Toyota Lexus RX 350 2016 User manual

2016 RX 350/450h Pre-Delivery Service Manual
Lexus Technician:
Before you perform Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) on this vehicle, be sure you:
 •ReadandunderstandthisPDSManual
 •ReadandunderstandallapplicablePDSTechnicalServiceInformationBulletins(TSIBs)forthisvehicle
 •ReadandunderstandthePDSPrecautionsintheTSIBsandonpages0,4and56.
 •Attendthe“TechnicalIntroductiontoLexusCourseL005”attheLexusAreaOfce
When performing PDS on this vehicle:
 •UsethePDSManualwhenperformingthisservice
 •ChecktheTechnicalInformationSystem(TIS)foranyupdatedPDSTSIBsthatapplytothemodelyouare  
  servicing
 •VerifythattheVehicleIdenticationNumber(VIN)onrepairorderandvehiclematch
 •Liftvehicleandperformundervehiclesafety/damageinspection
 •Roadtestvehiclelongenoughtotesthotengineanddriveoverroughroad(Bottdots)totestforrattles/  
  squeaks
The following TSIBs are available on TIS:
 BatteryMaintenanceforIn-StockVehicles&Pre-Delivery(Revised)
 D/CCutFuseInstallationduringPDS
 EnformApps&DataServicesDownload&InstallationProcess
 FloorMatInstallationduringPDS
 FrontLicensePlate&MountingBracketInstallation
 HybridSystemElectricalSafetyPrecautions
 InitialCalibrationofCompassduringPDS
 Long-TermVehicleStorageGuidelines
 MaintenanceforHV&AuxiliaryBatteries
 ParkingAssistMonitorSystemInitialization
 TirePositioningBeforeNewVehicleDelivery
 TirePressureWarningSystemInitialization
 XMActivationConrmationduringPDS
To obtain PDS material:
Manual
 •DownloadfromTISwebsiteorLexusCustomerServiceswebsiteonDealerDaily
CheckSheet
 •DownloadandprintfromTISwebsiteorLexusCustomerServiceswebsiteonDealerDaily
 •Sheetistwo-sided;backsidehasproceduretips
OtherPDSTSIBs
 •DownloadfromTISwebsite
Contact your District Service & Parts Manager if you have any questions.
ENGINE = POWER switch on hybrid models
©2015Lexus,aDivisionofToyotaMotorSalesUSA,Inc.
TPWS Operation Verication
1.ConnectTechstreamtoDLC3.
2.Adjustalltires,includingthesparetire,tothestandardtireinationpressureasindicatedonthetireand
 loadinginformationlabelonvehicle.
NOTE:
  • Toadjusttirepressurecorrectlywhenoutsidetemperatureissignicantlycolderorwarmerthanshop
   temperature,performaHealthCheckusingTechstreamandselectthe“CompensationTirePressure”
   checkbox.CompensationpressureswillbedisplayedontheHealthCheckresultsscreen.
  • Adjustthetirepressurewhenthetiresarecold.
JBS20151012

2016MY
RX350/450h
Pre-Delivery
Service Manual

TheRX450hhasuniqueoperatingmodes,soalwaysfollowtheprecautionsbelowwhen
performingthePDSoperation:
 • TheRX450hcontainshighvoltage(upto650volts)ACandDCSystems.Allhighvoltage
  wiringandconnectionsareorangeincolor.Donotcarelesslytouchtheseorangecolored
  wiringharnessesandconnectors.
 • Thehybridsystemmaystartupandshutdownsuddenlywheneverthe“READY”lightis
  illuminated.Besuretoputthevehiclein“P”,applytheparkingbrake,andpushthe
  “POWER”switchOFFinordertostopthehybridsystem(the“READY”lightturnsOFF),
  beforeworkingintheenginecompartment.
 • Thehybridtransaxle,engineradiator,andinverterradiatormayreachhightemperatures
  duringinspection.Carefullyobserveallcautionlabelsandinstructionsonthese 
  components.
 • Besuretokeepthevehiclein“P”atalltimesunlessotherwiseinstructed.Whenthe 
  selectorleverisin“N”,thehybridvehiclebatterywillnotchargeevenifthegasolineengine
  isoperating.
 • Whenleavingthevehicle,puttheselectorleverin“P”,applytheparkingbrake,andpush
  the“POWER”switchOFFinordertostopthehybridsystem(the“READY”lightturnsOFF).
 • Airventsarelocatedundertherearseatstocoolthehybridvehiclebattery.Donot
 blocktheseairvents.
 • Donotsplashwaterontheelectriccomponentsintheenginecompartment.
READ AND UNDERSTAND TSIB “Hybrid System Electrical Safety Precautions.”
RX350/450h
PRECAUTIONS
0

