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RX350/RX350L_U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 576
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 584
General mainte nance.............. 586
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................590
Hood ............................................... 592
Positioning a floor jack ............ 593
Engine compartment ............... 594
Tires ................................................. 604
Tire inflation pressure ................613
Wheels .............................................616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts ..........621
Electronic key battery.............. 623
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 625
Headlight aim .............................. 628
Light bulbs .................................... 630 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 644
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 645
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ............................... 646
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 652
Fuel pump shut off system...... 653
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 654
If a warning message is
displayed ......................................661
If you have a flat tire .................. 666
If the engine will not start ........ 682
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 684
If the vehicle battery is
discharged................................. 687
If your vehicle overheats......... 692
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 6957
Maintenance and care 8
When trouble arises
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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
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8When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 644
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 645
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................ 646
If you think something is
wrong ........................................... 652
Fuel pump shut off
system .......................................... 653
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 654
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 661
If you have a flat tire .................. 666
If the engine will not start ........ 682
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............684
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 687
If your vehicle overheats ......... 692
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 695
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6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to A CCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system To minimize the risk of fuel leakage wh en the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE ■
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.1
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7079-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as et hers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. Thes e fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the form ulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions. ■
Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
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If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane ra ting no lower than 87.●
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol. ■
Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be ad versely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service. ■
If your engine knocks ●
Consult your Lexus dealer. ●
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol). DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)