210 4-1. Before driving
RX350/RX350L_U Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs. ” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the amou nt of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
( P. 213) Vehicles without towing package: Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.Cargo and luggage Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution
2134-1. Before driving
4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U ◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 698
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆ Seating capacity
RX350
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
RX350L
Vehicles with rear separate seat:
6 occupants (Front 2, Rear 4)
Vehicles with rear bench seat:
7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehicles with towing package):
P. 219, 698
TWR means the maximum gross trailer we ight (trailer weight plus its cargo
weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
◆ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (v ehicles without towing package)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants. Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, trailer weight
rating and cargo capacity.
2274-1. Before driving
4
Driving
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer’s characteristics and operating conditio ns. Failure to do so could cause an acci-
dent resulting in deat h or serious injury. Vehicle stab ility and braking performance are
affected by trailer stability, brake setting an d performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle
will handle differently when towing a trailer. ■
To avoid accident or injury ●
Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with suffi-
cient capacity is required. ●
Adjust the tongue weight within the approp riate range. Place heavier loads as close
to the trailer axle as possible. ●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trai ler owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in cr oss winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experien ce a vehicle-trailer in stability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you expe rience the instability.●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●
Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you ma y skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities. ●
Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.
• Dynamic radar cruise cont rol with full-speed range
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
*
* : If equipped ●
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades. ●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden down-
shifts when descending steep or long do wnhill grades. Avoid ho lding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency. ●
Do not tow a trailer when the compact sp are tire is installed on your vehicle.
698
RX350/RX350L_U 9-1. Specifications
* 1
:RX350
* 2
:RX350L
* 3
:Unladen vehicle
* 4
: Vehicles with towing package
* 5
: For GGL25L-BWZGBA models* 9
* 6
: Except for GGL25L-BWZGBA models* 9
* 7
: Vehicles with separate seat
* 8
: Vehicles with bench seat
* 9
: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 699)Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) Dimensions and weight Overall length 192.5 in. (4890 mm)
* 1
196.9 in. (5000 mm)
* 2
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height
* 3
67.7 in. (1720 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tread Front 64.4 in. (1635 mm)
* 1
64.5 in. (1640 mm)
* 2
Rear 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
* 1
64.1 in. (1630 mm)
* 2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 1050 lb. (480 kg)
* 1, 5
920 lb. (420 kg)
* 1, 6
1140 lb. (520 kg)
* 2, 7
1235 lb. (560 kg)
* 2, 8
Trailer Weight Rating
* 4
(Trailer weight + cargo weight) 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
700 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.Engine Model 3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS)
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70 3.27 in. (94.0 83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm 3
)
Valve clearance (engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
* )
With filter
Vehicles with towing package
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles without towing package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
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.
773Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Tachometer ............................................... 86
Tail lights
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Talk switch ....................................465, 487
Telephone switch.................................. 465
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system.............. 74
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ..............................704
Warning light ...................................... 656
Tire information ..................................... 709
Glossary ...................................................716
Size .............................................................. 712
Tire identification number................. 711
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.................................................714
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing............................................... 605
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 605
Registering ID codes ...................... 606
Warning light ...................................... 656 Tires ........................................................... 604
Chains .....................................................385
Checking ...............................................604
Glossary................................................... 716
If you have a flat tire ..........................666
Inflation pressure......................613, 704
Replacing ...............................................666
Rotating tires ........................................604
Size ........................................................... 704
Snow tires ..............................................386
Spare tire....................................666, 704
Tire identification number ................. 711
Tire pressure warning system .... 605
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ................................................ 714
Warning light .......................................656
Tools ........................................................... 667
Top tether strap ........................................70
Total load capacity............................... 698
Touchless power back door .............. 132
Towing
Dinghy towing ..................................... 230
Emergency towing ........................... 646
Towing eyelet ...................................... 649
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 378
Trailer towing............................. 215, 229
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 378
Traction Control (TRAC)................. 378
Trailer Sway Control .......................... 378
Trailer towing ................................215, 229T
776
RX350/RX350L_U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 592 P. 271
Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure
P. 592 P. 704
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 700
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 704
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) With filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with towing package 5.8 (5.5, 4.8)
Vehicles without towing package 5.7 (5.4, 4.8)
Without filter 5.6 (5.3, 4.7)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 701