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3-5.  Opening, closing the windows  
and moon roof 
Power windows............................ 196
Moon roof .................................... 200 
4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .....................206 
Cargo and luggage .................... 213
Trailer towing ................................ 214 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Power (ignition) switch ............. 215 
EV drive mode ............................220
Hybrid transmission .................. 222
Turn signal lever ......................... 229
Parking brake ..............................230 
ASC  
(Active Sound Control)......... 231 
4-3.  Operating the lights and  
wipers 
Headlight switch ......................... 232 
Automatic High Beam .............235
Fog light switch ...........................239
Windshield wipers and  
washer........................................... 241 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 249 
4-5.  Using the driving support  
systems 
Cruise control .............................253
Dynamic radar cruise  
control.......................................... 257 
LDA  
(Lane Departure Alert) ........ 273 
Lexus parking  
assist-sensor.............................. 279 
Lexus parking  
assist monitor ............................286 
Driving mode select  
switch ............................................ 301 
Driving assist systems...............304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system)............................................311 
BSM  
(Blind Spot Monitor)............... 319 
• BSM function .........................325 
• RCTA function ......................329 
4-6. Driving tips 
Hybrid vehicle driving  
tips .................................................334 
Winter driving tips ..................... 337
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 337 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 439 Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 462
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 249
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 249 Fuel type/fuel tank capacity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 598
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .P. 484
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 604 Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 33 7 
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484 Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  563
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471
Opening  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 471 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 599 Coping with overheating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 587 
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 544
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/ 
turn signal lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229, 232 
Front fog lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 239
Rear fog light*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239 
Back up light*2
Shifting the shift lever to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 222
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .P. 232 
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 305
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232 
Rear fog light*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239 
Back up light*3
Shifting the shift lever to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 222
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 518, Watts: P. 605)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . P. 121 
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 129 When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Parking brake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 30
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 230 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 338Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 29
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232 
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ daytime running lights  . . . . . .  P. 232 Front fog lights*1/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 241 Adding washer fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 48 0 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 553 
Headlight cleaners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  241
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 528 
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  150 
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471 
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . P. 189 
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189 
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 432
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  P. 432 Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438
Audio system*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344 Hands-free system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 39 7
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to 
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . P. 121 
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 129 When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Parking brake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 30
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 230 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 338Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 542
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 29
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 232 
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ daytime running lights  . . . . . .  P. 232 Front fog lights*1/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 241 Adding washer fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 48 0 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 553 
Headlight cleaners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  241
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 528 
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  150 
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 471 
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . P. 189 
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189 
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 432
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  P. 432 Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438
Audio system*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344 Hands-free system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 39 7
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to 
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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) 

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Operation signals 
The emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice) 
A buzzer sounds to indicate that th e windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature 
If a door is not opened within  approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. 
■Welcome light illumination control 
The front position, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or  wireless remote control if the light switch 
is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■Door lock buzzer 
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when  a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds 
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped) 
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 102)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate prop- erly 
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock  buttons to lock and unlock the doors.  ( P. 578) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 511) 
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor. 

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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle.....................206
Cargo and luggage .................... 213
Trailer towing ................................ 214 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Power (ignition) switch ............. 215
EV drive mode ............................220
Hybrid transmission .................. 222
Turn signal lever ......................... 229
Parking brake ..............................230 
ASC  
(Active Sound Control)......... 231 
4-3.  Operating the lights and  
wipers 
Headlight switch ......................... 232 
Automatic High Beam .............235
Fog light switch ...........................239
Windshield wipers and  
washer .......................................... 241 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 249 
4-5.  Using the driving support  
systems 
Cruise control ............................. 253
Dynamic radar cruise  
control ......................................... 257 
LDA  
(Lane Departure Alert) ........ 273 
Lexus parking  
assist-sensor.............................. 279 
Lexus parking  
assist monitor............................286 
Driving mode select  
switch ............................................ 301 
Driving assist systems ..............304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system) ........................................... 311 
BSM  
(Blind Spot Monitor) .............. 319 
• BSM function ......................... 325 
• RCTA function...................... 329 
4-6. Driving tips 
Hybrid vehicle  
driving tips.................................. 334 
Winter driving tips ..................... 337 

2294-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation. 
Right turn 
Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing  
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position   or  . If you 
move the lever to either position   or  , the selected turn signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when 
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed 
Operate the lever again.
■Customization 
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.  
(Customizable feature  P. 607)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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