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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
RX350/270_EE
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●VSC+ (if equipped)
●TRC
●VDIM (if equipped)
●Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Electronically modulated air suspension (if equipped)
●PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 5 9 4 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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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6-1. Specifications
RX350/270_EE
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51 kgf, 112
lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5
lbf)
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *188 mm (3.5 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
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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
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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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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Keyless entry ............................................. 53
Keys
Electronic key ......................................... 26
Engine switch........................................ 180
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................. 591
If you lose your keys ........................ 590
Key number ............................................. 26
Keyless entry ........................................... 53
Keys ............................................................. 26
Mechanical key...................................... 26
Wireless remote control key .......... 53
Lexus parking assist monitor*
Licence plate lights
Wattage................................................... 619
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................ 516
Wattage................................................... 619
Lights
Door courtesy lights........................... 417
Emergency flasher switch ............. 532
Fog light switch ................................... 222
Hazard light switch ........................... 532
Headlights switch ................................ 217
Interior light switch ............................. 418
Luggage compartment light ........... 63
Outer foot lights ................................... 417
Overhead courtesy light................. 418
Personal light switch ......................... 418
Replacing light bulbs......................... 516Scuff lights ............................................... 417
Shift lever light ....................................... 417
Turn signal lever................................... 193
Vanity lights............................................ 431
Wattage ................................................... 619
Lock steering column .......................... 183
Luggage compartment lights
Switch ......................................................... 63
Wattage ................................................... 619
Luggage cover ...................................... 448
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ........... 461
Maintenance data .............................606
Maintenance requirements .......... 458
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 197
Meters ....................................................... 196
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...................... 96
Side mirror heaters* .......................... 321
Side mirrors............................................. 98
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 431
Moon roof ................................................ 104
MP3 disc* ............................................... 337
Multi-display light control ................. 434
Multi-information display
Displays item........................................ 206
Switches ................................................. 203
Trip information.................................. 206
Window close suggestion
mode .................................................... 208K
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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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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