2021 LEXUS RX350 fuel pressure

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 344
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 347
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 350
General maintenance ................. 351
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 354
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 355
Hood.................................................. 357
Positioning a floor jack............... 357
Engine compartment.................. 359
Tires ................................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ................. 373
Wheels.............................................. 374
Air conditioning filter..................376
Windshield wiper inserts........... 378
Electronic key battery ................ 379
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 381
Headlight aim................................. 382
Light bulbs ....................................... 384
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 394
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 394If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water .............................................. 395
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 397
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 401
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 402
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 403
If a warning messa ge is displayed
............................................................ 412
If you have a flat tire ..................... 416
If the engine will not start .......... 428
If you lose your keys.................... 430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 430
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................... 431
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 433
If your vehicle overheats ........... 437
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 439
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 442
Fuel information............................ 450
Tire information ............................ 452
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 461
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 474
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

13Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.280
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.299
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.345
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.200
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 200
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.444
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.365
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.365, 448
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.280
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.365
Coping with flat tires......................................................................................................... .P.416
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.357
Opening ............................................................................................................................... P.357
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.444
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.437
Warning messages ............................................................................................................P.4 12
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ............ P.182, 188
Side turn signal lights .............................................................................................P.182
Parking lights/daytime running lights.............................................................. P.188
Fog lights/cornering lights
*....................................................................... P.188, 194
Rear side marker lights ........................................................................................ P.188
Stop/tail lights ......................................................................................................... P.188
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ...................................................... P.182, 188
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.17 8
License plate lights ................................................................................................ P.188
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.384, Watts: P.449)
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732-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.403)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.403)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.403)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.403)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.404)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.404)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.404)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.404)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.404)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.405)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.405)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.405)
(red)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.405)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.405)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.406)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.406)
(RX350)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*4
(  P.406)
(RX350L)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder
light
*4( P.406)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.407)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.407)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) ( P.407)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.407)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.408)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.408)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.408)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.409)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.409)

3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.384)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
•Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P.362)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P.373)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.364)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
ItemsParts and tools●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.362)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3736-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
( P.443)
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge 1
Remove the tire valve cap.
2 Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.
3 Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.
4 If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.
5 After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
6 Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure
every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Driving with incorrect ti re inflation pressure
may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor han-
dling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation
pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven for
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure
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4117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have
a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (I f your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], yo u should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety fe ature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) . When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.

4568-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim