2019 LEXUS RX350L engine

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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 28
For safe driving .............................. 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ..................47
Exhaust gas precautions............ 53
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ..................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........74
Alarm .................................................. 77
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators.......................................80
Gauges and meters ..................... 86
Multi-information display .......... 90
Head-up display .......................... 108
Fuel consumption information ................................... 114 3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors....................................... 124
Power back door ........................ 130
Smart access system with push-button start.......................146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................156
Rear seats ....................................... 157
Driving position memory.......... 172
Head restraints ............................. 177
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 180
Inside rear view mirror ............. 182
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 184
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................187
Moon roof........................................ 191
Panoramic moon roof................195
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle .................... 202
Cargo and luggage ................... 210
Vehicle load limits .......................213
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)..............215
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing
package)..................................... 229
Dinghy towing ............................. 230
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............231
Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 236
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ........................... 240
Turn signal lever ......................... 246
Parking brake ...............................247
Brake Hold ................................... 250
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 252
Automatic High Beam............. 256
Fog light switch ........................... 260
Windshield wipers and washer ...........................................261
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 267 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................................ 269
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ...............274
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 281
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist)............291
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................300
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......313
• BSM function........................... 317
• RCTA function........................321
Intuitive parking assist.............. 326
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)............................................. 336
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 357
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 373
All-wheel drive lock switch ............................................377
Driving assist systems .............. 378
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 384
Utility vehicle precautions ...............................388
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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 ............................................. 695
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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RX350/RX350L_UPlease note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Lexus Safety System+
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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RX350/RX350L_UYour Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subs cription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicl e data collected, used and shar ed by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
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Vehicle data recordings

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Precautions for winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 269
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 604
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 38 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 666
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 592
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 692
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 46
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Cornering lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 252
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 630, Watts: P. 705)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 231
Starting 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. 240
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 239, 244
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 80
When a warning light comes on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654
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For safety and security1
RX350/RX350L_U
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safe driving .............................. 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 47
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 53
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ..................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 74
Alarm ..................................................77