steering LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

8146-1. Specifications
Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running
* 2
: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf)
SteeringPe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 1
3.5 in. (88 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 
0.24 in. (1 
6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
* 2
7 
10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

8286-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

868Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

870Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
ABS............................................................. 269
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 165
Active torque control
AWD mode ......................................... 269
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.......... 122
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 127
Airbag warning light ........................ 745
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
General airbag precautions .......... 127
Locations of airbags............................ 119
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................131
Proper driving post ure ............. 117, 127
Side airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Side airbag precautions ................... 127
SRS airbags ............................................. 119 Alarm ............................................................ 112
All-wheel drive lock switch .............. 275
Antenna ........................................ 380, 489
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 269
Armrest .................................................... 622
Assist grips .............................................. 624
Audio input* ................................. 412, 554
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 489
Audio input ........................................... 554
AUX port .............................................. 554
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............. 530
CD player/changer ..........................492
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 560
iPod ............................................................510
MP3/WMA disc.................................501
Optimal use ......................................... 552
Portable audio device..................... 554
Radio ....................................................... 483
Steering wheel audio switch........ 556
USB memory ...................................... 520
USB port .................................... 510, 520A

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Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ..................................................380
Audio input ............................................. 412
AUX port ................................................ 412
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 414
CD player ............................................. 383
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 433
iPod .......................................................... 394
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 384
Optimal use.......................................... 428
Portable audio device....................... 412
Radio ...................................................... 368
Steering wheel audio switch........ 430
USB memory ...................................... 402
USB port.................................... 394, 402
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 699
Automatic air conditioning
system* ...................................345, 353
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 214
Automatic light control system ..........211
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission............171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 791
M mode....................................................183
S mode ..................................................... 174
AUX port ...................................... 412, 554
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606, 627 Back door
Back door .................................................56
Wireless remote control ................... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
Battery
Checking ................................................ 681
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* .....................414, 530
Bluetooth ®
phone* ................. 433, 560
Bottle holders ........................................ 600
Brake
Fluid............................................................ 814
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Brake assist.............................................. 269
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
BSM............................................................286
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Daytime running light system............ 213
Defogger*
Rear window.......................................... 361
Side mirrors............................................ 361
Dimensions ............................................. 806
Dinghy towing ....................................... 323
Display
Multi-information display............... 200
Trip information .................................. 203
Warning message ............................ 754
Do-it-yourself maintenance..............664
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 595
Wattage ................................................... 817
Door lock
Back door ................................................ 56
Side door ...................................................52
Wireless remote control....................49
Door pockets ......................................... 600
Doors
Back door ................................................ 56
Door lock ................................35, 49, 52
Door windows ....................................... 98
Power back door ................................. 56
Side door ...................................................52
Side mirrors............................................. 95
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 747
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................155
Correct posture ..................................... 117
Procedures ............................................. 154
Utility vehicle
precautions ........................................292
Winter driving tips ............................ 302
Driving position memory ...................... 76 Electric power steering ...................... 269
Electronic features control .............. 200
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................................... 734
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds........... 744
If a warning light turns on............... 744
If a warning message is
displayed............................................. 754
If the back door opener is
inoperative ..............................................61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
If the engine will not start............... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................................791
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
If you have a flat tire ......................... 774
If you lose your keys ......................... 792
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 742
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 802
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 804
If your vehicle needs to be
towed....................................................735
If your vehicle overheats ................799D E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

875Alphabetical index
Fuel
Capacity................................................ 808
Fuel gauge ................................................191
Fuel pump shut off system .............743
Information............................................. 818
Refueling ................................................. 105
Type........................................................... 818
Fuel door....................................................105
Fuel filler door..........................................105
Fuel pump shut off system .................743
Fuses.......................................................... 703
Garage door opener...........................632
Gauges........................................................ 191
Glove box ............................................... 599
Hands-free system for
mobile phone* ........................433, 560
Hazard lights
Switch ......................................................734
Head restraints
Adjustment ............................................... 81
Headlight aim .......................................... 717
Headlight cleaner .................................226
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................732
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch .......................................................... 211
Wattage ................................................... 817
Head-up display
Display contrast adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch ................................................... 206 Head-up display main switch ..... 206
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Side mirrors* ......................................... 361
Steering wheel...................................... 619
Hill-start assist control ........................ 276
Hood .......................................................... 667
Hooks
Cargo ...................................................... 627
Coat..........................................................623
Horn ............................................................ 190
HUD
Display contrast adjustment
switch................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch................................................... 206
Head-up display main switch ..... 206
I/M test...................................................... 663
Identification
Engine..................................................... 807
Vehicle ................................................... 807
Ignition switch.......................................... 165
Illuminated entry system ....................595
Immobilizer system .................................110
Indicator lights......................................... 194
Initialization
Items to initialize .................................847
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 92
Instrument panel light control
buttons .................................................... 192G
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. I

