2012 LEXUS RX350 engine

Co MPL i M ent AR y Se R vi C e S
To help ensure that your ownership
experience is pleasant, convenient
and trouble-free, Lexus provides you
with a variety of complimentary ser -
v ices. These services are described
on the following pages. Other valu -
able owner benefits are described in
the section entitled “Other Benefits
and Assistance” beginning on page 7.
f irst s cheduled m aintenance
s ervice: s ix m onths or
5,000 m iles This complimentary service is per -
formed at six months or 5,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. To obtain this
service, contact your Lexus dealer -
ship. Your complimentary service will
include these items:
• I nspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Program Lexus Personalized
Settings, if requested
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Rotate tires
• V isually inspect brake pads,
calipers and rotors
• C heck installation of driver’s
floor mat
• Inspect wiper blades
• Road-test vehicle w hat are Lexus Personalized
s ettings?
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be pro -
grammed to your preferences. For
example, doors can be programmed
to remain locked when you shift into
“Park.” (For more information, see
the “Customizable Features” section
of the Specifications chapter in your
Owner’s Manual .) Programming of
these features is performed once at
no charge, provided you obtain the
service at the six-month/5,000-mile
scheduled maintenance service.
Programming of some Lexus
Personal iz ed Settings requires
special equipment and may be
performed only by an authorized
Lexus dealership.
s econd s cheduled
m aintenance s ervice:
12 m onths or 10,000 m iles This complimentary service is per -
formed at 12 months or 10,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. To obtain this
service, contact your Lexus dealer -
ship. Your complimentary service
will include these items:
• R eplace engine oil with 0W-20
oil; replace oil filter
Complimentary Services4
Amenities

o the R b ene F it S A n D A SS i S t A n C e
quality and customer satisfaction.
These repair centers use Genuine
Lexus Parts exclusively in the repair
of Lexus vehicles.
The s mart Key Your Lexus vehicle was made with
two “Smart Keys” and an aluminum
key-number plate. Each Smart Key
includes an electronic main key that
has an integrated mechanical backup
key. The electronic key controls the
remote-entry and theft-deterrent
systems, enables the push-button
start switch and controls the engine
immobilizer. The mechanical key can
be removed from the electronic key
and used to operate the driver’s door
lock, the glove box lock and the trunk
lock (if equipped).
r eplacing the Key
Your Lexus dealer can generate
replacement keys. Certain bonded/
registered locksmiths may also be
able to generate replacement keys.
When ordering a new key, bring all
keys for the vehicle to your dealer -
ship. If a Smart Key or the key-
number plate is not available, a Lexus
dealer or certain locksmiths can
obtain the key code from a restricted- access database. These businesses
can also access a service utility to
register the keys to the vehicle if all
registered keys have been lost.
If you lock your key in your vehicle
and do not have a spare, your dealer
can make a new mechanical key from
the code on the key-number plate.
Certain bonded/registered lock -
smiths may also be able to generate
a replacement mechanical key. If a
Lexus dealer is not available, please
refer to www.aloa.org to find a
bonded/registered locksmith who
performs high-security key service.
Keeping the Key s afe
Replacing a Smart Key may be costly.
We advise you to keep a spare Smart
Key and the key-number plate in a
safe place. If you record the key
number in more than one place, do
not record it in a way that can be easily
identified and associated with the
vehicle. For example, don’t leave the
number somewhere that can be
accessed by a valet. It is wise to keep
a copy of the key number outside of
the vehicle.
Other Benefits and Assistance8
Amenities

Basic Warranty This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct
defects in materials or workman -
ship of any part supplied by Lexus,
subject to the exceptions indicated
under “What Is Not Covered” on
pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, with the exception of wheel
alignment and wheel balancing,
which are covered for 12 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
here and supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all
internal parts, timing belt and cover,
flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, seals and gaskets. Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque
converter, clutch cover, mounts,
engine control computer, seals
and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Drive shaft, axle, hub, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, drive
shaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle
bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed
to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Lexus, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What
Is Not Covered” on pages 19–20.
Coverage is for 72 months or
70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in
Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.WHAT IS COVERED
AND HOW LONG
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This warranty also does not cover
the following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate
warranty provided by the tire
manufac t urer. See page 34.
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions
and other deterioration caused by
normal wear and tear.
Maintenance Expense*
Normal maintenance services such
as engine tune-ups; replacement of
fluids and filters; lubrication; cleaning
and polishing; replacement of spark
plugs and fuses; and replacement
of worn wiper blades, brake pads/
linings and clutch linings.
Vehicles with Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the
odometer has been altered so that
actual vehicle mileage cannot be
readily determined. Vehicles with Unknown Vehicle
Identification Number
Any vehicle for which the original
factory-assigned vehicle identification
number cannot be determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued
a “salvage” title or similar title under
any state’s law; or has ever been
declared a “total loss” or equivalent
by a financial institution or insurer,
such as by payment for a claim in
lieu of repairs because the cost of
repairs exceeded the cash value of the
vehicle. This exclusion does not apply
to the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure.
Such damages include but are not
limited to inconvenience; the cost of
transportation, telephone calls and
lodging; the loss of personal or
commercial property; and the loss
of pay or revenue.
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WARRANTY*Lexus provides the first two scheduled maintenance services at no charge. See page 4 for details.

