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5-1. Essential information
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress
on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
●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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed. Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-
to-vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
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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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RX350/270_EE
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C*
Air conditioning filter........................499
Automatic air conditioning
system*..................................................314
ABS ..............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 180
Active torque control
4WD mode ............................................ 271
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 219
AFS .............................................................. 219
Air conditioning filter .......................... 499
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter........................499
Automatic air conditioning
system*..................................................314
Airbags
Airbag manual on/off
system ....................................................163
Airbag operating conditions..........133
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................................... 137
Airbag warning light......................... 544
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................134
Curtain shield airbag
precautions.......................................... 137
General airbag precautions .......... 137
Locations of airbags............................ 131
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 141
Proper driving posture ...........129, 137Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................ 134
Side airbag precautions................... 137
SRS airbags ..............................................131
Alarm ........................................................... 122
All-wheel drive lock switch ...............277
Antenna .................................................... 329
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest ......................................................441
Assist grips .............................................. 443
Audio input ............................................. 379
Audio system*
Antenna .................................................. 329
Audio input ........................................... 379
AUX port .............................................. 379
Bluetooth
® audio system ............... 361
CD player/changer ......................... 330
Hands-free system for
mobile phone................................... 384
iPod .......................................................... 344
MP3/WMA disc................................337
Optimal use........................................... 377
Portable audio device..................... 379
Radio........................................................ 326
Steering wheel audio switch..........381
USB memory ...................................... 353
USB port.................................... 344, 353
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 499
Air conditioning system* ................. 314
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 220
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
RX350/270_EE
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions....................................... 530
Replacing light bulbs......................... 516
Switch ........................................................ 217
Wattage................................................... 619
Head-up display
Display contrast adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ........ 212
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................................... 439
Side mirror* ............................................ 321
Steering wheel .................................... 437
Height control
Electronically modulated air
suspension ......................................... 256
Hill-start assist control ..........................271
Hood .......................................................... 465
Hooks
Cargo ...................................................... 446
Coat.......................................................... 442
Horn ............................................................ 195
HUD
Display contrast adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ........ 212Identification
Engine ..................................................... 607
Vehicle.................................................... 607
Ignition switch ......................................... 180
Illuminated entry system ...................... 417
Immobilizer system ................................. 115
Indicator lights ........................................ 198
Initialization
Items to initialize ................................. 633
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 96
Instrument panel light control
buttons ..................................................... 197
Interior lights
Interior lights .......................................... 417
Switch ........................................................ 418
Wattage ................................................... 619
iPod* .......................................................... 344
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ................... 466
Vehicle-equipped jack....................572
Jack handle ............................................. 572I
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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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