INSPECTION DETAILS
 A.ENGINECOMPARTMENT........................................................ 1
 B.LOCKSANDLIGHTS................................................................ 5
 C.LEFTFRONT............................................................................. 12
 D.LEFTREAR............................................................................... 38
 E.CARGOAREA........................................................................... 44
 F. RIGHTREAR............................................................................. 46
 G.RIGHTFRONT.......................................................................... 47
 H.FRONTBUMPER...................................................................... 49
 I. UNDERVEHICLE(SAFETY/DAMAGE).................................... 50
 J. ROADTEST.............................................................................. 54
COMPLETION....................................................................................... 64
INDEX ................................................................................................... 67
I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

1Washeruidtank.................................................................................................. 4
2Engineoilllercap............................................................................................... 2
3Engineoilleveldipstick........................................................................................ 3
4Enginecoolantreservoir....................................................................................... 4
5Battery.................................................................................................................. 3
6Brakeuidreservoir.............................................................................................. 2
7Fusebox................................................................................................................ -
8Radiator................................................................................................................. -
9Condenser............................................................................................................. -
10Electriccoolingfans............................................................................................ 56
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NOTE:
Install protective fender covers prior to beginning the under-hood inspection.
Gasoline Vehicles
II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

1Washeruidtank.................................................................................................. 4
2Brakeuidreservoir.............................................................................................. 2
3Engineoilleveldipstick........................................................................................ 3
4Enginecoolantreservoir....................................................................................... 4
5Powercontrolunitcoolantreservoir..................................................................... 4
6Fuseboxes............................................................................................................ -
7Radiator.................................................................................................................-
8Powercontrolunitcoolantradiator....................................................................... 4
9Condenser............................................................................................................. -
10Electriccoolingfans............................................................................................ 56
  Engineoilllercap............................................................................................... 3
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Hybrid Vehicles
III
RX350/450h
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Powerswitch........................................................................................................ 8
Shiftlever............................................................................................................ 55
Meters................................................................................................................ 21
Multi-informationdisplay..................................................................................... 26
Parkingbrakeswitch.......................................................................................... 57
Turnsignallever................................................................................................. 10
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch.................................................................. 19
Emergencyasherswitch................................................................................... 11
Hoodlockreleaselever....................................................................................... 2
Tiltandtelescopicsteeringcontrolswitch*......................................................... 26
Airconditioningsystem....................................................................................... 27
Audiosystem...................................................................................................... 28
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III IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

Audioremotecontrolswitches............................................................................29
Paddleshiftswitches*............................................................................................-
Metercontrolswitches........................................................................................26
Vehicle-to-vehicledistancebutton*.....................................................................60
Cruisecontrolswitch..........................................................................................60
LDA(LaneDepartureAlert)switch*....................................................................58
Talkswitch..........................................................................................................29
Telephoneswitches............................................................................................29
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*Ifequipped
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3
4
5
6
7
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V
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

*Ifequipped
Auxiliarybox.......................................................................................................37
Personal/Interiorlights...........................................................................................-
Moonroofswitches*............................................................................................36
“SOS”button*.....................................................................................................37
Vanitymirrors......................................................................................................35
Sunvisors...........................................................................................................35
Insiderearviewmirror.........................................................................................35
Garagedooropenerbuttons..............................................................................37
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7
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VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

*Ifequipped
Drivingpositionmemoryswitches*......................................................................15
Outsiderearviewmirrorswitches........................................................................17
Doorlockswitches..............................................................................................16
Powerwindowswitches.......................................................................................16
Windowlockswitch............................................................................................16
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VII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

*Ifequipped
“HOME”button*.....................................................................................................-
Scrollbutton...........................................................................................................-
Backbutton............................................................................................................-
“MENU”button.................................................................................................... 30
Remotetouchknob............................................................................................... -
“ENTER”button.................................................................................................. 30
“MAP”button*........................................................................................................-
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VIII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

Automatichighbeamswitch*............................................................................. 11
Powerbackdoorswitch...................................................................................... 20
HUD(Head-UpDisplay)switches*..................................................................... 18
Fuelllerdooropenerswitch*............................................................................ 18
Instrumentpanellightcontrolswitches............................................................... 18
“ODO/TRIP”switch............................................................................................. 18
Cameraswitch*..................................................................................................... -
Heatedsteeringwheelswitch*........................................................................... 33
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RX350/450h