The California Air Resources Board
(CARB) and Lexus are pleased to
explain the emission control system
warranty for your 2014 vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to
meet the state’s stringent anti-smog
standards. CARB regulations require
that Lexus must warrant the emission
control system on your vehicle for the
time periods indicated on the next
page, provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper mainte -
nance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may
include parts such as the fuel
injection system, ignition system,
catalytic converter and engine
computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other
emissions-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
Lexus will repair your vehicle at no
cost to you, including diagnosis, parts
and labor.Y OUR W ARRANTY
R IGHTS AND
O BLIGATIONS
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WARRANTYVehicles equipped with a
California Certified Emission
Control System that are registered
and operated in California or
any state that adopts California
emission warranty provisions
are covered by this warranty.
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont and
Washington are the other states
to which this warranty currently
applies. Vehicles covered by this
war ra nty are also covered by
the Federal Emission Control
Warranty (see page 22).

These warranty obligations do not
apply to failures or noncompliance
caused by:
• T he use of replacement parts
not certified in accordance with
aftermarket parts certification
regulations.
• T he use of replacement parts not
equivalent in quality or design to
original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not
Covered” section of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty also
apply to this warranty. The parts listed here are covered for
seven years or 70,000 miles from
the vehicle’s in-service date, which -
ever occurs first.
Air/Fuel Metering System
• E ngine control computer (engine
control module)
• F uel delivery pipe
• Throttle body
• T ransmission control computer
(transmission control module)
Air Induction System
• I ntake manifold and intake air
surge tank
Catalyst System
• E xhaust center pipe (including
catalytic converter)
• E xhaust manifold (including
manifold converter)W HAT IS N OT C OVERED P ARTS L IST : L ONG -
T ERM E MISSION D EFECT
W ARRANTY
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IntroductionThe Impor T ance of Scheduled m a I n T enance
MAINTENANCE
39Regular maintenance is essential to
obtaining the highest level of per -
formance, safety and reliability from
your Lexus. It can also enhance your
vehicle’s resale value. This section of
the Warranty and Services Guide is
designed to help you make sure your
vehicle receives proper and timely
maintenance. It includes factory-rec -
ommended maintenance guidelines
as well as logs in which to document
your vehicle’s maintenance history.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures
are listed on pages 42–43 of this
booklet and described in detail in
the “Maintenance” section of the
Owner’s Manual . It is especially important to check
your vehicle’s engine oil once a
month and to regularly replace the
engine oil and oil filter. f ailure to
do so can cause oil starvation and/
or oil gelling, which can result in
severe damage to your vehicle
and require costly repairs that are
not covered by the n ew Vehicle
l imited Warranty.
With proper maintenance and care,
your vehicle will last longer and
deliver more dependable, economical
performance. Follow this booklet’s
recommendations and you’ll enjoy
maximum reliability and peace of
mind from your Lexus for many years
to come.

Introductiong eneral m a I n T enance and r egular uS e
MAINTENANCE42 In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section of the Owner’s Manual
for a detailed description of inspection
procedures.
Every 30 Days At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
• Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
• Visually check engine coolant
level on the see - t hrough reservoir
• Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check condition
of battery
• Check level of windshield
washer fluid
• Check tire pressure
• Check tires for damage
and wear
• Check installation of driver’s
floor mat After a Car Wash • Check installation of driver’s
floor mat
After Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections daily:
• Check axle shaft boots
• Check ball joints and dust covers
• Check brake lines and hoses
• Check brake pads/rotors and
parking brake linings/drums
• Check differential oil
• Check engine air filter
• Check nuts and bolts on chassis
• Check steering linkage
and boots
• Check transfer case oil
(AWD models)
• Check transmission for
signs of leakage