key battery LEXUS RX350 2020 Owner's Manual

4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (P.439)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( P.369)
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.443)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode and check that the parking brake is set. (
P.179,
185)
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
4 Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency

4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
the lever to open the fuel filler door.
When using a screwdriver, make sure to
wrap its tip with tape to protect the cover.
■When the electronic key does not work
properly
●Make sure that the smart access system
with push-button star t has not been dis-
abled at your Lexus dealer. If it has been
disabled, re-enable it.
●Check if battery-saving mo de is set. If it is
set, cancel the function. ( P.114)
■Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key ( P.95) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.114) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the
engine can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-rela ted problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys provided with your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Locking and unlocking the doors

4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake, and press the engine switch as you
normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.389)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above. The engine
does not start and modes will be changed
each time the switch is pressed. ( P.179)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.

4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a bat-
tery, you can jump start your vehicle by
following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked. (
 P.68)
2 Open the hood. ( P.363)
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then,
connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic poin t away from the battery and any mov-
ing parts as shown in the illustration
4 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehi-
cle.
5 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
Restarting the engine
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D

4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
6Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
7 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed,
the information stored in the ECU is
cleared. Before removi ng the battery termi-
nals, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When the battery is removed or dis-
charged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh
at mode the engine
switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
●The power back door must be initialized.
(  P.107)
■Replacing the battery
●Use a battery with the same case size as
the previous battery and an equivalent
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the battery may dis-
charge and the engine may not be able to
start.
●For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When removing the battery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal
first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts
any metal in the surrounding area when
the positive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire in addi-
tion to electrical shocks and death or
serious injury.
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:

500What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.440)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.440)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.389)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.179)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.114)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P.100)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.176)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.176)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.113)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.177)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.442)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.443)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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

504Alphabetical Index
Warning light .................................................413
Brake assist .....................................................277
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 78
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 239
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 226
C
Care Aluminum wheels ..................................... 350
Exterior .......................................................... 350
Interior ............................................................. 353
Seat belts........................................................ 353
Cargo capacity...................................... 161, 164
Cargo hooks ................................................. 322
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 322
Center Display ............................................. 292
Chains .............................................................. 284
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Battery precautions ......................370, 446
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................. 310
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27
Moon roof precautions ............................149
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....152
Power back door precautions............... 101 Power window lock switch .....................147
Power window precautions .................. 146
Rear door child-protectors ................... 100
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 390
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors........................................... 100
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ..................................... 350
Exterior........................................................... 350
Interior .............................................................353
Radar sensor ............................................... 205
Seat belts ........................................................353
Clock ........................................................ 75, 336
Coat hooks..................................................... 336
Coin box............................................................321
Compass ......................................................... 346
Condenser ..................................................... 368
Console box ................................................... 318
Consumption screen .................................... 90
Cooling system............................................. 367 Engine overheating................................... 447
Cornering lights .............................................192 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................230
Cup holders .....................................................319
Current fuel consumption .......................... 80
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features .............................. 470
D
Daytime running light system .................. 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 298
Rear window ............................................... 298
Windshield ................................................... 298
Differential Rear differential oil......... ..................... ...... 456
Dimension ...................................................... 452

