2021 LEXUS RX350 transmission

4397-2. 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.273)
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.

4478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Di fferential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Di fferential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5
or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)

493Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 376
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 292
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................ 300
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 299
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................303
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............274 Warning light ...............................................405
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 275
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 275
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) 190
Adaptive Variable Suspension System275
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 191
Air conditioning filter ................................. 376
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 376
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 292
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................ 300
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 299
Rear automatic air conditioning system .........................................................................303
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 shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light...................................... 404
Alarm ................................................................... 68 Warning buzzer ........................................ 403
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 115
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...............274 Warning light .............................................. 405
Approach warning...................................... 233
Armrest............................................................ 330
Assist grips ..................................................... 330
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 189
Automatic High Beam ................................. 191
Automatic light control system............... 188
Automatic transmission ..............................178 M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 317, 319
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
AWD Control.................................................. 83
B
Back door ........................................................ 103
Back-up light Wattage ..........................................................449
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .....................385, 391
Battery Battery checking ........................................363
If the battery is discharged ....................433
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 280
Warning light .............................................. 404
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 236

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If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.........................................................................395
If you have a flat tire ....................................416
If you lose your keys.................................430
If you think something is wrong .......... 401
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 439
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 397
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 437
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 177
Compartment .............................................359
Engine switch................................................. 174
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 402
Hood................................................................ 357
How to start the engine............................ 174
Identification number ............................... 443
If the engine will not start ....................... 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 174
Overheating................................................. 437
Tachometer ...................................................... 77
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 446
Checking .........................................................361
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 77
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 444
Checking .......................................................359
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Warning light ...............................................404
Engine oil maintenance data ....................361
Engine switch .................................................. 174 Auto power off function ........................... 177
Changing the engine switch modes.. 177 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................394
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 275 Warning light .............................................. 405
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Vehicles with a spare tire........................ 416
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 447
Brake ................................................................ 447
Washer ...........................................................364
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 194
Footwell light ................................................. 309
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 292
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 333
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 121
Cleaning ......................................................... 347
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ................................................. 306
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ........................................... 306
Front side marker light Light switch ....................................................188
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Wattage ..........................................................449

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Head restraints .............................................136
Seat heaters ..................................................306
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 385, 389
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Wattage.......................................................... 449
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ........................141
Rear window defogger ............................. 294
Rear window wiper.......................................199
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 444
Fuel types....................................................... 444
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................430
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................200
Remote Touch .............................................. 286
Replacing Electronic key battery.............................. 379
Fuses ................................................................. 381
Light bulbs.....................................................384
Tires ....................................................................416
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 350
Rev indicator .................................................... 78
Rev peak..............................................................79
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 225
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 225
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t............................. 406
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 347
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 .................. 406
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light...................................... 404
Seat heaters ................................................... 306
Seat position memory..................................133
Seat ventilators ............................................. 306
Seating capacity.............................................162
Seats Adjustment ............................................. 121, 123
Adjustment precautions .................. 121, 122
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning ......................................................... 347
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........123
Head restraints............................................. 136
Power easy access system .................... 133
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................. 306
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ........................................... 306
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 188
Automatic High Beam system ............... 191
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 140
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 244
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................216
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 267
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 262
Radar sensor ................................... 203, 238
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........197
RCTA............................................................... 252
Service reminder message .....................350
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 178

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Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ............................ 292
Seat heater switches ................................306
Seat ventilator switches ..........................306
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...........................................................................139
Tire pressure warning reset switch .... 371
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...227
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 276
Window lock switch ..................................146
Windshield wiper and washer switch194
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 297
T
Tachometer........................................................ 77 Rev indicator ................................................... 78
Rev peak ........................................................... 79
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 275
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 68
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 66
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data......................................448
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 367
Warning light ............................................... 407
Tire information ............................................ 452 Glossary.........................................................456
Size.................................................................... 454
Tire identification number ..................... 453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 454
Tire pressure display .................................. 367
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 367
Initializing ......................................................... 371
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 370
Registering ID codes ............................... 372 Warning light ...............................................407
Tires Chains .............................................................. 281
Checking ...................................................... 365
If you have a flat tire ................................... 416
Inflation pressure ........................................ 373
Information ....................................................452
Replacing ........................................................ 416
Rotating tires ................................................ 367
Size ................................................................... 448
Snow tires ..................................................... 280
Spare tire ......................................................... 416
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 367
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Warning light ...............................................407
Tools.................................................................... 417
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 442
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................173
Emergency towing.................................... 397
Towing eyelet.............................................. 399
Trailer towing ................................................ 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 275
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 275
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 275
Trailer towing ..................................................163
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 178
Driving mode select switch .................... 271
M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wattage ..........................................................449
U
USB charging ports.................................... 322