Press the Trail Mode switch and confirm the indicator in the multi-information display; press it again when leaving the rough surface.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S. RX 350h/RX 500h owner's manual for both listed hybrid variants.
- Retail trim / version
- RX 350h, RX 500h, 2025 RX 350h and RX 500h
- Required equipment / service
- AWD hybrid system and Trail Mode switch
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Verified in the 2025 U.S. RX 350h/RX 500h owner's manual for both listed hybrid variants.
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Step by step.
- 01
Slow down before entering a bumpy or rough road and check that the route remains within the RX's clearance and tire limits.
- 02
Press the Trail Mode switch and confirm the Trail Mode indicator on the multi-information display.
- 03
Apply smooth accelerator input; a flashing slip indicator means Trail Mode is controlling wheelspin.
- 04
Press the switch again after the difficult surface, or note that changing drive mode or restarting the hybrid system cancels Trail Mode automatically.
Important limits
- Trail Mode is intended for rough roads and cannot extend tire grip, clearance or stability limits.
- Long continuous use can raise component load, reduce fuel economy and temporarily display Traction Control Turned OFF.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the indicator does not illuminate after the switch is pressed, do not rely on Trail Mode and have the system inspected by Lexus.
- ✓If a temporary traction-control message appears after extended use, leave the difficult surface and allow the system to recover.
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2025 Lexus RX 350h/RX 500h Owner's Manual — Trail Mode
Relevant section or page: Pages 386–387. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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