2018 LEXUS RC350 fuel

1352. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Center Display
“MENU” button
Touchpad
Fuel consumption information
Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the Center Display.
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1362. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “ECO”.
If the “History” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
■Trip information screen
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.
Displays the elapsed time since
the engine was started.
Cruising range ( P. 137)
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.
Trip information
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1372. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen, and then select “ECO”.
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “History”.
■History
Resetting the history data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data
The average fuel consumption history is di vided by color into past averages and
the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by sele cting “Clip” to measure the current fuel con-
sumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
History
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1382. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Display the vehicle information on the side display ( P. 332), and then select
or to display the desired screen.
The image is an example only, and may va ry slightly from actual conditions.
■Trip information screen (Type A)
Displays the average fuel consump-
tion and regenerated energy for the
past 10 minutes in 1 minute intervals,
as well as the cruising range.
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
■Trip information screen (Type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest
fuel consumption and the amount of
time elapsed since the engine was
started.
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
■History
Displays the average fuel consump-
tion and highest fuel consumption.
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
Using the side display (vehicles with a 10.3-inch display)

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Driving4
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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

1944-1. Before driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes peri odically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 554)
■Brake pads and discs (RC F)
The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore,
brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehi-
cle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
■Idling time before engine stop (RC300)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
load driving.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-spe ed driving (at the highway speed
limit or recommended speed)
Not necessary
Steep hill driving, co ntinuous driving (race track driving etc.)
Approximately
1 minute

2144-2. Driving procedures
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Sport mode/Eco drive mode
 P. 301
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit th e conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (  P. 216)
Selecting the driving mode

2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a gu ide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine perfor-
mance.
When not in operation
Shift-up indicator
■Gear Shift Indicator function
●This function automatically operates during M mode.
●By following the Shift-up indicator and sh ifting up accordingly, it is possible
to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.
●The Gear Shift Indicator does not have a similar function for downshifting.
●Depending on the driving conditions, the Gear Shift Indicator may not dis-
play the Shift-up indicator while driving in M mode.
Gear Shift Indicator (RC F)
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