2018 LEXUS RC350 towing

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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 140
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Doors ................................................145
Trunk .................................................. 151
Smart access system with push-button start.......................156
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ....................................... 161
Rear seats .......................................164
Power easy access system/driving position memory/
memory recall function ..........166
Head restraints .............................. 171
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 174
Inside rear view mirror .............. 176
Outside rear view mirrors .......178
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 182
Moon roof ...................................... 186 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................192
Cargo and luggage ....................201
Vehicle load limits ..................... 204
Trailer towing .............................. 205
Dinghy towing ............................. 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 207
Automatic transmission ............213
Turn signal lever ........................... 221
Parking brake .............................. 222
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300) ................ 223
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC F) .......................................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 225
Automatic High Beam............. 228
Fog light switch ........................... 232
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 233
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 241
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 207
Starting the engine/changing the mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91, 96
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91, 96
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 453
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. (P. 34)
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 192
Cargo and luggage .................... 201
Vehicle load limits ......................204
Trailer towing .............................. 205
Dinghy towing ............................ 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...........207
Automatic transmission............ 213
Turn signal lever........................... 221
Parking brake .............................. 222
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300) .................223
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC F)........................................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................225
Automatic High Beam .............228
Fog light switch ...........................232
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................233 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......241
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 245
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .........250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ..............261
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 268
Intuitive parking assist ..............280
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)..............290
• BSM function ......................... 293
• RCTA function...................... 297
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 301
Active rear wing ......................... 307
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) ................................. 310
Driving assist systems ............... 312
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................320

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac ity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs. ” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the amou nt of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
(  P. 204)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 536)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 4 occupants (Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 420)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.