2019 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

264 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Front door opening linked windshield wiper stop function (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
When “AUTO” is selected and the windshield wipers are operating, if a front door is
opened, the operation of the windshield wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone near
the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wipers, provided the vehicle is stopped
with the parking brake applied or the shift lever in P. When the front door is closed, wiper
operation will resume. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 722)
WARNING ■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wi pers in AUTO mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers, etc. do not
become caught in the windshield wipers. ■
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. ■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozz le will be damaged.

2654-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U When the windshield wipers are not bein g used, they retract to below the hood.
To enable the windshield wi pers to be lifted when park ing in cold conditions or
when replacing a windshield wiper insert, change the rest position of the wind-
shield wipers to the service position using the wiper lever.■
Raising the wipers to the service position
Within approximately 40 seconds of
turning the engine switch off, move
the wiper lever to the
(U.S.A.) or (Canada) posi-
tion and hold it for approximately 2
seconds or more. The wipers will move to the service
position.
■
Lifting the windshield wipers
While holding the hook portion of
the wiper arm, lift the windshield
wiper from the windshield.Changing the windshield wiper rest position/Lifting the windshield wip-
ers
Hook portion

266 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Lowering the windshield wipers to the retracted position
With the windshield wipers placed on the windshield, turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode and then move the wiper le ver to an operating position. When the
wiper switch is turned off, the windshield wipers will stop at the retracted position.
NOTICE ■
When lifting the windshield wipers ●
Do not lift the windshield wipers when they are in the retracted position below the
hood. Otherwise, they may contact the hood, possibly resulting in damage to a wind-
shield wiper and/or the hood.
●
Do not operate the wiper lever when the windshield wipers are lifted. Otherwise, the
windshield wipers may contact the hood, po ssibly resulting in damage to the wind-
shield wipers and/or hood. ●
Do not lift a windshield wiper by the wiper
blade. Otherwise, the wiper blade may be
deformed.

2674-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U Operating the switch operates the rear wiper as follows:
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Off
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Intermittent operation
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tionPushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate a
couple of times afte r the washer squirts.Rear window wiper and washer Operating the wiper lever 1
2
3
4

268 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RX350/RX350L_U ■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
NOTICE ■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window. ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. ■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozz le will be damaged.

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4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U 4-4. Refueling
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Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.●
Confirm the type of fuel. ■
Fuel types
 P. 706 ■
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the specia l nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

270 4-4. Refueling
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury. ●
After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discha rge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling. ●
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fu el tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.●
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank. ●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire. ●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any pe rson or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●
Securely insert the fuel nozz le into the fuel filler neck.●
Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.●
Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE ■
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted sur-
face.

2714-4. Refueling
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Driving
RX350/RX350L_U With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel
filler door. Push inward and take your hand away to
slightly open the fuel filler door. Then
open the door fully by hand.
Open the fuel filler door until it is securely locked.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.Opening the fuel tank cap 1
2
3