2020 LEXUS RX350 parking brake

4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake, and press the engine switch as you
normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.389)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above. The engine
does not start and modes will be changed
each time the switch is pressed. ( P.179)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever
to P and set the parking brake.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 AWD models: Activate all-wheel
drive lock mode. ( P.276)
6 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, obje cts or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

4808-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.258)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.274)
*:If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.296)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P.310)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom-
ized mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Front passenger’s seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O—O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

4838-3. Initialization
8
Vehicle specifications
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)
• After the maintenance is performedP.356
Tire pressure warning
system
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires
P.381
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is performedP.367
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.263
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.107

501What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode ( P.181)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.177)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.147)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.179)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.416)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.185)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.413, 422)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.67)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.422)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.413, 422.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

503Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................386
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 296
Micro dust and pollen filter...................303
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 307
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............277 Warning light .................................................415
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 278
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 278
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .192
Adaptive Variable Suspension System278
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 386
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................386
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 296
Micro dust and pollen filter...................303
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 307
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36 SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light.........................................414
Alarm ....................................................................67 Warning buzzer ...........................................413
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 113
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...............277 Warning light ................................................ 415
Approach warning...................................... 235
Armrest............................................................ 335
Assist grips ..................................................... 335
Audio system-linked display ...................... 83
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 191
Automatic High Beam ................................193
Automatic light control system............... 190
Automatic transmission ............................. 180 M mode ........................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches .......................182, 183
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 321, 324
Average fuel economy................................. 80
Average vehicle speed ................................ 80
AWD Control....................................................81
B
Back door .......................................................... 101
Back-up light Wattage ......................................................... 458
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .....................395, 401
Battery Battery checking ....................................... 369
If the battery is discharged .................... 443
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................283
Warning light .................................................414
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 239
Bottle holders ................................................ 320
Brake Brake hold ......................................................188
Fluid...................................................... 368, 457
Parking brake ............................................... 185

510Alphabetical Index
Outside rear view mirrorsAdjustment...................................................... 142
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 239
Folding .............................................................. 143
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 142
Mirror position memory...........................134
Outside rear view mirror defoggers298
RCTA function ............................................ 253
Outside temperature.....................................75
Overheating ...................................................447
P
Paddle shift switches ......................... 182, 183
Panic mode ....................................................... 95
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation....................................................... 150
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ..............................................................247
Parking brake Operation....................................................... 185
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer...........................................................................187
Warning light .................................................419
Warning message.......................................187
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 270Function .......................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................................................... 264Function .......................................................... 264
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..............................................................211
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 213
Warning light ................................................ 418
Personal lights.................................................313
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 245 PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 258
Warning message .....................................263
Power back door ............................................ 101 Hands Free Power Back Door ........... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 102
Power easy access system ........................134
Power outlets ................................................ 336
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 278 Warning light ................................................ 415
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 146
Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ....................................................... 145
Window lock switch...................................147
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................. 211
PCS OFF switch ..........................................213
Warning light ................................................ 418
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 230
Radiator ........................................................... 368
RCTA Function ..........................................................253
Warning message .....................................254
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 245
RCTA function ............................................. 255
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 307
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 253
Rear door sunshades ................................. 338
Rear fog lights Switch................................................................ 195
Rear seats .........................................................123 Adjustment ......................................................124
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Head restraints..............................................137
Seat heaters ................................................... 310

511Alphabetical Index
Rear side marker lightsLight switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 395, 399
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wattage..........................................................458
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror................................141
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear window defogger ............................. 298
Rear window wiper.....................................200
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 454
Fuel types....................................................... 454
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................440
Opening the fuel tank cap .................... 202
Remote Touch .............................................. 290
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................389
Fuses ..................................................................391
Light bulbs..................................................... 394
Tires .................................................................. 426
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 356
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist ...........................................227
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................227
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................416
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................353
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27 Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .................... 416
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light.........................................414
Seat heaters .................................................... 310
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators .............................................. 310
Seating capacity.............................................164
Seats Adjustment ............................................122, 124
Adjustment precautions .................122, 123
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning .........................................................353
Driving position memory .........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Head restraints..............................................137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 310
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators ............................................. 310
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 190
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 247
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................265
Radar sensor ....................................205, 242
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 198
RCTA...............................................................255
Service reminder message ..................... 356
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 180
Shift lever light ................................................313
Side airbags ...................................................... 30