2016 LEXUS RC350 engine

678What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 5 4 4 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 2 1 1 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 5 4 3 , 5 4 9 )

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 7 9 )
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 5 4 9 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 4 3 , 5 4 9 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

683Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Child safety ................................................ 56Airbag precautions .............................. 42
Battery precautions ............. 499, 607
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions...................... 181
Power window lock switch .............174
Power window precautions ........... 177
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 518
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 39
Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions..................429
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Cleaning ....................................... 464, 469
Aluminum wheels .............................. 465
Exterior ................................................... 464
Interior ..................................................... 469
Seat belts................................................ 470
Clock......................................................... 440
Coat hooks ..............................................443
Compass ................................................... 451
Condenser .............................................. 495
Console box ........................................... 436
Cooling system ..................................... 493 Engine overheating ......................... 608
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 239
Cup holders.............................................437
Current fuel consumption .........108, 110
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ........................ 651

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E-mail...........................................................391
Eco drive mode ..................................... 283
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 90
Eco Driving Indicator Light ....... 110, 122
Eco driving meter .................................... 98
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time ................................... 108, 110
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .......288Warning light .......................................544
Electronic key ..........................................132 Battery-saving function .................... 150
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 600
Replacing the battery ........................ 517 Emergency flashers ............................ 532
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit................................................ 584
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 543
If a warning light turns on .............. 543
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 600
If the engine will not start ............... 597
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............599
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................604
If you have a flat tire ............. 570, 584
If you think something is wrong ................................................541
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......614
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 533
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 534
If your vehicle overheats ............... 608
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686Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Engine .........................................................621ACCESSORY mode..................... 200
Compartment ..................................... 485
Engine switch ........................................ 199
Hood ......................................................... 481
How to start the engine ................... 199
Identification number ...................... 620
If the engine will not start................597
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 199
Overheating ........................................ 608
Engine coolant....................................... 493 Capacity .................................................626
Checking................................................493
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................92, 98
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................488 Capacity ................................................. 622
Checking............................................... 488
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine oil maintenance data .............491
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 98
Engine switch ...........................................199
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 287
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .......288 Warning light .......................................544
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode .............................................291 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 438
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 570
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit .........................584
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 627
Brake........................................................ 629
Washer .................................................. 500
Fog lights...................................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Footwell light ...........................................432 Wattage .................................................635
Front fog lights........................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 155 Adjustment............................................. 155
Cleaning................................................. 469
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................ 160
Head restraints .....................................164
Jam protection function....................156
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Seat position memory ...................... 160
Seat ventilators...................................... 431F

688Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
I/M test ..................................................... 478
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 620
Vehicle ..................................................... 619
Ignition switch (engine switch)..........199
Illuminated entry system .................... 434
Immobilizer system ..................................76
Indicators .................................................... 87
Initialization Maintenance.............................. 473, 491
Meter................................................. 110, 122
Moon roof ...............................................179
Multi-information display ........ 110, 122
Power windows ................................... 175
Tire pressure warning system............................... 502
Initiators (tire pressure warning system).................................508
Inside rear view mirror .........................169
Instrument panel light control............................................. 96, 103
Intercooler............................................... 495
Intercooler coolant .............................. 493 Capacity .................................................626
Checking................................................493
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Interior lights........................................... 433
Intuitive parking assist......................... 259 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 482
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 570, 584
Jack handle ..................................570, 584
Jam protection function Front seats ...............................................156
Moon roof ............................................... 179
Power windows.................................... 175
Keyless entry Smart access system with push-button start..........137, 143
Wireless remote control........137, 143
Keys ............................................................. 132 Battery-saving function ................... 150
Electronic key ........................................ 132
Engine switch ........................................199
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 600
Key number plate ................................ 132
Keyless entry .......................................... 132
Mechanical key..................................... 133
Replacing the battery ........................ 517
Warning buzzer.................................. 138
Wireless remote control.................. 132
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Odometer ..........................................92, 98
OilEngine oil................................................ 622
Front differential oil............................ 627
Rear differential oil ............................ 628
Opener Hood ......................................................... 481
Trunk ......................................................... 143
Outer foot lights.................................... 432
Outside rear view mirrors ................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
Blind spot monitor ............................ 302
Linked mirror function when reversing .................................. 172
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................ 424
Outside temperature.....................92, 98
Overheating ...........................................608 Paddle shift switches................207, 208
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 259
Parking brake ............................................211
Parking lights ........................................... 214 Light switch............................................. 214
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 295 PCS OFF switch ................................ 296
Warning light ....................................... 544
Personal lights ........................................434
Pop-up display ............................... 110, 122
Power outlet ........................................... 440
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ................................ 288Warning light ....................................... 544
Power windows....................................... 174 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 176
Jam protection function.................... 175
Operation................................................ 174
Window lock switch .......................... 174
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 295 PCS OFF switch ................................ 296
Warning light ....................................... 544
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Shift lever ................................................. 205Automatic transmission ................. 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 599
Shift lock system.................................... 599
Shift position and gear position .............................................92, 98
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights................................... 214 Light switch .............................................214
Replacing light bulbs ........................529
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 302
Linked mirror function when reversing .................................. 172
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights ........................... 210 Replacing light bulbs ........................529
Turn signal lever .................................. 210
Side windows ........................................... 174
Slip indicator........................................... 544
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 148Antenna location ................................. 148
Entry functions ............................ 137, 143
Starting the engine ............................. 199 SMS (Short message service) .......... 391
Snow mode ............................................. 206
Snow tires ................................................ 323
Spare tire ................................................. 570
Inflation pressure................................630
Storage location ................................... 571
Spark plug ................................................626
Specifications........................................... 618
Speed indicator................................ 94, 101
Speedometer .................................... 92, 98
Sport mode ............................................. 283
Steering lock .......................................... 202 Column lock release ....................... 202
Steering wheel ........................................ 167 Adjustment.............................................. 167
Audio switches ..................................... 331
Auto tilt away ........................................ 168
Heated steering wheel ................... 429
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Storage feature ..................................... 435
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..........614
Sun shade .................................................. 179
Sun visors................................................. 439

695Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
SwitchesActive rear wing switch ................... 315
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch...................................................... 212
Audio remote control switches ................................................ 331
Automatic High Beam system ...... 217
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 302
Cruise control switch...........235, 239
Door lock switches ............................ 139
Driving mode select switch ......... 283
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 160
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ...................................239
Emergency flashers switch ...........532
Engine switch ........................................ 199
Fog light switch ................................... 222
Garage door opener switches ...............................................444
Heated steering wheel switch.................................................... 429
Ignition switch ....................................... 199
Intuitive parking assist switch ...... 260
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch....................................................254
Light switches ........................................214
Meter control switches ............107, 114 Moon roof switches ...........................178
Outside rear view mirror
switches .................................................. 171
Paddle shift switches............207, 208
PCS OFF switch ................................ 296
Power door lock switch ...................139
Power window switches .................. 174
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 424
Seat heater switches ........................ 430
Seat ventilator switches .................... 431
Snow mode switch ........................... 206
“SOS” button .......................................455
Talk switch............................................. 393
Telephone switches.......................... 393
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 167
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................503
Trunk opener main switch .............. 144
Trunk opener switch .......................... 143
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .......................... 318
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 243
VSC OFF switch ...............................289
Window lock switch .......................... 174
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 223
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ................................................... 425