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Other interior features ............ 354 • Sun visors ................................ 354
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 354
• Clock ........................................ 355
• Power outlet .......................... 355
• Armrest.................................... 356
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 357
• Assist grips .............................358
• Coat hooks.............................358
Garage door opener ............... 359
Compass ....................................... 366
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 370 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 376
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior................... 381
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 384
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 390
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack ............ 394
Engine compartment ............... 397
Tires ................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure .............. 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditio ning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 4326Maintenance and care

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Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit.
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subs cription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicl e data collected, used and shar ed by Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
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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.

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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for several
minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For Lexus Enform Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the
response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the
“SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required . If the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. ( P. 370)
WARNING
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airb ags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pilla rs or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, ka ngaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches or
roof luggage carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
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4-6. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes
and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are th e specified size and brand.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter (RC350/RC300)
Preparation for winter (RC F)

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“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect
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: 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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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
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■Languages
The Safety Connect response ce nter will offer support in multiple languages. The Safety
Connect system will offer voice prompts in En glish, Spanish, and French. Please indicate
your language of ch oice when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the resp onse center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light
comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions:
●Green indicator light on = Active service
●Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
●Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction (contact
your Lexus dealer)
●No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the re sponse center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak with the vehicl\
e occu-
pants to assess the level of emergency. If the occupants are unable to commu-
nicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency, contacts the
nearest emergency services provider to describe the situation, and requests
that assistance be sent to the location.
Safety Connect LED light Indicators
Safety Connect services