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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Intercooler (RX300)

Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

coolant is unavailable.



Engine



Intercooler (RX300)

Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.

The fans operate when the air conditioning

system is turned on immediately after a

cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-

ating by checking the fan sound and air

flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the

air conditioning system on and off repeat-

edly.

(The fans may not operate in freezing tem-

peratures.)

If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If the message does not disappear:

Stop the engine and contact any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

A
B
C

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When trouble

ises

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If the message is not displayed:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever
to P and set the parking brake.

Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.

Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.

Restart the engine.

AWD models: Activate all-wheel
drive lock mode. (



P.295)

Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Press

to turn off TRC.

WARNING

■

When inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious

injury such as burns.

●

If steam is seen coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the

steam has subsided. The engine com-

partment may be very hot.

●

Keep hands and clothing (especially a

tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the

fans and belts.

Failure to do so may cause the hands

or clothing to be caught, resulting in

serious injury.

●

Do not loosen the radiator cap and the

coolant reservoir caps while the

engine and radiator are hot.

High temperature steam or coolant

could spray out.

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the engine has

cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool

coolant to a hot engine too quickly can

cause damage to the engine.

■

To prevent damage to the cooling sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant with

foreign matter (such as sand or dust,

etc.).

●

Do not use any coolant additive.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Recovering procedure

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WARNING

■

When attempting to free a stuck vehi-

cle

If you choose to push the vehicle back

and forth to free it, make sure the sur-

rounding area is clear to avoid striking

other vehicles, objects or people. The

vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge

back suddenly as it becomes free. Use

extreme caution.

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When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with

the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-

eration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damage to the transmission

and other components

●

Avoid spinning the front wheels and

depressing the accelerator pedal

more than necessary.

●

If the vehicle remains stuck even after

these procedures are performed, the

vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,

etc.) ..............................................

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Fuel information.........................

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8-2. Customization

Customizable features ...........

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8-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ........................

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8-1. Specifications

8-1.Specifications

: RX300

: RX350

: RX350L

: Unladen vehicle

: Vehicles without roof antenna

: Vehicles with roof antenna

: 2WD models

: AWD models

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

4890 mm (192.5 in.)

*1, 2

5000 mm (196.9 in.)

Overall width

1895 mm (74.6 in.)

Overall height

1690 mm (66.5 in.)

*1, 2, 5

1710 mm (67.3 in.)

*1, 2, 6

1700 mm (66.9 in.)

*3, 5

1720 mm (67.7 in.)

*3, 6

Wheelbase

2790 mm (109.8 in.)

Tread

Front

1640 mm (64.6 in.)

Rear

1630 mm (64.2 in.)

Gross vehicle mass

2500 kg (5511 lb.)

*1, 7

2575 kg (5676 lb.)

*1, 2, 8

2720 kg (5997 lb.)

Maximum permissible axle capac-
ity

Front

1360 kg (2998 lb.)

Rear

1590 kg (3505 lb.)

Drawbar load

80 kg (176 lb.)

Towing capacity

Without brake

750 kg (1653 lb.)

With brake

1500 kg (3307 lb.)

2000 kg (4409 lb.)

*2, 3

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: Vehicles with towing package

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel.

This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat.

This number is also on the manufac-
turer’s label.

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.



RX300



RX350/RX350L

Vehicle identification

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

RX300



RX350/RX350L

Engine

Model

8AR-FTS

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with
turbocharger)

Bore and stroke

86.0



86.0 mm (3.39



3.39 in.)

Displacement

1998 cm

(121.9 cu. in.)

Valve clearance (engine cold)

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Model

2GR-FKS

Type

6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

94.0



83.0 mm (3.70



3.27 in.)

Displacement

3456 cm

(210.9 cu. in.)

Valve clearance (engine cold)

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

When you find these types of fuel label at the
gas station, use only the fuel with one of the
following labels.

EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill



ref-

erence

)



RX300



RX350/RX350L

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the
engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota
Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor
oil of matching quality can also be
used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30
API grade SM “Energy-Conserving”,
SN “Resource-Conserving”, SN PLUS
“Resource-Conserving” or SP
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC

GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):

Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
Preferred

SAE 0W-20 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the best
choice for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather. If SAE
0W-20 oil is not available, SAE
5W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 0W-20
at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-

Research Octane Number

95 or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

72 L (19.0 gal., 15.8 lmp. gal.)

Lubrication system

With filter

4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.3 Imp. qt.)

Without fil-
ter

4.7 L (5.0 qt., 4.1 Imp. qt.)

With filter

5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

Without fil-
ter

5.3 L (5.6 qt., 4.7 Imp. qt.)

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cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.

How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.

API Service Symbol

Top portion: “API SERVICE SP” means the
oil quality designation by American Petro-
leum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” means the
SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”
means that the oil has fuel-saving and envi-
ronmental protection capabilities.

ILSAC Certification Mark

The International Lubricant Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-
tion Mark is displayed on the front of the
container.

: The coolant capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

Cooling system

Capacity

RX300



Gasoline engine

8.7 L (9.2 qt., 7.7 Imp. qt.)



Intercooler

3.2 L (3.4 qt., 2.8 Imp. qt.)

RX350

9.9 L (10.5 qt., 8.7 Imp. qt.)

RX350L

12.4 L (13.1 qt., 11.0 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:



“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”



Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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repairer, or any reliable repairer.

