2016 LEXUS RX350 fuel pressure

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior.................... 561
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 564
General maintenance.............. 566
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 569
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 570
Hood ................................................572
Positioning a floor jack..............573
Engine compartment ................ 574
Tires.................................................. 584
Tire inflation pressure ............... 593
Wheels ........................................... 596
Air conditioning filter ............... 598
Windshield wiper inserts ......... 601
Electronic key battery.............. 603
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 605
Headlight aim ..............................608
Light bulbs ......................................610 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................624
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ................................ 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................................626
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 632
Fuel pump shut off
system .......................................... 633
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 634
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 641
If you have a flat tire .................. 646
If the engine will not start ........ 658
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ........................... 660
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 661
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 665
If your vehicle overheats ......... 668
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................... 6717
Maintenance and care 8
When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 258Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 80
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 646
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 676
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 668
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 241
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24 14
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 610, Watts: P. 682)
* : If equipped8
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12
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82 2. Instrument cluster
RX350_U_OM48E90U * 1
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. * 1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(  P. 636)
* 1
Tire pressure warning light
(  P. 636)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P. 636)
* 1
Master warning light
(  P. 636)
Seat belt reminder light
(  P. 636)
Indicators Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 3 4 ) Cruise control indicator
(  P. 302, 314, 326)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 2 4 1 ) (if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (  P. 302, 314)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 2 4 1 ) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(  P. 302, 314, 326)
Headlight high beam
indicator (  P. 2 4 2 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )
* 1
(if equipped) Automatic High Beam
indicator (  P. 2 4 5 ) (if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 2 4 9 ) * 4
(if equipped)LDA indicator (  P. 2 9 3 )
LKA indicator (  P. 2 8 3 )

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-1. Maintenance and care
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Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. ●
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois. ●
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water. ●
Wipe away any water. ●
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates. If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool. ■
Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc. ●
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.●
The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature. The restoration time may become shor ter when the coating is warmed by apply-
ing warm water. ●
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.●
Do not use wax that contain abrasives. ■
Automatic car washes ●
Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving. ●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint. ●
Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
increased risk of damage to vehicle. ■
High pressure car washes ●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows. ●
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

5717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U * : Vehicles with sing le-beam headlightsTire inflation pres-
sure (  P. 5 9 3 ) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(  P. 5 8 3 ) • Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions. ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot. ●
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment. ●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable. ●
Be extremely cautions when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid. ■
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 5 7 9 ) ■
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE ■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air. Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s

594 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the pres-
sure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment,
apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on. ■
Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure ev ery two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare. ■
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following: ●
Reduced fuel economy ●
Reduced driving comfort and poor handling ●
Reduced tire life due to wear ●
Reduced safety ●
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, ha ve it checked by your Lexus dealer.Inspection and adjustment procedure 1
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636 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350_U_OM48E90U (If equipped)
PCS warning light
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is temporarily
unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor being dirty,
fogged up or covered with co ndensation, ice, stickers, etc.
 Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
(  P. 2 6 5 , 2 6 6 )
• Radar sensor or camera sensor temperature being outside of its
operational range
 Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor has cooled
down sufficiently.
When the warning ligh t is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS (Pre-
Collision System) is disabled or both are disabled.
 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and PCS.
(  P. 2 74 , 3 7 7 )
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.8 gal. (10.8 L,
2.3 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)
*Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fa stened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (  P. 6 3 8 )
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
 P. 6 4 1Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions

640 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la bel (tire and load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label [tire and load in formation label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle ha s been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) when on e or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale (tire pressure warning
light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and ma y affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure wa rning system) is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s resp onsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has no t reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal-
function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi cator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minu te and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will cont inue upon subsequent vehicl e start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfun ctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS (tire pressure warning syst em) malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function
properly.
NOTICE ■
To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificatio ns or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.