immobilizer LEXUS RX350 2022 Owners Manual

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For safety and security
For safety and security
.1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................. 24
For safe driving.............................. 25
Seat belts ......................................... 26
SRS airbags .................................... 30
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system .............................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions ........... 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children..................... 45
Child restraint systems .............. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect........................................................... 60
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Alarm................................................. 67

661-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to
malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact
with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key registered to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in
transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
WARNING
■Certifications for the engine immobi-
lizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates cor-
rectly
Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1143-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■If “Key Left inside Vehicle” is shown on
the multi-information display
An attempt was made to lock the doors
using the smart access system with
push-button start while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle. Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving fu nction will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the battery from being dis-
charged while the vehicl e is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an
area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or
longer.
• The smart access system with push-but- ton start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.
●If the smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wirele ss remote control or
the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■Turning an electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves. Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system with push-button start
cannot be used. To cancel the function,
press any of the electronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button
start, wireless remote control and engine
immobilizer system use weak radio waves.
In the following situations, the communica-
tion between the electronic key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart access system with push-button start,
wireless remote control and engine immo-
bilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P.421)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other fac ility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio
waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cell ular phone, cordless
phone or other wireless communication
SituationCorrection
procedure
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s door was opened
when the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the engine
switch off and
close the
driver’s door.

1704-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the parking brake is set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
4 Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
■Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the engine
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is open ed, or the engine
switch mode is changed from ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode to off,
the engine switch illumination slowly
blinks.
●When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the engine switch illumination rapidly
blinks.
●When the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, the
engine switch illumination illuminates.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.66)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in
P. The engine may no t start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. “To Start Vehi-
cle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be dis-
played on the multi- information display.
●If the door is unlocked with the mechani-
cal key, the engine cannot be started
using the smart access system with
push-button start. Refer to P.422to start
the engine. However, if the electronic key
is carried inside the vehicle and the doors
are locked (P.99), the engine can be
started.
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following opera-
tions when carryin g the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.170)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.66)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.423)
 The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
( P.355) The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (
P.418)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( P.355)
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.423)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode and check that
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.170), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency

484Alphabetical Index
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising..................................... 385
If you have a flat tire ..................................406
If you lose your keys...................................419
If you think something is wrong ...........391
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 387
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 426
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 173
Compartment ...............................................351
Engine switch.................................................170
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 392
Hood................................................................ 349
How to start the engine ............................170
Identification number ................................. 431
If the engine will not start ........................ 418
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............170
Overheating................................................. 426
Tachometer ..................................................... 75
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 434
Checking ....................................................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........75
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 432
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Warning light ............................................... 394
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 353
Engine switch ..................................................170 Auto power off function ........................... 173
Changing the engine switch modes.. 173 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 384
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 266 Warning light .............................................. 395
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
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Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Vehicles with a spare tire...................... 406
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................435
Brake ................................................................436
Washer .......................................................... 356
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 190
Footwell light .................................................300
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 284
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 325
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 117
Cleaning .........................................................339
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................129
Head restraints..............................................132
Memory recall function.............................. 131
Power easy access system .....................129
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory ...............................129
Seat ventilators ............................................ 297
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Wattage .......................................................... 437

491Alphabetical Index
Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ............................ 284
Seat heater switches ................................ 297
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 297
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...........................................................................135
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....361
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...222
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 267
Window lock switch .................................. 142
Windshield wiper and washer switch190
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ......289
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Tachometer........................................................75 Rev indicator ................................................... 76
Rev peak ............................................................ 77
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................ 375
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 266
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 67
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 66
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure display function.........................................................................359
Warning light ............................................... 397
Tire information ............................................ 440 Glossary......................................................... 444
Size.................................................................... 442
Tire identification number ....................... 441
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 442
Tire pressure display .................................. 359
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................359
Initializing .........................................................361
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................361
Registering ID codes ............................... 363 Warning light ............................................... 397
Tires Chains ............................................................. 272
Checking ....................................................... 357
If you have a flat tire ................................. 406
Inflation pressure ........................................363
Information ................................................... 440
Replacing ...................................................... 406
Rotating tires ............................................... 359
Size ....................................................................436
Snow tires ........................................................ 271
Spare tire ....................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 359
Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Warning light ............................................... 397
Tools.................................................................. 407
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 430
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 169
Emergency towing....................................387
Towing eyelet.............................................. 389
Trailer towing ................................................ 159
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 266
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 266
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 266
Trailer towing ..................................................159
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................174
Driving mode select switch .................. 262
M mode ............................................................ 177
Paddle shift switches ........................176, 177
Trip meters ........................................................ 78
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 178
Wattage .......................................................... 437
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USB charging ports......................................314

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Engine immobilizer system
Certifications