Lexus RX350 Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start........................... 31
Wireless remote control.............. 42
Side doors .......................................... 46
Back door........................................... 49
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 60
Rear seats........................................... 65
Driving position memory ............. 69
Head restraints................................. 72
Seat belts ............................................ 74
Steering wheel.................................. 82
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror...................................... 84
Outside rear view mirrors........... 86
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 89
Moon roof .......................................... 92
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system....... 100
Alarm.................................................. 102
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.).................................... 104
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 105
SRS airbags ..................................... 107
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 120
Child restraint systems ............... 125
Installing child restraints............. 129
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 142
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 151
Automatic transmission.............. 157
Turn signal lever............................... 161
Parking brake ................................. 162
Horn.................................................... 163
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Before driving
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When driving
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 164
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 166
Multi-information display............. 171
Head-up display ............................. 177
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 182
Automatic High Beam................ 187
Fog light switch .............................. 193
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 195
Rear window wiper and
washer........................................... 200
Headlight cleaner switch........... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 202
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 206
Intuitive parking assist ................. 218
Electronically modulated
air suspension ............................. 225
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type)................................................. 231
Driving assist systems................. 235
All-wheel drive lock switch
(AWD models) ........................... 241
Hill-start assist control................ 242
Pre-Collision System.................. 244
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions........ 248
Cargo and luggage..................... 253
Vehicle load limits........................ 257
Winter driving tips ...................... 258
Trailer towing................................. 262
Dinghy towing ............................... 275
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 278
Rear window defogger
switch ............................................ 285
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 286
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................. 287
Using the radio............................... 291
Using the CD player.................... 301
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs..................................... 311
Operating an iPod
®
.................... 321
Operating a USB memory....... 329
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................................... 338
Using the AUX adapter............. 341
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 343
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Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
®
audio system ......... 346
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system................................ 349
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player......... 354
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player........ 358
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup .............................................. 365
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones............................ 366
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones).................. 370
Making a phone call.................... 378
Setting a mobile phone............. 383
Security and system setup....... 389
Using the phone book............... 393
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 400
Interior lights ................................ 401
Personal lights ............................. 401
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............. 403
Glove box .................................... 404
Bottle holders/
door pockets.............................. 405
Cup holders................................ 406
Console box............................... 408
Auxiliary boxes............................ 410
Under tray....................................... 411
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 412
Vanity mirrors................................. 413
Clock.................................................. 414
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without a
navigation system)..................... 415
Multi-display light control
(vehicles without a
navigation system)..................... 416
Power outlets.................................. 417
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 420
Armrest ............................................ 422
Coat hooks ..................................... 423
Floor mat.......................................... 424
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 425
Garage door opener................. 430
Compass.......................................... 436
Safety Connect ............................. 440
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 448
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................... 451
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements..... 454
General maintenance................ 456
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 460
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................... 461
Hood.................................................. 464
Positioning a floor jack............... 465
Engine compartment.................. 467
Tires .................................................... 481
Tire inflation pressure................ 490
Wheels.............................................. 494
Air conditioning filter.................. 496
Electronic key battery................ 499
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................. 501
Headlight aim
(discharge headlights) ............. 512
Light bulbs........................................ 514
