Lexus RX 350 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, SRS

airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................................... 30

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 35

Wireless remote control.............. 49

Side doors .......................................... 52

Back door........................................... 56

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 68

Rear seats........................................... 72

Driving position memory

................ 76

Head restraints.................................. 81

Seat belts ........................................... 83

Steering wheel................................. 90

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror...................................... 92

Outside rear view mirrors........... 95

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 98

Moon roof ......................................... 101

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......... 105

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system........ 110

Alarm.................................................... 112

Theft prevention labels ................. 116

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 117

SRS airbags ....................................... 119

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 132

Child restraint systems ............... 137

Installing child restraints............... 141

1

Before driving

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Air conditioning controls

• Windshield wiper de-icer

• Rear view monitor system

• Intuitive parking assist

• Audio/video system

• Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogging

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 154

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 165

Automatic transmission

(6-speed models) ........................ 171

Automatic transmission

(8-speed models) ...................... 178

Turn signal lever ............................ 187

Parking brake ................................. 189

Horn.................................................... 190

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ....................... 191

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 194

Multi-information display......... 200

Head-up display ........................... 206

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.............................. 211

Fog light switch .............................. 215

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................................. 217

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................ 224

Headlight cleaner switch.......... 226

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ............................... 227

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................ 232

Intuitive parking assist ................ 245

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)................................................ 255

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles with the Lexus

Display Audio system)............ 264

Driving assist systems................. 269

All-wheel drive lock switch...... 275

Hill-start assist control ............... 276

Pre-Collision System.................. 278

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 292

Cargo and luggage..................... 296

Vehicle load limits......................... 301

Winter driving tips ....................... 302

Trailer towing................................ 306

Dinghy towing ............................... 323

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Lexus Display Audio system

Lexus Display Audio

system ........................................... 328

Display settings ............................. 332

Setup menu..................................... 334

Vehicle information.................... 340

Mobile Assistant........................... 343

3-2. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system (with the Lexus

Display Audio system) ............ 345

Automatic air conditioning

system (without a navigation

system or the Lexus Display

Audio system)............................ 353

Rear window defogger

switch............................................... 361

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 363

3-3. Using the Lexus Display

Audio system

Audio system (with the Lexus

Display Audio system) ........... 365

Using the radio............................. 368

Using the CD player.................. 383

Playing an audio CD and

MP3/WMA discs.................... 384

Listening to an iPod..................... 394

Listening to a USB memory..... 402

Using the AUX port .................... 412

Listening to Bluetooth

®

audio................................................ 414

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 428

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ........................... 430

Hands-free system

(for mobile phone).................... 433

Using the Bluetooth

®

phone .............................................. 441

Setting the hands-free

system ............................................ 459

Bluetooth

®

settings .................... 472

3-4. Using the audio system

Audio system (without a

navigation system or the

Lexus Display Audio

system).......................................... 480

Using the radio............................. 483

Using the CD player................... 492

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ................................................. 501

Operating an iPod........................ 510

Operating a USB memory...... 520

Bluetooth

®

audio system ........ 530

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ........................................... 535

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 540

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 544

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................................ 551

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 552

Using the AUX port ................... 554

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 556

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 560

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 565

Making a phone call.................... 573

Setting a mobile phone.............. 578

Security and system setup....... 584

Using the phone book............... 588

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list........................... 595

• Interior lights ............................... 596

• Personal lights ............................ 596

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features ............. 598

• Glove box .................................... 599

• Bottle holders/

door pockets.............................. 600

• Cup holders.................................. 601

• Console box................................ 604

• Coin holder ................................. 606

• Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606

• Under tray................................... 608

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................................ 609

Vanity mirrors................................. 610

Clock.................................................... 611

Outside temperature

display............................................. 613

Multi-display light control.......... 615

Power outlets.................................. 616

Heated steering wheel ............... 619

Seat heaters and ventilators .... 620

Armrest............................................ 622

Coat hooks ..................................... 623

Assist grips...................................... 624

Floor mat.......................................... 625

Luggage compartment

features.......................................... 627

Garage door opener.................. 632

Compass ........................................ 638

Safety Connect............................. 642

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 650

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 653

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ..... 656

General maintenance............... 659

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs

....................................... 663

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 664

Hood.................................................. 667

Positioning a floor jack.............. 668

Engine compartment.................. 670

Tires .................................................. 684

Tire inflation pressure................. 693

Wheels.............................................. 697

Air conditioning filter.................. 699

Electronic key battery................. 701

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 703

Headlight aim.................................. 716

Light bulbs........................................ 719

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 734

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.............................................. 735

