Rx 350 awd
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Rx 350 awd
Just purchased a 2008 RX 350 AWD online and was delivered today. Don't have the owners manual yet as the dealer is overnighting the paperwork. I was driving it and was wondering how to engage the AWD. So I searched and found out it's automatic by sensing wheel slippage, right ?
Then I read about engaging and disengaging 4 lock, where are these controls located ??
Then I read about engaging and disengaging 4 lock, where are these controls located ??
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Just purchased a 2008 RX 350 AWD online and was delivered today. Don't have the owners manual yet as the dealer is overnighting the paperwork. I was driving it and was wondering how to engage the AWD. So I searched and found out it's automatic by sensing wheel slippage, right ?
Then I read about engaging and disengaging 4 lock, where are these controls located ??
Then I read about engaging and disengaging 4 lock, where are these controls located ??
You can search the Owner's Manuals online here:
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...nual-search.do
The Owner's Manual web site is undergoing maintenance at the moment so I cannot look up the AWD information to point you to.
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Lrobby99 (02-12-24)
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This is how Lexus described the system in your RX:
Advanced All-Wheel Drive
The AWD RX 350 model features a viscous limited-slip center differential, which enhances drivability in all types of driving conditions. The full-time AWD system provides a constant 50/50 front-to-rear power split. If slippage occurs, the viscous differential directs torque to the wheels with the most traction.
Advanced All-Wheel Drive
The AWD RX 350 model features a viscous limited-slip center differential, which enhances drivability in all types of driving conditions. The full-time AWD system provides a constant 50/50 front-to-rear power split. If slippage occurs, the viscous differential directs torque to the wheels with the most traction.
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Lrobby99 (02-12-24)
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Thank you for the clarification. I drove it yesterday in the snow and it had great traction. I've owned Jeep's and 4 wheel drive trucks, AWD is good just have to get used to it. I'm used to pushing a button or pulling a lever for 4 wheel drive. We'll see how it handles Minnesota winters. Thanks
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Lrobby99 (02-12-24)
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Thank you for the clarification. I drove it yesterday in the snow and it had great traction. I've owned Jeep's and 4 wheel drive trucks, AWD is good just have to get used to it. I'm used to pushing a button or pulling a lever for 4 wheel drive. We'll see how it handles Minnesota winters. Thanks
Perhaps my favorite 4WD/AWD vehicle was an early Subaru 4WD Wagon. Had the dual-range transmission and a 4-speed stick. Put on a set of all-weather/all-terrain snow tires and left them on year round. Untouched otherwise. Even with those tires it was not too loud for highway use. Looked good with the white wagon wheels and was pretty much unstoppable regardless of the weather or conditions. I have pretty much always owned multiple vehicles even in my youth, so it was not uncommon for us to store our trailer queens in the old coal mines during the winters and drive something else on a daily basis. Having a 4WD vehicle, usually a truck or Jeep, was almost a must to get around and especially during hunting season.
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#8
I have noticed with my 2008 AWD RX that when I take off in deep snow that's churned up and I loose traction the engine does loose power and I come almost to a complete stop. I really have to watch it when pulling out into traffic when the intersection has the loose deep plowed snow.
#10
I've had no issues ...none . Very impressed with the awd so far. I've been surprised how well mine get around with tires that are 80% gone. (Michelin tour). I live at the bottom of a nice little hill and have no problems . We currently have around 8/9 inches of snow . Granted it's packed now, but it's been normal for me to drive in 4/5 I inches with NO problems . I've owned a Pilot and 2 expeditions and 4 explorers and H2 and others 4 wheel drive cars. I was a little worried when I first bought it but not now. Mine has no issues with the power problem you stated, I have no idea why that would happen.
#12
Your 2008 RX350 does have Trac(tion) and Vehicle Stability Control. The defeat button is under the dash near your right knee. A single press turns off the Trac so you can rock out of snow, etc. Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to disable the VSC. This will permit...um...doin' donuts! Both reset to default ON when the RX is shut off and restarted. This will be on pages 169-172 when you get the manual. The console top button for the E(lectronicly) C(ontrolled) T(ransmission) limits torque by starting in 2nd gear and softening shift points to minimize wheel spin. Also defaults off after a restart, check page 122. Happy Motoring!
#13
Owners manual was UPS this morning. Read it and could not see the Trac and VSC buttons. Came back in the house and read your post mcomer, went out and found them, thank you! I had to get under the dash and look up, pretty hard to see.
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2008 Lexus RX 350 Flint Mica/blk 80,000 miles
1998 Lexus SC300 DWP/beige 144,000 miles
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2008 Lexus RX 350 Flint Mica/blk 80,000 miles
1998 Lexus SC300 DWP/beige 144,000 miles
#14
Transmission issue ??
I have a 2009 Lexus RX 350 all-wheel drive. Here's what my daughter said. She put the car into drive while on a hill. She was parked in front of another car. She went to step on the gas and had no response and the car rolled against the bumper of the car behind her. The person behind her moves the car and she restarted her car and then put the car into drive and everything seemed fine. She did say she went to put on the emergency brake when the car went to roll backwards and the brakes did not hold. Obviously we don't know if she pushed the emergency brake down far enough. So the big question is if the car is in Drive and the accelerator pedal is pushed down with no response is there something electronic that could have been stuck because she was on a hill? Anybody have any other thoughts? Thank you
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