Lexus Rx350 2020 Owner's Manual

Pictorial index

For safety and security

Vehicle status information and indicators

Before driving

Driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Search by illustration

	Make sure to read through them	1
	(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
	Reading driving-related information	2
	(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)

	Opening and closing the doors and windows,
	adjustment before driving	3
	(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
	Operations and advice which are necessary for driving	4
	(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
	Usage of the interior features	5
	(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
	Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures	6
	(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
	What to do in case of malfunction and emergency	7
	(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
	Vehicle specifications, customizable features	8
	(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
	Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
	SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian	9
	owners
	Search by symptom
	Search alphabetically

RX350_RX350L_U

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For your information ......................................			6
Reading this manual....................................			10
How to search .................................................			11
Pictorial index .................................................			12
1	For safety and security
1-1.		For safe use
		Before driving....................................	24
		For safe driving..................................	25
		Seat belts .............................................	26
		SRS airbags .......................................	30
		Front passenger occupant classifi-
		cation system .................................	39
		Exhaust gas precautions ..............	44
1-2.		Child safety
		Riding with children........................	45
		Child restraint systems .................	45
1-3.		Lexus Enform
		Lexus Enform Safety Connect ..	60
1-4.		Theft deterrent system
		Engine immobilizer system.........	64
		Alarm....................................................	67
2		Vehicle status information and
		indicators
2-1.		Instrument cluster
		Warning lights and indicators....	70
		Gauges and meters .......................	75
		Multi-information display.............	79
		Head-up display ..............................	86
		Fuel consumption information...	90

3 Before driving
3-1.	Key information
	Keys .......................................................	94
3-2.	Opening, closing and locking the
	doors
	Side doors...........................................	97
	Power back door ...........................	101
	Smart access system with push-but-
	ton start ............................................	113
3-3.	Adjusting the seats
	Front seats.........................................	122
	Rear seats..........................................	123
	Driving position memory............	134
	Head restraints ...............................	137

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and

	mirrors
	Steering wheel ...............................	140
	Inside rear view mirror .................	141
	Outside rear view mirrors..........	142
3-5.	Opening, closing the windows and
	moon roof
	Power windows .............................	145
	Moon roof.........................................	147
	Panoramic moon roof.................	150
4 Driving
4-1.	Before driving
	Driving the vehicle........................	156
	Cargo and luggage........................	161
	Vehicle load limits.........................	164
	Trailer towing (vehicles without
	towing package).........................	165

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	Trailer towing (vehicles with towing
	package)........................................	165
	Dinghy towing ................................	175
4-2.	Driving procedures
	Engine (ignition) switch ..............	176
	Automatic transmission..............	180
	Turn signal lever.............................	184
	Parking brake .................................	185
	Brake Hold.......................................	188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
	Headlight switch............................	190
	Automatic High Beam ................	193
	Fog light switch ..............................	195
	Windshield wipers and washer
	............................................................	196
	Rear window wiper and washer
	...........................................................	200
4-4.	Refueling
	Opening the fuel tank cap........	202

4-5. Using the driving support systems

Lexus Safety System + 2.0.......	205
PCS (Pre-Collision System)......	211
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).........	218
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............	227

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range.........................	230
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......	239
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
...........................................................	245
Intuitive parking assist ................	247
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function..........................................	253
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
...........................................................	258
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ............................	264

	Parking Support Brake function
	(rear-crossing vehicles) .........	270
	Driving mode select switch ......	274
	All-wheel drive lock switch......	276
	Driving assist systems .................	277
4-6.	Driving tips
	Winter driving tips.......................	283
	Utility vehicle precautions........	285
5 Interior features
5-1.	Remote Touch/Display
	Remote Touch...............................	290
	Center Display...............................	292
5-2.	Lexus Climate Concierge
	Lexus Climate Concierge........	295
5-3.	Using the air conditioning system
	and defogger
	Front automatic air conditioning
	system............................................	296
	Rear automatic air conditioning
	system............................................	307
	Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
	ers/seat ventilators....................	310
5-4.	Using the interior lights
	Interior lights list ............................	313
5-5.	Using the storage features
	List of storage features ...............	316
	Luggage compartment features
	...........................................................	322
5-6.	Using the other interior features
	Other interior features ..............	327
	Garage door opener .................	339
	Compass .........................................	346

