2015 LEXUS RX350 battery

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Maintenance and care Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging: ●
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.●
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.■
After recharging/reconnecting the battery
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the
system.
Shift the shift lever to P, and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open and close any of the doors.
Start the engine. (If the engine does not start first time, repeat the proce-
dure.)
If the engine will not start even after mult iple attempts at the above method, contact
your Lexus dealer. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION■
Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury,
take the following precautions while working on or near the battery: ●
Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.●
Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.●
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.●
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.●
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.●
Keep children away from the battery.■
Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or
closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.■
How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if charged at a
quicker rate.■
Emergency measures regarding electrolyte ●
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while
traveling to the nearest medical facility.●
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical atten-
tion immediately.●
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the clothing and
follow the procedure above if necessary.
●
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention imme-
diately.

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Maintenance and care
Washer fluid
If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.NOTICE■
When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accesso-
ries are turned off.
CAUTION■
When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE■
Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■
Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.

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Maintenance and care 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 sc rewdriver
● Lithium battery (CR1632)
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Use a CR1632 lithium battery ●
Batteries can be purchased at your Le xus dealer, 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 access system with push-button start 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.
CAUTION■
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●
Do not touch or move any other comp onents inside the remote control.
●
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Maintenance and care 34
EFI NO. 1 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, electronic controlled transmis-
sion35
WIP-S 7. 5 A Cruise control36
ECU-IG1 NO. 4 10 A Air conditioning system, rear window
defogger, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, electric cooling fans37
BK/UP LP 7. 5 A Back-up lights38
ECU-IG1 NO. 5 15 A Air conditioning system39
ECU-IG1 NO. 6 10 A Head light cleaner, cruise control,
vehicle stability control, air condition-
ing system, Blind Spot Monitor40
EFI NO. 2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem41
F/ P M P 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem42
DEICER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
43
STOP 7. 5 A Vehicle stability control, vehicle
dynamics integrated management,
stop lights, electronic controlled
transmission, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, shift lock control system,
starter system
44
TOW I N G BAT T 20 A Trailer battery
45
TOW I N G 30 A Trailer lightsFuse Ampere Circuit

When trouble arises
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7335-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............... 734
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...................................... 735
If you think something is
wrong ....................................... 742
Fuel pump shut off system.... 743 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 744
If a warning message is
displayed................................ 754
If you have a flat tire................ 774
If the engine will not start .... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ......................... 791
If you lose your keys .............. 792
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 793
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ............................. 796
If your vehicle overheats ..... 799
If the vehicle becomes
stuck........................................ 802
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 804

7345-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
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Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.