Lexus RX 350 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
2
When driving
3
Interior features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Veh i c le
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For US owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for US owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-5. Refueling ....................................... 48
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 48
1-1. Key information .............................. 2
Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors ................................................ 4
Wireless remote control................. 4
Side doors ............................................. 7
Back door............................................ 12
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 17
Front seats............................................ 17
Rear seats........................................... 20
Driving position memory............. 23
Head restraints................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................ 26
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type)............................. 33
Steering wheel (power-
adjustable type)............................. 34
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 35
Outside rear view mirrors........... 36
Roof luggage carrier.................... 38
1-6. Anti-theft system .......................... 51
Engine immobilizer system.......... 51
Alarm.................................................... 53
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 55
1-7. Safety information....................... 56
Correct driving posture ............... 56
SRS airbags ...................................... 58
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 70
Child restraint systems ................. 75
Installing child restraints............... 78
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 90
Driving the vehicle.......................... 90
Starting the engine ......................... 97
Automatic Transmission............ 100
Turn signal lever............................. 105
Parking brake................................. 106
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof ............................ 40
Power windows................................ 40
Moon roof .......................................... 43
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 107
Gauges and meters..................... 107
Indicators and warning lights ... 109
Trip information display................ 113
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ..................... 116
Headlight switch.............................. 116
Fog light switch ................................ 119
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 120
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................................ 123
Headlight cleaner switch........... 124
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 125
Cruise control ................................ 125
Dynamic laser cruise control... 128
Driving assist systems.................. 138
Electronically modulated air
suspension
...................................... 142
2-5. Driving information ................... 147
Off-road precautions.................. 147
Cargo and luggage...................... 152
Vehicle load limits......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing.................................... 161
Dinghy towing.................................. 171
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ............................ 174
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers, and windshield
wiper de-icer................................ 180
3-2. Using the front audio
system ......................................... 181
Audio system type (without
navigation system)...................... 181
Using the radio............................... 183
Using the CD player.................... 190
Playing back MP3 and WMA
discs................................................. 196
Optimal use of the audio
system............................................ 204
Using the steering wheel audio
switches......................................... 207
3-3. Using the rear audio
system ....................................... 209
Rear seat entertainment system
features.......................................... 209
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)................................. 215
Using the DVD player
(video CD)................................... 222
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/ CD text)............... 224
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)................................. 225
Using the video mode................ 227
Changing the initial setting ...... 229
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6
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Automatic air conditioning system
(without navigation system)... 174
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 236
Interior lights list............................ 236
• Interior lights............................... 239
• Personal lights ............................ 240
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 272
3-5. Using the storage features ..... 241
List of storage features................ 241
• Glove box...................................... 241
• Console boxes ........................... 242
• Overhead console.................... 244
• Cup holders................................. 245
• Door pockets.............................. 246
3-6. Other interior features........... 247
Sun visors......................................... 247
Vanity mirror................................. 248
Clock................................................. 249
Outside temperature
display........................................... 250
Multi-display light control.......... 251
Power outlet................................... 252
Seat heaters.................................... 255
Armrest............................................ 257
Floor mat......................................... 258
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 259
Garage door opener.................. 262
Compass
........................................... 267
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior.......................... 272
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior............................ 275
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 278
Maintenance requirements..... 278
General maintenance............... 280
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs..................................... 283
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 284
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 284
Hood.................................................. 287
Positioning the jack.................... 288
Engine compartment................. 290
Tires .................................................. 304
Tire inflation pressure.................... 311
Wheels............................................... 315
Air conditioning filter................... 317
Wireless remote control
battery............................................. 319
Rear seat entertainment system
controller....................................... 321
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 323
Headlight aim (vehicles with
discharge headlights)............. 335
Light bulbs....................................... 336
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information .............. 350
If your vehicle needs to be
towed............................................. 350
If you think something is
wrong............................................. 357
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 358
Event data recorder.................... 359
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ................................ 361
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ...... 361
If you have a flat tire.................... 368
If the engine will not start .......... 378
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P............................................. 379
If you lose your keys................... 380
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.................................... 381
If your vehicle overheats.......... 384
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 386
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Vehicle specifications
6-1. Specifications ............................ 388
Maintenance data....................... 388
Fuel information............................ 399
Tire information ............................ 402
6-2. Customization ........................... 410
Customizable features............... 410
6-3. Initialization ................................ 414
Items to initialize............................ 414
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For US owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners................................... 416
Index
Alphabetical index................................ 418
What to do if... ...................................... 427
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Pictorial index
P. 116
P. 116
P. 119
P. 105
P. 116
P. 287
P. 120
P. 43
P. 36
P. 116
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Outside rear view mirrors
Parking lights
Hood
Moon roof
Turn signal lights
Side marker lights
Fog lights
Headlights (low beam)
Headlights (high beam)
P. 304
P. 368
P. 396
P. 402
P. 116
P. 116
P. 12
P. 180
P. 7
P. 48
P. 105
P. 116
P. 123
Roof luggage carrier
P. 38
Rear window defogger
Tail lights
Back door
Side doors
Tires
l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information
Rear window wiper
License plate lights
Side marker lights
Turn signal lights
Fuel filler door
: If equipped