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6 Maintenance and care

6-1.	Maintenance and care
	Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
	cle exterior...................................	350
	Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
	cle interior ....................................	353
6-2.	Maintenance
	Maintenance requirements .....	356
	General maintenance................	357
	Emission inspection and mainte-
	nance (I/M) programs ............	360
6-3.	Do-it-yourself maintenance
	Do-it-yourself service precautions
	............................................................	361
	Hood..................................................	363
	Positioning a floor jack...............	363
	Engine compartment..................	365
	Tires ....................................................	371
	Tire inflation pressure.................	383
	Wheels..............................................	384
	Air conditioning filter..................	386
	Windshield wiper inserts...........	388
	Electronic key battery ................	389
	Checking and replacing fuses
	............................................................	391
	Headlight aim.................................	392
	Light bulbs.......................................	394

7 When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.....................	404
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.............................	404

	If the vehicle is trapped in rising
	water ..............................................	405
7-2.	Steps to take in an emergency
	If your vehicle needs to be towed
	..........................................................	407
	If you think something is wrong
	.............................................................	411
	Fuel pump shut off system..........	412
	If a warning light turns on or a warn-
	ing buzzer sounds.......................	413
	If a warning message is displayed
	...........................................................	422
	If you have a flat tire ....................	426
	If the engine will not start ..........	438
	If you lose your keys....................	440
	If the fuel filler door cannot be
	opened ..........................................	440
	If the electronic key does not oper-
	ate properly...................................	441
	If the vehicle battery is discharged
	..........................................................	443
	If your vehicle overheats...........	447
	If the vehicle becomes stuck ...	449
8 Vehicle specifications
8-1.	Specifications
	Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
	etc.) .................................................	452
	Fuel information............................	459
	Tire information .............................	461
8-2.	Customization
	Customizable features ..............	470
8-3.	Initialization
	Items to initialize...........................	483

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9		For owners
9-1.		For owners
		Reporting safety defects for U.S.
		owners ...........................................	486
		Seat belt instructions for Canadian
		owners (in French)....................	486
		SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
		dian owners (in French)..........	488
		Headlight aim instructions for
		Canadian owners (in French)
		...........................................................	496
		Index
		What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
		...........................................................	500
		Alphabetical Index.......................	503

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			repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
	For your information
			age they may cause to, or adverse
	Main Owner’s Manual		effect they may have on, your Lexus
			vehicle.
	Please note that this manual applies to		This vehicle should not be modified
	all models and explains all equipment,		with non-genuine Lexus products.
	including options. Therefore, you may		Modification with non-genuine Lexus
	find some explanations for equipment		products could affect its performance,
	not installed on your vehicle.		safety or durability, and may even vio-
	All specifications provided in this man-		late governmental regulations. In addi-
			tion, damage or performance
	ual are current at the time of printing.
			problems resulting from the modifica-
	However, because of the Lexus policy
			tion may not be covered under war-
	of continual product improvement, we
			ranty.
	reserve the right to make changes at
	any time without notice.
	Depending on specifications, the vehi-		Installation of a mobile two-way
			radio system
	cle shown in the illustrations may differ
	from your vehicle in terms of color and
			The installation of a mobile two-way
	equipment.
			radio system in your vehicle could
	Noise from under vehicle after		affect electronic systems such as:
			 Multiport fuel injection sys-
	turning off the engine
			tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
	Approximately five hours after the		tion system
	engine is turned off, you may hear		 Lexus Safety System + 2.0
	sound coming from under the vehicle		 Anti-lock brake system
	for several minutes. This is the sound of
	a fuel evaporation leakage check and,		 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
	it does not indicate a malfunction.		agement
			 SRS airbag system
	Accessories, spare parts and		 Seat belt pretensioner system
	modification of your Lexus		Be sure to check with your Lexus
			dealer for precautionary measures or
	A wide variety of non-genuine spare
			special instructions regarding installa-
	parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
			tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
	cles are currently available in the mar-
	ket. You should know that Toyota does		Vehicle data recording
	not warrant these products and is not
	responsible for their performance,
			The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-

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cated computers that will record certain data, such as:

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped.

These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.

•Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)

•Accelerator status

•Brake status

•Vehicle speed

•Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the ABS and pre-collision system

•Images from the front camera (available only when certain safety systems are activated, which varies depending on the vehicle specifications).

 Data Transmission

Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without notification to you.

 Data usage

Lexus may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

•With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

•For use by Lexus in a lawsuit

•For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Recorded image information can be erased by your Lexus dealer.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the function is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates will not be available.

To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus, please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.

Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)

If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus, please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.

Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems

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performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

 Disclosure of the EDR data

Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

•An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

•For use by Lexus in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Lexus may:

•Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

•Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Lexus

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.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, wireless remote control

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batteries, and the batteries in the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

WARNING

■General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

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.

■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 windows, the moon roof or panoramic 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.

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Reading this manual			Symbols	Meanings
Explains symbols used in this man-				Indicates the action
				(pushing, turning, etc.)
ual.				used to operate switches
				and other devices.
Symbols in this manual				Indicates the outcome of
				an operation (e.g. a lid
				opens).
Symbols	Meanings
	WARNING:
	Explains something that,
	if not obeyed, could
	cause death or serious
	injury to people.
	NOTICE:
	Explains something that,
	if not obeyed, could
	cause damage to or a
			Symbols	Meanings
	malfunction in the vehi-
	cle or its equipment.
				Indicates the component
				or position being
	Indicates operating or
	working procedures. Fol-			explained.
	low the steps in numeri-
				Means Do not, Do not do
	cal order.
				this, or Do not let this
				happen.

Symbols in illustrations

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How to search

■ Searching by name

 Alphabetical index: P.503

■ Searching by installation position

 Pictorial index: P.12

■ Searching by symptom or sound

What to do if... (Troubleshooting):P.500

■ Searching by title

 Table of contents: P.2

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Pictorial index

■Exterior

The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
A	Side doors....................................................................................................................	P.97
	Locking/unlocking ..............................................................................................................	P.97
	Opening/closing the side windows ...........................................................................	P.145
	Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ..................................................	P.441
	Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................	P.413, 422
B	Back door ...................................................................................................................	P.101
	Opening from inside the cabin ....................................................................................	P.103
	Opening from outside .....................................................................................................	P.103
	Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................	P.413, 422
C Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................		P.142
	Adjusting the mirror angle..............................................................................................	P.142
	Folding the mirrors..................................................................................................	P.143, 143
	Driving position memory* ..............................................................................................	P.134
	Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................	P.298
D	Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................	P.196

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	Precautions for winter season.....................................................................................	P.283
	To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*.................................................	P.303
	Precautions for car wash ................................................................................................	P.351
E	Fuel filler door........................................................................................................	P.202
	Refueling method .............................................................................................................	P.202
	Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................	P.454
F	Tires.............................................................................................................................	P.371
	Tire size/inflation pressure .................................................................................	P.371, 457
	Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................	P.283
	Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system................................................	P.371
	Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................	P.426
G	Hood ..........................................................................................................................	P.363
	Opening ...............................................................................................................................	P.363
	Engine oil..............................................................................................................................	P.454
	Coping with overheating...............................................................................................	P.447
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.422
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.394, Watts: P.458)
H	Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights............	P.184, 190
I	Side turn signal lights .............................................................................................	P.184
J	Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................	P.190
K	Fog lights/cornering lights* .......................................................................	P.190, 195
L	Rear side marker lights .........................................................................................	P.190
M	Stop/tail lights..........................................................................................................	P.190
N	Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights......................................................	P.184, 190
	Shifting the shift lever to R..............................................................................................	P.180
O	License plate lights .................................................................................................	P.190

*: If equipped

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■Instrument panel

A	Engine switch ...........................................................................................................	P.176
	Starting the engine/changing the modes.................................................................	P.176
	Emergency stop of the engine ....................................................................................	P.404
	When the engine will not start.....................................................................................	P.438
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.422
B	Shift lever..................................................................................................................	P.180
	Changing the shift position..............................................................................................	P.181
	Precautions for towing ...................................................................................................	P.407
	When the shift lever does not move ............................................................................	P.181
C	Meters..........................................................................................................................	P.75
	Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light...........................	P.75, 78
	Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................................................	P.70
	When a warning light turns on .....................................................................................	P.413
D	Multi-information display.......................................................................................	P.79
	Display......................................................................................................................................	P.79
	When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................	P.422

