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 in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 29

Wireless remote control.............. 40

Side doors .......................................... 44

Back door........................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats......................................... 58

Rear seats........................................... 63

Driving position memory ............. 67

Head restraints................................. 70

Seat belts ............................................ 72

Steering wheel................................. 80

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 82

Outside rear view mirrors.......... 83

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows................................ 86

Moon roof ......................................... 89

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 92

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 96

Alarm.................................................... 98

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.).................................... 100

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture .............. 101

SRS airbags ..................................... 103

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 115

Child restraint systems ............... 120

Installing child restraints............. 124

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 136

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 145

Automatic transmission................ 151

Turn signal lever............................. 155

Parking brake ................................. 156

Horn.................................................... 157

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Before driving

2

When driving

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3

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 158

Indicators and warning lights ... 160

Multi-information display........... 165

Head-up display .............................. 171

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 176

Automatic High Beam................. 181

Fog light switch .............................. 187

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 189

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................. 194

Headlight cleaner switch........... 195

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 196

Dynamic radar cruise

control........................................... 200

Intuitive parking assist-sensor.... 211

Electronically modulated

air suspension .............................. 218

Rear view monitor system

(rear view mirror-attached

type)................................................ 224

Driving assist systems................. 228

All-wheel drive lock switch

(AWD models) .......................... 234

Hill-start assist control................ 235

Pre-Collision System.................. 237

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions........ 242

Cargo and luggage..................... 247

Vehicle load limits......................... 251

Winter driving tips ....................... 252

Trailer towing................................. 256

Dinghy towing ............................... 269

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 272

Rear window defogger

switch ............................................. 279

Windshield wiper de-icer........ 280

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system .................................. 281

Using the radio............................. 285

Using the CD player................... 295

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ............................................... 305

Operating an iPod

®

player...... 315

Operating a USB memory

player.............................................. 323

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 332

Using the AUX adapter............ 335

Using the steering wheel

audio switches............................ 337

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Interior features

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ........ 340

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system ............................................ 343

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 348

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player......... 352

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup .............................................. 359

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones........................... 360

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones).................. 364

Making a phone call.................... 372

Setting a mobile phone.............. 377

Security and system setup....... 383

Using the phone book................ 387

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 394

• Interior lights .............................. 395

• Personal lights ........................... 395

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 397

• Glove box ................................... 398

• Bottle holders/

door pockets............................... 399

• Cup holders................................ 400

• Console box................................ 402

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 404

• Under tray................................... 405

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................................ 406

Vanity mirrors................................ 407

Clock................................................ 408

Outside temperature display

(vehicles without a

navigation system)................... 409

Multi-display light control

(vehicles without a

navigation system)..................... 410

Power outlets.................................... 411

Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 414

Armrest ............................................. 416

Coat hooks ...................................... 417

Floor mat........................................... 418

Luggage compartment

features........................................... 419

Garage door opener.................. 424

Compass......................................... 430

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4

5

6

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior................... 436

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 439

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 442

General maintenance................ 444

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 448

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions.................................. 449

Hood.................................................. 452

Positioning a floor jack............... 453

Engine compartment.................. 455

Tires .................................................... 471

Tire inflation pressure................ 480

Wheels............................................. 483

Air conditioning filter................. 485

Electronic key battery............... 488

Checking and replacing

fuses............................................... 490

Headlight aim

(discharge headlights) ............. 501

Light bulbs...................................... 503

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ..................... 516

If your vehicle needs to be

towed .............................................. 517

If you think something is

wrong............................................. 522

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 523

Event data recorder.................... 524

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 526

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 536

If you have a flat tire.................... 555

If the engine will not start ......... 568

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.............................. 570

If you lose your keys..................... 571

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 572

If the battery is discharged....... 575

If your vehicle overheats ........... 578

If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 581

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 584

Fuel information........................... 595

Tire information............................ 598

6-2. Customization

Customizable features................ 610

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ............................ 619

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners........................... 622

