Lexus RX350/270 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features suchas door locks, mirrors,
and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or
is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system........... 31
Wireless remote control.............. 53
Side doors .......................................... 56
Back door........................................... 60
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 73
Rear seats........................................... 77
Driving position memory.............. 81
Head restraints................................. 87
Seat belts ............................................ 89
Steering wheel ................................. 94
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 96
Outside rear view mirrors........... 98
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
Electronic sunshade..................... 108
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 110
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 115
Double locking system ................. 121
Alarm ................................................. 122
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 129
SRS airbags ....................................... 131
Child restraint systems ............... 142
Installing child restraints............. 152
Airbag manual on/off
system............................................. 163
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 180
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 193
Parking brake ................................. 194
Horn.................................................... 195
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 196
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display.......... 203
Head-up display ............................ 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................. 217
Fog light switch ............................. 222
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................ 223
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 227
Headlight cleaner switch.......... 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 234
Lexus parking
assist-sensor................................ 248
Electronically modulated
air suspension............................. 256
Rear view monitor system........ 263
Driving assist systems................... 271
All-wheel drive lock switch...... 277
Hill-start assist control ............... 278
Pre-Crash Safety system......... 280
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions........ 289
Cargo and luggage..................... 293
Winter driving tips ....................... 296
Trailer towing (RX350)........... 300
Trailer towing (RX270)............... 311
2When driving
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 314
Rear window defogger
switch .............................................. 321
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 322
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................. 323
Using the radio.............................. 326
Using the CD player.................. 330
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs................................................ 337
Operating an iPod....................... 344
Operating a USB memory....... 353
Bluetooth®audio system .......... 361
Using the Bluetooth®audio
system ............................................ 366
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 369
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player......... 372
Bluetooth®audio system
setup............................................... 376
Optimal use of the audio
system............................................ 377
Using the AUX port ................... 379
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................. 381
Hands-free system
for mobile phones..................... 384
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)................... 391
Making a phone call.................... 397
Setting a mobile phone............... 401
Security and system setup....... 405
Using the phone book................... 411
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.............................. 417
• Interior lights ................................ 418
• Personal lights............................. 418
3Interior features
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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .............. 420
• Glove box ..................................... 421
• Bottle holders/
door pockets............................... 422
• Cup holders................................. 423
• Console box................................ 426
• Coin holder ................................. 427
• Auxiliary box............................... 428
• Under tray.................................... 429
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 430
Vanity mirror................................... 431
Clock................................................. 432
Outside temperature
display............................................ 433
Multi-display light control......... 434
Power outlets................................. 435
Heated steering wheel............... 437
Seat heaters and
ventilators..................................... 439
Armrest............................................. 441
Coat hooks ..................................... 442
Assist grips...................................... 443
Floor mat.......................................... 444
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 446
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 452
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 455
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 458
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................... 461
Hood ................................................. 465
Positioning a floor jack............... 466
Engine compartment.................. 468
Tires ................................................... 483
Tire inflation pressure................. 495
Wheels ............................................. 497
Air conditioning filter.................. 499
Electronic key battery................. 501
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 504
Light bulbs........................................ 516
4Maintenance and care
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 532
If your vehicle needs to
be towed....................................... 533
If you think something
is wrong.......................................... 541
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 542
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 543
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 552
