2019 LEXUS RX350 stop start

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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

16 Pictorial index
RX350/RX350L_U ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 231Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 645
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 239, 244
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 80
When a warning light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654 1
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311-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ●
Do not place a cushion between the dr iver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat be lt and head restraint.●
Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the fr ont seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop
the seat from locking in plac e. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mech-
anism may also be damaged. ●
Always observe the legal speed limi t when driving on public roads.●
When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while drivin g, do not force yourself to continue driving
and take a break immediately.

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RX350/RX350L_U 1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled. ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system. ■
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction ●
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object●
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicleEngine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

771-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
RX350/RX350L_U The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:●
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:●
Unlock the doors. ●
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. ■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing: ●
Nobody is in the vehicle. ●
The windows and moon roof or panoramic mo on roof are closed before the alarm is
set. ●
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

122 3-1. Key information
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will soun d in the cabin when the engine is stopped.
(  P. 623) ●
As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi cate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (  P. 623)
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. ●
To reduce key battery depletion when the electr onic key is to not be used for long peri-
ods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode.
(  P. 148) ●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
•Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
 P. 623 ■
Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details. ■
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isol ated from the internal mechanism.

1253-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds. ■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. ■
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
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Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (  P. 77)■
If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly ●
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (  P. 684)●
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (  P. 623)When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

130 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX350/RX350L_U ◆ Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable
this function.
Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
◆ Wireless remote control
 P. 124
◆ Door lock switch
 P. 126
Press and hold the switch for approxi-
mately 1 second. The power back door can be operated
whether it is locked
* or unlocked.
Pressing the switch while the power
back door is opening/closing will stop
the operation.
Pressing and holding the switch again
for approximately 1 second will operate
the power back door in the opposite
direction.
* : Opening of the power back door when it is locked can be disabled by a customized
setting. (  P. 727)Power back door The power back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the power back door from the outside 1
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Locking and unlocking the power back door from the inside
Opening/closing the power back d oor using the wireless remote con-
trol