876Alphabetical index
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................595
Switch ......................................................596
Wattage....................................................817
iPod* ............................................... 394, 510
Jack
Positioning a floor jack................... 668
Vehicle-equipped jack ....................774
Jack handle .............................................. 774
Keyless entry.............................................. 49
Keys
Electronic key ......................................... 30
Engine switch........................................ 165
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
If you lose your keys......................... 792
Key number ............................................. 30
Keyless entry ........................................... 49
Keys ............................................................. 30
Mechanical key........................................ 31
Wireless remote control key .......... 49
Lexus Display Audio controller ......328
Lexus Display Audio system ............328
Lexus Enform with
Safety Connect*
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................. 719
Wattage....................................................817 Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 595
Emergency flasher switch..............734
Fog light switch .................................... 215
Hazard light switch ...........................734
Headlight switch .................................... 211
Interior light switch ........................... 596
Luggage compartment light .......... 59
Outer foot lights................................. 595
Overhead courtesy light ............... 595
Personal light switch ........................ 596
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Scuff lights ............................................. 595
Shift lever light..................................... 595
Turn signal lever................................... 187
Vanity lights............................................610
Wattage ................................................... 817
Load capacity.......................................... 301
Lock steering column .......................... 168
Luggage compartment lights
Switch ......................................................... 59
Wattage ................................................... 817
Luggage cover ...................................... 629
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 664
General maintenance..................... 659
Maintenance data .............................806
Maintenance requirements.......... 656
Meter
Instrument panel lig ht control ....... 192
Meters ......................................................... 191J
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Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 35
Starting the engine..............................165
“SOS” button ..........................................642
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................ 815
Storage location.................................. 774
Spark plug .................................................. 811
Specifications......................................... 806
Speedometer ............................................ 191
Steering
Column lock release .........................168
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 90
Audio switches* .................... 430, 556
Heated steering wheel .....................619
Power easy access system.............. 78
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................76
Storage feature ..................................... 598
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 802
Sun visors................................................. 609
Sunshades ................................................. 102
Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
ECT SNOW switch ............... 173, 180
Emergency flasher switch ..............734
Engine switch ........................................165
ENTER switch..................................... 200
Fog light switch..................................... 215 Hazard light switch ........................... 734
Head-up display main switch ..... 206
Heated steering wheel switch ...... 619
Ignition switch ....................................... 165
Light switches ......................................... 211
Menu switch ........................................ 200
Paddle shift switches ................. 171, 178
Power back door switch ...................56
Power door lock switch .................... 52
Power window switch ........................98
Pre-collision braking off
switch.................................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer switch................................... 224
Window lock switch............................98
Wiper and washer switch................ 217
Tachometer................................................ 191
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Switch.......................................................... 211
Wattage ................................................... 817
Talk switch* ................................. 433, 566
Telephone*.................................. 433, 565
Telephone switch*.................... 433, 566
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 112
Immobilizer system .............................. 110
Theft prevention labels .......................... 116
Tire inflation pressure .........................693
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 828
Size ............................................................824
Tire identification number..............823
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 825
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880Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 302
Checking ...............................................684
If you have a flat tire ...........................774
Inflation pressure................................693
Inflation pressure sensor............... 685
Information..............................................821
Replacing ................................................774
Rotating tires ........................................684
Size ............................................................ 815
Snow tires .............................................. 302
Spare tire.................................................774
Tire pressure warning
system ...................................... 684, 747
Tools ........................................................... 774
Total load capacity ................................ 301
Towing
Dinghy towing ..................................... 323
Emergency towing ........................... 735
Trailer towing.......................................306
TRAC......................................................... 269
Traction control ..................................... 269
Trailer towing..........................................306
Trip information display..................... 200
Trip meter ...................................................191
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 719
Switch ........................................................187
Wattage....................................................817 Under tray ...............................................608
USB port* .............. 394, 402, 510, 520
Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................610
Wattage ................................................... 817
Vanity mirrors ......................................... 610
VDIM......................................................... 269
Vehicle data recordings ....................... 24
Vehicle dynamic s integrated
management ....................................... 269
Vehicle identification number......... 807
Vehicle stability control ..................... 269
Voice command switch* ........433, 566
Voice command system*....................451
VSC ........................................................... 269
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................................ 744
Open door ........................................... 747
Seat belt reminder ............................. 747
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................745
Brake assist system ...........................745
Brake system ........................................ 744
Charging system ................................ 744
Electric power steering ...................745
Electronic engine control
system...................................................745
Low fuel level........................................ 747
Low tire pressure ............................... 747
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........745
Master warning light......................... 747U
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