2015 LEXUS RX350 steering wheel

5663-4. Using the audio system
■ Steering wheel switches
Vo l u m e
During an incoming call:
Adjusts the ring tone volume
During an ongoing call:
Adjusts the receiver volume The voice guidance volume can-
not be adjusted using this but-
ton.
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system
on/starts a call
On-hook switch
Turns the hands-free system
off/ends a call/refuses a call
Talk switch
Turns the voice command
system on (press)/turns the
voice command system off
(press and hold)
■ Microphone

6193-7. Other interior features
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Interior features Heated steering wheel 
■
The heated steering wheel can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.■
To prevent battery discharge
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.■
If the indicator light does not come on
If the indicator light does not come on wh en the switch is pressed, a malfunction
may have occurred in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION■
Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes
in contact with the steering wheel wh en the heated steering wheel is on:
●
Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
●
Persons with sensitive skin
●
Persons who are fatigued
●
Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
 : If equippedThe heated steering wheel heats the le ather portions on the left and right
of the steering wheel.
Turns the heater on/off The indicator light comes on
when the heater is operating.

6614-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care Items Check points
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed cor-
rectly? (  P. 7 1 6 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke • Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.

7385-1. Essential information
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 attemp ted on hard, surfaced roads for 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. (  P. 7 74 )
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (  P. 31)
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. 31)
into the groove and release the
claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
7395-1. Essential information
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten as much as possi-
ble by hand.
Using the tip of the wheel nut
wrench, tighten down the towing
eyelet securely without interfering
with the bumper.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 7 9 1STEP 3
STEP 4
■
While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (  P. 7 74 )STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

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When trouble arises
7415-1. Essential information
CAUTION■
While towing ●
When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress
on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people
and cause serious damage.●
Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be operated.■
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.■
To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.■
Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (  P. 323)

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When trouble arises
7515-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●
If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)●
If tire chains are used●
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor
radio wave signal reception●
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If a large metallic object which can interfere
with signal reception is pu t in the luggage compartment■
If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by your Lexus dealer.■
Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features  P. 8 3 4 )
CAUTION■
When the electric power steering system 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 using more force than usual.■
If 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. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.●
If 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.
●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
7735-2. 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.■
Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-
to-vehicle distance decreases: ●
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle●
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed●
Immediately after cruise control speed is set●
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressedInterior
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