Lexus RX350 (2023 year). Manual in english

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seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.



If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power window
switch and ensure an escape route.



If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.



If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the outside
water level exceeds half the height
of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water
pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and

time has passed, the electrical equipment

will get damaged, the power windows will

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned off while

driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering

wheel will be lost, making the brake

pedal harder to depress and the steering

wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as

much as possible before turning off the

engine.

If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

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not operate, the engine stop, and the vehi-

cle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass

is used in the windshield

and the windows on this vehicle.
Laminated glass cannot be shattered with
an emergency hammer

: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermar-

ket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency ham-
mer.

: If equipped

■

How to distinguish laminated glass

When looking from the cross-sectional

view point, laminated glass is two sheets of

glass pasted together.

Laminated glass
Tempered glass

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads

may be submerged or the water may be

rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be

damaged and cannot move, as well as

become flooded and set a drift, which

may lead to death.

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B

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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the front
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.



There is a malfunction in the shift
control system. (



P.195, 490)



There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system. (



P.70)



There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. (



P.510)



The battery is discharged. (



P.514)

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.



From the front (2WD models)

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (



P.205)



From the front (AWD models)

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

Situations when it is not possible
to be towed by another vehicle

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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When towing the vehicle



2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the

front wheels raised or with all four wheels

raised off the ground. If the vehicle is

towed with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged.



AWD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain or related

parts may be damaged, the vehicle may

fly off the truck.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is off. The

steering lock mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle.

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle could be damaged while being

towed.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

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When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by another

vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

Except F SPORT models: Take out
the towing eyelet. (



P.501)

F SPORT models: Take out the flat-
head screwdriver and towing eye-
let. (



P.501)

Except F SPORT models: Remove
the eyelet cover.
F SPORT models: Remove the eye-
let cover using a flathead screw-
driver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

between the screwdriver and the vehicle

body as shown in the illustration.



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

NOTICE

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing (vehicles
with towing eyelets)

Emergency towing procedure
(vehicles with towing eyelets)

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Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt wrench
or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine

switch to ON.

Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.205)

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist

for the brakes and steering will not function,

making steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel bolt wrench

Wheel bolt wrench is installed in luggage

compartment. (



P.501)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains,

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets,

cables or chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become dam-

aged, broken debris may hit people,

and cause serious damage.

●

Do not perform any of the following as

doing so may cause the parking lock

mechanism to engage, locking the

front wheels and possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury:

• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and

open the driver’s door.

• Turn the engine switch off.

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely. If not securely

installed, towing eyelets may come loose

during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear



Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing



Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system



Pinging or other noises related to
the engine



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road



Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor

If you think something is
wrong

If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a mulfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.519)

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■

Charging system warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic transmission control system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:



Brake Override System is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is operating



PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped) is operating



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently
for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.8 gal. (10.5 L, 2.3 Imp.
gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Vehicles without a

head-up display)

(Vehicles with a

head-up display)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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Tire pressure warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Stop & Start cancel indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):



Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes



After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check
the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified
level.



Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform the nec-
essary actions.

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a
buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.312)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.

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■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PDA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Assist).



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

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Driving assist information indicator

: If equipped

■

Slip indicator

: If equipped

■

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.



PKSB (Parking Support Brake)



RCD (Rear Camera Detection)



BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)



Safe Exit Assist



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(illuminates)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRAC system;



The Trailer Sway Control;



The Trail Mode function

; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(flashes)

(Canada)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released



Operate the parking brake switch once again.

This light comes on the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off
after the parking brakes is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

■

Front passenger detection sensor, seat

belt reminder and warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passen-

ger seat, the front passenger detection

sensor may cause the warning light to

flash and the warning buzzer to sound

even if a passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-

sor may not detect a passenger, and the

warning light may not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light indicates problems with

the following:

●

Airbag sensor assembly

●

Front impact sensors

●

Side impact sensors (front door)

●

Side impact sensors (front)

●

Front passenger occupant classification

sensors

●

Driver’s seat position sensor

●

Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

●

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

●

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

●

Seat belt pretensioners

●

SRS airbags

●

SRS system related wiring harnesses and

power sources

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes

on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving

trips.
If the light does not go off even after several

trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning

light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insuffi-

cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the

electric power steering system warning

light may come on and the warning buzzer

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-

tured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.500

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to

ON. Check if the tire pressure warning light

comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire

pressure warning system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.



If the tire pressure warning light comes

After the temperature of the tires has low-

ered sufficiently, check the inflation pres-

sure of each tire and adjust them to the

specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even

after several minutes have elapsed, check

that the inflation pressure of each tire is at

the specified level and perform the tire

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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inflation pressure setting procedure.

(



P.450)

If the warning light does not turn off even

after several minutes have elapsed since

performing the tire inflation pressure set-

ting procedure, have the vehicle inspected

by your Lexus dealer immediately.