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E	Parking brake switch .............................................................................................	P.185
	Applying/releasing ...........................................................................................................	P.185
	Precautions for winter season.....................................................................................	P.284
	Warning buzzer/messages..........................................................................................	P.422
F	Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................	P.184
	Headlight switch......................................................................................................	P.190
	Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/daytime
	running lights .......................................................................................................................	P.190
	Fog lights*1 ............................................................................................................................	P.195
G	Windshield wiper and washer switch.....................................................	P.196, 200
	Usage...........................................................................................................................	P.196, 200
	Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................	P.370
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.422
H	Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................	P.404
I	Hood lock release lever.......................................................................................	P.363
J	Tilt and telescopic steering control switch......................................................	P.140
	Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................	P.140
	Driving position memory*1.............................................................................................	P.134
K	Air conditioning system .......................................................................................	P.296
	Usage.....................................................................................................................................	P.296
	Rear window defogger...................................................................................................	P.296
L	Audio system*2

*1: If equipped

*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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■Switches

A	Automatic High Beam switch..............................................................................	P.193
B	Power back door switch........................................................................................	P.103
C	HUD (Head-up display) switch*1..........................................................................	P.87
D	Instrument panel light control switches .............................................................	P.78
E	“ODO TRIP” switch .................................................................................................	P.78
F	Camera switch*1, 2
G	Heated steering wheel switch*1...........................................................................	P.311

*1: If equipped

*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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A Driving position memory switches*...................................................................		P.134
B Outside rear view mirror switches....................................................................		P.142
C	Door lock switches ...................................................................................................	P.99
D	Power window switches........................................................................................	P.145
E	Window lock switch ...............................................................................................	P.147

*: If equipped

A	Audio remote control switches*
B	Paddle shift switches..............................................................................................	P.182
C	Meter control switches..........................................................................................	P.80
D	Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................	P.234
E	Cruise control switch...........................................................................................	P.230
F	LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch .....................................................................	P.223

GTalk switch*

HPhone switch*

*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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A	Remote Touch*1.....................................................................................................	P.290
B	Driving mode select switch.................................................................................	P.274
C	VSC OFF switch.....................................................................................................	P.279
D	All-wheel drive lock switch*2 .............................................................................	P.276
E	Wireless charger switch*2 .................................................................................	P.328
F	Front seat heater switches*2 ................................................................................	P.311
G	Seat ventilator switches*2 ....................................................................................	P.312
H	Brake hold switch...................................................................................................	P.188

*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. *2: If equipped

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■Interior

 RX350

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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SRS airbags................................................................................................................	P.30
Floor mats....................................................................................................................	P.24
Front seats.................................................................................................................	P.122
Rear seats..................................................................................................................	P.123
Head restraints........................................................................................................	P.137
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................	P.26
Console box..............................................................................................................	P.318
Inside lock buttons....................................................................................................	P.99
Cup holders ..............................................................................................................	P.319
Assist grips ..............................................................................................................	P.335

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 RX350L (vehicles with separate-type second-row seats)

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C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

SRS airbags................................................................................................................	P.30
Floor mats....................................................................................................................	P.24
Front seats.................................................................................................................	P.122
Second-row seats ...................................................................................................	P.123
Third-row seats ........................................................................................................	P.123
Head restraints........................................................................................................	P.137
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................	P.26
Console box..............................................................................................................	P.318
Inside lock buttons....................................................................................................	P.99
Cup holders ..............................................................................................................	P.319
Assist grips ..............................................................................................................	P.335
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................	P.307

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 RX350L (vehicles with bench-type second-row seats)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

SRS airbags................................................................................................................	P.30
Floor mats....................................................................................................................	P.24
Front seats.................................................................................................................	P.122
Second-row seats ...................................................................................................	P.123
Third-row seats ........................................................................................................	P.123
Head restraints........................................................................................................	P.137
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................	P.26
Console box..............................................................................................................	P.318
Inside lock buttons....................................................................................................	P.99
Cup holders ..............................................................................................................	P.319
Assist grips ..............................................................................................................	P.335
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................	P.307

