2014 LEXUS RX270 key

4Maintenance and care
451
RX350/270_EE
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 452
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 455
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 458
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ............................ 461
Hood .......................................... 465
Positioning a floor jack.......... 466
Engine compartment ............ 468
Tires ........................................... 483
Tire inflation pressure ........... 495
Wheels ...................................... 497
Air conditioning filter............ 499
Electronic key battery ........... 501
Checking and replacing
fuses........................................ 504
Light bulbs ................................. 516
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small Phillips-head screwdriver
●Lithium battery (CR1632)
■Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the battery cover bolts
and remove the battery cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/270_EE
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac-
turer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function
properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
STEP4
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5When trouble arises
531
RX350/270_EE
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..................................... 5425-2. 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 ............................ 603
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5-1. Essential information
RX350/270_EE
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 80 km
(50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Installing towing eyelets
Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 5 7 2 )
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (→P.
27) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
Type B
Insert the mechanical key (→P.
27) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
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5
563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Have the malfunction repaired immediately
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the engine.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
onceSounds
3 times
(Flashes)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver's
door was opened
and closed while
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was in a
mode other than
off.
Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
or bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
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565
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
onceSounds
once
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
and lock the
doors again.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic key
being present, or
the electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
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