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 528
If your vehicle needs to
be towed....................................... 529
If you think something
is wrong......................................... 536
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 537
Event data recorder................... 538
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 540
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 550
If you have a flat tire..................... 569
If the engine will not start ......... 582
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 584
If you lose your keys................... 585
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 586
If the battery is discharged...... 589
If your vehicle overheats........... 592
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 595
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency...... 596
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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.).................... 598
Fuel information............................. 610
Tire information.............................. 613
6-2. Customization
Customizable features............... 625
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 634
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 636
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 637
Abbreviation list....................................642
Alphabetical index ...............................644
What to do if... ........................................657
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Vehicle specifications
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For owners
Index
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3
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5
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Moon roof
P. 92
Headlights and daytime running
lights
P. 182, 185
Fog lights
P. 193
Turn signal lights
P. 161
Side marker lights
P. 182
Hood
P. 464
Parking lights
P. 182
Windshield wipers
P. 195
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 86
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Tail lights
P. 182
Rear window defogger
P. 285
Rear window wiper
P. 200
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 481
P. 569
P. 606
P. 613
Side marker lights
P. 182
Fuel filler door
P. 96
Turn signal lights
P. 161
License plate lights
P. 182
Side doors
P. 46
Back door
P. 49
: If equipped
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SRS driver airbag
P. 107
Floor mat
P. 424
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Interior
Front SRS side airbags
P. 107
SRS knee airbags
P. 107
Front seats
P. 60
Console box
P. 408
Bottle holders/door pockets
P. 405
Power window switches
P. 89
Head restraints
P. 72
Seat belts
P. 74
Cup holders
P. 406
Armrest
Auxiliary boxes
P. 422
P. 410
Rear SRS side airbags
P. 107
Rear seats
P. 65
Power outlets
AUX adapter
USB adapter

P. 417
P. 341
P. 321, 329
Power outlet
P. 417
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 107
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A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 84
Personal lights
Interior lights
P. 401
P. 401
Sun visors
P. 412
Auxiliary boxes
P. 410
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 107
Rear view monitor system
P. 231
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 401
P. 401
Coat hooks
P. 423
Moon roof switches
P. 92
Compass
P. 436
Garage door opener switches
P. 430
Vanity mirrors
P. 413
: If equipped
Without “SOS” button
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Interior
A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 84
Personal lights
Interior lights
P. 401
P. 401
Sun visors
P. 412
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 107
Rear view monitor system
P. 231
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 401
P. 401
Coat hooks
P. 423
Moon roof switches
P. 92
Compass
P. 436
Garage door opener switches
P. 430
Vanity mirrors
P. 413
With “SOS” button
“SOS” button
P. 440
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B
Driving position memory switches
P. 69
Door lock switches
P. 46
Window lock switch
P. 89
Power window switches
P. 89
Inside lock buttons
P. 46
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 86
: If equipped
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Interior
C
Cup holders
P. 406
Remote Touch *
All-wheel drive lock switch
P. 241
VSC off switch
P. 237
Seat heater switches /
Seat heater and ventilator switches
P. 420
Automatic transmission shift lever
P. 157
Shift lock override button
P. 584
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Instrument panel
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 200
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 182
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
P. 82
Parking brake pedal
P. 162
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 151
Hood lock release lever
P. 464
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 164
P. 171
Windshield wipers and washer switch
P. 195
Glove box
P. 404
Power back door main
switch
P. 51
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Instrument panel
A
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*
Audio system*
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 528
Security indicator
P. 100, 102
Navigation system*
Air conditioning
system
*
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A
Without navigation system
Security indicator
P. 100, 102
Audio system
P. 287
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 528
Multi-display
Outside temperature
display
Clock
Air conditioning
display
Audio display
P. 415
P. 414
P. 278
P. 287
Air conditioning
system
P. 278
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 285
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Multi-display light
control switch
P. 416
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B
Telephone switches *
2
P. 371
Talk switch *
2
P. 371
Multi-information switch
P. 171
Audio remote
control switches
*
2
P. 343
C
Head-up display
main switch
P. 179
Display position adjustment switch
P. 179
Power outlet main switch
P. 417
Display contrast
adjustment switch
P. 179
Cruise control switch
P. 202, 206
Distance switch
P. 206
Side camera switch*
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Instrument panel
Horn
P. 163
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D
E
Height control off
switch
P. 227
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 483
Cup holder
P. 406
Headlight cleaner switch
P. 201
Power back door switch
P. 50
Fuel filler door opener
P. 96
Instrument panel light
control switch
P. 165
ODO/TRIP button
P. 165
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 286
Height selector switch
P. 226
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
*
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: 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. 425
Power outlets
P. 417
Luggage cover
P. 427
Cargo hooks
P. 425
Auxiliary boxes
P. 425
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