2016 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

729What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(  P. 220)●
Is the shift lever in P? (  P. 2 2 2 )●
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (  P. 1 4 6 )●
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (  P. 222)●
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (  P. 6 6 3 )●
Is the battery discharged? (  P. 6 6 5 )●
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (  P. 6 6 0 )●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (  P. 222)
●
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. (  P. 1 7 7 )
●
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a
period of time. (  P. 222)If you think something is wrong The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

730 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (  P. 636)●
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (  P. 2 3 5 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 6 3 4 , 6 4 1 ) ●
Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (  P. 76 )
Do one of the following to stop the alarms: • Unlock the doors.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the
engine.
●
Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (  P. 6 4 1 )
●
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 6 3 4 , 6 4 1 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

731What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(  P. 6 4 6 )●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(  P. 6 7 1 )When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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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”.

734 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 355
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 359
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ................................................363
Care
Aluminum wheels ..............................557
Exterior................................................... 556
Interior ...................................................... 561
Seat belts ................................................562
Self-restoring coat ............................ 556
Cargo capacity...........................200, 674
Cargo hooks ........................................... 518
Cargo net hooks .................................... 518
CD player ................................................ 422
Chains ........................................................ 381
Child restraint system............................ 57
Booster seats installation...................66
Convertible seats installation .......... 64
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 49
Infant seats definition ........................... 63
Infant seats installation ........................59
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...................................................69
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 63
Installing CRS with top tether
strap............................................................ 71
LATCH anchors ...................................69 Child safety .................................................56
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ..............582, 667
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ...............................32
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ....................184
Panoramic moon roof
precautions ........................................ 188
Power back door precautions......140
Power window lock switch............. 177
Power window precautions .......... 180
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 127
Removed key battery
precautions .......................................604
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 34
Seat belt precautions .......................... 34
Seat heater precautions ................ 505
Child-protectors .................................... 127
Cleaning ........................................ 556, 561
Aluminum wheels .............................. 557
Exterior ...................................................556
Interior .......................................................561
Seat belts................................................ 562
Clock ................................................. 85, 524
Coat hooks ............................................. 535
Compass ................................................. 543
Condenser ...............................................579
Console box ............................................. 513
Consumption screen ..................... 93, 113C

735Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Coolant
Capacity ................................................ 678
Checking............................................... 578
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Cooling system ..................................... 578
Engine overheating.......................... 668
Cornering lights .................................... 242
Cruise control
Cruise control......................................326
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 314
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 302
Cup holders ..............................................514
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ....................... 699
Customized mode ............................... 369
Daytime running light system .......... 243
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 500
Rear window .......................................500
Windshield ........................................... 500
Differential ............................................... 679
Dimension ............................................... 674
Dinghy towing..........................................219
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 314
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 302
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ................... 297
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 288
Multi-information display ..................89
Warning messages............................ 641 Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 570
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system.............................. 127
Door lock................................................. 126
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 173
Power back door ............................... 130
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 127
Side doors ............................................... 124
Side windows ........................................ 177
Drive information .....................................93
Drive-start control .......... 193, 227, 232
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 636
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 162
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................194
Correct posture .................................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 369
Procedures ............................................. 192
Winter drive tips ............................... 380
Driving position memory .................... 162
Memory recall function ....................165
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 314
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range....................... 302
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system .....................................................375D

736 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Eco drive mode ..................................... 369
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 104
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 374
Warning light ...................................... 635
Electronic key ......................................... 120
Battery-saving function .....................147
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 661
Replacing the battery ...................... 603
Emergency flashers ............................. 624
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds...........634
If a warning light turns on...............634
If a warning message is
displayed.............................................. 641
If the battery is discharged ........... 665
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 661
If the engine will not start............... 658
If you have a flat tire ......................... 646
If you lose your keys .................. 121, 123
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................632
If your vehicle becomes stuck .......671
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emergency ...625
If your vehicle needs to be
towed....................................................626
If your vehicle overheats ............... 668 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 221
Compartment ..................................... 574
Engine switch ...................................... 220
Hood........................................................ 572
How to start the engine.................. 220
Identification number ....................... 676
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 625
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 220
Overheating........................................ 668
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................. 678
Checking ............................................... 578
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 85
Engine immobilizer system .................. 74
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................. 676
Checking ............................................... 575
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Engine switch ......................................... 220
Enhanced VSC ......................................374
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) .........374
Warning light .......................................635
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10E