6888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal
on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal on the
second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of th e negative cable to a solid, station-
ary, unpainted metallic po int away from the battery and any moving parts,
as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.3
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6898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared.
Before removing the battery termin als, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will disc harge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draini ng effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When the battery is removed or discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will
start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be
especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
●The power back door must be initialized. ( P. 138)
■When replacing the battery
●Use a battery with the same case size as the previous battery and an equivalent 20
hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine may not be able to
start.
●For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
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RX350/RX350L_U
Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 377)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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7199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Tire related termMeaning
7329-2. Customization
RX350/RX350L_U
■Driving mode select switch ( P. 373)
*: If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P. 503)
*:If equipped
■Seat heaters*/seat ventilators* ( P. 522, 523)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in customized
mode
*NormalPowerO—Eco
Chassis control in customized
mode*NormalSportO—
Air conditioning operation in
customized mode
*NormalEcoO—
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity*Standard-3 to 3OO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)OO
Front passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
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RX350/RX350L_U
Eco drive mode ..................................... 373
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 105
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 378Warning light ...................................... 655
Electronic key ......................................... 120 Battery-saving function .....................147
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 684
Replacing the battery .......................623
Emergency flashers ............................. 644
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 654
If a warning light turns on.............. 654
If a warning message is displayed.............................................. 661
If the battery is discharged ........... 687
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 684
If the engine will not start............... 682
If you have a flat tire ......................... 666
If you lose your keys .................. 121, 123
If you think something is wrong ...................................................652
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 695
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .. 645
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................................... 646
If your vehicle overheats ................692 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 232
Compartment ..................................... 594
Engine switch ........................................ 231
Hood........................................................ 592
How to start the engine.................... 231
Identification number.......................700
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 645
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 231
Overheating......................................... 692
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 702
Checking .............................................. 598
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................384
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine immobilizer system .................. 74
Engine oil Capacity.................................................700
Checking ...............................................595
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................384
Engine oil maintenance data ............597
Engine switch ........................................... 231
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 378
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 378 Warning light .......................................655
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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S-FLOW mode ........................................ 511
Seat belts..................................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 33
Child restraint system installation ..............................................55
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .............................................. 582
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 33
How to wear your seat belt ............. 32
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 656
Seat belt extender................................. 33
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners...........................739
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light.............................. 654
Seat position memory........................... 172
Seat ventilators ...................................... 523
Seating capacity......................................213 Seats
Adjustment..............................................156
Adjustment precautions...................156
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 55
Cleaning.................................................. 581
Driving position memory................. 172
Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 157
Front seat heaters.............................. 522
Head restraint........................................ 177
Power easy access system ............. 172
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Second-row seat heaters .............. 523
Seat position memory ....................... 172
Seat ventilators.................................... 523
Sensor Automatic headlight system ........ 254
Camera sensor................................... 276
Inside rear view mirror..................... 183
Intuitive parking assist...................... 326
Radar sensor........................................ 276
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 263
Touchless sensor ................................. 132
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Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift leverAutomatic transmission ..... 236, 240
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 239, 244
Shift lock system.........................238, 243
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side doors.................................................. 124
Side marker lights Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Side mirrors ............................................. 184 Adjusting and folding........................ 184
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............. 313
Heaters..................................................... 513
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Turn signal lever .................................246
Smart access system with push-button start .................................146 Antenna location ................................. 146
Entry functions ............................ 124, 130
Starting the engine ..............................231
Snow tires ................................................ 386
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................704
Storage location .................................667 Spark plug ................................................702
Specifications......................................... 698
Speedometer ............................................ 86
Sport mode ..............................................373
Steering wheel ....................................... 180
Adjustment............................................. 180
Audio switches .................................. 400
Heated steering wheel ................... 522
Power easy access system ............. 172
Telephone switches.......................... 465
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Storage feature ..................................... 528
Storage precautions ........................... 528
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........695
Sun visors................................................. 543
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof.......................195
Rear door ..............................................554
Roof ............................................................ 192