2015 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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Before driving 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■ Before refueling the vehicle
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” sw itch off and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. (  P. 1 0 7 )
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

1061-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.■
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Open the back door and li ft the deck board up. (  P. 7 76 )STEP 1
With a compact spare tire only:
Remove the spare tire cover.
Remove the auxiliary box.STEP 2
STEP 3

1071-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
■
Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [R esearch Octane Number 91] or higher)Pull the lever.
Install the auxiliary box using the clips.STEP 4
STEP 5

1081-5. Refueling
CAUTION■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury. ●
After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted
metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static
electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can
cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.●
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully re moving the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.●
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to
come close to an open fuel tank.●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch an y person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up , resulting in a possible ignition hazard.■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck●
Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off●
Do not top off the fuel tank
■
When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious
injury.

1091-5. Refueling
1
Before driving NOTICE■
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel syst em components or the vehicle's painted
surface.

1101-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guaran-
tee absolute security ag ainst all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
Vehicles without a navigation sy stem or the Lexus Display Audio
system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

1111-6. Theft deterrent system
1
Before driving ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.■
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction ●
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object●
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle■
Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
This system meets the certification requirements of Radio Law.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Cana da licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION■
Certifications for the immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1121-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm The system sounds the alarm and flashe s the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the follow ing situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or open ed in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless r emote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The back door window is tapped or broken.