2018 LEXUS RC350 roof

641-1. For safe use
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When using a child restraint system on a rear seat
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use child restraint system suitab le to the age and size of the child and install it to the
rear seat.
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS curtain
shield airbag deploys ev en if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan-
gerous if the SRS curtain shield airbag in flates, and the impact could cause death or
serious injury to the child.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, atta ch the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.

801-2. Theft deterrent system
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●The trunk is opened in any way other th an using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Open the trunk using the entry func tion or wireless remote control.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Operation of
each component
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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

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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 156)
• Operating the wireless remote con- trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( P. 156)
Locks the doors ( P. 145)
Unlocks the doors ( P. 145)
Opens the windows and moon roof
*
( P. 145)
Opens the trunk ( P. 151)
Sounds the alarm ( P. 141)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
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Wireless remote control
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1423-1. Key information
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Card key (if equipped)
●The card key is not waterproof.
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a problem
arises, such as when the card key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button using a
pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Set the luggage security system ( P. 152) on and lock the glove box ( P. 351) as cir-
cumstances demand.
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using another
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft.
●To store the mechanical key in the card key,
insert it while pressing the lock release button.
●If the battery cover is not installed and the bat-
tery falls out or if the battery was removed
because the key got wet, reinstall the battery
with the positive terminal facing the Lexus
emblem.

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Operation of each component
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
◆Smart access system with push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock both
side doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. ( P. 149, 569)
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the side of the door handle) to lock
both side doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other door.
Press and hold to open the windows
and moon roof.
*
*
: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that 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 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automati cally 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 d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 80)
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P. 518)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 427)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch move
s the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the op posite direction.
Press the switch to lock the passenger
window.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
The passenger window can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
Power windows
Opening and closing procedures
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Window lock switch
Indicator