2011 LEXUS RX350 maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Sounds
once
⎯
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
nWarning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
lWhen your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
lWhen the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
lImmediately after cruise control speed is set
lAt the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
nAfter changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→P. 4 6 6 )
Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1:Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles without roof antenna and roof rails
*3: Vehicles with roof antenna but without roof rails
*4: Vehicles with roof rails
Overall length187.8 in. (4770 mm)
Overall width74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height*166.3 in. (1685 mm)*2
66.7 in. (1695 mm)*3
67.9 in. (1725 mm)*4
Wheelbase107.9 in. (2740 mm)
Tr e a dFront64.1 in. (1630 mm)
Rear63.8 in. (1620 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)885 lb. (400 kg)
To w i n g
capacity
(Trailer
weight +
cargo)
Without towing pack-
age2000 lb. (907 kg)
With towing package3500 lb. (1588 kg)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WDFour Wheel Drive
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift control
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWRGross Combination Weight Rating
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow

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Alphabetical index
Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 444
Interior ..................................................... 447
Seat belts................................................448
Clock .......................................................... 410
Coat hooks ............................................... 419
Compass .................................................. 432
Condenser .............................................. 472
Console box ...........................................404
Cooling system
Engine overheating ..........................587
Cornering assist sensors ...................220
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 204
Dynamic radar cruise control .....208
Cup holders ............................................402
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 109
Customizable features ........................ 621
Daytime running light system ............187
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 281
Side mirrors..............................................87
Dimensions ............................................. 594
Dinghy towing........................................ 270
Display
Multi-information display ................ 173
Trip information.................................... 176
Warning message ............................ 545
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 457
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 396
Wattage ................................................. 605
Door lock
Back door ................................................ 50
Side door................................................... 47
Wireless remote control ................... 43
Door pockets .......................................... 401
Doors
Back door ................................................ 50
Door windows ....................................... 90
Door lock .................................. 31, 43, 47
Power back door ................................. 50
Side door................................................... 47
Side mirrors..............................................87
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 537
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 145
Correct posture................................... 107
Utility vehicle precautions..............244
Procedures............................................. 144
Winter driving tips ............................ 254
Driving position memory...................... 70
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 231
Electronic features control ................ 173
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
Emergency flasher switch .................524
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 581
If the engine will not start ................577
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 579
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ........................ 584
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 535
If a warning light turns on .............. 535
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 545
If you have a flat tire ........................ 564
If you lose your keys ....................... 580
If you think something is
wrong..................................................... 531
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....590
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency...............................591
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 525
If your vehicle overheats................ 587
Engine
Accessory mode................................. 153
Compartment......................................463
Engine switch ........................................ 153
Hood ....................................................... 460
How to start the engine ................... 153
Identification number ...................... 595
If the engine will not start................ 577
Ignition switch ....................................... 153
Overheating ........................................ 587
Engine compartment cover ............. 464
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ...............................................470
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system..................101
Engine oil
Capacity .................................................597
Checking .............................................. 466
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................254
Engine oil maintenance data............468
EPS .............................................................. 231
Event data recorder ............................533
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Alphabetical index
Light bulbs
Replacing.................................................. 511
Wattage................................................. 605
Lights
Door courtesy lights.........................396
Emergency flasher switch ............. 524
Fog light switch .................................... 195
Hazard lights switch......................... 524
Headlight switch ................................. 184
Interior light switch ............................ 397
Luggage compartment light ........... 53
Outer foot lights .................................396
Overhead courtesy light................396
Personal light switch ........................ 397
Replacing light bulbs........................... 511
Scuff lights..............................................396
Shift lever light .....................................396
Turn signal lever ...................................163
Vanity lights ..........................................409
Wattage................................................. 605
Load capacity .........................................253
Lock steering column .......................... 156
Luggage compartment lights
Switch ......................................................... 53
Wattage................................................. 605
Luggage cover....................................... 423
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance..........457
General maintenance..................... 452
Maintenance data ............................. 594
Maintenance requirements.......... 450
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 167
Meters ....................................................... 166
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...................... 85
Side mirror heaters ............................ 281
Side mirrors..............................................87
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 409
Moon roof................................................... 93
MP3 disc .................................................. 307
Multi-information display .................... 173
Noise from under vehicle .................... 22
Odometer .................................................166
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 466
Opener
Back door ................................................ 50
Fuel filler door ......................................... 97
Hood ....................................................... 460
LM
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Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................................... 409
Wattage .................................................605
Vanity mirrors........................................ 409
VDIM .......................................................... 231
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management......................................... 231
Vehicle identification number ........ 595
Vehicle stability control ....................... 231
VSC ............................................................. 231
Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 535
Open door .......................................... 537
Seat belt reminder ............................ 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 536
Brake assist system .......................... 536
Brake system ....................................... 535
Charging system ............................... 535
Electric power steering .................. 536
Electronic engine control
system.................................................. 536
Low fuel level....................................... 537
Low tire pressure .............................. 537
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 536
Master warning light ........................ 537
Open door ........................................... 537
Pre-collision system ......................... 536
Pretensioners ...................................... 536
Seat belt reminder light .................. 537
Slip indicator ........................................ 536
SRS airbags .......................................... 536
Tire pressure........................................ 537
Warning messages
Adaptive front lighting system.....547
Automatic transmission fluid ........547
Anti-lock brake system ................... 547
AWD system ................546, 547, 551
Brake lamp system............................ 547
Brake system....................................... 545
Dynamic radar cruise
control system....................... 547, 551
Electric power steering................... 547
Engine oil maintenance ................... 551
Engine oil pressure .......................... 546
Engine overheat .................................. 551
Headlight leveling .............................. 547
Hood ......................................................... 551
Intuitive parking assist ........... 551, 547
Low fuel ................................................... 551
Moon roof .............................................. 551
Open door ............................................. 551
Parking brake ....................................... 551
Pre-collision system............... 547, 551
Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 556
SRS airbags........................................... 547
Steering lock......................................... 547
Washer fluid .......................................... 551
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