Lexus RX350 L (2023 year). Manual in english

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atures

: Charging power will not be output during standby. A metallic object will not be heated, if

it is placed on the wireless charger in this state.

: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation indicator light

will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is complete.

■

When the wireless charger does not operate properly

When the wireless charger does not operate properly, handle the probable cause
based on the following tables.

Orange (comes

on)

Blue

When placing the portable device on the charging
area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Center display

Green (Flashing
repeatedly once

every second)

Disappear

Wireless charger and multimedia system communi-
cation failure



If the engine is running, stop and then restart
the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACC, startthe engine.
(



P.194)

Orange (Flashing

repeatedly once

every second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger communication failure



If the engine is running, stop and then restart
the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACC, startthe engine.
(



P.194)

Green (comes

on)

Blue

AM radio stations are being automatically selected



Wait until the system has completed the auto-
matic selection of AM radio stations. In the
case that automatic selection cannot be com-
pleted, stop automatic selection.

The smart access system with pushbutton start is
detecting the key.



Wait until the system has completed the auto-
matic selection of AM radio stations. In the
case that automatic selection cannot be com-
pleted, stop automatic selection.

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray

Center display

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■

The wireless charger can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi

wireless charging standard can be

charged by the wireless charger. How-

ever, compatibility with all devices which

meet the Qi wireless charging standard is

not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed to sup-

ply low power electricity (5 W or less) to

a cellular phone, smartphone, or other

portable device.

However, portable devices, such as the fol-

lowing, can be charged with more than 5

• 7.5 W charging compatible iPhones can

be charged at 7.5 W or less.

• Portable devices compliant with EPP out-

put as defined by WPC standard

Ver1.2.4. can be charged at 10 W or less.

■

Using the smart access system with

push-button start

During charging, when the smart access

system with push-button start searches for

an electronic key, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

■

If a cover or accessory is attached to the

portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover

or accessory which is not Qi compatible is

attached. Depending on the type of cover

Orange (Repeat-

edly flashes 3

times continu-

ously)

Gray

Foreign substance detection:
A metallic foreign substance is in the charge area,
and so the abnormal heating prevention function of
the metallic foreign object operated



Remove the foreign substance from the charge
area.

Portable device misaligned:
The charging coil in the portable device moved out-
side of the charge area, and so the abnormal heat-
ing prevention function operated



Remove the portable device from the wireless
charger, check that the operation indicator
light on the wireless charger changes back to
green, and then place the portable device so
that it is near the center of the wireless charger.
Also, if a case or cover is installed to the porta-
ble device, remove it.

Orange (Repeat-

edly flashes 4

times continu-

ously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the temperature
within the wireless charger exceeded the set value



Stop charging, remove the portable device
from the wireless charger, wait for the tem-
perature to drop, and then start charging
again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Center display

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atures

(including the certain genuine manufacture

parts) and/or accessory attached, it may not

be possible to charge the portable device. If

the portable device is placed on the

charging area and does not charge, remove

the cover and/or accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters the AM

radio

●

During charging, if noise occurs when lis-

tening to the AM radio, the charging fre-

quency is automatically changed to

reduce the noise.

●

Rapid charging may not be performedas

AM radio reception is prioritized.

●

When automatically seeking AM radio

stations, charging will be suspended to

prevent charging noise from being

detected as a radio station. Charging will

resume automatically when seek tuning is

stopped.

■

Charging precautions

While charging, the wireless charger and

the portable device will become warm. This

is not a malfunction. If a portable device

becomes warm while charging and

charging stops due to the protection func-

tion of the portable device, wait until the

portable device cools down and charge it

again.
Also, to decrease the temperature inside

the wireless charger, a fan may operate.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Sound generated during operation

Operation sounds may be heard when the

engine switch is pressed to change to ACC

or ON, or when a portable device is being

detected. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.426

■

Situations in which the wireless charger

may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless char-

ger may not operate correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully charged

●

When a portable device is being charged

by a wired connection

●

When there is a foreign object between

the charging area and portable device

●

When the temperature of a portable

device becomes high while charging

●

When the temperature near the charging

tray is 95°F (35°C) or more due to being

in direct sunlight, etc.

