2019 LEXUS RX350 transmission

6518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck●
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. ●
When raising the vehicle, en sure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed. ■
To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear. ■
To prevent damage to the ve hicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components. ■
Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Dynamic Torque
Control AWD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (  P. 230)

654 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_UIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system . However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (If equipped)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

662 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U * : A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
●
If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfun ction See Owner's Manual”●
If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” ●
If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, following the instructions, accordingly. (  P. 692)●
If “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is shown, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may be too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P with the
engine running and wait until the message is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, contact your Lexus dealer.Flashes  Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes
on  Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
Flashes  Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly
If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed System
warning
light Warning buzzer
* Warning

696 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicl es, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
To avoid damage to the tran smission and other components●
Avoid spinning the front wheels and depre ssing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed. ●
When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. (  P. 662)

7039-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U * : The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyot a Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear O il” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyot a Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear O il” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.Automatic transmission Fluid capacity
* 7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE ■
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

716 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below

757Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Alarm ............................................................. 77
All-wheel drive lock mode ................377
Anchor brackets ...................................... 57
Antenna
Radio ........................................................ 423
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 378
Warning light ...................................... 654
Approach warning...............................308
Armrest .................................................... 555
Assist grips .............................................. 556
Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System) ................... 394
Antenna .................................................. 423
Audio input........................................... 403
AUX port.............................................. 403
Bluetooth ®
audio ..............................453
CD player .............................................. 427
iPod ...........................................................434
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 427
Optimal use ........................................... 413
Portable music player ...................... 442
Radio ........................................................420
Setup menu .......................................... 406
Steering wheel audio
switches .............................................. 400
USB memory ...................................... 438 Audio system
(with navigation system)
* Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 503, 518
Air conditioning filter ........................ 618
S-FLOW mode..................................... 511
Automatic headlight leveling
system .....................................................254
Automatic High Beam ....................... 256
Automatic light control system .......252
Automatic transmission.......... 236, 240
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ....................... 239, 244
M mode .................................................. 242
Paddle shift switches.............. 241, 242
S mode.....................................................237
AUX port ................................................ 403
Auxiliary boxes ......................... 535, 540
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

763Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Flat tire ...................................................... 666
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................703
Brake ........................................................704
Washer .................................................. 603
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Switch...................................................... 260
Front automatic air
conditioning system .........................503
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 554
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 656
Front seat heaters................................. 522
Front seats .................................................156
Adjustment ............................................. 156
Cleaning .................................................. 581
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................. 172
Head restraints ...................................... 177
Power easy access system ............. 172
Seat heaters .......................................... 522
Seat position memory........................ 172 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Wattage ................................................. 705
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Turn signal lever ................................. 246
Wattage ................................................. 705
Fuel
Capacity.................................................700
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 706
Refueling ................................................ 269
Type..........................................................700
Fuel filler door.........................................269
Refueling ................................................ 269
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................272
Fuses.......................................................... 625F