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■Ceiling

A	Auxiliary box.............................................................................................................	P.321
B	Interior light*1 ...........................................................................................................	P.313
	Personal lights*1.......................................................................................................	P.314
C	Moon roof switches*2............................................................................................	P.147
	Panoramic moon roof switches*2 ......................................................................	P.150
D	“SOS” button*2..........................................................................................................	P.60
E	Vanity mirrors ........................................................................................................	P.338
F	Sun visors..................................................................................................................	P.337
G	Inside rear view mirror ...........................................................................................	P.141
H	Garage door opener switches..........................................................................	P.339

*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear. *2: If equipped

For safety and security	1

1-1.	For safe use
	Before driving.................................	24
	For safe driving..............................	25
	Seat belts .........................................	26
	SRS airbags ....................................	30
	Front passenger occupant classifi-
	cation system ..............................	39
	Exhaust gas precautions ...........	44
1-2.	Child safety
	Riding with children.....................	45
	Child restraint systems ..............	45
1-3.	Lexus Enform
	Lexus Enform Safety Connect
	...........................................................	60
1-4.	Theft deterrent system
	Engine immobilizer system......	64
	Alarm.................................................	67

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Before driving

Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

2Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

Always align the marks A .

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■When installing the driver’s floor mat

●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.

●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.

●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

●Do not place the floor mat bot- tom-side up or upside-down.

■Before driving

●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.

●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.

Correct driving posture

AAdjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. ( P.122)

BAdjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. ( P.122)

CLock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. ( P.137)

DWear the seat belt correctly. ( P.26)

WARNING

■For safe driving

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

●Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

●Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. ( P.26)

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P.45)

Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly.

( P.141, 142)

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■Wearing a seat belt

●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

●Always wear a seat belt properly.

●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.

●Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

●RX350L: Do not let third-row seat passengers to use second-row seat seat belts.

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. ( P.27)

Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. ( P.27)

■When children are in the vehicle

P.54

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			ble over the hips.
	WARNING
			 Adjust the position of the seatback.
	■Seat belt damage and wear
			Sit up straight and well back in the
	●Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
			seat.
	ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
	jammed in the door.		 Do not twist the seat belt.
	●Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
	cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
			■Child seat belt usage
	parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
			The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-
	until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
	cannot protect an occupant from		pally designed for persons of adult size.
	death or serious injury.		●Use a child restraint system appropriate
	●Ensure that the belt and plate are		for the child, until the child becomes large
			enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
	locked and the belt is not twisted.
			seat belt. ( P.45)
	If the seat belt does not function cor-
			●When the child becomes large enough to
	rectly, immediately contact your Lexus
	dealer.		properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-
	●Replace the seat assembly, including		low the instructions regarding seat belt
			usage. ( P.26)
	the belts, if your vehicle has been		■Seat belt extender
	involved in a serious accident, even if
			If your seat belts cannot be fastened
	there is no obvious damage.
	●Do not attempt to install, remove,		securely because they are not long enough,
			a personalized seat belt extender is avail-
	modify, disassemble or dispose of the		able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
	seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
	carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-
	propriate handling may lead to incor-
	rect operation.

Correct use of the seat belts

Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low as possi-

WARNING

■Using a seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

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					motion will allow the belt to extend so that
		WARNING
					you can move around fully.
	●Do not use the seat belt extender				■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
		when installing a child restraint system
					When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-
		because the belt will not securely hold
					pletely extended and then retracted even
		the child restraint system, increasing
					slightly, the belt is locked in that position and
		the risk of death or serious injury in the
					cannot be extended. This feature is used to
		event of an accident.
					hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
	●The personalized extender may not be				To free the belt again, fully retract the belt
		safe on another vehicle, when used by			and then pull the belt out once more.
		another person, or at a different seat-			( P.45)
		ing position other than the one origi-
		nally intended.
						Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
						anchor height (front seats)
		NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt.

This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

1To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.

2To release the seat belt, press the release button A .

■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy

1Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button A .

2Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

WARNING

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats and outboard second-row seats)

The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occupants by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact or a rear impact.

■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.

WARNING

■Seat belt pretensioners

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

SRS airbag system

■ Location of the SRS airbags

 RX350

 SRS front airbags

A SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact with interior components

B SRS knee airbag

Can help provide driver protection

C SRS seat cushion airbag

Can help restrain the front passenger

 SRS side and curtain shield airbags D SRS front side airbags

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants