heating LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

1622-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION■
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmfu l carbon monoxide (CO) th at is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ●
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated ar ea, stop the engine. In a closed area, such
as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.●
The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer . Failure to do so
may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicl e, resulting in death or a serious health
hazard.■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter th e vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.■
When braking the vehicle ●
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side
of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.●
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.●
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
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The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

1682-1. Driving procedures
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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (  P. 1 1 0 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering
lock.■
When the steering lock cannot be released
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended
if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 2 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.■
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.■
If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 7 0 1 The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

1892-1. Driving procedures
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When driving Parking brake ■
Usage in winter time
 P. 3 0 2
NOTICE■
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal with
your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.) Canada
U.S.A.

1932-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 7 9 9 )

2722-4. Using other driving systems
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When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC off switch has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Sounds and vibrations caused by th e ABS, VSC, TRAC and brake assist ●
A sound may be heard from the engi ne compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems. ●
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.■
EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.■
Reactivation of the TRAC /VSC systems
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC/VSC systems will automatically
reactivate them.■
Reactivation of the TRAC sy stem linked to vehicle speed
When only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when vehi-
cle speed increases. However, when both TRAC and VSC systems are turned off,
the systems will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.■
Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from over-
heating when there is frequent steering in put over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive
steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.

3172-5. Driving information
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When driving ● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the tr ailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of th e turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehi cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill
grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause th e brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the eng ine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off th e air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (  P. 799)

6213-7. Other interior features
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Interior features CAUTION■
Burns ●
Use caution when seating the following pers ons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)●
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nail s, etc.) into the seat.■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

7625-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped) Indicates that the pre-
collision system is not
currently functional
because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
This message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating. • Check the grille and the
sensor and clean them if
they are dirty.
• In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped) Indicates that intuitive
parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
The site of the malfunc-
tion and the vehicle
image are flashing. Clean the sensor.
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds. Clean the sensor.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure

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When trouble arises
7995-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator capThe following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● “ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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