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Old 07-25-23, 06:54 AM
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Default Question on AWD lock mode on 2021 RX350 F Sport

according to manual we activate this feature by press on the button, but the graphic on the button is kind of misleading. it has an "X" between the front and rear axles, doesn't that mean the opposite of applying torque to the rear axle like the manual says when we press it?
Old 07-25-23, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by stlgrym3
according to manual we activate this feature by press on the button, but the graphic on the button is kind of misleading. it has an "X" between the front and rear axles, doesn't that mean the opposite of applying torque to the rear axle like the manual says when we press it?
That graphic can be misleading. The main thing is that you know how the system works. Here is a great 2 minute video that explains it all:

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When you press the button, the same icon will appear on your gauge cluster in a solid orange. This just means that full AWD is engaged (great for off terrain). It will disengage once you reach over 30mph I think.
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I found this interesting, hope this helps.

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Old 07-30-23, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
I found this interesting, hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOieWu0HS8
I'm confused. In the 3rd test in this video the traction control is off but the wheels failed to turn initially. I thought you get wheelspin when the system is turned off.
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Today I switched from Normal mode to Sport on my 2021 RX350 Base Model while driving I felt as thou the steering wheel pulls to the right, so I stopped & switched back to Normal mode I didn't feel the pull to the right any longer . Would/What this situation possibly causing the steering wheel to act as it did or it could be something else.
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Originally Posted by GoldenYear
Today I switched from Normal mode to Sport on my 2021 RX350 Base Model while driving I felt as thou the steering wheel pulls to the right...
If it was really pulling to the right, and not just an impression or feeling, there's a problem with the car. There's nothing about S or S+ that should pull the car in either direction. If it really is pulling off center on level road surface, I would start with verifying tire pressure on all four tires, them have the alignment and brakes checked.
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Originally Posted by dibl
If it was really pulling to the right, and not just an impression or feeling, there's a problem with the car. There's nothing about S or S+ that should pull the car in either direction. If it really is pulling off center on level road surface, I would start with verifying tire pressure on all four tires, them have the alignment and brakes checked.
Thanks checked the TP it's all at 32 PSI and next I will see about the alignment & brakes.
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Originally Posted by GoldenYear
Thanks checked the TP it's all at 32 PSI and next I will see about the alignment & brakes.
Tire pressure should be 33psi cold, at the least. I run mine at 35psi.
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Originally Posted by autotech13
Tire pressure should be 33psi cold, at the least. I run mine at 35psi.
Right, I run 33 summer and 35 winter.
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Old 10-05-23, 08:44 PM
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I like to do +2 over placard.
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Originally Posted by autotech13
Tire pressure should be 33psi cold, at the least. I run mine at 35psi.
I went up 33 PSI thanks to Costco's Air Station next to their tire shop.
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