●

When a portable device is placed with its

charging surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not centered

on the charging area

●

When a portable device is larger than the

charging tray

●

When a foldable portable device is

placed outside of the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower,

electric power plant, fuel station, radio

station, large display, airport, or other

facility that generates strong radio waves

or electrical noise

●

The electronic key is not inside the vehi-

cle

●

When the any of the following objects,

with a thickness of 0.08 in. (2 mm) or

more, are between the charging surface

of a portable device and the charging are:

• Thick cases or covers

• A case or cover attached with an uneven

or tilted surface, so that the charging side

is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps,

etc.

●

When there is a gap between the

charging side of the portable device and

the charge area due to a protrusion such

as a camera on the charging side of the

portable device.

●

When the portable device is in contact

with, or is covered by any of the following

metallic objects:

• Cards covered with metal, such as alumi-

num foil

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil

inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Heat packs

• Recorded media such as CDs and DVDs

• Metallic decorations

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• Metallic cases or covers

• Casing which has magnet in it on the

charging side of the portable device

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio

waves) other than those of your vehicle

are being used nearby

●

When 2 or more portable devices are

placed on the charging tray at the same

time

In situations other than above, if the wire-
less charger does not operate properly or
the operation indicator light blinks continu-
ously, the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning.
Contact your Lexus dealer.

■

If the smartphone OS has beenupdated

If the smartphone OS has been updated to

a newer version, its charging specifications

may have changed significantly. For details,

check the information on the manufac-

turer’s website.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while

driving, for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the portable device.

■

Precautions for when driving

Do not charge small, lightweight porta-

ble devices, such as wireless earbuds,

while driving. Lightweight devices may fly

off of the charging tray, possibly leading

to an accident.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any

other electrical medical device, should

consult their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in the possibil-

ity of fire, equipment failure or damage,

or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and the

portable device while charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, such as

aluminum stickers, to the charging

area.

●

Do not charge portable devices with

aluminum stickers or other metallic

objects attached to the side which

touches the charging area.

●

Do not store items on the wireless

charger instead of in an auxiliary box.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the

wireless charger.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

the wireless charger.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable

devices which are not compatible with

the Qi wireless charging standard.

●

Do not allow magnetic objects to

come near the wireless charger.

●

Do not perform charging if the

charging area is dirty.

●

When not using the wireless charger,

to prevent foreign matter or liquids

from contacting it, make sure to close

the lid.

●

Keep the lid open while charging is

taking place.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with

a cloth or other object while charging.

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Pull the armrest down for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not place magnetic cards, such as a

credit card, or magnetic recording

media, close to the wireless charger

while charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence of mag-

netism. Additionally, do not bring pre-

cision instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless charger,

as such objects may malfunction.

●

Do not perform charging with a con-

tactless smart card, such as a transpor-

tation system IC card, between the

charging surface of a portable device

and the charging area. The IC chip in

the card may become extremely hot,

possibly damaging the portable device

or smart card.

Be extra careful to not charge a porta-

ble device with a case or cover which a

contactless smart card can be

inserted.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the

cabin. The temperature inside the

cabin may become high when parked

in the sun, and cause damage to the

device.

■

When the OS of a smartphone has

been updated

When the OS version of a smartphone

has been changed, the charging specifi-

cations may have changed. If the WPC

compatibility version is changed, the

rapid charging function may no longer

be able to be used. For details, check for

information on the website for the smart-

phone manufacturer.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time with the engine

stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

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5-5. Using the other interior features

The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
When connecting multiple devices,
make sure that the total power con-
sumption of all the connected devices
is less than 120 W.



