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3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................132
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................ 137
Trunk..................................................143
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 148
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................155
Rear seats....................................... 158
Driving position memory......... 160
Head restraints .............................164
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 167
Inside rear view mirror...............169
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..............................174
Moon roof ....................................... 178 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage ....................193
Vehicle load limits ........................196
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Dinghy towing .............................. 198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.............199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ................................. 211
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F) ............................................213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam............... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......231
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component4Driving
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105, 113
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 105, 113
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 549
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 1 1
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 549
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Headlights/parking lights/tail lig hts/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 223
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 50 0
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 56 2
Headlight cleaners
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 223
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 532
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 4 3
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 481
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 167
Driving position memory
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 167
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 420
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Audio system*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 326
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 83
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 144
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 544)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 4 3 )*1 Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 4 3 )Open door warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 4 3 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1Master warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 545)
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
882. Instrument cluster
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●Drive mode indicators
RC350/RC300/RC200t (except F SPORT models)
RC350/RC300/RC200t (F SPORT models)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 9 0 )*1, 7“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 5 0 )
*8
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 211)
*8
“EXPERT” indicator
( P. 2 9 1 )
*8
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 211)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT” indicator
(
P. 2 8 3 )
Snow mode indicator
( P. 2 0 6 )
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT S” indicator
(
P. 2 8 3 )
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 2 8 3 ) Snow mode indicator
(
P. 2 0 6 )
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it back
and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red
marking will be visible on the seatback lock
release knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 184
Cargo and luggage .................... 193
Vehicle load limits ....................... 196
Trailer towing ..................................197
Dinghy towing...............................198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ..................................211
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300/
RC200t)...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F)............................................ 213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam .............. 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 231 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 253
Intuitive parking assist .............. 259
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 268
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Driving assist systems............... 287
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 295
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)..............302
• BSM function .........................306
• RCTA function ....................... 310
Active rear wing .......................... 315
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)................................. 318
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................320
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking co ntrol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficul t to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 5 3 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 2 0 5 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wh eel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Ev en if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only on e side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an acciden t or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from
the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the
shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) (RC350/
RC300/RC200t)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brakes on F SPORT models (RC350/RC200t only): Moderate levels of brake
pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear
more quickly than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads,
Lexus recommends that you also have the thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
of the brake discs are exceeded.