2018 LEXUS RC350 phone

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with th e airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Lexus dealer befo re you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dt sc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always driv e defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by play ing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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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1312. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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(Eco Driving
Indicator Light)OnSelect to enable/dis able the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Light. ( P. 116)
Off
Switch settingsSelect to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on each Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items:  P. 122)
Drive information 2
Drive information 3
Pop-up display
Intersection Guid-
ance (if equipped)
Select to enable/disable the pop-up
display.
Telephone
Audio Feedback
Volume Feedback
Adjust Brightness
TVD MODE (if
equipped)
Rev indicator
OnSelect to enable/disable the Rev indi-
cator. (P. 99)
Off
Rev settingSelect to set the desired engine speed
at which the Rev indicator will begin
to be displayed.
Rev peakOnSelect to enable/disable the Rev peak.
( P. 100)
Off
Gauge options
2-4 Available meter
displays (depending
on drive mode)Select to change the displayed
meters for each applicable drive
mode.
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display set-
tings to the default setting.
ItemSettingsDetails

1433-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a
half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine is stopped.
( P. 485)
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 427)
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P. 427
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isol ated from the internal mechanism.

1583-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 518)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push -button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

3325-1. Using the air conditioning system
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Main display
For details about the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the
respective section and “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Side display
Basic screens
The following functions can be displaye d and operated on the side display.
Select or to display the desired screen.
Navigation system
*
Audio*
Vehicle information ( P. 138)
Air conditioning system
( P. 336)
Show/hide the side display
Interruption screens
Each of the following screens is displayed automatically in accordance with
conditions. •Phone
*
• Destination Assist*
•Driving mode ( P. 301)
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Split-screen display operation
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3705-4. Using the other interior features
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect

: If equipped
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) data and embe dded cellular technology to provide
safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center, wh ich operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics
hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the
Telematics Subscription Service Agre ement and its Terms and Conditions, as
in effect and amended from time to time, a current copy of which is available
at Lexus.com. All use of the Safety Co nnect service is subject to such then-
applicable Terms and Conditions.
System components
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3715-4. Using the other interior features
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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Interior features
Subscribers have the following Sa fety Connect services available:
●Automatic Collision Notification*
Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers.
(P. 372)
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
●Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. ( P. 373)
●Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
Connects drivers to resp onse-center support. (P. 373)
●Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance. ( P. 373)
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are
enrolled, you can begi n receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) in the United States (1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico, 1-800-26-LEXUS in Canada) or push the “SOS”
button in your vehicle for further subscription details.
■Safety Connect Serv ices Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles
Bluetooth® technology will not be possi ble during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available be ginning Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the contig-
uous United States only). Contact with th e Safety Connect response center is depen-
dent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection
availability, and GPS sa tellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the
response center or receive emergency se rvice support. Enrollment and Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement required. A variety of subscription terms is available;
charges vary by subscription term selected and location.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergenc y Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location
will function in the United States, includin g Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico and in Can-
ada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United States, Puerto Rico
and in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Location and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will not func tion in the United States Virgin Islands.
No Safety Connect services will function outs ide of the United States in countries other
than Canada.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no Safety Connect services will function in and out-
side the United States Virgin Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommunications Act
and the device is not TTY compatible.
Services
Subscription