2015 LEXUS RX350 flat tire

3192-5. Driving information
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When driving ■
Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met: ●
Ensure that your vehicle’s ti res are properly inflated. (  P. 8 1 5 )●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion.●
All trailer lights work as required by law.●
All lights work each time you connect them.●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension , or other possible causes.
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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses. No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the cou-
pler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

6463-7. Other interior features
■ Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and re covering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a descriptio n of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Maintenance and care
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6494-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 650
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 653
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 656
General maintenance .......... 659
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 663 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ........................... 664
Hood ........................................... 667
Positioning a floor jack ......... 668
Engine compartment ............ 670
Tires............................................ 684
Tire inflation pressure........... 693
Wheels ....................................... 697
Air conditioning filter ........... 699
Electronic key battery........... 701
Checking and replacing
fuses ........................................ 703
Headlight aim ........................... 716
Light bulbs ................................. 719

6624-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

6654-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level (  P. 6 74 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 7 0 3 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 6 9 3 ) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim (  P. 7 1 6 ) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (  P. 6 7 8 )
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Wa s h e r f l u i d (  P. 6 8 3 ) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)

6854-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning co mputer and the tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. (  P. 6 8 7 )
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
● When rotating the tires
● When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
travelling speed or load weight
● When changing the tire size
When the tire pressure warning sy stem is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.■ The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and tr ansmitters to detec t low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. (  P. 74 7 )

6864-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off. While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified co ld tire inflation
pressure level. (  P. 815)Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes in “ENG INE START STOP” switch to on,
and then turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

6874-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique
ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it
is necessary to register the ID code. Ha ve the ID code registered by your
Lexus dealer. ■
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if: ●
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the
fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.●
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.■
Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warn ing valve and transmitter is not registered,
the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20
minutes, the tire pressure warning light blin ks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a
system malfunction.■
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not obvious.■
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.■
Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.