wheel LEXUS RX350 2016 Owners Manual

6979-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol (
) on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a d That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i b A tread section running circumferentially around a tireTire related term Meaning

698 9-1. Specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U * :Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution fo r vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacitiesTread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI) The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testingTire related term Meaning
Designated seating capac-
ity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load, Num-
ber of occupants Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1
in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second seat,
2 in third seat, 1 in fourth
seat

7059-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
Driving position memory
* (  P. 1 6 2 )
* :If equipped ■
Steering wheel (  P. 1 6 9 )■
Outside rear view mirrors (  P. 1 7 3 )
* : If equipped Function Default setting Customized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicle Standard Off
O O
Pa r t i a l
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall function Driver’s door All doors — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Auto tilt away function On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation
* Linked to the lock-
ing/unlocking of the
doors Off
— O
Linked to operation
of the engine switch 1 2

729What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(  P. 220)●
Is the shift lever in P? (  P. 2 2 2 )●
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (  P. 1 4 6 )●
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (  P. 222)●
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (  P. 6 6 3 )●
Is the battery discharged? (  P. 6 6 5 )●
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (  P. 6 6 0 )●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (  P. 222)
●
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. (  P. 1 7 7 )
●
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a
period of time. (  P. 222)If you think something is wrong The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 374
Warning light .......................................634
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ...................................................... 242
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System ................................................... 375
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................................. 242
Air conditioning filter ..........................598
Air conditioning system ..................... 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
Airbags ........................................................ 36
Airbag operating conditions ........... 44
Airbag precautions for your
child .......................................................... 39
Airbag warning light .........................634
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions........................ 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................... 42 Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 43
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 36
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 39
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 716
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
Alarm ............................................................ 76
All-wheel drive lock mode ................373
Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antenna
Radio ..........................................................419
Smart access system
with push-button start....................146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......374
Warning light ....................................... 634
Approach warning .................... 309, 321
Armrest .................................................... 534
Assist grips .............................................. 535A

733Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Audio system (with Lexus
Display Audio System) ................... 390
Antenna ................................................... 419
Audio input........................................... 399
AUX port.............................................. 399
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 448
CD player .............................................. 422
iPod ...........................................................429
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 422
Optimal use ......................................... 409
Portable music player ...................... 437
Radio ......................................................... 416
Setup menu ...........................................402
Steering wheel audio
switches .............................................. 396
USB memory .......................................433
Audio system
(with navigation system)
*Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 495
Air conditioning filter....................... 598
S-FLOW mode ................................. 496
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 243
Automatic High Beam ....................... 245
Automatic light control system.........241
Automatic transmission .......... 225, 229
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 660
M mode ....................................................231
Paddle shift switches ............. 230, 231
S mode .................................................... 226
AUX port................................................. 399
Auxiliary boxes ..............................517, 521 Back door
Power back door ............................... 130
Touchless power back door.......... 132
Wireless remote control................. 130
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Wattage ................................................. 682
Battery
Battery checking ................................. 581
If the battery is discharged............665
Preparing and checking before
winter................................................... 380
Warning light ....................................... 634
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 355
Blind Spot Monitor function.........359
Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function.................................... 363
Bluetooth ®
............................................... 471
Audio system ....................................... 448
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .......................450
Bottle holders .......................................... 515
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 239
Fluid ......................................................... 680
Parking brake ...................................... 235
Warning light ....................................... 634
Brake assist ..............................................374
Brake Hold.............................................. 239
Warning light .......................................635
Break-in tips ............................................. 194
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 87 B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

734 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 355
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 359
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ................................................363
Care
Aluminum wheels ..............................557
Exterior................................................... 556
Interior ...................................................... 561
Seat belts ................................................562
Self-restoring coat ............................ 556
Cargo capacity...........................200, 674
Cargo hooks ........................................... 518
Cargo net hooks .................................... 518
CD player ................................................ 422
Chains ........................................................ 381
Child restraint system............................ 57
Booster seats installation...................66
Convertible seats installation .......... 64
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 49
Infant seats definition ........................... 63
Infant seats installation ........................59
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...................................................69
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 63
Installing CRS with top tether
strap............................................................ 71
LATCH anchors ...................................69 Child safety .................................................56
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ..............582, 667
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ...............................32
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ....................184
Panoramic moon roof
precautions ........................................ 188
Power back door precautions......140
Power window lock switch............. 177
Power window precautions .......... 180
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 127
Removed key battery
precautions .......................................604
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 34
Seat belt precautions .......................... 34
Seat heater precautions ................ 505
Child-protectors .................................... 127
Cleaning ........................................ 556, 561
Aluminum wheels .............................. 557
Exterior ...................................................556
Interior .......................................................561
Seat belts................................................ 562
Clock ................................................. 85, 524
Coat hooks ............................................. 535
Compass ................................................. 543
Condenser ...............................................579
Console box ............................................. 513
Consumption screen ..................... 93, 113C

