2020 LEXUS RX350 tow

3225-5. Using the storage features
Pull down the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
RX350
RX350L
To hang the cargo net, use the cargo
net hooks and rear cargo hooks. To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.
RX350
RX350L
Luggage compartment fea-
tures
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Cargo net hooks
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks

3245-5. Using the storage features
RX350: After removing the luggage
cover, place it somewhere other than the
passenger compartment.
RX350L: Stow the luggage cover under
the deck board and side auxiliary box
cover.
1Pull the lever up and fold the flap of
the deck board. 2
Lift the deck board and disengage
the hook on the underside of the
deck board.
3 Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.
Deck floor box
WARNING
●Do not place anything on the luggage
cover. In the event of sudden braking
or turning, the item may go flying and
strike an occupant. This could lead to
an unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to climb on the
luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to
the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
Auxiliary boxes (RX350)

3305-6. Using the other interior features
Blinks (orange) 4 times repeatedly
■The wireless charger can be operated
when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.
■Portable devices t hat can be charged
●Portable devices compatible with the Qi
wireless charging standard can be
charged by the wireless charger. How-
ever, compatibility with all devices which
meet the Qi wireless charging standard is
not guaranteed.
●The wireless charger is designed to sup-
ply low power electricity (5 W or less) to
a cellular phone, smartphone, or other
portable device.
■If a cover or accessory is attached to the
portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover
or accessory which is not Qi compatible is
attached. Depending on the type of cover
and/or accessory attached, it may not be
possible to charge the portable device. If
the portable device is placed on the
charging area and does not charge, remove
the cover and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM radio
broadcasts while charging
Turn off the wireless charger and check if
the noise is reduced. If noise is reduced,
press and hold the powe r supply switch of
the wireless charger fo r 2 seconds. The fre-
quency of the wireless charger is changed
and noise may be reduced. When the fre-
quency is changed, the operation indicator
light will blink (orange) 2 times.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be detected
in the cabin, charging cannot be per-
formed. When a door is opened and
closed, charging may be temporarily sus-
pended.
●While charging, the wi reless charger and
the portable device will become warm.
This is not a malfunction. If a portable
device becomes warm while charging
and charging stops due to the protection
function of the portable device, wait until
the portable device cools down and
charge it again.
■Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on
or while a portable device is being identi-
fied, operation sounds may be heard. This is
not a malfunction.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P.353
Suspected causesMeasure
A foreign object
exists between
the portable
device and
charging area.
Remove the foreign
object.
Portable device is
not positioned
properly on the
charging area.Move the portable
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.
Suspected causesMeasure
The temperature
of the wireless
charger is exces-
sively high.Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.

3345-6. Using the other interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while
driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.
■Caution regarding interference with
electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resy nchronization ther-
apy pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any
other electrical medical device, should
consult their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may
have an affect on medical devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibil-
ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,
or burns due to heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects
between the charging area and the
portable device while charging.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such as
aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with
a cloth or other obje ct while charging.
●Do not attempt to charge portable
devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove
the wireless charger.
●Do not apply force or impact to the
wireless charger.
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless
charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless
charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully
charged
●When there is a foreign object
between the charging area and porta-
ble device
●When a portable device becomes hot
while charging
●When a portable device is placed on
the wireless area with its charging sur-
face facing up
●When a portable device is not cen-
tered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, gas station, radio
station, large display, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact
with, or is covered by any of the follow-
ing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio
waves) other than those of your vehicle
are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wire-
less charger does not operate properly
or the operation indicator light is blink-
ing, the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

3465-6. Using the other interior features
*:If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■Conditions unfavorable to correct
operation
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after
turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (under-
ground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car
park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near
the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
Compass*
The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal
objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the
compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic
fields.
●During calibration, do not operate
electric systems (moon roof, pan-
oramic moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the cal-
ibration.

3536-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
NOTICE
●Vehicles with towing package: Do not
point the nozzle of a high pressure
washer at the areas shown in the illus-
tration, as high pressure water may
damage the oil cooler.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

3616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P.369)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.368)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P.367)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for adding engine cool-
ant)
Engine oil level
( P.365)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P.391)
•Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim
( P.392)• Phillips-head screw-
driver
ItemsParts and tools

3676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelera ting or decelerat-
ing frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Vehicle Settings”
then “Oil Maintenance”. (To confirm
setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.447)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high qua lity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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