INSPECTION DETAILS
RX350/450h

WASHING VEHICLE
Afterwashingvehicle,makesurealladhesivewrappinglm
isremoved.
NOTE:
Handwashingisrecommended.
WATER LEAK TEST
Visuallyandbyhandcheckforwaterleaksinthevehicle
interiorfromeachofthefollowingareas(makesurethatthe
trimandoorcarpetarenotdamp):
a)Doorglassweatherstrips
b)Frontcowlsides
c)Aroundthewindshield
d)Aroundtheslidingroofarea
e)Aroundtherearwindows
PAINT FINISH (PAINT DEFECTS, DAMAGE)
Visuallyandbyhandinspectallbodypanels(doors,back
door,fenders,enginehood,roofpanel)forsurfacedamage
fromshipmentorforanyabnormalities(surfacerust,paint
aking,chips,dentsorscratches).
NOTE:
Carefullyinspectallpaintedsurfacesinawell-illuminated
area(800-luxilluminationisrecommended).
EXTERIOR PARTS FOR FIT
Visuallyandbyhandcheckthefollowingpartsforproper
installation,rust,t,misalignmentandlooseitems:
a)Frontandrearbumpers
b)Windowmoldings(front,sideandrear)
c)Lexusemblems(frontandrear)
d)Outsiderearviewmirrors
e)Headlights,turnsignallights,sidemarkerlights,fog 
 lightsandtaillightlenses
f)Doors,enginehoodandfuelllerdoor
g)Moonroof
h)Front/Reardoorpanelprotector
i)Outsidedoorhandle
j)Radiatorgrille
k)Vehiclenameemblems
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT

ENGINE HOOD RELEASE LEVER
Usetheenginehoodreleaselevertocheckthatthelatch
operatesproperly.Ensurethattheenginehoodopensand
closessmoothly.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Visuallychecktheuidlevelthroughthereservoir.Ifthe
uidlevelislow,replenishthebrakeuidreservoirwith
FMVSSNo.116DOT3orSAEJ1703brakeuidandcheck
foruidleaks.Brakeuidlevelshouldbeatthe“MAX”line
(within0.2inches[5.0mm]below).
NOTE:
RefertotheRepair Manualforuidspecications.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL (ENGINE NOT
RUNNING)
a)Removetheengineoilleveldipstickandwipeitclean. 
 Reinsertthedipstickandpullitouttochecktheoillevel. 
 Thelevelshouldbebetweenthetwomarks.
1Low
2Normal
   Excessive
b)Checktheoilfordirtorimpurities.
NOTE:
Iftheoillevelislow,addspeciedengineoilandcheck 
foroilleaks.
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT

BATTERY TERMINAL TIGHTNESS AND
CHARGE
a)Checktheelectrolytelevel.Iftheelectrolytelevelislow, 
 checkthebatterycaseforleakage.
b)Checkthebatterycharge.Measuretheopen-circuit 
 batteryvoltagebetweentheterminals.Ifthevoltage 
 readingislessthan12.6volts,rechargethebattery.
NOTE:
Beforemeasuringthevoltage,turnofftheengineandall
electricalsystems.Wait60secondstoremovethesurface
charge.Iftheenginewasrunningbeforemeasuringthe
voltage,wait20minutesaftertheenginestopstoremove
thesurfacecharge.
c)Checkthatthebatteryterminalsareproperlyconnected 
 andthattheclampisrmlyinstalled.
   Terminals
   Hold-downclamp
d)Printoutbatterychargetest.
Gasolinevehicles
Hybridvehicles
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WASHER FLUID LEVEL
Openthewashertankcapandvisuallycheckthewasher
uidlevelinthewashertank.Theuidlevelshouldbelled
within2inchesofthecap.
WIRING AND HOSES
a)Checkthehoses,hoseconnectorsandvariousclamps 
 fortightness.
b)Visuallyinspecttheconditionofallharnessconnectors 
 andterminalsforproperinstallationandtightness.
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL / HYBRID
SYSTEM POWER CONTROL UNIT
COOLANT LEVEL*
Visuallycheckthecoolantlevelthroughthecoolant
reservoirtankwhentheengine/hybridsystemiscool.
Thecoolantlevelissatisfactoryifthelevelisbetweenthe
“FULL”and“LOW.”
1Reservoircap
2FULL
3LOW
Onlyuse“ToyotaSuperLongLifeCoolant.”
CAUTION:
Toavoidburningyourself,donotremovetheradiatorcap
whentheengine/hybridsystemishot.
Enginecoolant
(Gasolinevehicleshown;hybridsimilar)
PowerControlUnitcoolant
(Hybridvehicles)
*Ifequipped
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Inspectthevefunctionsofthesystem.
1Locksthedoors
2Unlocksthedoors
3Opensthewindowsandmoonroof
4Opens/Closespowerbackdoor
   Soundsthealarm
a)Lockingthedoors
  1. Closeallthedoors.
  2. Press ontheelectronickeytolockallthedoors 
   fromoutsidethevehicle.
NOTE:
   When ispressedtolockdoors,abeepwill 
 soundandallturnsignallightswillashonce. 
   However,ifanydoorisnotclosedsecurely,
   pressing willcausethebuzzertosound 
   continuouslyuntilalldoorsareproperlyclosed.
b)Unlockingthedoors
  1. Press ontheelectronickeyoncetounlockthe 
   driver’sdoor.
  2. Press onceagainwithin3secondstounlockthe
   otherdoors.
NOTE:
   Theinteriorlightandouterfootlightswillturnonand
   alltheturnsignallightsashtwice,soundingtwo 
   beeps.
  3. Checkthatalldoorsautomaticallyre-lockafter60 
   secondsifanydoorisnotopened.
c)Opening/closingthebackdoor
Pressandhold toopenorclosethebackdoor.
NOTE:
  Abuzzersoundstoindicatethebackdoorisopening.
d)Soundingthealarm
  1. Pressandhold tosoundthealarm.
2. Tostopthealarm,pressanybutton.
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - B. LOCKS AND LIGHTS

