2015 LEXUS RX350 hood release

14Pictorial index Instrument panelHeadlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 211
P. 187
P. 215
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 217
P. 224Power back door main
switch P. 58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 90Engine (ignition) switch P. 165
Hood lock release
lever P. 667 Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 191
P. 200
Glove box P. 599
Horn P. 190
Parking brake pedal P. 189

6674-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Hood
CAUTION■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch and lift
the hood.STEP 1
STEP 2

8005-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
(
 P. 6 7 1 )
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans op erate and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses. The fans operate when the air conditio ning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking
the fan sound and air flow. If it is diff icult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.STEP 5
CAUTION■
To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle●
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.●
Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans
and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting
in serious injury.
●
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.STEP 6
STEP 7

884 GAS STATION INFORMATIONAuxiliary catch lever
P. 6 6 7 Back door opener
P. 5 6Fuel filler door
P. 1 0 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 6 6 7 Fuel filler door opener
P. 1 0 5 Tire inflation pressure
P. 8 1 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 808
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 8 1 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference) qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6,1, 5,4)
Without filter 6.0 (5,7 ,
5.0 )
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 8 0 9