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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 532
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ....................................... 533
If you think something
is wrong .......................................... 541
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 542
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 543
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 552
If you have a flat tire..................... 572
If the engine will not start .......... 587
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ............................. 589
If you lose your keys ................... 590
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................ 591
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 594
If your vehicle overheats .......... 598
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................. 601
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 6036-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 606
Fuel information ............................ 620
6-2. Customization
Customizable features .............. 622
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 633
Abbreviation ......................................... 636
Alphabetical index .............................. 637
What to do if... ...................................... 650
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
Index
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4
Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (→P. 4 7 9 )
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
•Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (→P. 4 7 7 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level(→P. 4 7 2 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 5 0 4 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
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Engine compartment
RX270
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 4 74 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 7 2 )
Battery (→P. 4 7 9 )
Fuse box (→P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 477)
Condenser (→P. 4 7 8 )
Radiator (→P. 4 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (→P. 4 8 2 )
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Maintenance and care
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RX350
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 4 74 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 7 2 )
Battery (→P. 4 7 9 )
Fuse box (→P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 477)
Condenser (→P. 4 7 8 )
Radiator (→P. 4 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (→P. 4 8 2 )
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
RX270
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
RX350
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EEHolding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
STEP5
STEP6
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RX350/270_EE■Adding engine oil
RX270
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the
engine.
RX350
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Oil grade→P. 6 1 0
Oil quantity
(Low→Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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