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When trouble arises Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point. The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions. WARNING ■
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire 1
Flat tire Wheel chock positions
Front Left-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear Left-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tire2
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498 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire. When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface. 4
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WARNING ■
Replacing a flat tire ●
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will
be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while
changing a tire, etc. may result in burns. ●
Failure to follow these precautions could cau se the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to
bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts
to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel or nament, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes
of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
500 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration. Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. ■
The spare tire ●
RC350/RC300:
The spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.●
Use the spare tire temporarily , and only in an emergency.●
Make sure to check the tire inflat ion pressure of the spare tire. ( P. 548)■
When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valv e and transmitter, low
inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning sys-
tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warn ing light comes on, the
light remains on. ■
When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driving
with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with front and
rear tires of the same size except fo r vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires)
Install the spare tire on one of the front whee ls of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires. 4
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When trouble arises ■
If the tire is inflated to mo re than the recommended level
Disconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air releas e cap from the hose and then
reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for se veral seconds, then turn it off. Check that
the air pressure indicator sh ows the recommended level. ( P. 548)
If the air pressure is lower than the reco mmended level, turn th e compressor switch on
again and repeat the inflation procedure un til the recommended pr essure is reached.■
After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit ●
The tire pressure warning valve an d transmitter should be replaced.●
Even if the tire inflation pres sure is at the recommended leve l, the tire pressure warning
light may come on/flash. ■
Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expi ry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already
passed. Otherwise, repairs co nducted using the emergency ti re puncture repair kit may
not be performed properly. Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the valve to let some air out.
WARNING ■
Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident. ●
The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle. Do not
use it on other vehicles. ●
Do not use the emergency tire puncture repa ir kit for tires that are a different size
than the specified ones or for any other pu rpose. Doing so may cause the tires to not
be repaired properly. ■
Precautions for use of the sealant ●
Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume as
much water as possible, then immediately consult a doctor. ●
If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water. If discom-
fort persists, consult a doctor. 1
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When trouble arises WARNING ■
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to preven t accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the battery: ●
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.●
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cab le connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal. ●
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jump er cables to come in to contact with each
other. ●
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery. ■
Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Observ e the following precautions when handling
the battery: ●
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow
any battery fluids (acid) to come into cont act with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.●
Do not lean over the battery. ●
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received. ●
Always wash your hands afte r handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts. ●
Do not allow childre n near the battery.
NOTICE ■
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the
cooling fans or engine drive belt.
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) Function Default setting Customized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical
key Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked in
two steps Both side doors
unlocked in one
step — O
Automatic door lock Shifting the shift
lever to position
other than P Off
O OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or
higher
Automatic door unlock Shifting the shift
lever to P Off
O O
Driver’s door is
opened
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are
locked/unlocked On Off — O 1 2
Function Default setting Customized setting
Operation buzzer volume 5 Off
O O
1 to 7
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers) On Off O O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds Off
O O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzer On Off — O
Welcome light illumination con-
trol On Off O O 1 2
614 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 455)●
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 222)
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 453, 460)
●
Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the
engine.
●
Is the electronic key left inside th e vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 460)
●
When a warning light turns on or a wa rning message is displayed, refer to
P. 453, 460. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 333
Air conditioning filter........................425
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................333
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).........312
Warning light .......................................453
Active rear wing.................................... 307
Active Sound Control
(ASC).......................................... 223, 224
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System.............................313
Air conditioning filter .......................... 425
Air conditioning system ..................... 333
Air conditioning filter........................425
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................333 Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag operating conditions ...........47
Airbag precautions
for your child ........................................42
Correct driving posture .....................32
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........................47
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................... 51
General airbag precautions ............42
Locations of airbags............................ 40
Modification and disposal
of airbags............................................... 46
Side airbag operating
conditions ..............................................47
Side airbag precautions .....................42
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................47
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ..........................42
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
SRS warning light .............................. 453A