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

RX300

NGK DILFR7K9G

RX350/RX350L

DENSO FK20HBR8

Gap

RX300

0.9 mm (0.04 in.)

RX350/RX350L

0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

NOTICE

■

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (battery)

Specific gravity reading at 20°C
(68°F):

1.250



1.290 Fully charged

1.160



1.200 Half charged

1.060



1.100 Discharged

(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the head-
lights for 20 to 30 seconds.)

Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge

15 A max.
5 A max.

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

RX300

6.7 L (7.1 qt., 5.9 Imp. qt.)

RX350/RX350L

6.8 L (7.2 qt., 6.0 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

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Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the fac-
tory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any author-
ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further
details.

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) while

the engine is running.

NOTICE

■

Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Transfer (AWD models)

Oil capacity

0.8 L (0.8 qt., 0.7 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5
or equivalent

Rear differential (AWD models)

Oil capacity

0.5 L (0.5 qt., 0.4 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5
or equivalent

Brakes

Pedal clearance

86 mm (3.4 in.) Min.

Pedal free play

1.0



6.0 mm (0.04



0.24 in.)

Fluid type

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

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Type A



Type B



Compact spare tire (if equipped)

Steering

Free play

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

235/65R18 106V

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)

Vehicle speed

Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm

or bar,

psi)

Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm

or bar,

psi)

More than 160 km/h
(100 mph)

260 (2.6, 38)

160 km/h (100 mph)
or less

250 (2.5, 36)

Wheel size



Wheel nut torque

103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

Tire size

235/55R20 102V

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)

Vehicle speed

Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm

or bar,

psi)

Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm

or bar,

psi)

More than 160 km/h
(100 mph)

300 (3.0, 44)

160 km/h (100 mph)
or less

230 (2.3, 33)

Wheel size



Wheel nut torque

103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

Tire size

T165/90D18 107M

Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm

or bar, 60 psi)

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When towing a trailer (vehicles with towing package)

Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm

or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pressure, and

drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

■

When installing a compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)

Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.

A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

: Vehicles with single-beam headlights

: Vehicles without door trim ornament lights

Wheel size



Wheel nut torque

103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

Light bulbs

Type

Exterior

Front turn signal lights

Rear turn signal lights

Back-up lights

Interior

Door courtesy lights

Vanity lights

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If your engine knocks

●

Consult any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

You may occasionally notice light knock-

ing for a short time while accelerating or

driving uphill. This is normal and there is

no need for concern.

Fuel information

When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.

EU area:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stand-
ard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.

Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.

NOTICE

■

Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If improper

fuels are used, the engine will be dam-

aged.

●

Do not use gasoline with metallic addi-

tives, for example manganese, iron or

lead, otherwise it may cause damage

on your engine or emission control

system.

●

Do not add aftermarket fuel additives

which contain metallic additives.

●

EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under

names such as “E50” or “E85” and

fuel containing a large amount of etha-

nol should not be used. The use of

these fuels will damage the vehicle’s

fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold

under names such as “E50” or “E85”

and fuel containing a large amount of

ethanol should not be used. Your vehi-

cle can use gasoline mixed with 10%

max ethanol. The use of fuel with more

than 10% ethanol content (E10) will

damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You

must ensure that refueling is carried

out only from a source where fuel

specification and quality can be guar-

anteed. In case of any doubt, ask any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Do not use the methanol blended gas-

oline such as M15, M85, M100.

The use of gasoline containing metha-

nol may cause engine damage or fail-

ure.

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8-2.Customization

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Changing by using the Remote
Touch

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.

Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”.

Select “Vehicle customization” or
“Drive mode customization”.

Various setting can be changed. Refer to

the list of settings that can be changed for

details.
This system can also be operated by the

touch screen.

For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-

MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches

Press

to select

Operate the meter control
switches to select the desired item
to be customized.

According to the display, select the
desired setting and then press

To go back to the previous screen or exit
the customize mode, press

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer for further details.

Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to suit your preferences.
The settings of these features can
be changed by using the meter con-
trol switches, the Remote Touch, or
at any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

Customizing vehicle features

WARNING

■

During customization

As the engine needs to be running dur-

ing customization, ensure that the vehicle

is parked in a place with adequate venti-

lation. In a closed area such as a garage,

exhaust gases including harmful carbon

monoxide (CO) may collect and enter

the vehicle. This may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that

the engine is running while customizing

features.

Customizable Features

A
B

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Settings that can be changed by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available

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Gauges, meters and multi-information display (



P.70, 75, 79)

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Language

English

French

—

Spanish

German

Italian

Russian

Ukrainian

Units

km (L/100km)

km (km/L)

—

miles (MPG)

Drive information 1

Current fuel con-

sumption

Customizable items:



P.81

—

Average fuel econ-

omy (after reset)

Drive information 2

Distance (driving

range)

Average vehicle

speed (after reset)

Drive information 3

Average fuel econ-

omy (after refuel)

Elapsed time (after

start)

Clock

12-hour display

24-hour display

—

Pop-up display

Off

—

Accent color

Color 1

Color 2

—

Needle

Color 1

Color 2

—

Color 3

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