check engine LEXUS RX350 2021 Repair Manual

4387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
coolant is unavailable.
6Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not oper ate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant Temp
High Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your Lexus
dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fans and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the hands
or clothing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust,
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

4458-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the
engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather. • The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-
cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
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490What 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.430)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.430)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.379)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.177)
 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.116)
 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.102)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.174)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.174)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.115)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.175)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.432)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.433)
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

491What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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.179)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.175)
 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.146)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.177)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.406)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.183)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.403, 412)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.68)
Do one of the following to stop the
alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.412)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.403, 412.
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
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

496Alphabetical Index
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.........................................................................395
If you have a flat tire ....................................416
If you lose your keys.................................430
If you think something is wrong .......... 401
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 439
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 397
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 437
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 177
Compartment .............................................359
Engine switch................................................. 174
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 402
Hood................................................................ 357
How to start the engine............................ 174
Identification number ............................... 443
If the engine will not start ....................... 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 174
Overheating................................................. 437
Tachometer ...................................................... 77
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 446
Checking .........................................................361
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 77
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 444
Checking .......................................................359
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Warning light ...............................................404
Engine oil maintenance data ....................361
Engine switch .................................................. 174 Auto power off function ........................... 177
Changing the engine switch modes.. 177 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................394
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 275 Warning light .............................................. 405
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Vehicles with a spare tire........................ 416
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 447
Brake ................................................................ 447
Washer ...........................................................364
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 194
Footwell light ................................................. 309
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 292
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 333
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 121
Cleaning ......................................................... 347
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ................................................. 306
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ........................................... 306
Front side marker light Light switch ....................................................188
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Wattage ..........................................................449

503Alphabetical Index
Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ............................ 292
Seat heater switches ................................306
Seat ventilator switches ..........................306
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...........................................................................139
Tire pressure warning reset switch .... 371
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...227
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 276
Window lock switch ..................................146
Windshield wiper and washer switch194
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 297
T
Tachometer........................................................ 77 Rev indicator ................................................... 78
Rev peak ........................................................... 79
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 275
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 68
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 66
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data......................................448
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 367
Warning light ............................................... 407
Tire information ............................................ 452 Glossary.........................................................456
Size.................................................................... 454
Tire identification number ..................... 453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 454
Tire pressure display .................................. 367
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 367
Initializing ......................................................... 371
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 370
Registering ID codes ............................... 372 Warning light ...............................................407
Tires Chains .............................................................. 281
Checking ...................................................... 365
If you have a flat tire ................................... 416
Inflation pressure ........................................ 373
Information ....................................................452
Replacing ........................................................ 416
Rotating tires ................................................ 367
Size ................................................................... 448
Snow tires ..................................................... 280
Spare tire ......................................................... 416
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 367
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Warning light ...............................................407
Tools.................................................................... 417
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 442
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................173
Emergency towing.................................... 397
Towing eyelet.............................................. 399
Trailer towing ................................................ 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 275
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 275
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 275
Trailer towing ..................................................163
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 178
Driving mode select switch .................... 271
M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wattage ..........................................................449
U
USB charging ports.................................... 322

504Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 333Wattage.......................................................... 449
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 333
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 275
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 275
Vehicle identification number ................ 443
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............274
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 306
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............274
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 233
Brake Override System .........................405
Door lock........................................................ 100
Downshifting .........................................181, 182
Drive-Start Control ..................................405
Electric power steering ..........................405
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 223
High coolant temperature ....................403
Intuitive parking assist.................. 249, 407
Low engine oil pressure.........................404
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist)216, 219, 407
Open door......................................................102
Open window ...............................................145
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 242
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 408
Pre-collision braking..................................210
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 407
Seat belt ..........................................................406
Warning lights............................................... 403 ABS ..................................................................405
Brake hold operated indicator ...........409
Brake Override System .........................405
Brake system ...............................................403
Charging system .......................................404 Drive-Start Control.................................. 405
Electric power steering.......................... 405
High coolant temperature.................... 403
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
..........................................................................407
Low engine oil pressure........................ 404
Low fuel level .............................................. 406
LTA indicator ...............................................407
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 404
Master warning light................................ 409
Parking brake indicator ......................... 409
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 408
Pre-collision system................................. 408
RCTA OFF indicator ...............................407
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 406
Slip indicator ................................................ 408
SRS ................................................................... 404
Tire pressure ................................................407
Warning messages ....................................... 412
Washer Adding.............................................................364
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 280
Switch................................................................ 194
Washing and waxing.................................. 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 159, 162
Load limits .......................................................162
Weight............................................................. 442
Wheels ............................................................. 374 Size ................................................................... 448
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ............................................144
Rear window defogger........................... 294
Washer ............................................................ 194
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 299
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 378
Windshield wipers Position..............................................................197
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 194
Replacing a windshield wiper insert.378