oil filter LEXUS RX350 2021 Owners Manual

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

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.

3616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelera ting or decelerat-
ing frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter control
switch, select the “Vehicle Settings”
then “Oil Maintenance”. (To confirm
setting, press .)
3 Select the “Yes” and press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.437)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high qua lity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C

4448-1. Specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refillref-
erence
*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference
Engine
Model3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FKS)
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearance (engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter
Vehicles with towing pack-
age
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles without towing
package
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without fil-
ter5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)

499Alphabetical Index
Interior lights list..........................................309
Rear interior lights .....................................309
Rear personal lights................................... 310
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Vanity lights .................................................. 333
Wattage.......................................................... 449
Lock steering column .................................. 175
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation........................................................ 216
Warning messages .................................. 224
Luggage cover .............................................. 318
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................355
General maintenance ...............................351
Maintenance data...................................... 442
Maintenance requirements ................. 350
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 404
Master warning light .................................. 409
Menu icons..........................................................81
Meter Clock ................................................................... 77
Indicators ...........................................................74
Instrument panel light control ................80
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Meters ................................................................. 77
Multi-information display ............................81
Settings .............................................................. 85
Units .................................................................... 84
Warning lights .............................................403
Warning message....................................... 412
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 299
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror............................. 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers294
Outside rear view mirrors ........................141
Vanity mirrors.............................................. 333
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation........................................................................... 147 Door lock linked panoramic moon roof
operation ..................................................... 150
Jam protection function ............................147
Operation ....................................................... 146
Multi-information display ..............................81 Audio system-linked display ...................85
AWD Control ................................................83
Drive information .......................................... 82
Driving assist system information .........85
Driving information display ...................... 82
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 227
Eco Driving Indicator..................................83
G-force ..............................................................84
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...................... 221
Menu icons ....................................................... 81
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Navigation system-linked display ........85
Pop-up display ................................................ 81
Settings...............................................................85
Suggestion function .....................................86
Tire pressure ................................................ 367
Units.....................................................................84
Warning message .......................................412
N
Navigation system-linked display..... 85, 91
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 80
Odometer ......................................................... 80
Odometer and trip meter display Display items .................................................. 80
“ODO TRIP” switch ................................... 80
Pop-up display .............................................. 80
Oil Engine oil........................................................ 444
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 447
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................. 200