2016 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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Interior features
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Availability of service
Lexus Enform Remote is available in the cont iguous United States, Washington D.C. and
Alaska. ■
Lexus Enform Remote Information ●
Lexus Enform Remote should only be used by authorized users. ●
Laws in some communities may require that the vehicle be within view of the user when
operating Lexus Enform Remote.
In some states, use of Lexus Enform Remote may violate state or local laws. Before
using Lexus Enform Remote, check your state and local laws. ●
Any malfunction of the Lexus should be repaired by your Lexus dealer.●
Lexus Enform Remote is designed to work at temperatures above -22  F (-30  C). This
specification is related to the Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is dependent on the
vehicle’s operating temperature range which may be different. ●
Content is subject to change without notice. ●
Some features of the Lexus Enform Remote may not be available on some models.●
Additional information can be found at www.lexus.com/enform/ .●
Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform service is dependent on network reception
level. ■
Safety information for Lexus Enform Remote
Refer to the safety information for Safety Connect:  P. 5 5 1

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Availability of service
Lexus Enform Service Connect is available in the contiguo us United States, Washington
D.C., Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. ■
Lexus Enform Service Connect Information
Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform Service Connect is dependent on network
reception level. ■
Safety information for Lexu s Enform Service Connect
Refer to the safety information for Safety Connect:  P. 5 5 1LEXUS Enform Service Connect 
 : If equippedLexus Enform Service Connect uses embedded telematics hardware to col-
lect and transmit vehicle data that allows Lexus to provide: ●
Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
(Safety Recalls, Service Campaigns, Current Vehicle Alerts, Required
Maintenance, and Vehicle Condition Status) ●
Maintenance Notifications ●
Vehicle Alert Notifications
For details about this service and how to register, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
.
The Lexus Enform Service Connect is achieved by using a Data Communica-
tion Module (DCM) built in the vehicle.

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7Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .................556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................... 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

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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:

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Maintenance and care
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Note for a smart access system with push-button start ●
If the door handle becomes wet while the el ectronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more
separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.) ●
If the electronic key is insi de the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors. ●
Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
push-button start. (  P. 1 4 7 )■
Aluminum wheels ●
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent as used on the paint. ●
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather. ●
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use. ■
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. ■
Front side windows water-repellent coating ●
The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, da mp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.●
When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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RX350_U_OM48E90U WA R N I N G ■
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire. ■
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand ●
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor ●
If something bumps against the windshield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor ■
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can
cause burns. ■
Precautions regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the syst em may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “A U T O ” , t h e w i p e r s m a y
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
Off

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Maintenance and care
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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.

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When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit directly or
the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock fr om the high pressure water, it is possible
the device may not operate as normal. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts ●
Vehicles with towing package: Do not point
the nozzle of a high pr essure washer at the
areas shown in the illustration, as high pres-
sure water may damage the oil cooler.