2021 LEXUS RX350 stop start

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.

491What 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.179)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.175)
 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.146)
 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.177)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.406)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.183)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.403, 412)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.68)
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.412)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.403, 412.
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

496Alphabetical Index
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

497Alphabetical Index
Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs................... 385, 387
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Wattage.......................................................... 449
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 444
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 77
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 402
Information ....................................................450
Refueling ........................................................200
Type.................................................................. 444
Warning light ...............................................406
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption........................ 82
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................430
Refueling ........................................................200
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 77
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 402
Fuses .................................................................. 381
G
Garage door opener ................................. 334
Gauges ................................................................ 77
G-force............................................................... 84
Glove box .........................................................314
Glove box light ...............................................314
Grocery bag hooks ..................................... 318
H
Hands Free Power Back Door ............... 106
Head restraints ...............................................136
Headlight aim ................................................ 382
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).......................................................................... 190
Automatic High Beam system............... 191
Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385 Head-up display..............................................88
Driving information display area .......... 88
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 92
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Navigation system-linked display ..........91
Settings...............................................................90
Heated steering wheel .............................. 306
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system.......................................................................... 292
Heated steering wheel ........................... 306
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 294
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 303
Seat heaters ................................................. 306
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Hill-start assist control ............................... 275
Hood Open................................................................357
Hooks Cargo hooks..................................................317
Cargo net hooks ..........................................317
Coat hooks .................................................... 331
Front passenger footwell hooks.........333
Grocery bag hooks................................... 318
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ....................................................................139
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 89
I
I/M test ............................................................ 354
Identification Engine.............................................................. 443
Vehicle ............................................................443
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 394
Ignition switch (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

502Alphabetical Index
Shift lever light .............................................. 309
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors.......................................................... 99
Side marker lightsLight switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Side mirrors Adjustment........................................................141
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 236
Folding .............................................................. 142
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.............................................................................141
Mirror position memory...........................133
RCTA function ............................................250
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Side windows ..................................................144
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 115
Entry functions..................................... 99, 104
Starting the engine ...................................... 174
Smartphone holder.......................................314
Snow tires .......................................................280
Spare tire...........................................................416 Storage location ........................................... 417
Spark plug ...................................................... 446
Specifications ................................................ 442
Speedometer .................................................... 77
Steering lock Column lock release.................................. 175
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 175
Steering wheel Adjustment......................................................139
Heated steering wheel............................306
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Power easy access system .....................133
Steering wheel position memory ........133
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 385 Storage features ............................................312
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................439
Suggestion function....................................... 86
Sun visors ........................................................ 332
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof .............................. 149
Roof.....................................................................147
Switches Automatic High Beam switch ................ 191
Brake Hold switch...................................... 186
Door lock switches ...................................... 101
Driving mode select switch .................... 271
Driving position memory switches .... 133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 227
Electronic sunshade switch ................... 149
Emergency flashers switch ...................394
Engine switch .................................................174
Fog light switch ............................................ 194
Garage door opener switches...........334
Heated steering wheel switch ............ 306
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Ignition switch ................................................174
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................................ 80
Intuitive parking assist switch ...............245
Light switches ............................................... 188
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch .....220
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Moon roof switches................................... 146
“ODO TRIP” switch ................................... 80
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 141
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Panoramic moon roof switches .......... 149
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 211
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ..........................................................................256
Power window switches ..........................144
RCTA switch ................................................. 251