2018 LEXUS RC350 seats

3836-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline solu-
tions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco- hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system ma y be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P. 247)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

3886-2. Maintenance
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 547)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 547)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints
(RC350/RC300)• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount offree play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.

5648-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

618Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Card key ................................................... 140
Care ................................................. 376, 381
Aluminum wheels .............................. 377
Exterior....................................................376
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity...................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 353
Chains ............................................ 322, 322
Child restraint system............................ 58 Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation ................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........................51
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat............................ 62
Installing a CRS to the rear seat............................................................ 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 72
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap ......................... 76 Child safety ................................................. 57
Airbag precautions...............................42
Battery precautions ............... 410, 525
Child restraint system......................... 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints .................... 58
Moon roof precautions ................... 189
Power window lock switch.............182
Power window precautions .......... 185
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............. 428
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 344
Trunk precautions ...............................154
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 353
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire.............. 489
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit......................... 502
Floor mats ................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission ................. 545
Brake ........................................................547
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 232 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 347 Wattage ................................................. 553
Front fog lights ....................................... 232 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................51
Front seats .................................................. 161 Adjustment ............................................... 161
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Correct driving posture .................... 32
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 166
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346 Front turn signal lights .......................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........... 434, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
Fuel............................................................... 241 Capacity.................................................540
Fuel gauge ........................................ 91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 452
Information............................................554
Refueling .................................................. 241
Type............................................. 540, 554
Warning light .......................................455
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .......... 108, 122
Current fuel consumption............................ 108, 122
Fuel filler door.......................................... 241 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling .................................................. 241
Fuel gauge ...........................................91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system .................452
Fuses...........................................................429
F

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ....................394
Vehicle-equipped jack ......489, 502
Jack handle ................................. 489, 502
Jam protection function Front seats .............................................. 162
Moon roof .............................................. 187
Power windows ................................... 183 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start........... 145, 151
Wireless remote control......... 145, 151
Keys ............................................................. 140 Battery-saving function ................... 158
Electronic key ........................................140
Engine switch ...................................... 207
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 518
Key number plate ................................140
Keyless entry ..........................................140
Mechanical key.......................................141
Replacing the battery .......................427
Warning buzzer...................................146
Wireless remote control..................140
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
JK

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 268
Radiator .................................................... 406
Rear seats ..................................................164 Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 432
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage ................................................. 553
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................176
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 178
Rear window defogger ...................... 338
Refueling .................................................... 241 Capacity ................................................ 540
Fuel types .............................................. 540
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 243
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ...................... 427
Fuses.........................................................429
Light bulbs ............................................. 432
Tires ......................................................... 489
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................600
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................385
Rev indicator ..................................... 93, 99
Rev peak ...........................................93, 100 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 455
Seat belts .....................................................34
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 36
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 382
Emergency Locking Retractor................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt............. 34
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..........................................37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........455
Seat belt extender ................................ 36
Seat belt guide ....................................... 35
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 35
SRS warning light .............................. 453
RS

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Seat heaters ............................................ 345
Seat position memory...........................166
Seat ventilators ...................................... 346
Seating capacity.................................... 204
Seats, Front ................................................ 161
Adjustment ............................................... 161
Adjustment precautions .................. 163
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................. 58
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 32
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346
Seats, Rear ................................................164 Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152 Sensor
Automatic headlig ht system ........ 226
Camera sensor....................................247
Inside rear view mirror...................... 177
Intuitive parking assist......................280
Radar sensor............................ 252, 292
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 239
Service reminder indicators ............... 84
Shift lever ................................................... 213 Automatic transmission .................... 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 219
Shift lock system ..................................... 218
Shift position and gear position...............................................91, 96
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights .................................225 Light switch........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.