what is " snow lock system" all about in the RX350 base model?

Asked by wantmyway May 19, 2012 at 12:43 AM about the 2009 Lexus RX 350 FWD

Question type: General

With the snow lock system on hiway driving remove the need for AWD

1 Answer
155

cars4u2 answered 11 years ago

It's more of a psychological button to make a driver feel safe when traveling in snow. The button eliminates the first gear of the transmission to eliminate spin when starting off from a dead start. Basically the same thing as putting your car in 2nd gear and manually shifting up. Haven't tried it out yet since there was no snow in Chicago this winter!

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2009 Lexus RX

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Lexus RX Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    8,300
  • #2
    Papaobewon
    Reputation
    5,490
  • #3
    Nicolaos Vlachos
    Reputation
    5,040
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lexus RX Hybrid
147 Great Deals out of 5,051 listings starting at $4,795
Used Lexus GX
243 Great Deals out of 3,404 listings starting at $3,950
Used Toyota Highlander
1,203 Great Deals out of 18,001 listings starting at $3,200
Used Acura MDX
601 Great Deals out of 15,381 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota RAV4
2,009 Great Deals out of 29,345 listings starting at $2,495
Used Lexus ES
451 Great Deals out of 8,669 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,129 Great Deals out of 19,058 listings starting at $3,199
Used Lexus IS
264 Great Deals out of 5,366 listings starting at $3,999
Used Acura RDX
524 Great Deals out of 13,574 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
2,184 Great Deals out of 38,151 listings starting at $700
Used Lexus LX
37 Great Deals out of 1,106 listings starting at $11,945
Used Honda CR-V
2,065 Great Deals out of 41,619 listings starting at $1,499
Used Lexus LS
119 Great Deals out of 1,727 listings starting at $3,300

Used Cars For Sale

2024 Lexus RX 350 FWD For Sale
505 listings starting at $48,445
2023 Lexus RX 350 FWD For Sale
86 listings starting at $46,277
2022 Lexus RX 350 FWD For Sale
27 Great Deals out of 297 listings starting at $32,267
2021 Lexus RX 350 FWD For Sale
39 Great Deals out of 524 listings starting at $28,300
2020 Lexus RX 350 FWD For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 227 listings starting at $27,464

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.