Inside the console box

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Using the power outlet

When the engine restarts after having been

stopped by the Stop & Start system, the

power outlets may be temporarily unusable,

but this is not a malfunction.

■

When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Power outlets

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Install the cap or close the lid when the

power outlets is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

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To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Pull the sunshade up using the tab and
hook the sunshade on to the anchors.

To lower the sunshade, pull it up slightly
using the tab, unhook it from the anchors,
and lower it slowly.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the engine is off.

Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)

WARNING

■

Closing the rear door sunshade

When a rear door sunshade is in use, do

not put fingers, etc. on the anchors or in

the groove of the rear door sunshade.

Otherwise, a finger, etc. may get caught,

possibly causing an injury.

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■

HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshade

●

Do not put anything in an area where it

may interfere with the operation of a

rear door sunshade.

●

To prevent damage to the rear door

sunshades, do not apply excessive

load or attach items to the rear door

sunshades.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link

to operate garage doors,

gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

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

Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

HomeLink

logo

Appears while HomeLink

is operating.

When the menu button (



P.143) is

pressed, the logo disappears even while
the HomeLink

is operating.

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

indicator light

Illuminates above each button selected.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.

This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the
HomeLink

indicator light will stop

flashing and programming will not be
successfully completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

Program a device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

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Interio

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atures



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control
transmitter button until the Home-
Link

indicator light changes from

slowly flashing orange to rapidly flash-
ing green (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit green (fixed code), then
release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



HomeLink

indicator light illumi-

nates: Programming of a fixed code
device has completed. The garage
door or other device should operate

when a HomeLink

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

indicator light flashes

rapidly: The garage door opener
motor or other device is equipped
with a rolling code. To complete
programming, firmly press and hold
the HomeLink

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

Two or more people may be necessary
to complete rolling code program-
ming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

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Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

■

Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

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atures

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing orange, release the
HomeLink

button and perform

“Programming HomeLink

” 1 (it

takes 20 seconds for the Home-
Link

indicator to start flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

buttons.

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

Opening
Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

Operating HomeLink

A
B

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The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-
Link

buttons

and

(vehicles with auto

anti-glare inside rear view mirror),

and

(vehicles with Digital Rearview

Mirror), simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be displayed for 3
seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

421

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

422

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

425

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

........................................................

428

General maintenance.............

429

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

432

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

........................................................

433

Hood...............................................

435

Positioning a floor jack............

435

Engine compartment...............

437

Tires ................................................

445

Tire inflation pressure..............

455

Wheels...........................................

457

Air conditioning filter...............

459

Electronic key battery.............

460

Checking and replacing fuses

........................................................

462

Headlight aim..............................

464

Light bulbs....................................

465

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.

Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in

some automatic car washes. There may

also be an increased risk of damage to

vehicle.

●

When the shift position needs to be held

in N, refer to P.203.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P.126)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-

els)

●

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

coating.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent

coating

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side

windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may

operate unexpectedly in the following sit-

uations, and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries and

cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off
AUTO

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to

become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-

ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe

can cause burns.

A
B

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the front and

rear bumpers

If the paint of the front or rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the following sys-

tems may not function correctly. If this

occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Safety System + 3

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

●

Safe Exit Assist

●

Intuitive parking assist

●

RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if

equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using an automatic car wash

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate and the wiper blades

may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

NOTICE

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9

in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle

in the same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.30)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not

let the wireless charger (



P.405) get

wet. Failure to do so may cause the

charger to become hot and cause

burns or could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Areas other than the seats and steer-

ing wheel: Organic substances such as

benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic

solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

• Steering wheel: Organic substances,

such as thinner, and cleaner that con-

tains alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.230)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

NOTICE

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts

be used for repairs to ensure performance

of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used

in replacement or if a repair shop other than

a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm

the warranty coverage.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to be per-

formed by a Lexus dealer

●

Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-

cialists and are kept up to date with the

latest service information. They are well

informed about the operation of all sys-

tems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves

that the maintenance that has been per-

formed is under warranty coverage. If any

problem should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Lexus dealer will

promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Resetting the message indicating main-

tenance is required

After the required maintenance is pre-

formed according to the maintenance

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the procedures

described below:

Select

on the center display.

