Lexus RX (2022 year). Manual in english - page 18

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4-6. Driving tips

melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and move the shift
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels. Fail-
ure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic

mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (



P.187)



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.

Side chain (3 mm [0.12 in.] in diam-
eter)
Side chain (10.8 mm [0.43 in.] in
width)
Side chain (25 mm [0.98 in.] in
length)
Cross chain (3.9 mm [0.15 in.] in
diameter)

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Driving

Cross chain (13.8 mm [0.54 in.] in
width)
Cross chain (25.3 mm [1.00 in.] in
length)

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when

installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe

location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only.

Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as

possible. Retighten chains after driving

0.5



1.0 km (1/4



1/2 mile).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper

lever. (



P.205)

Regulations on the use of tire
chains

NOTICE

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

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

Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to
rollover. And, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.



It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Therefore,
sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.

Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.



Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.



Respect private property. Get

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

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Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,

the driver and all passengers should

always fasten their seat belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly

may result in loss of control or vehicle

rollover causing death or serious

injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of the

vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

Because of its profile and higher

center of gravity, your vehicle is more

sensitive to side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down will allow

you to have better control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across steep

slopes. Driving straight up or straight

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any

similar off-road vehicle) can tip over

sideways much more easily than for-

ward or backward.

Off-road driving

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Driving

owner’s permission before entering
private property.



Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel
delayed to prevent damage to
roads.

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death, seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the road. Do

not take unnecessary risks by driving in

dangerous places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes

when driving off-road. A bad bump

could jerk the wheel and injure your

hands. Keep both hands and especially

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

●

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in

sand, mud, water or snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, mud,

rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there

is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,

sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such matter

from the underbody. If the vehicle is

used with these materials trapped or

adhering to the underbody, a break-

down or fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rugged

terrain, do not drive at excessive

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike

objects, etc. This may cause loss of

control or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are also

risking expensive damage to your

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

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To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to

ensure that water damage to the engine

or other components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine air intake

will cause severe engine damage.

●

Water entering the automatic trans-

mission will cause deterioration in shift

quality, locking up of your transmission

accompanied by vibration, and ulti-

mately damage.

●

Water can wash the grease from wheel

bearings, causing rusting and prema-

ture failure, and may also enter the dif-

ferential, transmission and transfer

(AWD models only) case, reducing

the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

■

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when

crossing shallow streams, first check the

depth of the water and the bottom of the

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and

avoid deep water.

■

Inspection after off-road driving

●

Sand and mud that has accumulated

around brake discs may affect braking

efficiency and may damage brake sys-

tem components.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-road

driving that has taken you through

rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.

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Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch/Display

Remote Touch.............................

310

Center Display............................

312

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge......

315

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

and defogger

Front automatic air conditioning

system ..........................................

316

Rear automatic air conditioning

system .........................................

327

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

330

5-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

333

5-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features ...........

336

Luggage compartment features

........................................................

342

5-6. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

348

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5-1. Remote Touch/Display

5-1.Remote Touch/Display

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Switches

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display:
“MAP” button

Vehicles with navigation function:
Press this button to display the vehicle’s
current position.
Vehicles without navigation function:
Press this button to display the global map
screen.

“MENU” button

Press this button to display the menu
screen.

Back button

Press this button to display the previous
screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter

and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.

Vehicles with a 8-inch display:
“HOME” button

Press this button to display the home
screen.

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Using the touchpad

Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.

Enter: Buttons on the screen can be
selected by either depressing or
double tapping the touchpad.
Once a button has been selected,
the screen will change.

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Touch operation

Operations are performed by touching
the touchpad with your finger.



Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the Center Display.

For details on the Remote touch,
refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

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cursor and the pointer.



Double tap

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.



Flick

Quick and short movement along the
touchpad with you finger. Move the list
screen.



Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Remote

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Remote Touch.

●

Do not allow food, liquid, stickers or lit

cigarettes to contact the Remote

Touch.

●

Do not subject the Remote Touch to

excessive pressure or strong impact.

●

Do not push the touchpad with a

strong force or use a sharp pointed

object to operate the pad.

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Menu screen

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The displays shown in the illustrations
are used for example only and may dif-
fer from the actual vehicle.



Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display



Vehicles with a 8-inch display

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-

Center Display

Center Display overview

Switch

Function

Select to display the
“Destination”
screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the
map screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the
audio control
screen.

Select to display the
hands-free control
screen.

Select to display the
“Apps” screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the
home screen of
Apple CarPlay.

*1, 2

Select to display the
Android Auto
screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the
fuel consumption
screen. (



P.92)

Select to display the
setup screen.

Select to display the
air conditioning con-
trol screen.
(



P.316)

Select to adjust the
contrast and bright-
ness of the screens,
turn the screen off,
etc.

*1, 2

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MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

: This function is not made available in

some models or areas.

■

Split-screen display (vehicles with a 12.3-inch display)

Different information can be displayed on the left and right sides of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the
fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is
called the side display.

■

Main display (vehicles with a
12.3-inch display)

For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Side display (vehicles with a
12.3-inch display)

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.
Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (



P.94)

Air conditioning system (



P.316)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-

MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

A
B
C
D

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Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

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5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

: If equipped

Front automatic air conditioning
system (



P.316)

Set the air conditioning system to auto-
matic mode.
The temperature for the driver’s seat and
front passenger’s seat can be adjusted indi-
vidually.

Seat heaters and ventilators
(



P.330)

Select “AUTO” mode on each seat.
Seat heater or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set temperature
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The climate control seats are auto-
matically controlled according to
the set temperature of the air con-
ditioning system, outside tempera-
ture, cabin temperature, etc. Lexus
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained
without adjusting each system.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

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5-3.Using the air conditioning system and defogger



RX300/RX350

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Fan speed increases switch
DUAL switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Air flow mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Windshield defogger switch

Front automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temper-
ature setting.

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select

to display the

air conditioning control screen.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The air conditioning system can be displayed
and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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

RX350L

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Fan speed increases switch
REAR switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Air flow mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Windshield defogger switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Press

to increase the temperature

and

to decrease the temperature.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the

switch to increase the

fan speed and the

switch to

decrease the fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode



P.319

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Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes



Type A

Press .

The mode switches between

(recirculated air mode) and

(out-

side air mode) modes each time the button
is pressed.



Type B

Press .

The mode switches between

A
B
C
D

E
F

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(recirculated air mode), automatic and

(outside air mode) modes each

time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system operates
automatically.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.

■

Blower customization



P.323

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)



P.323

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Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting

“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog

up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch depending on the tem-

perature setting or the inside

temperature.

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Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys (vehicles with driving

position memory)

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the engine switch to

IGNITION ON mode will recall that

key’s registered air conditioning settings.

●

When the engine switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart entry & start system

is used to unlock a passenger door.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-

tioning setting when unlocked using the

smart entry & start system can be
changed.

For details, contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

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authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

: The doors that can recall the driving

position memory are changed at the
same time.

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Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

●

Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

●

Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.293)

■

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 0°C (32°F)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

■

When the Heated Windshield Defroster

is operating (if equipped)

When the Heated Windshield Defroster is

operating, operation of the heated steering

wheel, front passenger seat heater and rear

seat heaters will be suspended.

■

Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.389

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.480)

■

Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the outside

air and that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the windshield to fog

up, blocking your vision.

■

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view mir-

ror surfaces, as they can become very

hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

Air conditioning control screen

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Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.324)

“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the “A/C” display is turned off, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (



P.325)

: Changing the fan speed setting

during the automatic mode operation
(Blower customization)



Vehicles with 3-ZONE climate con-
trol

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting

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