2018 LEXUS RC350 remote control

4096-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charge r is off when connecting and disconnecting
the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close either door.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart access system with push-button start may not be
possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from
the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make su re to turn off the engine before discon-
necting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to the battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after mult iple attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
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4286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, loca l electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
●The operational rang e will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away
from children. Failure to do so coul d result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

5187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Use the mechanical key (P. 141) in order to perfor m the following operations:
■Unlocking the door
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted (P.
158) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted,
the smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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5247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the door of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period , such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will disc harge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draini ng effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will
start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be
especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
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Vehicle specifications
8-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the menu screen and select “Vehicle”.
Select “Vehicle Customization”, “L EXUS Park Assist” or “Drive Mode
Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
 P. 111, 129
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of elec tronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of these features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or at your Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
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5718-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Door lock (P. 145, 151, 518)
■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P. 145, 151)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical
key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked in two stepsBoth side doors
unlocked in one step
—O
Automatic door lockShifting the shift
lever to position
other than P
Off
OOVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift
lever to POff
OODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer volume5OffOO1 to 7
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)OnOffOO
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
OO30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff—O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOffOO
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5728-2. Customization
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■Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 145, 151, 156)
■Wireless remote control ( P. 140, 145, 151)
■Driving position memory* ( P. 166)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with push-
button startOnOff—O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorBoth side doorsOO
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff—O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one
stepOO
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
—O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking driving
position memory with door
unlock operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doors—O
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5738-2. Customization
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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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