LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

7314-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care CAUTION■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.●
Do not touch the glass portion of the li ght bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid
getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.●
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water en tering the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens. ●
Vehicles with discharge headlights:
While the low beam headlights are turned
on, and for a short time after they have
been turned off, metal components at the
rear of the headlight assembly will be
extremely hot. To prevent burns, do not
touch these metal components until you
are certain they have cooled down.Metal components

7324-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION■
Discharge headlights (if equipped) ●
Contact your Lexus dealer be fore replacing discharge he adlights (including light
bulbs).●
Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the headlights
are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V wi ll be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.●
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs,
connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.■
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises
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7335-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............... 734
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...................................... 735
If you think something is
wrong ....................................... 742
Fuel pump shut off system.... 743 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 744
If a warning message is
displayed................................ 754
If you have a flat tire................ 774
If the engine will not start .... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ......................... 791
If you lose your keys .............. 792
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 793
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ............................. 796
If your vehicle overheats ..... 799
If the vehicle becomes
stuck........................................ 802
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 804

7345-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
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Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

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When trouble arises
7355-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle wi th a wheel-lift type truck from the
front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(  P. 7 3 6 , 74 0 )
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a tow-
ing dolly. (  P. 7 3 6 , 74 0 )

7365-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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When trouble arises
7375-1. Essential information
Using a flatbed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45  .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.

7385-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attemp ted on hard, surfaced roads for 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. (  P. 7 74 )
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (  P. 31)
into the groove and release the
claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
Type B
Insert the mechanical key (  P. 31)
into the groove and release the
claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
7395-1. Essential information
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten as much as possi-
ble by hand.
Using the tip of the wheel nut
wrench, tighten down the towing
eyelet securely without interfering
with the bumper.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 7 9 1STEP 3
STEP 4
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While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (  P. 7 74 )STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

7405-1. Essential information
CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels
contacting the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.