If you think something is

wrong............................................. 742

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 743

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 744

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 754

If you have a flat tire..................... 774

If the engine will not start .......... 789

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................... 791

If you lose your keys.................... 792

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 793

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 796

If your vehicle overheats ........... 799

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 802

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency.................................. 804

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 806

Fuel information............................. 818

Tire information.............................. 821

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ............. 834

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 847

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.......................... 850

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)..................................... 851

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 853

Headlight aim instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 863

Abbreviation list .................................. 868

Alphabetical index.............................. 870

What to do if... ...................................... 882

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof 

P. 101

Front fog lights

P. 215

Turn signal lights

P. 187

Windshield wipers

P. 217

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 95

Hood

P. 667

Front side marker lights

P. 211

Daytime running lights/

Parking lights

P. 211

Windshield wiper de-icer , *

P. 363

Headlights

P. 211

9

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Tail lights

P. 211

Rear window wiper

P. 224

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 684

P. 774

P. 815

P. 821

Rear side marker lights

P. 211

Rear turn signal lights

P. 187

Back door opener button

P. 56

Back door

P. 56

Fuel filler door

P. 105

Side doors

P. 52

Rear window defogger*

P. 361

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Pictorial index

Interior

SRS driver airbag

P. 119

SRS knee airbags

P. 119

Front seats

P. 68

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 119

Power outlet

AUX port

USB port

*

1

P. 616

P. 412, 554

P. 394, 402, 510, 520

Door pockets

Bottle holders

P. 600

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 119

Power outlet

P. 616

Console box

P. 604

Armrest

Auxiliary box



P. 622

P. 606

Power outlet 

P. 616

Power window switches

P. 98

Rear seats

P. 72

Head restraints

P. 81

Seat belts

P. 83

Front SRS side airbags

P. 119

Cup holders

P. 601

Rear seat entertainment system , *

2

11

A

Personal lights

Interior lights

P. 596

Sun visors

P. 609

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 119

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 596

Vanity mirrors

P. 610

“SOS” button 

Auxiliary box



P. 642

P. 606

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Moon roof switches 

P. 101

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Garage door opener switches

Compass



P. 92

P. 632

P. 638

Rear view monitor system 

P. 255

Coat hooks

P. 623

Assist grips

P. 624

12

B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 76

Door lock switches

P. 52

Window lock switch

P. 98

Power window switches

P. 98

Inside lock buttons

P. 52

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 95

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Lexus Display Audio controller 

P. 328

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 171, 178

Shift lock override button

P. 791

Floor mat

P. 625

All-wheel drive lock switch 

P. 275

Seat heater and ventilator switches 

P. 620

VSC off switch

P. 269

Remote Touch , *

: If equipped

*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Cup holders

P. 601

14

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 211

P. 187

P. 215

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 217

P. 224

Power back door main

switch

P. 58

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 90

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 165

Hood lock release

lever

P. 667

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 191

P. 200

Glove box

P. 599

Horn

P. 190

Parking brake pedal

P. 189

15

A

Without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system

Security indicator

P. 110, 112

Audio system

P. 480

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 734

●Display light control

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 615

P. 613

P. 611

P. 353

P. 480

Multi display

Air conditioning

system

P. 353

Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defogger switch

P. 361

16

A

With the Lexus Display Audio system

Air conditioning

system

P. 345

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

P. 361

Audio system

P. 365

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 734

Security indicator

P. 110, 112

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Clock

P. 611

Lexus Display Audio

system

Rear view monitor

system

P. 328

P. 264

17

*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

A

With a navigation system

Air conditioning

system

*

Navigation system*

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defogger

switch

*

Audio system*

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 734

Security indicator

P. 110, 112

Clock*

18

B

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Telephone switch*

P. 433, 560

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

button



P. 232

Talk switch*

P. 433, 560

Steering wheel audio switches*

P. 430, 556

Type A

Multi-information switches

P. 200

Cruise control switch

P. 227, 232

Telephone switch*

P. 433, 560

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

button



P. 232

Talk switch*

P. 433, 560

Steering wheel audio switches*

P. 430, 556

Type B

Multi-information switches

P. 200

Cruise control switch

P. 227, 232

Paddle shift switches

P. 171, 178

19

D

Pre-collision braking

off switch



P. 279

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 686

C

Heated steering wheel

switch



P. 619

Head-up display main switch 

P. 206

Display position adjustment

switch



P. 206

Display contrast adjustment

switch



P. 206

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

20

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

E

Cup holder

P. 601

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 226

Power back door switch

P. 57

Fuel filler door opener

P. 105

Instrument panel light

control buttons

P. 192

“ODO/TRIP” button

P. 192

Windshield wiper de-icer switch , *

P. 363

BSM main switch 

P. 286

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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