brake fluid LEXUS RX350 2020 User Guide

4137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.447)

4578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Di fferential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while
the engine is running.
Type A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front and rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size18  8J, 18  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

503Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................386
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 296
Micro dust and pollen filter...................303
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 307
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............277 Warning light .................................................415
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 278
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 278
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .192
Adaptive Variable Suspension System278
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 386
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................386
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 296
Micro dust and pollen filter...................303
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 307
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 33
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags.................................... 30
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 33
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 33
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36 SRS airbags......................................................30
SRS warning light.........................................414
Alarm ....................................................................67 Warning buzzer ...........................................413
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 57
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 113
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...............277 Warning light ................................................ 415
Approach warning...................................... 235
Armrest............................................................ 335
Assist grips ..................................................... 335
Audio system-linked display ...................... 83
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 191
Automatic High Beam ................................193
Automatic light control system............... 190
Automatic transmission ............................. 180 M mode ........................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches .......................182, 183
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 321, 324
Average fuel economy................................. 80
Average vehicle speed ................................ 80
AWD Control....................................................81
B
Back door .......................................................... 101
Back-up light Wattage ......................................................... 458
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .....................395, 401
Battery Battery checking ....................................... 369
If the battery is discharged .................... 443
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................283
Warning light .................................................414
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 239
Bottle holders ................................................ 320
Brake Brake hold ......................................................188
Fluid...................................................... 368, 457
Parking brake ............................................... 185

506Alphabetical Index
If you lose your keys.................................440
If you think something is wrong .............411
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................404
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 407
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 447
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 179
Compartment .............................................365
Engine switch................................................. 176
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 412
Hood................................................................ 363
How to start the engine............................ 176
Identification number ............................... 453
If the engine will not start .......................438
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................404
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 176
Overheating................................................. 447
Tachometer ..................................................... 75
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................455
Checking ....................................................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 283
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........75
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 64
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 454
Checking .......................................................365
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 283
Warning light ................................................. 414
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 367
Engine switch .................................................. 176 Auto power off function ........................... 179
Changing the engine switch modes.. 179
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................404
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 278 Warning light .................................................415 Event data recorder (E
DR) ............................7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 373
Vehicles with a spare tire....................... 426
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ......................... 456
Brake ................................................................ 457
Washer ...........................................................370
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 195
Footwell light ...................................................313
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 296
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 338
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ...................................................... 122
Cleaning .........................................................353
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................134
Head restraints..............................................137
Memory recall function............................ 136
Power easy access system .....................134
Seat heaters ................................................... 310
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators ............................................. 310
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Wattage ......................................................... 458
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 395, 397
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wattage ......................................................... 458