TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior.................... 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 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................624
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ................................ 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................................626
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 632
Fuel pump shut off
system .......................................... 633
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 634
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 641
If you have a flat tire .................. 646
If the engine will not start ........ 658
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ........................... 660
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 661
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 665
If your vehicle overheats ......... 668
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................... 6717
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When trouble arises
555
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
570
RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections. Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
( P. 5 8 1 ) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 5 8 0 ) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 5 7 8 ) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 5 7 5 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 6 0 5 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim
*( P. 6 0 8 ) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 6 1 0 ) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
•Flathead screwdriver •Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 5 7 9 )
6057-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.Checking and replacing fuses If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. 1
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606 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350_U_OM48E90U Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only some fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new
fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Many types of fuse are used on this
vehicle. This illustration shows a com-
mon type of fuse used on this vehicle.■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 6 1 0 )●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexu s products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, nongenu-
ine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable. 3
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WA R N I N G ■
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rati ng than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse. ●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix. ●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
6077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350_U_OM48E90U NOTICE ■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determ ined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
737Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Flat tire ...................................................... 646
Floor mats ................................................... 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................679
Brake ....................................................... 680
Washer .................................................. 583
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Switch....................................................... 249
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 533
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 49
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 636
Front seat heaters................................. 506
Front seats .................................................152
Adjustment ............................................. 152
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 162
Head restraints ......................................167
Power easy access system ............ 162
Seat heaters ......................................... 506
Seat position memory....................... 162
Front side marker lights
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Wattage ................................................. 682 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 676
Fuel gauge ............................................... 85
Information............................................683
Refueling ................................................258
Type.......................................................... 676
Fuel filler door........................................ 258
Refueling ................................................258
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 260
Fuses.......................................................... 605
Garage door opener.......................... 536
Gauges........................................................ 85
Glove box ................................................. 513
Grocery bag hooks............................... 519F
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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