738 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 450
Head restraints ........................................ 167
Head-up display......................................107
Headlight cleaner................................. 250
Headlights ................................................. 241
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 243
Automatic High Beam ....................245
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Wattage ................................................. 682
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.................... 244
Heated steering wheel ....................... 506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 495
Heated steering wheel ................... 506
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 500
Seat heaters .............................506, 507
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ................................................ 610
Hill-start assist control ........................ 374
Hood .......................................................... 572
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 518
Cargo net hooks ................................. 518
Front passenger footwell
hooks ................................................... 533
Grocery bag hooks........................... 519
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Horn .............................................................169
HUD (Head-up display) ......................107 I/M test ..................................................... 569
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 676
Vehicle .................................................... 675
Ignition switch (engine switch) ....... 220
Illuminated entry system ...................... 511
Immobilizer system ................................. 74
Indicators .................................................... 80
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 577
Items to initialize ................................... 712
Power back door ............................... 138
Tire pressure warning system .... 585
Inside rear view mirror...........................171
Instrument panel light control .............87
Interior lights .......................................... 508
Switch ..................................................... 509
Wattage ................................................. 682
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 330
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 573
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 647
Jack handle .............................................. 647
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade.......................... 186
Moon roof ...............................................182
Panoramic moon roof...................... 186
Power back door opener
and closer ........................................... 138
Power windows....................................178H I
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744 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Spark plug ............................................... 678
Specifications ......................................... 674
Speedometer ............................................ 85
Sport mode ............................................. 369
Steering wheel .........................................169
Adjustment ............................................. 169
Audio switches ................................... 396
Heated steering wheel ................... 506
Power easy access system ............ 162
Telephone switches ......................... 460
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Storage feature .......................................512
Storage precautions..............................512
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..........671
Sun visors ................................................. 523
Sunshade
Panoramic moon roof ...................... 185
Rear door...............................................534
Roof............................................................ 182 Switches
All-wheel drive lock switch .......... 373
Audio remote control
switches .............................................. 396
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 245
Brake hold switch.............................. 239
Cruise control
switch ............................ 302, 314, 326
Door lock switch.................................. 126
Driving mode select switch .......... 369
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 162
Electronic sunshade switch ........... 185
Emergency flashers switch ........... 624
Engine switch ...................................... 220
Fog light switch ................................... 249
Garage door opener
switches .............................................. 536
Heated steering wheel switch.... 506
HUD (Head-up display)
switches ................................................107
Ignition switch...................................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch ................................................... 296
Light switch............................................. 241
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch ................................................... 287
Meter control switches ........................ 91
Moon roof switches ............................ 181
“ODO/TRIP” switch........................... 92

747Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 309, 321
Downshifting ........................................ 232
Intuitive parking assist ......................334
Lane departure alert
function ................................... 284, 293
Light reminder ..................................... 243
Open door ............................................. 128
Pre-collision warning ......................... 271
Seat belt reminder ............................ 636
Vehicle sway warning ........ 285, 294
Warning lights
ABS ...........................................................634
Brake hold operated indicator... 635
Brake system........................................634
Charging system................................634
Electric power steering.................. 635
LDA indicator ..................................... 635
LKA indicator...................................... 635
Low fuel level ...................................... 636
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........634
Master warning light........................ 636
Parking brake indicator ................. 635
PCS warning light ............................ 636
Seat belt reminder light.................. 636
Slip indicator ........................................ 635
SRS ............................................................634
Tire pressure ....................................... 636
Warning messages ................................641
Washer
Checking............................................... 583
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Switch.......................................... 250, 256
Washing and waxing........................... 556 Weights
Cargo capacity.......................200, 674
Load limits ................................. 204, 674
Weights .................................................. 674
Wheels ..................................................... 596
Replacing wheels ..............................596
Size .......................................................... 680
Window glasses...................................... 177
Window lock switch.............................. 177
Windows
Power windows.................................... 177
Rear window defogger ................... 501
Washer ...................................... 250, 256
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 500
Windshield wiper inserts ....................601
Windshield wipers ............................... 250
Intermittent windshield wipers ....250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers..................................................... 251
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert ...................................................... 601
Winter driving tips ............................... 380
Wireless charger...................................524
Wireless communication .......438, 448
Wireless remote control ..................... 120
Battery-saving function .................... 147
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Panic mode ..............................................121
Replacing the battery ......................603
WMA disc................................................422
XM ®
Satellite Radio ............................ 416W
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