If you have a flat tire..................... 572
If the engine will not start .......... 587
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 589
If you lose your keys................... 590
If the electronic key does not
operate properly........................ 591
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 594
If your vehicle overheats.......... 598
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................. 601
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 603
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 606
Fuel information............................ 620
6-2. Customization
Customizable features .............. 622
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize........................... 633
Abbreviation......................................... 636
Alphabetical index.............................. 637
What to do if... ...................................... 650
5When trouble arises 6Vehicle specifications
Index
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Pictorial index Exterior
Headlights P. 217
Front fog lights P. 222
Turn signal lights P. 193
Windshield wipers P. 223
Moon roof ∗
Electronic sunshade ∗
P. 104
P. 108
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 98
Hood P. 465
Daytime running lights/
Front position lights P. 217
Windshield wiper
de-icer ∗, *P. 322
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∗: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
P. 483
P. 572
P. 617
Tail lights P. 217
Rear turn signal lights P. 193
Back door opener
button P. 60
Rear window wiper P. 227
Rear fog lights P. 222
Side doors P. 56 Back door P. 60
Fuel filler door P. 110
Rear window defogger*P. 321
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Pictorial index Interior
SRS driver airbag
P. 131
SRS knee airbags
P. 131
Front seats P. 73
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 131
Power outlet
AUX port
USB port*1
P. 435
P. 379
P. 344, 353
Door pockets
Bottle holders
P. 422
P. 422
Armrest
Auxiliary box ∗
P. 441
P. 428
Rear SRS side airbags P. 131
Power outlet P. 435
Rear seats P. 77
Power window switches
P. 101
Head restraints P. 87
Seat belts P. 89
Front SRS side airbags
P. 131
Console box P. 426
Rear seat entertainment system ∗, *2
Cup holders P. 423
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∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 418
P. 418
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 131
Coat hooks P. 442
Auxiliary box ∗P. 428
Assist grips
P. 443
*3: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
(→P. 161)
Interior lights
Personal lights
P. 418
P. 418
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Rear view monitor system ∗
P. 96
P. 263
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor cancel switch ∗P. 122
Moon roof switches ∗
Electronic sunshade switches ∗
P. 104
P. 108
Sun visors*3
Vanity mirrors
P. 430
P. 431
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Driving position memory switches ∗P. 81
Door lock switches P. 56
Window lock switch P. 101
Power window switches P. 101
Inside lock buttons P. 56
Outside rear view mirror
switches P. 98
Pictorial index Interior
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Cup holders P. 423
Remote Touch ∗, *
Floor mat P. 444
Shift lock override button P. 589
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 186
Seat heater switches ∗/
Seat heater and ventilator switches ∗P. 439
VSC off switch P. 271
All-wheel drive lock switch ∗P. 277
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 217
P. 193
P. 222
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 223
P. 227
Power back door main
switch ∗P. 62
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 94
Parking brake pedal P. 194
Hood lock release
lever P. 465
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 196
P. 203
Glove box P. 421
Horn P. 195
Engine (ignition) switch P. 180
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With navigation system
Without navigation system
Security indicator
P. 115, 122
Audio system
P. 323
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 532
● Display light control
● Outside temperature
display
●
Clock
●
Air conditioning
display
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Audio display
P. 434
P. 433
P. 432
P. 314
P. 323
Air conditioning
system*
Multi display
Air conditioning
system P. 314
Navigation system*
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch*
Audio system*
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 532
Security indicator
P. 115, 122
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Clock*
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defogger
switch P. 321
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Telephone switch*1P. 384
Steering wheel
audio switches*1P. 381
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ∗P. 234
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Talk switch*1
P. 384
Side camera switch ∗, *2
Telephone switch*1P. 384
Steering wheel
audio switches*1P. 381
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ∗P. 234
Talk switch*1
P. 384
Paddle shift switches P. 189, 190
Type A
Cruise control switch P. 230, 234
Cruise control switch P. 230, 234
Type B
Multi-information switches P. 203
Multi-information switches P. 203
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Head-up display main switch ∗P. 212
Display position adjustment
switch ∗P. 212
Display contrast adjustment
switch ∗P. 212
Heated steering wheel switch ∗
P. 437
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Height control off switch ∗
P. 256
Pre-crash braking off
switch
∗ P. 280
Tire pressure warning reset
switch
∗ P. 485
∗: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index Instrument panel
∗: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Headlight cleaner switch ∗P. 229
E
Cup holder P. 423
Fuel filler door opener P. 110
Instrument panel light control
buttons P. 197
“ODO/TRIP” button P. 197
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗, *P. 322
Height selector switch ∗P. 256
Headlight leveling dial ∗P. 218
Power back door switch ∗P. 60
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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Power outlet
P. 435
Luggage cover ∗P. 448
Cargo hooks P. 446
Cargo hooks P. 446
Auxiliary boxes P. 446
Power back door switch ∗P. 60
∗: If equipped
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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
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Luggage
compartment
lights P. 63
Rear seatback
lock release
levers P. 77
Height selector switch ∗P. 256
∗: If equipped
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