2016 LEXUS RX350 air conditioning

668 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350_U_OM48E90U Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator capIf your vehicle overheats The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ●
The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (  P. 8 5 ) e n t e r s t h e
red zone, or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehi-
cle speed does not increase.) ●
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display. ●
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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6698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350_U_OM48E90U Add coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses. The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper ating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately an d contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
Check if “Engine Coolant Temp High St op in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
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7099-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Driving mode select switch (  P. 3 6 9 )
* :If equipped ■
Automatic air conditioning system (  P. 4 9 5 )
* : If equipped■
Seat heaters
* /seat ventilators
* (  P. 506, 507)
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Powertrain control in customized
mode
* Normal Po w e r
O —
Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
* Normal Sport O —
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
* Normal Eco O — 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
A/C auto switch operation On Off O O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity
* Standard -3 to 3 O O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O O
Front passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O O 1 2

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 374
Warning light .......................................634
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ...................................................... 242
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System ................................................... 375
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................................. 242
Air conditioning filter ..........................598
Air conditioning system ..................... 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
Airbags ........................................................ 36
Airbag operating conditions ........... 44
Airbag precautions for your
child .......................................................... 39
Airbag warning light .........................634
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions........................ 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................... 42 Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 43
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 36
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 39
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 716
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
Alarm ............................................................ 76
All-wheel drive lock mode ................373
Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antenna
Radio ..........................................................419
Smart access system
with push-button start....................146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......374
Warning light ....................................... 634
Approach warning .................... 309, 321
Armrest .................................................... 534
Assist grips .............................................. 535A

733Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System) ................... 390
Antenna ................................................... 419
Audio input........................................... 399
AUX port.............................................. 399
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 448
CD player .............................................. 422
iPod ...........................................................429
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 422
Optimal use ......................................... 409
Portable music player ...................... 437
Radio ......................................................... 416
Setup menu ...........................................402
Steering wheel audio
switches .............................................. 396
USB memory .......................................433
Audio system
(with navigation system)
*Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 243
Automatic High Beam ....................... 245
Automatic light control system.........241
Automatic transmission .......... 225, 229
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 660
M mode ....................................................231
Paddle shift switches ............. 230, 231
S mode .................................................... 226
AUX port................................................. 399
Auxiliary boxes ..............................517, 521 Back door
Power back door ............................... 130
Touchless power back door.......... 132
Wireless remote control................. 130
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Wattage ................................................. 682
Battery
Battery checking ................................. 581
If the battery is discharged............665
Preparing and checking before
winter................................................... 380
Warning light ....................................... 634
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 355
Blind Spot Monitor function.........359
Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function.................................... 363
Bluetooth ®
............................................... 471
Audio system ....................................... 448
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .......................450
Bottle holders .......................................... 515
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 239
Fluid ......................................................... 680
Parking brake ...................................... 235
Warning light ....................................... 634
Brake assist ..............................................374
Brake Hold.............................................. 239
Warning light .......................................635
Break-in tips ............................................. 194
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 87 B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 450
Head restraints ........................................ 167
Head-up display......................................107
Headlight cleaner................................. 250
Headlights ................................................. 241
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 243
Automatic High Beam ....................245
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Wattage ................................................. 682
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.................... 244
Heated steering wheel ....................... 506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
Heated steering wheel ................... 506
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 500
Seat heaters .............................506, 507
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ................................................ 610
Hill-start assist control ........................ 374
Hood .......................................................... 572
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 518
Cargo net hooks ................................. 518
Front passenger footwell
hooks ................................................... 533
Grocery bag hooks........................... 519
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................169
HUD (Head-up display) ......................107 I/M test ..................................................... 569
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 676
Vehicle .................................................... 675
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 220
Illuminated entry system ...................... 511
Immobilizer system ................................. 74
Indicators .................................................... 80
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 577
Items to initialize ................................... 712
Power back door ............................... 138
Tire pressure warning system .... 585
Inside rear view mirror...........................171
Instrument panel light control .............87
Interior lights .......................................... 508
Switch ..................................................... 509
Wattage ................................................. 682
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 330
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 573
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 647
Jack handle .............................................. 647
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade.......................... 186
Moon roof ...............................................182
Panoramic moon roof...................... 186
Power back door opener
and closer ........................................... 138
Power windows....................................178H I
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