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 623

Abbreviation list................................... 628

Alphabetical index .............................. 630

What to do if... ....................................... 641

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Moon roof 

P. 89

Headlights

P. 176

Fog lights

P. 187

Turn signal lights

P. 155

Side marker lights

P. 176

Hood

P. 452

Parking lights

P. 176

Windshield wipers

P. 189

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 83

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Tail lights

P. 176

Rear window defogger

P. 279

Rear window wiper

P. 194

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 471

P. 555

P. 591

P. 598

Side marker lights

P. 176

Fuel filler door

P. 92

Turn signal lights

P. 155

License plate lights

P. 176

Side doors

P. 44

Back door

P. 47

: If equipped

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SRS driver airbag

P. 103

Floor mat

P. 418

A

Pictorial index

Interior

Front SRS side airbags

P. 103

SRS knee airbags

P. 103

Front seats

P. 58

Console box

P. 402

Bottle holders/door pockets

P. 399

Power window switches

P. 86

Head restraints

P. 70

Seat belts

P. 72

Cup holders

P. 400

Armrest

Auxiliary boxes



P. 416

P. 404

Rear SRS side airbags

P. 103

Rear seats

P. 63

Power outlets

AUX adapter

USB adapter



P. 411

P. 335

P. 315, 323

Power outlet 

P. 411

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 103

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A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 82

Personal lights

Interior lights

P. 395

Sun visors

P. 406

Auxiliary boxes

P. 404

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 103

Rear view monitor system 

P. 224

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 395

Coat hooks

P. 417

Moon roof switches 

P. 89

Compass

P. 430

Garage door opener switches

P. 424

Vanity mirrors

P. 407

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

P. 67

Door lock switches

P. 44

Window lock switch

P. 86

Power window switches

P. 86

Inside lock buttons

P. 44

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 83

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

: If equipped

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

Cup holders

P. 400

Remote Touch *

All-wheel drive lock switch



P. 234

VSC off switch

P. 230

Seat heater switches  /

Seat heater and ventilator switches



P. 414

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 151

Shift lock override button

P. 570

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Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 194

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 176

P. 155

P. 187

Power back door main switch 

P. 49

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 80

Parking brake pedal

P. 156

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 145

Hood lock release lever

P. 452

Gauges and meters

P. 158

Glove box

P. 398

Windshield wipers and washer switch

P. 189

15

A

With navigation system

Without navigation system

Security indicator

P. 96, 98

Audio system

P. 281

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 516

Multi-display

●Outside temperature

display

●Clock

●Air conditioning

display

●Audio display

P. 409

P. 408

P. 272

P. 281

Air conditioning

system

P. 272

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 279

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

Audio system*

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 516

Security indicator

P. 96, 98

Navigation system*

Air conditioning

system

*



: If equipped

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

Multi-display light

control switch

P. 410

16

B

Telephone switches  *

2

P. 365

Talk switch  *

2

P. 365

Multi-information switch

P. 165

Audio remote

control switches

*

2

P. 337

C

Head-up display

main switch



P. 173

Display position adjustment switch 

P. 173

Power outlet main switch 

P. 411

Display contrast

adjustment switch



P. 173

Cruise control switch

P. 196, 200

Distance switch 

P. 200

Side camera switch*

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Horn

P. 157

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D

E

Height control off

switch



P. 220

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 473

Cup holder

P. 400

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 195

Power back door switch 

P. 48

Fuel filler door opener

P. 92

Instrument panel light

control switch

P. 159

ODO/TRIP button

P. 159

Windshield wiper de-icer switch 

P. 280

Height selector switch 

P. 219

: If equipped

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

*

2

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

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Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 419

Power outlets

P. 411

Luggage cover

P. 421

Cargo hooks

P. 419

Auxiliary boxes

P. 419

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B

A

Power back door switch 

P. 47

Rear seatback

lock release

lever

P. 64

Height selector switch 

P. 219

Luggage

compartment

lights

P. 50

: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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