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6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RX350_U_OM48E90U Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 3 7 3 )
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal. ■
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. 1
2
3
4
5
6
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680 9-1. Specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U * : Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50.0 kgf)
while the engine is running.
Ty p e ABrakes Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 3.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels Ti r e s i z e 235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 18 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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6819-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U
Ty p e B Ti r e s i z e 235/55R20 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 11 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 20 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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6879-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U Ti r e s i z e ( P. 6 8 9 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 6 8 8 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 5 8 4 )
Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel co rds. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire
has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 5 8 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 6 8 0 )This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 5 8 8 )An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is desi gned for temporary emergency use only.1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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6919-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U This information has been prepared in acco rdance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.■
DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grad es can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A■
Tr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.■
Tr a c t i o n A A , A , B , C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on we t pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government te st surfaces of asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to th is tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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692 9-1. Specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessiv e loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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RX350_U_OM48E90U 9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnecte d, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 5 6 5
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 5 8 6
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 5 7 7
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 1 3 8
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742 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Rear side marker lights
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 171
Outside rear view mirrors ...............173
Rear window defogger ......................500
Rear window wiper.............................. 256
Refueling .................................................. 258
Capacity .................................................676
Fuel types ...............................................676
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 258
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ........................ 260
Remote Touch
* ....................................488
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 603
Fuses........................................................ 605
Light bulbs .............................................. 610
Tires ......................................................... 646
Windshield wiper inserts ................ 601
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners............................................ 714
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 565
Rev indicator ............................................. 87
Rev peak ..................................................... 87 S-FLOW mode......................................496
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ............................................... 562
Emergency Locking Retractor .......32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should
wear the seat belt ...............................32
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 636
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 715
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 634
Seat position memory .......................... 162
Seat ventilators...................................... 507
Seating capacity ................................... 204 S