inflation pressure LEXUS RX350 2021 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 344
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 347
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 350
General maintenance ................. 351
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 354
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 355
Hood.................................................. 357
Positioning a floor jack............... 357
Engine compartment.................. 359
Tires ................................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ................. 373
Wheels.............................................. 374
Air conditioning filter..................376
Windshield wiper inserts........... 378
Electronic key battery ................ 379
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 381
Headlight aim................................. 382
Light bulbs ....................................... 384
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 394
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 394If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water .............................................. 395
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 397
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 401
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 402
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 403
If a warning messa ge is displayed
............................................................ 412
If you have a flat tire ..................... 416
If the engine will not start .......... 428
If you lose your keys.................... 430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 430
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................... 431
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 433
If your vehicle overheats ........... 437
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 439
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 442
Fuel information............................ 450
Tire information ............................ 452
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 461
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 474
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

13Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.280
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.299
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.345
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.200
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 200
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.444
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.365
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.365, 448
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.280
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.365
Coping with flat tires......................................................................................................... .P.416
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.357
Opening ............................................................................................................................... P.357
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.444
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.437
Warning messages ............................................................................................................P.4 12
Headlights/front turn signal lights/front side marker lights ............ P.182, 188
Side turn signal lights .............................................................................................P.182
Parking lights/daytime running lights.............................................................. P.188
Fog lights/cornering lights
*....................................................................... P.188, 194
Rear side marker lights ........................................................................................ P.188
Stop/tail lights ......................................................................................................... P.188
Back-up lights/rear turn signal lights ...................................................... P.182, 188
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.17 8
License plate lights ................................................................................................ P.188
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.384, Watts: P.449)
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852-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
tire inflation pressure after the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
It may also take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.
• “---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
• Tire inflation pressure changes with tem- perature. The displayed values may also
be different from the values measured
using a tire pressure gauge.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.216)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.225)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.227)
■Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Clock
Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.
Language
Select to change the language displayed.
Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P.83)
Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Switch settings
Select to display how to change the top
screen.
Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2/Drive information 3
Select to select up to 2 items ( P.82) that
will be displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen, Drive
information 2 screen, and Drive informa-
tion 3 screen) respectively.
 Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable the pop-up dis-
play.
• Intersection guidance (if equipped)
• Incoming calls
• Brightness adjustment
Color (except F SPORT models)
Select to set the color of the cursor on the
multi-information display.
Needle (F SPORT models)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Settings display

2154-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a
bicycle ridden by more than one person,
or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with
a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a
bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over- sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt,
etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheel-
chair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in incl ement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in
a tunnel, making a detectable object
appear to be nearly the same color as its
surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur- rounding brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount
of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after makin g a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam- era
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely
high speeds
• When driving on a hill • If the radar sensor or front camera is mis-
aligned
●In some situations su ch as the following,
sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot,
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained
(brakes or tires are excessively worn,
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a
gravel road or other slippery surface
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.276), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

2774-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes
or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not
be achievable while driving on slippery
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC
system is operating. Drive the vehicle
carefully in conditions where stability and
power may be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Corner-
ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on
slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating
to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.
■Hill-start assist control does not oper-
ate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start
assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended
period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead
to an accident.
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always
drive carefully. Re ckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems are turned off
●Be especially careful and drive at a
speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help
ensure vehicle stab ility and driving
force, do not turn the
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems off unless necessary.
●Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC
system and will not operate if VSC is
turned off or experiences a malfunc-
tion.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all ti res are of the speci-
fied size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that
the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway Control
and VSC systems will not function cor-
rectly if different tire s are installed on the
vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further
information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or
modifying the suspensi on will affect the
driving assist systems, and may cause a
system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not
able to reduce trailer sway in all situa-
tions. Depending on many factors such
as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer,
road surface and driving environment,
the Trailer Sway Control system may not
be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s
manual for information on how to tow
your trailer properly.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 344
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 347
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements........................................................ 350
General maintenance .............. 351
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 354
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 355
Hood............................................... 357
Positioning a floor jack............ 357
Engine compartment............... 359
Tires ................................................ 365
Tire inflation pressure .............. 373
Wheels........................................... 374
Air conditioning filter...............376
Windshield wiper inserts........ 378
Electronic key battery ............. 379
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 381
Headlight aim.............................. 382
Light bulbs .................................... 384

3536-2. Maintenance
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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

3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.384)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
•Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P.362)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P.373)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.364)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
ItemsParts and tools●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.362)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3666-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus
dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
■Proper storage of the spare tire
(RX350L)
As an improperly stored spare tire may
cause damage to the wi re cable that holds
it, check that the spare tire is stored prop-
erly on a daily basis.
●If the stored spare tire appears to be
slanted or rattles while driving, the spare
tire may not be properly stored. Store the
spare tire again by performing the follow-
ing tire change procedure correctly:
1 If the spare tire is slanted, the hoist
assembly may be stuck in the wheel
opening. If the spare tire rattles while
driving, it may not be fully raised. Lower
the spare tire to the ground and make
sure that the hoist assembly is perpen-
dicular to the wheel opening.
2 Raise the tire slowly and steadily until a
click is heard and the jack handle skips.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, the wire
cable may be severed. Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of
either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the
load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. ( P.452)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions. Since summer tires do not
have the same traction performance as
snow tires, summer ti res are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For
driving on snow-covered roads or icy
roads, the use of snow tires is recom-
mended. When installing snow tires, be
sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions as well
as for use year-round. All season tires,
however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in
heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires
fall short in accelerati on and handling per-
formance compared with summer tires in
highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy