2019 LEXUS RX350 remove

220 4-1. Before driving
RX350/RX350L_U ●
A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers
or towing as described below. ●
To ensure the recommended values show n below, the trailer must be loaded
by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be dist ributed so that the tongue weight is
9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be mea-
sured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your ve hicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer. ●
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your
vehicle. ●
Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. ●
Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease. ●
Remove the trailer hitch whenever you ar e not towing a trailer. After removing
the hitch, seal any mounting hole in th e vehicle body to prevent entry of any
substances into the vehicle.Trailer Tongue Weight 1
2
Hitch

222 4-1. Before driving
RX350/RX350L_U Use the wire harness stored in the rear
end under body. ■
Auto current cut-off function
In case of over current, the auto cut-off function stops the power flowing to the trailer
lights to prevent damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated current of any of the following trailer light circuit
components is exceeded: ●
Tail lights: maximum 7.8 A ●
Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum 4.5 A ●
Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 4.5 A ■
When the auto current cu t function is activated
If a trailer light does not come on due to th e activation of the auto current cut function,
the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below. ●
If a tail light does not come on, turn off the headlight switch. ●
If the right-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the off
position or remove foot from the brake pedal.●
If the left-side stop/turn signal light does not come on, put the turn signal in the off posi-
tion or remove foot from the brake pedal.
If the emergency flashers do not operate, press the emergency flasher switch to turn
them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the lig ht switches again to see if the lights operate
normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.Connecting trailer lights

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
4
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

272 4-4. Refueling
RX350/RX350L_U ■
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened 
RX350 
RX350LIf the fuel filler door cannot be opened by press-
ing the rear edge of the fuel filler door with the
doors unlocked, remove the cover inside the
luggage compartment an d pull the lever to
open the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened by press-
ing its rear edge with the doors unlocked,
remove the cover inside the luggage compart-
ment using a tool, such as a flathead screw-
driver, and pull the lever to open the fuel filler
door.
When using a screwdriver, make sure to wrap its
tip with tape to protect the cover.

276 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX350L_U Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windsh ield, detect infor-
mation necessary to operate the drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Camera sensorSensors 1
2
WARNING ■
To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operat e properly, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.
●
Do not attach accessories, stickers (includi ng transparent sticke rs) or other items to
the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area. ●
Do not subject the radar sensor or su rrounding area to a strong impact.
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a strong impact,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not disassemble the radar sensor. ●
Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area. ●
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and installed, or
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer. Radar sensor
Front grille emblem
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front or
back of the front grille emblem is dirty or
covered with water droplets, snow, etc., clean
it.
Clean the radar sensor and front grille
emblem with a soft cloth so you do not mark
or damage them. 1
2

2774-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not oper ate properly, possibly leading to an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury.●
Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc.,
clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the wi ndshield, it will still be necessary to use
the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where th e camera sensor is installed is dirty, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
●
If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with
condensation or ice, use the windshield de fogger to remove the fog, condensation or
ice. (  P. 513)●
If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor by th e windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper
blade.
• To replace the wiper insert:  P. 621
• If the wiper blades need to be re placed, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not attach window tinting to the windshield. ●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be re placed, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not get the camera sensor wet. ●
Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.●
Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers, trans-
parent stickers, and so forth, to the outer side
of the windshield in front of the camera sensor
(shaded area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the
camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approxi-
mately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the right and left
from the center of the camera sensor)

278 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it.●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify any components of the vehi cle around the camera sensor (inside rear
view mirror, et c.) or ceiling.●
Do not attach any accessories that may obst ruct the camera sensor to the hood, front
grille or front bumper. Contact your Lexus dealer for details.●
If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, ma ke sure that it will
not obstruct the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify the head lights or other lights.