SMART ACCESS SYSTEM
a)Withelectronickeyinsidethevehicle,touchthelock 
 sensor(ontheupperpartoftheoutsidedoorhandle)and
 pushthebackdoorlockbutton.Checkthatthebuzzer
 soundsandthatthedoorsdonotlock.
b)Taketheelectronickeyoutofthevehicleandtouch 
 thelocksensoragain.Checkthatthedoorlocks.
NOTE:
  Recognitionsignalsforthelockoperationwilloperate 
  uptotwoconsecutivetimes.
c)Fromadistanceofatleast2.3ft.(0.7m),approachthe 
 vehicleandpullthedriverandpassengersidedoor 
 handles,andthebackdooropener.Checkthatthedoors 
 unlock.
NOTE:
  Thedoorscannotbeunlockedfor3secondsafterthey 
  werelocked.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
Withthedoorslocked,checkthatthesystemoperates
properly.
System Test:
a)Openthewindows.
b)Lockthedoorsbysmartaccesssystem,wireless 
 remotecontrolormechanicalkey.Besuretowaituntil 
 thesecuritylightonthecenterpanelstartsashing.
c)Unlockoneofthedoorsusingtheinsidedoorlock.The 
 systemshouldactivatethealarm(soundingofthehorn, 
 blinkingoftheheadlights,taillightsandemergency 
 asher,lightingupinteriorlight).
d)Cancelthesystembyunlockingdoorswiththesmart 
 accesssystem,wirelessremotecontrolormechanical 
 key.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
a)Checkthatthesecurityindicatorlightasheswhenthe 
 engineswitchisOFF.
b)Checkthattheenginecanbestartedusingall  
 thekeys.
c)Checkthatthesecurityindicatorlightturnsoffwhen 
 startingtheengine.
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - B. LOCKS AND LIGHTS

OUTERFOOTLIGHT
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND ILLUMINATED
ENTRY SYSTEM
a)Checkthatalldoorsopenandclosesmoothlyusingthe 
 insideandoutsidedoorhandles.
b)Checkthatthedoorscannotbeopenedbyusingthe 
 insideandoutsidedoorhandleswhenthelockbuttonis 
 inthelockedposition(exceptfrontinsidedoorhandles).
c)Forfrontinsidedoorhandles:Checkthatthefrontdoors 
 canbeopenedbyusingtheinsidedoorhandleswhen 
 thelockbuttonisinthelockposition.
d)Checkexteriorkeylockcontrolsystemoperationby
 mechanicalkey(withdriver’sdoor).
 1.Insertmechanicalkeywhilepullingonthedriver’sdoor
  handle.
e)Checkthattheouterfootlightilluminateswhenthedooris
 opened.
 2.Unlockthedoor:Turningthekeyrearwardunlocksthe
  driver’sdoor.Turningthekeyagainunlockstheother
  doors.
 3.Removethekey,returnthehandle,andthenpullthe
  handleagain.
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RX350/450h
INSPECTION DETAILS - B. LOCKS AND LIGHTS