2011 LEXUS RX350 power steering

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
nWhen the power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate it using more force than usual.
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
nIf a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
nIf the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by pressing and
holding the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1* that follows

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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
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
E

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Alphabetical index
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 487
Spare tire ............................................... 564
Spark plug ............................................... 599
Specifications......................................... 594
Speedometer ........................................... 166
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 83
Audio switches ................................... 339
Power easy access system.............. 63
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 70
Storage feature ..................................... 399
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....590
Sun visors................................................. 408
Sunshades
Roof ..............................................................94
Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch......................................................179
Display position adjustment
switch......................................................179
ECT SNOW switch.......................... 160
Emergency flasher switch .............524
Engine switch ........................................ 153
ENTER switch .......................................173
Fog light switch .................................... 195
Hazard light switch ...........................524
Head-up display main switch
button .....................................................179
Ignition switch ....................................... 153
Light switches ....................................... 184
Menu switch ...........................................173
Power back door opener................ 50
Power door lock switch .................... 47
Power window switch ........................90
Window lock switch............................90
Wiper and washer switch................197

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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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