Select “Vehicle customize”.

Select “Utility”.

Select “Scheduled maintenance”.

Select “Reset”.

“The data has been reset” will be displayed

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work in a

well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-

cles as well as waste produced by

component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Avoid exposure and wash any affected

area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds which are known to cause

brain damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (



P.442)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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on the center display when the reset proce-

dure has been completed.

You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.

The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there

is adequate ventilation before perform-

ing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.442)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(



P.441)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
(



P.440)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(



P.437)

Exhaust system

There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator

The radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator should
be free from foreign
objects. (



P.441)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.444)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).

Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism

• When parked on a

slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

Items

Check points

Brakes

• The vehicle should

not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes should

work effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.

Head restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do the indicators

and buzzers function
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

• Are the headlights

aimed correctly?
(



P.464)

Parking brake

• Does the parking

brake switch oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on a

slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should

not be damaged.

Items

Check points

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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

Items

Check 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.

Items

Check 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 bolts

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.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines that a
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and may need to
be repaired. Contact your Lexus
dealer to service the vehicle.



When the battery is disconnected
or discharged

Readiness codes that are set during ordi-
nary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the
readiness codes may not be completely
set.



When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on
indicating a temporary malfunction and
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will
not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare
the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams

Some states have vehicle emission
inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system monitors
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:

When the malfunction indicator
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the
I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions

If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition
(



P.442)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level
(



P.441)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT

3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding brake fluid)

Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level (



P.440)

• “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding engine cool-
ant)

Engine oil level
(



P.437)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P.462)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Headlight aim
(



P.464)

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(



P.465)

• Bulb with same num-

ber and wattage rat-
ing as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
(



P.441)



Tire inflation pres-
sure (



P.455)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.444)

• 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, clothing 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.

●

Be extremely cautious when working

on the battery. It contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Items

Parts and tools

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in ON, the elec-

tric cooling fan may automatically start to

run if the air conditioning is on and/or the

coolant temperature is high. (



P.441)

■

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.

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.

■

Front

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

When the hood is open

Even if the engine switch is turned off, the

cooling fan may continue to operate for a

short time. When the cooling fan is rotat-

ing, do not touch or approach the inside

of the engine compartment.

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and

locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, it may

open while the vehicle is in motion and

cause an accident, which may result in

death or serious injury.

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.

Location of the jack point

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Fuse boxes (



P.462)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.439)

Battery (



P.442)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.441)

Washer fluid tank (



P.444)

Radiator (



P.441)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser (



P.441)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.437)

Intercooler radiator (



P.441)

Intercooler coolant reservoir (



P.440)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.440)

With the engine at operating tempera-

ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

Checking the engine oil

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
turning off the engine, wait about 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check whether
the oil level is above low level mark.

Low level mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be con-

sumed while driving. In the following situa-

tions, oil consumption may increase, and

engine oil may need to be refilled in

between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example

directly after purchasing the vehicle or

after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate

viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, when towing

, or when

driving while accelerating or decelerat-

ing frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long

time, or when driving frequently through

heavy traffic

: Vehicles with towing package

■

Engine oil level rise

If the vehicle is repeatedly driven without

the engine warmed up, moisture caused by

dew condensation inside the engine or fuel

which did not burn mixes into the engine oil,

resulting in a rise in engine oil level. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction.
For example, the engine become difficult to

be warmed up in the following situations.

●

When driving a short distance

●

When driving at a low speed

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When the outside temperature is low

When checking the engine oil, make sure

that the engine is warmed up. If the engine

oil level exceeds the refill upper limit mark,

contact your Lexus dealer.

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Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the item needed

Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.

NOTICE

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To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

Adding engine oil

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