2018 LEXUS RC350 power steering

5738-2. Customization
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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Vehicle specifications
■Power easy access system (P. 166)
*:If equipped
■Power windows ( P. 182)
■Moon roof* ( P. 186)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleFullOffOOPartial
Steering wheel movement*OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn—O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (Open only)—O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn—O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (Open only)—O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff—O
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613What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 207)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 210)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 156)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 210)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 520)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 522)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 219)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 210)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 182)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 210)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

620Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Doors...........................................................145
Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 148
Door lock .................................................147
Open door warning buzzer.......... 146
Open door warning light...............454
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 178
Side windows ........................................ 182
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/ Drive info 3 ................................. 108, 122
Drive information ........................ 108, 122 Resetting......................................... 106, 119
Drive-Start Control .................... 193, 218
Driver’s seat position memory ..........166
Driving.........................................................192 Break-in tips .......................................... 193
Correct driving posture .................... 32
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Procedures ............................................ 192
Winter drive tips ................................ 320
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .........312 Warning message ............................ 460
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 268
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .........312 Warning message ............................ 460 Eco drive mode.......................................301
Eco Driving Indicator ...................116, 132
Eco Driving Indicator Light......... 111, 129
Eco driving meter ....................................96
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Elapsed time...................................108, 122
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ......... 313
Warning light ....................................... 454
Electronic key .......................................... 140 Battery-saving function ................... 158
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................. 518
Replacing the battery .......................427
Emergency flashers .............................442
Emergency tire puncture repair kit................................................ 502E

621Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds...........453
If a warning light turns on...............453
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 518
If the engine will not start................. 516
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................................... 522
If you have a flat tire .............489, 502
If you think something is wrong................................................ 451
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........443
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 444
If your vehicle overheats ................526
Engine ....................................................... 539 ACCESSORY mode..................... 208
Compartment......................................397
Engine switch .......................................207
Hood ........................................................393
How to start the engine ..................207
Identification number ...................... 538
If the engine will not start................. 516
Ignition switch (engine switch)....207
Overheating .........................................526 Engine coolant ...................................... 404
Capacity................................................. 544
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter ........................320, 320
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................................91, 96
Engine immobilizer system .................. 79
Engine oil ................................................. 400 Capacity.................................................540
Checking .............................................. 400
Preparing and checking before winter ........................320, 320
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 403
Engine oil temperature gauge............96
Engine switch ..........................................207
Enhanced VSC ....................................... 312
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 313 Warning light ....................................... 454
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Expert mode ............................................ 316

623Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Garage door opener .......................... 359
Gauges ................................................. 91, 96
Glove box ................................................. 351
Glove box light ....................................... 351
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlight cleaner................................. 233
Headlights ............................................... 225
Automatic High Beam system ..................................................228
Light switch ........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Heaters Air conditioning system ..................333
Heated steering wheel ....................344
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 338
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Hill-start assist control ..........................312
Hood .......................................................... 393 Open ........................................................393
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 353
Coat hooks .......................................... 358
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............30
Horn ............................................................. 175 I/M test ..................................................... 390
Identification
Engine .....................................................538
Vehicle .................................................... 537
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........207
Illuminated entry system ................... 348
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators .....................................................87
Initialization Maintenance ........................... 385, 403
Meter .................................................. 111, 129
Moon roof ...............................................187
Multi-information display.......... 111, 129
Power windows................................... 183
Tire pressure warning system ................................. 413
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) .................................. 418
Inside rear view mirror......................... 176
Instrument panel light control ............................................ 94, 100
Intercooler .............................................. 406
Intercooler coolant.............................. 404 Capacity................................................. 544
Checking ...............................................405
Preparing and checking before winter ........................320, 320
Interior lights .......................................... 348
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 280
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627Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Odometer ........................................... 91, 96
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 540
Front differential oil........................... 545
Rear differential oil ............................ 546
Opener Hood ........................................................393
Trunk ........................................................... 151
Outer foot lights.................................... 347
Outside rear view mirrors ..................178 Adjusting and folding........................ 178
Blind spot monitor............................ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 338
Outside temperature...................... 91, 96
Overheating ........................................... 526 Paddle shift switches................... 215, 216
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 280
Parking brake .........................................222
Parking lights ..........................................225 Light switch........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 250 Warning light ....................................... 454
Personal lights ....................................... 349
Pop-up display ................................. 111, 129
Power outlet ........................................... 355
Power steering (Electric power steering system) .................................. 313 Warning light ....................................... 454
Power windows....................................... 182 Door lock linked window operation ...........................184
Jam protection function................... 183
Operation................................................182
Window lock switch ..........................182
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 250 Warning light ....................................... 454
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

630Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Side mirrors ..............................................178
Adjusting and folding........................ 178
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................ 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Side windows .......................................... 182
Slip indicator........................................... 454
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ............................. 145, 151
Starting the engine ............................207
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 323
Spare tire.................................................. 489 Inflation pressure ............................... 548
Storage location ................................ 490 Spark plug ............................................... 544
Specifications......................................... 536
Speed indicator................................ 93, 99
Speedometer ......................................91, 96
Sport mode ...............................................301
Steering lock ............................................ 210
Column lock release .........................210
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 344
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 532
Sun shade .................................................. 187
Sun visors................................................. 354

631Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Switches
Active rear wing switch ..................307
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch.................................................... 223
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam system ....228
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 290
Cruise control switch...................... 268
Door lock switches .............................147
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 166
Emergency flashers switch ........... 442
Engine switch .......................................207
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 359
Heated steering wheel switch....................................................344
Ignition switch ......................................207
Intuitive parking assist switch ........ 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ....264
Light switches ...................................... 225
Meter control switches ........... 106, 119 Moon roof switches .......................... 186
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................178
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
Power door lock switch ................... 147
Power window switches ..................182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................338
Seat heater switches ........................ 345
Seat ventilator switches .................. 346
Snow mode switch ............................. 214
“SOS” button ....................................... 370
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 174
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................................... 414
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .......................... 310
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ....................................................274
VSC OFF switch ................................. 314
Window lock switch ..........................182
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ................................................... 339
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.