lock LEXUS RX350 2021 Owners Manual

3145-5. Using the storage features
1Open (press the button)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■When cleaning the interior
Remove to clean it.
When installing , engage the left and
right claws and then engage the center
claw.
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console box.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Pen holder
A pen can be stored in the pen holder on
the underside of the lid.
WARNING
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.
Glove box
Smartphone holder
Console box
A
A

3175-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Type A
Press in the lid.
Type B (if equipped)
Pull up the lever to release the lock,
and lift the lid. Pull down the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
RX350
RX350L
To hang the cargo net, use the cargo
net hooks and rear cargo hooks.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the coin box closed while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
Auxiliary boxes
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (Type A)
Do not store items he avier than 0.44 lb.
(200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to
open and the items inside may fall out,
resulting in an accident.
Luggage compartment fea-
tures
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Cargo net hooks

3305-6. Using the other interior features
RX350/RX350L with bench-type
second-row seats
Pull the armrest down for use.
RX350L with separate-type sec-
ond-row seats
To adjust the armrest angle, raise the
armrest to the highest position and
then lower the armrest to the lowest
position.
Raise the armrest again to the desired position and the armrest will be locked
at that position.
When the armrest is locked, the armrest
cannot be lowered.
To lower the armrest, raise the armrest to
the highest position again.
An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a
credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger
while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of mag-
netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-
cision instruments such as wrist
watches, close to the wireless charger,
as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portab
le devices in the
cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked
in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a
long period of time with the engine is
stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in
or out of the vehicle or rising from your
seat.

3315-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.
The GPS clock's time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Observe the following when using
electronic goods:
Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets on the instrument panel and in
the luggage compartment is less
than 120 W.
 Make sure that the power consump-
tion of all the connected power out-
lets inside the console box is less
than 120 W.
On the instrument panel
Remove the cap.
Inside the console box
Open the lid.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on th e assist grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be hung on the
hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard
or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.
Clock
Power outlets

3345-6. Using the other interior features
The HomeLink® wireless control sys-
tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is operating.
Buttons
■Codes stored in the HomeLink® mem-
ory
●The registered codes are not erased even
if the battery cable is disconnected.
●If learning failed when registering a dif-
NOTICE
■To ensure normal operation of the
sunshade
●Do not put anything in an area where it
may interfere with the operation of a
rear door sunshade.
●To prevent damage to the rear door
sunshades, do not apply excessive
load or attach items to the rear door
sunshades.
Garage door opener
The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link
® to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.
System components
A
B
C
D

3425-6. Using the other interior features
3Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive in a
circle, drive around the block until a direc-
tion is displayed.
WARNING
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for
people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while per-
forming circling calibration.

3446-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s
paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.116)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

3526-2. Maintenance
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
( P.362)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.364)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
•When parked on a slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints
•Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers•Do the indicators and buzzers function
properly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
( P.382)
Parking brake
• Does the parking
brake switch oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
ItemsCheck points

3536-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
•There should not be any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors oper-ate smoothly?
Engine hood
•Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
•There should not be any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
•The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers/rear window
wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear win-
dow without streak-
ing or skipping.
ItemsCheck points

3576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point