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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●If tire chains are used
●Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor
radio wave signal reception
●Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If a large metallic object which can interfere
with signal reception is put in the luggage compartment
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause 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 inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, 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 authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. 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.
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Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
or the radar cruise control system (If equipped)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight
leveling system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
Warning messageDetails
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP4
STEP5
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RX350/270_EE
Abbreviation
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD2 Wheel Drive
4WD4 Wheel Drive
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift control
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GVMGross Vehicle Mass
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MPACMaximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PCSPre-Crash Safety system
PWRPo w e r
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
RX350/270_EE
Doors
Back door.................................................60
Door lock..................................31, 53, 56
Door windows ....................................... 101
Double locking system .......................121
Power back door..................................60
Side door .................................................. 56
Side mirrors ............................................. 98
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....546
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................170
Correct posture ...................................129
Procedures ............................................ 168
Utility vehicle
precautions........................................289
Winter driving tips............................. 296
Driving position memory ....................... 81
Electric power steering ........................271
Electric sunshade................................... 108
Electronic features control ...............203
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 591
Electronic sunshade ............................. 108
Electronically modulated air
suspension ............................................ 256
Emergency brake signal .................... 272
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 532Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 543
If a warning light turns on .............. 543
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 552
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................................... 65
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ..............................591
If the engine will not start ............... 587
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ...............................589
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery.................................................. 594
If you have a flat tire .........................572
If you lose your keys ........................590
If you think something is
wrong..................................................... 541
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......601
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 603
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 533
If your vehicle overheats................598
Engine
Accessory mode ................................ 180
Compartment ..................................... 468
Engine switch ....................................... 180
Hood ....................................................... 465
How to start the engine .................. 180
Identification number....................... 607
If the engine will not start ............... 587
Ignition switch ...................................... 180
Overheating ........................................598
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Alphabetical index
RX350/270_EE
Smart entry & start system
Entry function............................................ 31
Starting the engine ............................. 180
Spare tire
Inflation pressure..................................617
Storage location ................................. 572
Spark plug................................................. 613
Specifications .........................................606
Speedometer .......................................... 196
Steering
Column lock release......................... 183
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................................... 94
Audio switches* .................................. 381
Heated steering wheel.................... 437
Power easy access system .............. 84
Steering wheel position
memory....................................................81
Storage feature...................................... 420
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 601
Sun visors .................................................430
Sunshade
Roof ................................................ 105, 108Switch
Airbag manual on/off switch......... 163
Display contrast adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
ECT SNOW switch ......................... 188
Emergency flasher switch............. 532
Engine switch ....................................... 180
ENTER switch..................................... 203
Fog light switch.................................... 222
Hazard light switch........................... 532
Head-up display main switch ....... 212
Heated steering wheel switch .....437
Ignition switch ...................................... 180
Light switches........................................ 217
Menu switch......................................... 203
Paddle shift switches..........................186
Power back door switch .................. 60
Power door lock switch.................... 56
Power window switch........................ 101
Pre-crash braking off switch.......... 281
Rear window wiper and washer
switch .................................................... 227
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wiper and washer switch ..............223
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Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system...................544
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................. 220
Brake assist system...........................544
Brake system ...........................543, 544
Charging system ...............................543
Electric power steering ..................544
Electronic engine control
system ..................................................544
Low fuel level .......................................546
Low tire pressure...............................546
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........544
Master warning light ........................546
Open door............................................546
Pre-crash safety system .................544
Pretensioners....................................... 544
Seat belt reminder light...................546
SRS airbags .......................................... 544
Tire pressure ........................................546Warning messages
Adaptive front lighting system .... 554
Anti-lock brake
system.................................................. 554
Automatic transmission fluid ....... 557
AWD system.............. 553, 554, 557
Brake lamp system ........................... 554
Brake system ....................................... 552
Dynamic radar cruise
control system .....................554, 557
Electric power steering .................. 554
Electronically modulated air
suspension ........................................ 554
Engine oil level.................................... 557
Engine oil pressure........................... 553
Engine overheat................................. 557
Headlight leveling ............................. 554
Hood ....................................................... 557
Lexus parking assist-
sensor ......................................554, 557
Light reminder .................................... 557
Low fuel .................................................. 557
Moon roof ............................................. 557
Open door ........................................... 557
Parking brake ...................................... 557
Pre-crash safety
system......................................554, 557
Smart entry & start system ........... 563
SRS airbags .......................................... 554
Steering lock ........................................ 554
Washer fluid......................................... 557
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What to do if...
RX350/270_EE
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 4 3If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
P. 5 4 4P. 5 4 6
P. 5 4 3P. 5 4 6
P. 5 4 6P. 5 4 6
P. 5 4 4P. 5 4 4
P. 5 4 6P. 5 4 4
P. 5 4 4P. 5 4 6
P. 5 4 4P. 5 4 4
P. 5 4 3
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light (on the instrument
panel)
Brake system warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (on the
center panel)
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering
system warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-crash safety system
warning light*
Malfunction indicator lampTire pressure warning light
“AFS OFF” indicator*Slip indicator
Charging system warning
light
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