Lexus RX350 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 and

SRS airbag 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.............. 48

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

Back door........................................... 55

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats.......................................... 67

Rear seats............................................. 71

Driving position memory ............. 75

Head restraints................................ 80

Seat belts ............................................ 82

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

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 92

Outside rear view mirrors........... 94

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 97

Moon roof ........................................ 100

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......... 104

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system....... 108

Alarm................................................... 110

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.)...................................... 113

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............... 114

SRS airbags ....................................... 116

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 129

Child restraint systems ............... 134

Installing child restraints............. 138

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........................ 150

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 159

Automatic transmission.............. 165

Turn signal lever ............................ 169

Parking brake ................................... 171

Horn..................................................... 172

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 173

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 175

Multi-information display........... 180

Head-up display ............................ 186

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.............................. 191

Automatic High Beam................ 197

Fog light switch ............................. 204

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................ 207

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................. 214

Headlight cleaner switch........... 216

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................. 217

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................ 222

Intuitive parking assist ................ 235

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)................................................ 242

Driving assist systems................. 246

All-wheel drive lock switch

(AWD models) .......................... 252

Hill-start assist control ............... 253

Pre-Collision System.................. 255

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 260

Cargo and luggage..................... 264

Vehicle load limits........................ 268

Winter driving tips ....................... 269

Trailer towing................................. 273

Dinghy towing ................................ 291

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 294

Rear window defogger

switch............................................... 301

Windshield wiper de-icer........ 302

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system ................................ 303

Using the radio.............................. 307

Using the CD player.................... 317

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 327

Operating an iPod....................... 337

Operating a USB memory....... 345

Optimal use of the

audio system................................ 354

Using the AUX port.................... 357

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ........................... 359

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 362

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ............................................ 365

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 370

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 374

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................................ 381

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 382

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................. 386

Making a phone call.................... 394

Setting a mobile phone.............. 399

Security and system setup....... 405

Using the phone book............... 409

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................. 416

• Interior lights ................................ 417

• Personal lights ............................. 417

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features................ 419

• Glove box .................................... 420

• Bottle holders/

door pockets................................ 421

• Cup holders................................. 422

• Console box................................ 424

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 426

• Under tray.................................... 427

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors......................................... 428

Vanity mirrors................................ 429

Clock................................................ 430

Outside temperature

display ............................................. 431

Multi-display light control

(vehicles without a

navigation system).................... 432

Power outlets................................. 433

Seat heaters and

ventilators..................................... 436

Armrest ........................................... 438

Coat hooks ..................................... 439

Floor mat.......................................... 440

Luggage compartment

features........................................... 441

Garage door opener.................. 446

Compass.......................................... 452

Safety Connect ............................. 456

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 464

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 468

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements....... 471

General maintenance................ 473

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 477

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 478

Hood .................................................. 481

Positioning a floor jack............... 482

Engine compartment.................. 484

Tires ................................................... 499

Tire inflation pressure................ 508

Wheels .............................................. 512

Air conditioning filter................... 514

Electronic key battery................. 517

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................. 519

Headlight aim

(discharge headlights) ........... 530

Light bulbs....................................... 532

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 546

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ....................................... 547

If you think something

is wrong........................................ 555

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 556

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 557

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 568

If you have a flat tire..................... 587

If the engine will not start ........... 601

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 603

If you lose your keys................... 604

If the electronic key does

not operate properly .............. 605

If the battery is discharged ...... 608

If your vehicle overheats .............. 611

If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 614

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an

emergency.................................... 615

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 618

Fuel information........................... 630

Tire information............................. 633

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 645

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................... 654

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 656

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 657

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 660

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list ................................... 672

Alphabetical index............................... 674

What to do if... ...................................... 689

Index

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof 

P. 100

Headlights and daytime

running lights

P. 191

Fog lights

P. 204

Turn signal lights

P. 169

Side marker lights

P. 191

Hood

P. 481

Parking lights

P. 191

Windshield wipers

P. 207

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 94

9

Tail lights

P. 191

Rear window defogger *

1

P. 301

Rear window wiper

P. 214

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 499

P. 587

P. 626

P. 633

Side marker lights

P. 191

Fuel filler door

P. 104

Turn signal lights

P. 169

License plate lights

P. 191

Side doors

P. 52

Back door

P. 55

: If equipped

*

1

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

10

A

Power outlet

P. 433

Floor mat

P. 440

Pictorial index

Interior

Front SRS side airbags

P. 116

SRS knee airbags

P. 116

Front seats

P. 67

Console box

P. 424

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 421

Armrest

Auxiliary boxes



P. 438

P. 426

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 116

Power outlet

AUX port

USB port



P. 433

P. 357

P. 337, 345

Rear seats

P. 71

Power window switches

P. 97

Head restraints

P. 80

Seat belts

P. 82

Head restraints

P. 80

Cup holders

P. 422

Power outlet 

P. 433

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 116

11

A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 92

Personal lights

Interior light

P. 417

Sun visors

P. 428

Auxiliary boxes 

P. 426

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 116

Rear view monitor system 

P. 242

Interior light

Personal lights

P. 417

Coat hooks

P. 439

Moon roof switches 

P. 100

Compass 

P. 452

Garage door opener switches

P. 446

Vanity mirrors

P. 429

: If equipped

Without “SOS” button

12

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 92

Personal lights

Interior light

P. 417

Sun visors

P. 428

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 116

Rear view monitor system 

P. 242

Interior light

Personal lights

P. 417

Coat hooks

P. 439

Moon roof switches 

P. 100

Compass 

P. 452

Garage door opener switches

P. 446

Vanity mirrors

P. 429

With “SOS” button

“SOS” button

P. 456

13

B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 75

Door lock switches

P. 52

Window lock switch

P. 97

Power window switches

P. 97

Inside lock buttons

P. 52

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 94

: If equipped

14

Pictorial index

Interior

C

Cup holders

P. 422

Remote Touch , *

2

All-wheel drive lock switch 

P. 252

VSC off switch

P. 248

Seat heater switches  /

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 436

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 165

Shift lock override button

P. 603

: If equipped

*

2

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

15

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 214

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 191

P. 169

P. 204

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 90

Parking brake pedal

P. 171

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 159

Hood lock release lever

P. 481

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 173

P. 180

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 207

Glove box

P. 420

Power back door main

switch



P. 57

: If equipped

16

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

A

With navigation system

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

2

Audio system*

2

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 546

Security indicator

P. 108, 110

Navigation system*

2

Air conditioning

system

*

2

17

A

Without navigation system

Security indicator

P. 108, 110

Audio system

P. 303

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 546

Multi-display

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 431

P. 430

P. 294

P. 303

Air conditioning

system

P. 294

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 301

*

2

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

Multi-display light

control switch

P. 432

18

B

Telephone switches  *

1

P. 387

Talk switch  *

1

P. 387

Multi-information switch

P. 180

Audio remote

control switches

*

1

P. 359

C

Head-up display

main switch



P. 188

Display position adjustment switch 

P. 188

Display contrast

adjustment switch



P. 188

Distance switch 

P. 222

Side camera switch, *

2

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Horn

P. 172

SRS driver airbag

P. 116

Cruise control switch

P. 217, 222

19

D

E

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 501

Cup holder

P. 422

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 216

Power back door switch 

P. 56

Fuel filler door opener

P. 104

Instrument panel light

control buttons

P. 174

“ODO/TRIP” button

P. 174

Windshield wiper de-icer switch 

P. 302

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

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

20

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 441

Power outlet

P. 433

Luggage cover

P. 443

Cargo hooks

P. 441

Auxiliary boxes

P. 441

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