■

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come

on due to natural causes such as natural air

leaks and tire inflation pressure changes

caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-

ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire

pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a

tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light

will not turn off even though the flat tire has

been replaced with the spare tire. Replace

the spare tire with the repaired tire and

adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire

pressure warning light will go off after a few

minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly



P.448

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact your Lexus dealer.

The vehicle will become extremely

unstable during braking, and the ABS

system may fail, which could cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

When the electric power steering

system warning light comes on

When the light comes on yellow, the

assist to the power steering is restricted.

When the light comes on red, the assist

to the power steering is lost and handling

operations of the steering wheel become

extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using more

force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Be sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so could cause a loss of

vehicle control and result in death or

serious injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as

soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-

tion pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light comes

on even after tire inflation pressure

adjustment, it is probable that you have

a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,

change it with the spare tire and have

the flat tire repaired by the nearest

Lexus dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-

ing.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you

could lose control of the steering

wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air leakage

should occur

The tire pressure warning system may

not activate immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly when

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label (tire and load

information label). (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label [tire and load

information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure

warning system) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-

ing light) when one or more of your tires

is significantly under-inflated. Accord-

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the

driver’s responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-inflation has

not reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator is combined with

the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light). When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may

not be able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels

on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system) from func-

tioning properly. Always check the

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction telltale after replacing one

or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) to continue to

function properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning

system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifi-

cations or makers, as the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

489

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained below

may differ from the actual messages

according to operation conditions and vehi-

cle specifications.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

If a warning message is dis-
played

The multi-information display
shows warnings for system malfunc-
tions and incorrectly performed
operations, and messages that indi-
cate a need for maintenance.
When a message is displayed, per-
form the appropriate corrective
action for the message.

If a warning message is displayed
again after the appropriate actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.

Additionally, if a warning light
comes on or flashes at the same
time that a warning message is dis-
played, take the appropriate cor-
rective action for the warning light.
(



P.479)

490

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed

■

If “Engine Stopped Steering Power Low” is displayed

■

If “Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp” is displayed

■

If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is displayed

Messages and warnings

Cause

Actions

The engine oil level may be low.

Check the level of the engine oil, and add engine oil
if necessary. (



P.438)

This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level sur-
face and check if the message disappears.

Cause

Actions

This message is displayed if the
engine is stopped while driving.

When steering wheel operations are heavier than
usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it
using more force than usual.

Cause

Actions

This message may be displayed
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is high.
At that time, the engine power out-
put is reduced until the temperature
decreases to the specified level.

It is still possible to continue driving normally, mean-
while the acceleration performance or vehicle
speed may be lowered.
After driving for a while and the engine coolant tem-
perature is dropped, this message will disappear and
engine power output will resume once the engine
coolant temperature has decreased to normal.
If after driving for a while the message does not dis-
appear or it comes on and off frequently, contact
your Lexus dealer.

Cause

Actions

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery

491

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

If “12-Volt Battery Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “Tire Set Switching Incomplete Try Tire Set Registration Again See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

: If equipped

■

If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed

■

If “Access System with Elec.Key malfunction See owner’s manual” is displayed

■

If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

Cause

Actions

The wheel set change could not be
completed.

Check which wheel set is installed and perform the
change procedure again from the beginning.

Cause

Actions

The following systems may be malfunctioning.



The LED headlight system



The automatic headlight leveling system



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)

Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.

Actions



P.519

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

492

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

If “Braking power low Stop in a safe place See owners manual” is displayed

■

If “Oil pressure low Stop in a safe place See owner’s manual” is displayed

■

If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is dis-
played

■

If a message that indicates the need for visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed

■

If “Shift System Malfunction Shifting Unavailable Drive to a Safe Place and
Stop” is displayed

■

If “Shift System Malfunction Driving Unavailable” is displayed

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

Cause

Actions

If this message is displayed fre-
quently, there is a possible malfunc-
tion relating to the charging system
or the battery may be deteriorating.

Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.

Cause

Actions

The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunc-
tioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

There is a malfunction in the shift
control system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

There is a malfunction in the shift
control system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

493

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is displayed

■

If “Shift System Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “P Switch Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “Shift System Unavailable Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “Shift System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “Shift System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played

Cause

Actions

To prevent the shift lever from being operated incor-
rectly or the vehicle from moving unexpectedly, a
message that requires shifting the shift position may
be displayed on the multi-information display.

Follow the instruction of the message
and shift the shift position.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

494

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

If “Battery Low Shifting Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■

If “System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

: If equipped

Cause

Actions

It may indicate a malfunction.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



RSA (Road Sign Assist)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)



BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)



Safe Exit Assist



Intuitive parking assist



PKSB (Parking Support Brake)



RCD (Rear camera detection)

Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.

495

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

If “System Stopped See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

: If equipped

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



RSA (Road Sign Assist)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)



BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)



Safe Exit Assist



Intuitive parking assist



PKSB (Parking Support Brake)



RCD (Rear camera detection)

Follow the following correction
methods.



