Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Lexus RX / Lexus RX Owners manual / Before driving / Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

1. Closing.

1. Closing.
2. One-touch closing*.
3. Opening.
4. One-touch opening*.
*:Pushing the switch in the opposite
direction will stop window
travel partway.

Window lock switch

Press the switch to lock the passenger

Press the switch to lock the passenger
window switches.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or closing
a passenger window.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the
power window switches on the
driver’s side even if the lock switch
is on.

The power windows can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Door lock linked window operation

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control if customized
at your Lexus dealer.

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

CAUTION:
Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes. Also, the jam protection does not operate when the
power window switch is pulled up continually to close the windows.

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up
and down.

Opening and closing

1. Opens the moon roof*.

1. Opens the moon roof*.
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position to
reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully
open the moon roof.
2. Closes the moon roof*.
*: Lightly press either of the moon
roof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilting up and down

1. Tilts the moon roof up*.

1. Tilts the moon roof up*.
2. Tilts the moon roof down*.
*: Lightly press either of the moon
roof switches to stop the moon
roof partway.

The moon roof can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

Door lock linked moon roof operation

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control if customized
at your Lexus dealer. *
*: This function cannot be customized unless power window operation using the
wireless remote control is enabled.

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:
If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
1. Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.*
2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
2. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
1. Press and hold the “UP” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
2. Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*
2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
3. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have
to be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check
to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release
the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

CAUTION:
Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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