2016 LEXUS RX350 windshield wipers

5597-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U NOTICE ■
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratche d, have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

568 7-2. Maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U 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 si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper • The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G ■
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

6017-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U Change the rest position of the windshield wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever and then lift a windshield wiper. (  P. 2 5 4 )
While pressing and holding the
wiper blade lock release button,
remove the wiper blade. When performing this operation, make
sure to hold the hook portion of the
wiper arm securely.
While disengaging the cap lock,
using a tool such as a flathead
screwdriver if necessary, remove the
wiper insert. Hold the cap on the end of the wiper
insert when removing the wiper insert.
(The cap is integrated into the wiper
insert.)
If using a screwdriver, make sure to wrap
its tip with tape to protect the wiper
blade.
Install a new wiper insert. Make sure to push the wiper insert firmly until the cap lock is engaged.
After installation, check that the cap lock is locked securely.
Install the wiper blade to the wiper arm. Make sure to push the wiper blade until it is locked.
When performing this operation, make sure to hold the hook portion of the wiper arm
securely.
After installation, check that the wiper blade is locked securely.Windshield wiper inserts Replacing a windshield wiper insert 1
Hook portion12
Cap lock3
14
5

602 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U After replacing the wiper inserts, place the windshield wipers on the wind-
shield and lower them to the retracted position. (  P. 2 5 5 )Do not drive the vehicle with the windshield wipers lifted. ■
Replacing the rear wiper insert
Have the rear wiper insert re placed by your Lexus dealer.■
Handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts
Improper handling of the windshield wiper blades and inserts may cause them to be
damaged. If it is difficult to follow the wiper blade and insert replacement procedure pre-
cisely, contact your Lexus dealer. 6

7079-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Tu r n s i g n a l l e v e r (  P. 2 3 4 )
■
Automatic light control system (  P. 2 4 1 )
■
Lights ( 
P. 2 4 1 )
* 1
: Except for Canada
* 2
: If equipped■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
* ( 
P. 2 5 0 )
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change 3 5
— O7
Off 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2 O O
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds Off
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Daytime running lights On Off
* 1
O O
We l c o m e l i g h t i n g On Off — O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
* 2
On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the “AUTO” position Rain-sensing oper-
ation Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehi-
cle speed (with
interval adjuster) — O 1 2

743Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Seats
Adjustment ............................................. 152
Adjustment precautions .................. 152
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Driving position memory ................ 162
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 153
Front seat heaters ............................. 506
Head restraint ........................................167
Power easy access system ............ 162
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seat heaters .............................. 507
Seat position memory....................... 162
Seat ventilators ................................... 507
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... 243
Camera sensor ................................... 264
Inside rear view mirror ...................... 172
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 330
Radar sensor ........................................264
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................................... 252
Touchless sensor .................................132 Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ...................................... 225, 229
Side airbags ................................................ 37
Side doors ................................................. 124
Side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 241
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Side mirrors .............................................. 173
Adjusting and folding ........................ 173
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...........355
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Smart access system with
push-button start................................. 146
Antenna location..................................146
Entry functions ........................... 124, 130
Starting the engine ............................ 220
Snow tires ................................................ 382
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 680
Storage location ................................. 647
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

745Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Outside rear view mirror
switches .................................................173
Paddle shift switches ............. 230, 231
Panoramic moon roof
switches ................................................ 185
Parking brake switch........................235
Power back door opener
and closer switch.....................131, 133
Power window switch ....................... 177
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ...........................500
Rear window wiper and
washer switch...................................256
Seat heater switches............506, 507
Seat ventilator switches ................. 507
“SOS” button........................................547
Talk switch ..................................460, 481
Telephone switches ......................... 460
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ..................... 302, 314
VSC OFF switch ...............................376
Window lock switch........................... 177
Windshield wipers and
washer switch.................................. 250 Tachometer ............................................... 85
Tail lights
Light switch............................................. 241
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Talk switch..................................... 460, 481
Telephone switch ................................. 460
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................76
Engine immobilizer system ..............74
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data............................. 680
Warning light ....................................... 636
Tire information .................................... 686
Glossary................................................. 693
Size .......................................................... 689
Tire identification number ............ 688
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ................................................691
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................................. 585
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters............... 585
Registering ID codes ...................... 586
Warning light ....................................... 636 T

747Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 309, 321
Downshifting ........................................ 232
Intuitive parking assist ......................334
Lane departure alert
function ................................... 284, 293
Light reminder ..................................... 243
Open door ............................................. 128
Pre-collision warning ......................... 271
Seat belt reminder ............................ 636
Vehicle sway warning ........ 285, 294
Warning lights
ABS ...........................................................634
Brake hold operated indicator... 635
Brake system........................................634
Charging system................................634
Electric power steering.................. 635
LDA indicator ..................................... 635
LKA indicator...................................... 635
Low fuel level ...................................... 636
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........634
Master warning light........................ 636
Parking brake indicator ................. 635
PCS warning light ............................ 636
Seat belt reminder light.................. 636
Slip indicator ........................................ 635
SRS ............................................................634
Tire pressure ....................................... 636
Warning messages ................................641
Washer
Checking............................................... 583
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Switch.......................................... 250, 256
Washing and waxing........................... 556 Weights
Cargo capacity.......................200, 674
Load limits ................................. 204, 674
Weights .................................................. 674
Wheels ..................................................... 596
Replacing wheels ..............................596
Size .......................................................... 680
Window glasses...................................... 177
Window lock switch.............................. 177
Windows
Power windows.................................... 177
Rear window defogger ................... 501
Washer ...................................... 250, 256
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 500
Windshield wiper inserts ....................601
Windshield wipers ............................... 250
Intermittent windshield wipers ....250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers..................................................... 251
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert ...................................................... 601
Winter driving tips ............................... 380
Wireless charger...................................524
Wireless communication .......438, 448
Wireless remote control ..................... 120
Battery-saving function .................... 147
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Panic mode ..............................................121
Replacing the battery ......................603
WMA disc................................................422
XM ®
Satellite Radio ............................ 416W
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