P. 58
Pictorial index
P. 58
P. 58
P. 258
P. 17
P. 58
P. 245
P. 245
P. 257
P. 242
P. 257
P. 242
P. 246
P. 20
P. 40
P. 25
P. 26
Interior
Seat belts
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
A
Door pockets
Front seats
Floor mat
Driver airbag
Driver knee airbag
Console box
Armrest
Cup holders
SRS side airbags
Console box
Armrest
Front passenger airbag
Cup holders
A
P. 267
P. 262
P. 35
P. 240
P. 43
P. 239
P. 248
P. 247
P. 244
P. 58
P. 209
Overhead console
Personal lights
Interior lights
Rear seat entertainment system
SRS curtain shield airbags
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Compass
: If equipped
Pictorial index
P. 23
P. 7
P. 40
P. 40
B
Interior
Driving position memory switches
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
C
P. 100
P. 252
P. 102
P. 379
P. 124
P. 142
P. 252
P. 255
Power outlet
Height select switch
Headlight cleaner switch
Seat heater switches
Shift lock override
button
ECT SNOW switch
Automatic transmission
shift lever
Power outlet
: If equipped
Pictorial index
P. 227
P. 14
P. 252
P. 259
P. 260
P. 14
P. 252
P. 259
P. 259
P. 259
A
Luggage compartment
Power outlet
Auxiliary box
Luggage cover
Luggage compartment light
A/V input adapter
Cargo hooks
Power outlet
Shopping bag hooks
Cargo hooks
Luggage compartment light
A
P. 12
P. 14
Power back door switch
Luggage compartment light
: If equipped
Pictorial index
P. 116
P. 105
P. 119
P. 123
P. 13
P. 33
P. 34
P. 106
P. 97
P. 287
P. 107
P. 207
P. 241
P. 307
P. 120
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Tire pressure warning select switch
Instrument panel
Glove box
Power back door main switch
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Ignition switch
Gauges and meters
Audio remote control switches
Tilt steering lock release lever
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Parking brake pedal
Hood release lever
A
P. 51, 53
P. 181
P. 251
P. 113
P. 250
P. 249
P. 174
P. 113
P. 174
P. 180
P. 180
P. 51, 53
Without navigation system
Multi-display
l Trip information display
Multi-display light
control button
Security indicator
Audio system
With navigation system
l Outside temperature
display
l Clock
l Automatic air condi-
tioning display
Air conditioning system
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wiper de-icer
Trip information display
control button
Rear view monitor/
navigation system
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*
Security indicator
Audio system*
Air conditioning
system
1
Rear window and outside
1
*
rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wiper de-icer
: If equipped
1
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Pictorial index
P. 125, 128
P. 139
P. 144
P. 130
P. 305
B
Instrument panel
C
Telephone switch*
1
Speech command switch*
Distance switch
Cruise control switch
TRAC OFF switch
1
Height control switch
Tire pressure warning reset
switch
D
P. 245
P. 48
P. 143
P. 107
P. 108
P. 36
P. 12
P. 117
P. 252
Cup holder
Easy access mode switch
Instrument panel light
control knob
ODO/TRIP button
Power back door switch
AFS OFF switch
Power outlet main switch
Fuel filler door opener
Outside rear view mirror switches
: If equipped
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*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including 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. However, 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 illustration 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 performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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 system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
CAUTIO N
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
n General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired you ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
n General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTIO N
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle
with a slash through it. This means "Do not", "Do not do this", or
"Do not let this happen".
Before driving
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1-1. Key information............................ 2
Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors ............................................. 4
Wireless remote control............... 4
Side doors .......................................... 7
Back door......................................... 12
1-3. Adjustable components ........... 17
Front seats......................................... 17
Rear seats........................................ 20
Driving position memory ......... 23
Head restraints.............................. 25
Seat belts ......................................... 26
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type).......................... 33
Steering wheel (power-
adjustable type).......................... 34
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror............................................. 35
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 36
Roof luggage carrier................... 38
1-5. Refueling..................................... 48
Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 48
1-6. Anti-theft system ....................... 51
Engine immobilizer system........ 51
Alarm ................................................ 53
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.).......................................... 55
1-7. Safety information.................... 56
Correct driving posture............ 56
SRS airbags.................................... 58
Front passenger occupant
classification system................. 70
Child restraint systems.............. 75
Installing child restraints............ 78
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof....... 40
Power windows............................. 40
Moon roof ....................................... 43
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with power back door system
Vehicles without power back door system
Master keys
Val et ke y
Key number plate
Flat key
Keys
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
n When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 2 4 1)
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the attendant.
n Key n umber plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number
plate. (P. 3 80 )
n To prevent key damage
l Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
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Before driving
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle and
open/close the back door from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with power back door
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (P. 5 3)
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof (push
and hold)
Opens and closes the back
door (push and hold)
Vehicles without power back door
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof (push
and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (P. 5 3)
Wireless remote control
n 2-step unlocking function
When you push the UNLOCK button, the driver's door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
n Back door operation
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automatically after it has been
opened and then closed.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
n Operation signals
Side doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds twice and the emergency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been opened/closed.
Windows and standard moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows
and standard moon roof are operating.
n Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
n Battery depletion
P. 31 9
n Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (P. 4 10 )
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Before driving
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
n Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using a key, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
n Key
Locks all doors
Closes the windows and
standard moon roof (turn and
hold)
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and
standard moon roof (turn and
hold)
n Wireless remote control
P. 4
n Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Side doors
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Before driving
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
n Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle even
if the lock buttons are in the lock
position.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key
is in the ignition switch.
Rear door child-protector lock
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The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle
when the locks are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
Function Operation
Shift position linked door
locking function
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking
function
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the ignition key to the LOCK position.
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
STEP 1
Close all the doors and turn the ignition key to the ON position.
(Perform the step 2 within 10 seconds.)
STEP 2
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set or canceled are shown as follows.
or ) for 5 seconds and then release.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Function Shift lever position Switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
P
Shift position linked door unlocking function
Speed linked door locking function
Driver's door linked door unlocking
N
function
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
n Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
n If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
n Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (P. 4 10 )
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