2018 LEXUS RC350 cruise control

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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 Monitor) ............. 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 5-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Remote Touch ............................ 326
10.3-inch display ..........................331
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................... 333
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 344
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 347
• Interior lights.......................... 348
• Personal lights....................... 349
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 350
• Glove box .................................351
• Console box ............................351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
Trunk features ............................. 3535Interior features

23Pictorial index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Audio remote control switches*2
Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 216
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 106, 119
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) switch . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Talk switch
*2
Telephone switches*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1Tire pressure warning light
(  P. 455)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 221) Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (P. 268)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(
 P. 225)
(if equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
( P. 217)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 225)

(if equipped)
Intuitive parkin g assist indi-
cator ( P. 280)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 226)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 314)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 228)
*1, 3VSC OFF indicator
( P. 315)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 232)*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 314)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 268) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (
P. 261)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 268) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (
P. 261)

1072. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
◆Using the odometer/trip meter display area
Items in this area are operated using the odometer/trip meter and trip meter
reset button.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the button is pressed, the
displayed item will be changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the button to reset the
trip meter.
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( P. 108)
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information
Select to display the operational status of the following systems: • Dynamic radar cruise control ( P. 268)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 261)
Warning message display ( P. 460)
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display ( P. 111)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Menu icons

1212. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( P. 122)
Select to display various drive data.
“F” content ( P. 124)
Select to display the lap timer, G-force, torque distribution (vehicles with TVD
[Torque Vectoring Differential]) and othe r useful functions for sporty driving.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information
Select to display the operational status of the following systems: • Dynamic radar cruise control ( P. 268)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 261)
Warning message display ( P. 460)
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display ( P. 111)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Menu icons

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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

2184-2. Driving procedures
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed fo r more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because dy namic radar cruise control will not be can-
celed.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 268)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 268)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 301)
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 465)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.

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Driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P. 250
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
P. 261
◆Automatic High Beam
P. 228
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
P. 268
Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and comfo rtable driving experience:
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of reco gnition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings and driving safely.