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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illust rations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as: ●
Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system●
Lexus Safety System+ ●
Anti-lock brake system ●
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ●
SRS airbag system ●
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is select ed for the driving mode, the periphery
of the tachometer will change color and th e scale of the tachometer will be empha-
sized.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 103)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (  P. 460)
Clock Time displayed on the clock can be adjust ed on of the multi-information display.
(  P. 111)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (  P. 213)
Odometer and trip meter display (  P. 115)1
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Instrument cluster
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The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (dayti me, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the inst rument panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once. ■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “_ _”or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Pop-up display ●
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-info rmation display or the odometer/trip meter
screen (F SPORT models). ●
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (  P. 111)■
Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (  P. 111)
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 526)

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (dayti me, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the inst rument panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once. ■
Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimm ed when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “  ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Pop-up display ●
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.●
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (  P. 129)■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.■
Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (  P. 129)
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components●
Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed. ●
In the following situations, th e engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 526)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flash-
ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)◆ Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
: Select menu icons
: Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen Pressing and holding the swit ch will display the first screen of the selected menu
icon. 
Except F SPORT models
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen 
F SPORT models
Move the main meter When the main meter moves to the right, the menu icons will be displayed on the
left side.■
Registering a top screen (except F SPORT models)
The displayed top screen can be chan ged to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold . • A message asking to confirm if registrati on is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen canno t be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-
played.
• When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be dis-
played.
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Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (aft er reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold .
If both of the displayed items are resettable, a messa ge will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.Using the multi-information display 1
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_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

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)F SPORT models: Some drive information items can only be displayed when the
main meter is in the center position or when it is moved to the right.■
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3
Displays drive informatio n such as the following.F SPORT models (when the main meter is in the center position): Each item is dis-
played separately.●
Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset) ●
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset) ●
Drive information 3
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on . (  P. 111)Drive information ( )
Item Content
Current fuel consumption Displays in stantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel
economy After reset Displays average fuel consumption since display
reset
* 1, 2
After start Displays average fuel consumption since engine
start
* 2
After refuel Displays average fuel consumption since refuel
* 2, 3
Average
vehicle
speed After reset Displays average vehicle speed since display
reset
* 1
After start Displays average vehicle speed since engine start
Elapsed time After reset Displays elapsed time since display reset
* 1
After start Displays elapsed time since engine start
Distance Driving range Displays driving rang e with remaining fuel
* 3, 4
After start Displays drive distance since vehicle start
Other Blank No item

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PCS (Pre-collision system) (  P. 250)
The following pre-collision syst em settings can be changed:
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Speed indicator (F SPORT models) (  P. 93)
The following speed indicator settings can be changed:
* : Always observe the legal speed li mit when driving on public roads.■
Clock (on multi-information display) (  P. 91)
The following clock settings can be changed: Press the / switch to select an it em and then press the / switch to
change the setting or adjust the time. Item Settings Details
PCS On
Select to enable/disable the pre-colli-
sion system.
Off
Warning sensitivity Select to change the warning timing.
Item Settings Details
Speed Indicator On
Select to enable/disable the speed
indicator.
Off
Speed Setting 30 mph to 100 mph
(50 km/h to 160
km/h)
* Select to set the desired vehicle
speed at which the speed indicator
will begin to be displayed.
Item Settings Details
Display mode 12-hour display
Select to set the display mode of the
clock.
24-hour display
Adjust time Select to adjust the hour/minute.