key battery LEXUS RX350 2015 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
7955-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.■
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(  P. 7 0 1 )■
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (  P. 166)

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When trouble arises
7975-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.■
To prevent battery discharge ●
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.■
When the battery is removed or discharged ●
The power back door must be initialized.
(  P. 8 4 7 )●
Make sure that the key is not inside th e vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(  P. 114)■
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehi-
cle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may dis-
charge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automat-
ically during driving.) Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the do ors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine sp eed of the second ve hicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by tu rning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er from which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have th e vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible. STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

872Alphabetical index
Card key ......................................................30
Care
Exterior .................................................. 650
Interior .....................................................653
Seat belts................................................654
Cargo capacity ....................................... 301
Cargo hooks ........................................... 627
CD changer
CD ................................................383, 492
MP3 .............................................. 384, 501
WMA disc.................................. 384, 501
CD player .................................... 383, 492
Chains .......................................................302
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ................... 137
Booster seats, installation ..................141
Convertible seats, definition .......... 137
Convertible seats, installation..........141
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
Infant seats, definition......................... 137
Infant seats, installation ........................141
Installing CRS with LATCH
system .................................................... 142
Installing CRS with seat belts......... 144
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ..................................................... 148
Child safety
Airbag precautions............................. 127
Back door precautions...................... 62
Battery
precautions ...........................682, 796
Child restraint system........................ 137
Child-protectors ................................... 53
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 85 Installing child restraints ..................... 141
Moon roof precautions .................... 104
Power window lock switch ............. 98
Power window precautions...........100
Removed electron ic key battery
precautions ........................................702
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 89
Seat belt precautions.......................... 86
Seat heater precautions................... 621
Child-protectors...................................... 53
Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 650
Interior..................................................... 653
Seat belts ............................................... 654
Clock* .......................................................... 611
Coat hooks.............................................. 623
Coin holder ............................................. 606
Compass .................................................. 638
Condenser .............................................. 678
Console box ........................................... 604
Coolant
Engine coolant..................................... 677
Cooling system
Engine overheating .......................... 799
Cornering assist sensors ................... 245
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise control......232
Cup holders ............................................. 601
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 119
Customizable features ....................... 834C

873Alphabetical index
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”.

878Alphabetical index
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................................638
Inside rear view mirror....................... 92
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 95
Rear view monitor
system* ...................................... 255, 264
Rear window defogger* ..................... 361
Rear window wiper .............................. 224
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery........................701
Fuses ........................................................ 703
Light bulbs............................................... 719
Tires ...........................................................774
Wireless remote control
battery ....................................................701
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 850
Reset the maintenance data............. 657
Roof luggage carrier ........................... 296
Safety Connect*.................................... 642
Scuff lights ................................................595
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 84
Automatic locking retractor............ 85
Child restraint system
installation ..............................................141
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .....................................654
Emergency locking retractor ........ 85
How to wear your seat belt............. 83
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 85 Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .........................87
Reminder light...................................... 747
Seat belt extender ................................ 86
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 84
Seat heaters ............................................ 620
Seat position memory.............................76
Seat ventilators ...................................... 620
Seating capacity..................................... 301
Seats
Adjustment ..................................... 68, 72
Adjustment
precautions .................................... 71, 74
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 141
Cleaning ................................................ 653
Flatting seat backs ................................69
Head restraint .......................................... 81
Power easy access system ..............78
Properly sitting in the seat................. 117
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Seat position memory......................... 76
Seat ventilators ................................... 620
Service reminder indicators .............194
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ...........171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P..................................... 791
Shift lever light ....................................... 595
Shift lock system...................................... 791
Side airbags ............................................... 119
Side marker lights
Switch .......................................................... 211
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 95
Mirror position memory .................... 76S

881Alphabetical index
Open door ............................................ 747
Pre-collision system ......................... 745
Pretensioners ...................................... 745
Seat belt reminder light ................... 747
Slip indicator ........................................ 745
SRS airbags .......................................... 745
Tire pressure......................................... 747
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 756
Automatic transmission fluid ....... 759
AWD system ...............755, 756, 759
Brake lamp system ........................... 756
Brake system ....................................... 754
Dynamic radar cruise
control system ..................... 756, 759
Electric power steering .................. 756
Engine oil maintenance.................. 759
Engine oil pressure........................... 755
Engine overheat................................. 759
Headlight leveling ............................. 756
Hood ....................................................... 759
Intuitive parking assist ......... 756, 759
Low fuel .................................................. 759
Moon roof ............................................. 759
Open door ........................................... 759
Parking brake ...................................... 759
Pre-collision system ............. 756, 759
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 766
SRS airbags .......................................... 756
Steering lock ........................................ 756
Washer fluid......................................... 759 Washer
Checking .............................................. 683
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Switch......................................................... 217
Washing and waxing ...........................650
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 301
Load limits .............................................. 301
Weight.................................................... 806
Wheels ...................................................... 697
Window glasses ......................................98
Window lock switch ...............................98
Windows
Power windows .....................................98
Rear window defogger* ................. 361
Washer ..................................................... 217
Windshield wiper de-icer* ...............363
Windshield wipers..................................217
Wireless remote control....................... 49
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery........................ 701
WMA disc* .................................. 384, 501
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

882What to do if...
What to do if... A tire punctures P. 7 74
If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start P. 7 8 9
If the engine will not start P. 1 1 0
Engine immobilizer system P. 7 9 6
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out P. 7 9 1
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood P. 7 9 9
If your vehicle overheats
The key is lost P. 7 9 2
If you lose your keys
The battery runs out P. 7 9 6
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked P. 5 2
Side doors P. 5 6
Back door
The horn begins to sound P. 1 1 2
Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sand P. 8 0 2
If the vehicle becomes stuck