2017 LEXUS RC300H Owners Manual

1051-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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●The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
●The tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the vehicle
is towed away.
This system is designed to deter and pr event vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all intrusions.
■Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is
set. ( P. 102)
■Canceling the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor before setting the alarm, as they will
respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the power switch off.
Press the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor cancel switch.
Press the switch again to re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
Each time the intrusion sensor is canceled/set, a message will beshown on the multi-information dis-
play in the instrument cluster.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped) /Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor (if
equipped)
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled.
●After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the power switch or unlocking the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control will re-enable
the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm system is deactivated.
■Intrusion sensor dete ction considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is subject to repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage • When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
●A window or the moon roof is open. In this case, the sensor may detect the follow-ing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as leaves and insects inside the vehicle• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices
such as the intrusion sensors of other vehi- cles• The movement of people outside the vehi-
cle
●Unstable items, such as dangling accessories
or clothes hanging on the coat hooks, are in the vehicle.

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For safety and security
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■Tilt sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
NOTICE
■To ensure the intrusion sensor function correctly
●Installing accessories other than genuine Lexus parts or leaving objects between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the detection performance.
●To ensure that the sensors operate properly,do not touch or cover them.
●Do not spray air freshe ners or other products directly into the sensor holes.

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2Instrument cluster
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................110
Gauges and meters ..................... 115
Multi-information display .......... 121
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................129

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2. Instrument cluster
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

1112. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lights
*2Brake system warning light
( P. 537)
*2Slip indicator
( P. 538)
*2Brake system warning light ( P. 537)
*1 Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light ( P. 539)
*1Charging system warning light ( P. 537)Open door warning light ( P. 539)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 537)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 539)
*1SRS warning light ( P. 538)
Driver’s and front passen- ger’s seat belt reminder light
( P. 539)
*2ABS warning light ( P. 538)
*4Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ( P. 539)
*1Electric power steering sys- tem warning light( P. 538)
*1Master warning light
( P. 539)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 538)
*1
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 539)

1122. Instrument cluster
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*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P. 229) Cruise control “SET” indica- tor ( P. 253, 257)
Tail light indicator ( P. 232) (if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator ( P. 273)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 232)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator ( P. 279)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 235)
*2, 3 Slip indicator
( P. 305)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 239)
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 307)
Rear fog light indicator ( P. 239)
*1, 4
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light ( P. 312)
Cruise control indicator ( P. 253, 257)
*5, 7
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 319)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol indicator ( P. 257)
*8Security indicator ( P. 95, 102)