505Alphabetical Index
Dinghy towing................................................. 175
DisplayCenter Display............................................ 292
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 230
Head-up display ........................................... 86
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 247
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 223
Multi-information display .......................... 79
RCTA .............................................................. 253
Warning message..................................... 422
Distance until next engine oil change .... 78
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 357
Door courtesy lights .....................................313 Wattage..........................................................458
Door lock Power back door.......................................... 101
Side doors ........................................................ 97
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control........................... 95
Door pockets ................................................ 320
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 100
Door glasses ..................................................145
Door lock warning buzzer ...................... 98
Open door warning buzzer ................. 100
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear door child-protectors ................... 100
Side doors ........................................................ 97
Drive distance .................................................. 80
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory.........................134
Memory recall function ............................136
Power easy access system .....................134
Drive-start control ........................................ 157
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 157
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 274
Procedures .................................................... 156 Winter drive tips .........................................283
Driving assist system information ............ 83
Driving information display ........................ 80
Driving position memory............................134 Memory recall function............................ 136
Power easy access system .....................134
Driving range ................................................... 80
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 230Warning message ..................................... 237
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................................................................... 278
E
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 81, 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light ..........................81
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 278 Warning light ................................................ 415
Electronic key .................................................. 94 Battery-saving function.............................. 114
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................441
Replacing the battery .............................. 389
Electronic sunshade Jam protection function ............................. 151
Operation ....................................................... 150
Emergency flashers .................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.....................413
If a warning light turns on.........................413
If a warning message is displayed ..... 422
If the battery is discharged .................... 443
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................441
If the engine will not start....................... 438
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 440
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................................................... 405
If you have a flat tire .................................. 426

508Alphabetical Index
Power windows............................................145
Tire pressure warning system .............. 381
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 141
Instrument panel light control ................... 78
Intercooler coolant Capacity .........................................................455
Interior lights....................................................313 Front interior light ........................................313
Rear interior light .........................................313
Intuitive parking assist..................... 245, 247 Function .......................................................... 247
Warning message..................................... 249
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 363
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 427
Jack handle .....................................................427
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .................................... 151
Moon roof ...................................................... 148
Panoramic moon roof................................ 151
Power back door.........................................107
Power windows............................................145
Rear seats ........................................................ 123
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control........................... 95
Keys Battery-saving function ..............................114
Electronic key ................................................. 94
Engine switch................................................. 176
If the electronic key does not operate properly......................................................... 441
If you lose your keys.................................440
Key number plate ......................................... 94
Keyless entry .......................................... 95, 113
Mechanical key.............................................. 94 Replacing the battery .............................. 389
Warning buzzer ............................................ 113
Wireless remote control ...........................95
Knee airbags .................................................... 30
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ....................................................... 218
Warning messages................................... 226
Language (multi-information display) ... 83
LATCH anchors ............................................. 54
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................363
Hood lock release lever .........................363
Shift lever .........................................................180
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wiper lever .................................................... 196
Lexus climate concierge .......................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 60
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 Automatic High Beam ............................. 193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................... 211
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 227
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................394
Lights Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Fog light switch ............................................ 195
Front interior lights ..................................... 313
Front personal lights...................................314
Headlight switch.......................................... 190
Interior lights .................................................. 313
Interior lights list ........................................... 313
Rear interior lights ...................................... 313
Rear personal lights ....................................314
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395

511Alphabetical Index
Rear side marker lightsLight switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 395, 399
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wattage..........................................................458
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror................................141
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear window defogger ............................. 298
Rear window wiper.....................................200
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 454
Fuel types....................................................... 454
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened.........................................................................440
Opening the fuel tank cap .................... 202
Remote Touch .............................................. 290
Replacing Electronic key battery..............................389
Fuses ..................................................................391
Light bulbs..................................................... 394
Tires .................................................................. 426
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 356
Rev indicator .....................................................76
Rev peak.............................................................. 77
Road Sign Assist ...........................................227
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................227
S
Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................416
Seat belts............................................................ 26 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................353
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27 Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
............................................................................. 26
Reminder light and buzzer .................... 416
Seat belt extender......................................... 27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light.........................................414
Seat heaters .................................................... 310
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators .............................................. 310
Seating capacity.............................................164
Seats Adjustment ............................................122, 124
Adjustment precautions .................122, 123
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning .........................................................353
Driving position memory .........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Head restraints..............................................137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 310
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators ............................................. 310
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 190
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 247
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 218
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................265
Radar sensor ....................................205, 242
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 198
RCTA...............................................................255
Service reminder message ..................... 356
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 180
Shift lever light ................................................313
Side airbags ...................................................... 30