Shift LEXUS RX350 2022 Owners Manual

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are, this may cause an accident such as
fire. Be sure to have the systems of the
SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per
chlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include the airbags, seat belt
pretensioners, wireless remote control
batteries, and the batteries in the tire
pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters.
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment an d reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mi stakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof,
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

13Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season ....................................................................................... P.271
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................................................P.291
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.337
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.195
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .195
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ......................................................................................... P.432
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.357
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................................................................P.357, 436
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................... P.2 71
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.357
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .406
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P .349
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.349
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.432
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.426
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.402
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ............ P.178, 184
Side turn signal lights ............................................................................................. P.178
Parking lights/daytime running lights................ ...............................................P.184
Fog lights/cornering lights
*....................................................................... P.184, 190
Rear side marker lights .........................................................................................P.184
Stop/tail lights ..........................................................................................................P.184
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ............. ......................................... P.178, 184
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 74
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.184
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 374, Watts: P.437)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.170
Starting the engine/changing the modes ................................................................ P.170
Emergency stop of the engine ....................................................................................P.384
When the engine will not start...................................................................................... P.418
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.402
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .174
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................P.175
Precautions for towing ................................................................................................... P.387
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.175
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.75
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light........................... P.75, 78
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.70
When a warning light turns on .................................................................................... P.393
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.79
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.79
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.402A
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C
D

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Driving position memory switches*................................................................... P.129
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.137
Door lock switches ...................................................................................................P.99
Power window switches ........................................................................................P.140
Window lock switch ............................................................................................... P.142
*:If equipped
Audio remote control switches
*
Paddle shift switches ......................................... ..................................................... P.176
Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.80
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................................................. P.227
Cruise control switch............................................................................................P.222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ....................................................................... P.215
Talk switch
*
Phone switch*
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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D
E
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C
D
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241-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or di fferent model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

451-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
1-2.Child safety
Points to remember: P.45
Child restraint system: P.46
When using a child restraint system:
P.48
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.50
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor: P.54
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap): P.57
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.
 Use the rear door child-protector
lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children op ening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
(  P.100, 142)
 Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playin g with the windows,
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof,
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child
restraint system to a second-row
seat. Be sure to follow the installa-
tion method that is in the operation
manual enclosed with the restraint
system.
Table of contents
Points to remember

752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.79)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.402)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.323)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position display ( P.174)
Gauges and meters
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

762-1. Instrument cluster
Odometer and trip meter display (P.78)
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.79)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.402)
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position display ( P.174)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.78)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.323)
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models) When the engine speed reaches a set
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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772-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will be
displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which the Rev
indicator will begin to be displayed can be
set on of the multi-information display.
(  P.79)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or exceeds
5000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning
. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-in formation display.
( P.83)
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.426)

822-1. Instrument cluster
The greater the number of segments
displayed, the greater the driving force
applied.
■G-force (if equipped)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold of the meter control
switch to reset the record.
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■Tire pressure
 P.359
■Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units setting performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.
■Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than
D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Sport mode is selected.
●The driving mode is set to customized
mode and the powertrain control is set to
power (P.262)
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■G-force display (if equipped)
●The G-force values may not be zero even
when the vehicle is parked, such as when
it is parked on an incline.
●Depending on the vehicle usage condi-
tions, the brake fluid pressure display may
not reach its maximum reading even
though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a battery terminal is disconnected and
reconnected, the steeri ng amount display
may be disabled temp orarily. After driv-
ing the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled.
■Tire pressure
• It may take a few minutes to display the
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