2019 LEXUS RX350 battery

688 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U Connect the jumper cables accordin g to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal
on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the
second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of th e negative cable to a solid, station-
ary, unpainted metallic po int away from the battery and any moving parts,
as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon
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6898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting. ■
To prevent battery discharge ●
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical componen ts when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period , such as in heavy traffic.■
When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared.
Before removing the battery termin als, contact your Lexus dealer.■
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will disc harge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draini ng effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.) ■
When the battery is removed or discharged ●
In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors. ●
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will
start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction. ●
The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be
especially careful when reconnecting the battery. ●
The power back door must be initialized. (  P. 138)■
When replacing the battery ●
Use a battery with the same case size as the previous battery and an equivalent 20
hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine may not be able to
start. ●
For details, consult your Lexus dealer.

690 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
When removing the battery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts any
metal in the surrounding area when the posi tive (+) terminal is removed, a spark may
occur, leading to a fire in addition to el ectrical shocks and de ath or serious injury.■
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to preven t accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the battery: ●
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.●
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cab le connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal. ●
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jump er cables to come in to contact with each
other. ●
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery. ■
Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observ e the following precautions when handling
the battery: ●
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow
any battery fluids (acid) to come into cont act with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.●
Do not lean over the battery. ●
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received. ●
Always wash your hands afte r handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts. ●
Do not allow childre n near the battery.

6918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
When replacing the battery ●
When the vent plug and indicator are close to the hold down clamp, the battery fluid
(sulfuric acid) may leak. ●
For information regarding battery repl acement, contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE ■
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the
cooling fans or engine drive belt.

702 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U * : The coolant capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.Cooling system Capacity
* 
RX350 (Vehicles with out towing package)
9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.) 
RX350 (Vehicles with towing package)
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp. qt.) 
RX350L
13.1 qt. (12.4 L, 11 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug) Make DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap 0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE ■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system Battery
Open voltage at 68  F (20  C): 12.6 V or higher: Fully charged
12.2 — 12.4 V: Half charged
12.0 V or lower: Discharged
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the head-
lights for 20 to 30 seconds.)
Charging rates 5 A max.

7179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U Production options weight The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride leve lers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords an d that is shaped to fit the
rimTire related term Meaning

734 9-2. Customization
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Seat belt reminder (  P. 656)■
Vehicle customization ●
When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the entry unlock function
cannot be customized. ●
When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer activated auto-
matic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in accordance with the
operation buzzer volume and operational si gnal (Emergency flashers) function set-
tings. ●
Some settings can be changed using a switch or the audio system screen. If a setting is
changed using a switch , the changed setting will not be reflected on the audio system
screen until the engine switch is turn ed off and then to IGNITION ON mode.Function Default setting Customized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzer On Off — O
WARNING ■
Cautions during customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE ■
During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea-
tures. 1 2

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Vehicle specifications 9-3. Initialization
* : If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected , or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 585
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 606
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 597
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
* • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 347
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 138