Check the voltage of the battery



Check the sensors that the Lexus
Safety System+ 3 uses for foreign
matter covering them. Remove
them if any. (



P.230)



Vehicles with RCD: Check if the
back door is open.

Indicates the sensors may not be operating properly.
(



P.234, 305, 309, 313, 322, 325, 334, 335,

336, 338)



Check the rear bumper around
the sensors used by the BSM,
RCTA, or Safe Exit Assist for for-
eign matter covering them.
Remove them if any. (



P.302,

307)



Check the sensors including cam-
era sensors used by the Intuitive
parking assist

, PKSB

, or RCD

for foreign matter covering them.
Remove them if any. (



P.310)



When problems are solved and
the sensors are operational, this
indication may disappear by itself.

496

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

If “System Stopped Front Camera Low Visibility See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played

: If equipped

■

If “System Stopped Front Camera Out of Temperature Range Wait until Nor-
mal Temperature” is displayed

: If equipped

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



RSA (Road Sign Assist)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.



Using the windshield wipers,
remove the dirt or foreign matter
from the windshield.



Using the air conditioning system,
defog the windshield.



Close the hood, remove any stick-
ers, etc. to clear the obstruction in
front of the front camera.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



RSA (Road Sign Assist)



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.



If the front camera is hot, such as
after the vehicle is parked in the
sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature
around the front camera



If a sunshade was used when the
vehicle was parked, depending on
its type, the sunlight reflected from
the surface of the sunshade may
cause the temperature of the front
camera to become excessively
high



If the front camera is cold, such
after the vehicle is parked in an
extremely cold environment, use
the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around
the front camera

497

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

If “System Stopped Front Radar Sensor Blocked Clean Radar Sensor” is dis-
played

: If equipped

■

If “System Stopped Front Radar Sensor Out of Temperature Range Wait until
Normal Temperature” is displayed

: If equipped

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.



Check if there is any foreign mat-
ter attached to the radar sensor or
radar sensor cover and clean
them if necessary. (



P.231)



This message may be displayed
when driving in an open area with
few nearby vehicles or structures,
such as a desert, grasslands, sub-
urbs, etc.

The message may be cleared by
driving the vehicle in an area with
structures, vehicles, etc. nearby.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

The temperature of the radar sensor
is outside of the operating range.
Wait for the temperature to become
appropriate.

498

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

If “System Stopped Front Radar In Self Calibration See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed

: If equipped

■

If “Driver Monitor Out of Temperature Range Wait until Normal Tempera-
ture” is displayed (on some models)

■

If “Unavailable Activation Condition not Satisfied See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed (on some models)

■

If “Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



LCA (Lane Change Assist)



AHB (Automatic High Beam)



AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)



Dynamic radar cruise control system



PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.



Check if there is any foreign mat-
ter attached to the radar sensor or
radar sensor cover and clean
them if necessary. (



P.231)



The radar sensor may be mis-
aligned and will be adjusted auto-
matically while driving. Continue
driving for a while.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.



Driver monitor



Traffic Jam Assist

The temperature of the driver monitor camera is
outside of the operating range. Wait for the tem-
perature to become appropriate.

Cause

Actions

The LCA function cannot be

used as the operating conditions
have not been met. (P.253)

Operate the turn signal lever again after all of the
operating conditions are met.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.



Dynamic radar cruise control



Cruise control

A message is displayed when the
driving assist switch is pushed
repeatedly.

Press the driving assist switch quickly and firmly.

499

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

■

If “Driver Monitor Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed (on some
models)

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Low Visibility See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played (on some models)

Cause

Actions

The lens of the driver monitor cam-
era may be dirty.

When there is dirt on the camera lens, clean it with a
dry, soft cloth so as to not damage it.

Cause

Actions

Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.



PKSB (Parking Support

Brake)



RCD (Rear camera detec-

tion)

Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the rear
cameras.

500

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift position to P.



Stop the engine.



Turn on the emergency flashers.
(



P.470)

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires:



P.445

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

Driving even a short distance with a flat

tire can damage the tire and the wheel

beyond repair, which could result in an

accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

501

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n t

ris

Spare tire
Screwdriver
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Guide pin
Wheel bolt socket
Jack

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,

leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with

this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do

not use other tire jacks for replacing

tires on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under

the vehicle while it is supported by the

jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive the

vehicle while the vehicle is supported

by the jack.

502

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Secure the deck board using the
hook. (



P.403)

Take out the jack.

Secure the deck board using the
hook. (



P.403)

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

Chock the tires.

WARNING

●

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an

object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to replace

the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get

under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If

there are people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

■

Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with

power back door

In cases such as when replacing tires,

make sure to canceling the power back

door system (



P.124). Failure to do so

may cause the back door to operate

unintentionally if the power back door

switch is accidentally touched, resulting

in hands and fingers being caught and

injured.

Taking out the jack

Taking out the spare tire

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other

body parts between the spare tire and

the body of the vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock posi-

tions

Front left-hand side

Behind the rear
right-hand side tire

Front right-hand
side

Behind the rear
left-hand side tire

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