving procedures
that automatically shuts off the engine
when the shift lever is in P with the engine
running for an extended period.
●The engine will automatically shut off
after approximately 1 hour if it has been
left running while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic engine shut
off feature will reset if the brake pedal is
depressed or if the shif t lever is in a posi-
tion other than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is
locked with the door lock switch ( P.99)
from the inside or the mechanical key
from the outside, the automatic engine
shut off feature will be disabled. The timer
for the automatic engine shut off feature
will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is
opened.
■Locking the door from outside with the
engine running
1 With the driver’s door open, pull the
driver’s door handle and insert the
mechanical key.
2 Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise.
3 Pull out the mechanical key and close
the door.
Modes can be changed by pressing
WARNING
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop th e engine in an emer-
gency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the engine switch for more than
2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession. (
P.404)
However, do not touch the engine switch
while driving except in an emergency.
Turning the engine off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or braking con-
trol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficult
to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
■When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
to enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
WARNING
●Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine running for a long time. If such
a situation cannot be avoided, park the
vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the
vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle.
Changing engine switch modes