2015 LEXUS RX350 tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
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When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3
Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4
Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5
When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
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Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, SRS
airbag and headlight aim instru ctions for Canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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32-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 154
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 165
Automatic transmission
(6-speed models) ........................ 171
Automatic transmission
(8-speed models) ...................... 178
Turn signal lever ............................ 187
Parking brake ................................. 189
Horn.................................................... 190
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 191
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 194
Multi-information display......... 200
Head-up display ........................... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .............................. 211
Fog light switch .............................. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................................. 217
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 224
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 226 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 232
Intuitive parking assist ................ 245
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ................................................ 255
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 264
Driving assist systems................. 269
All-wheel drive lock switch ...... 275
Hill-start assist control ............... 276
Pre-Collision System.................. 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle pre cautions ........ 292
Cargo and luggage ..................... 296
Vehicle load limits ......................... 301
Winter driving tips ....................... 302
Trailer towing ................................ 306
Dinghy towing ............................... 3232
When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
64-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 650
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................... 653
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requ irements ..... 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 5-1. 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 ov erheats ........... 799
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 802
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 8044
Maintenance and care 5
When trouble arises

421-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilize r system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping:  P. 7 9 3 )●
When the electronic key battery is depleted●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio st ation, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise●
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices●
When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs●
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity●
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby●
When carrying the electronic key togeth er with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems●
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

721-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks
■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow all the head restraints and the
rear center seat belt buckle.Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever

751-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving CAUTION■
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on
the top.●
Check that the seat belts are not tw isted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE■
Stowing the center seat belt buckle
Before folding down the rear seatbacks, stow the center seat belt buckle to prevent
it from becoming caught in the seatbacks.

781-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Power easy access system
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver's seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function): • The shift lever has been shifted to P
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off
• The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened
Entering the vehi cle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY mode
• The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened

791-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving ■
When driving position memory is li nked with door unlock operation
If the driver’s door is opened, the driver’s seat will move toward the memorized
position but stop slightly beforehand to allow easy access to the vehicle.
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or fastening
the driver’s seat belt moves the seat fully into the memorized position.■
Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” swit ch to IGNITION ON mode and
close the driver's door.
While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock switches
(either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.■
Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel position) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.■
Stopping seat position op eration part-way through
Perform any of the following operations: ●
Press the “SET” button.●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.●
Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).●
Adjust the steering wheel using the tilt and telescopic steering control switch
(only cancels steering wheel position recall).■
Correct seat position
When the seat is in the most forward or most backward posi tion, and the seat is
being moved in those directions, the system may not correctly recognize the cur-
rent position and the memorized posi tion will not be correctly recalled.
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The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
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Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat move s backward during the auto away function
can be changed. (Customizable features  P. 8 3 4 )STEP 1
STEP 2