2019 LEXUS RC300 Owners Manual

3679-1. For owners
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
9
For owners
WARNING
●N'utilisez aucun accessoire de siège
recouvrant les zones de déploiement
des coussins gonflables latéraux SRS,
car il risque de gêner le déploiement
des coussins gonflables. De tels acces-
soires peuvent empêcher les coussins
gonflables latéraux de fonctionner
correctement, désactiver le système
ou entraîner le déploiement accidentel
des coussins gonflables latéraux,
occasionnant des blessures graves,
voire mortelles.
●Évitez de faire subir des chocs ou des
pressions excessives aux parties ren-
fermant les composants de coussins
gonflables SRS.
En effet, cela pourra it entraîner un dys-
fonctionnement des coussins gonfla-
bles SRS.
●Ne touchez aucun composant
immédiatement après le déploiement
(gonflage) des coussins gonflables
SRS, car ils peuvent être chauds.
●Si vous avez des difficultés à respirer
après le déploiement des coussins
gonflables SRS, ouvrez une porte ou
une vitre pour faire entrer de l'air frais,
ou bien descendez du véhicule si cela
ne présente pas de danger. Essuyez
tout résidu dès que possible afin
d'éviter d'éventuelles irritations de la
peau.
●Si les parties renfermant les coussins
gonflables SRS, comme les garnitures
du volant et des montants avant et
arrière, sont endommagées ou cra-
quelées, faites-les remplacer par votre
concessionnaire Lexus.
●Ne placez rien sur le siège du pas-
sager avant, comme un coussin par
exemple. Cela a pour conséquence de
répartir le poids du passager sur toute
la surface du siège, ce qui empêche le
capteur de détecter correctement le
poids du passager. En conséquence,
les coussins gonflables frontaux SRS
du passager avant risquent de ne pas
se déployer en cas de collision.
■Modification et mise au rebut des
composants du système de coussins
gonflables SRS
Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et
ne procédez à aucune des modifications
suivantes sans consulter votre conces-
sionnaire Lexus. Les coussins gonflables
SRS peuvent ne pas fonctionner cor-
rectement ou se déployer (se gonfler)
accidentellement, provoquant la mort ou
de graves blessures.
●Installation, dépose, démontage et
réparation des coussins gonflables
SRS
●Réparations, modifications, dépose ou
remplacement du volant, du tableau
de bord, de la planche de bord, des
sièges ou de leur garnissage, des mon-
tants avant, latéraux et arrière ou des
rails latéraux de toit
●Réparations ou modifications des ailes
avant, du pare-chocs avant ou des
flancs de l'habitacle
●Installation d'un protège-calandre
(pare-buffle, pare-kangourou, etc.), de
chasse-neige, de treuils ou d'un
porte-bagages de toit
●Modifications du système de suspen-
sion du véhicule
●Installation d'appareils électroniques
tels que les émetteurs/récepteurs
radios mobiles et les lecteurs CD
●Modifications de votre véhicule pour
une personne atteinte d'un handicap
physique

3689-1. For owners
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B
 Vérifiez que le réservoir de carbu-
rant du véhicule est plein et que la
zone autour des phares n'est pas
déformée.
 Stationnez le véhicule sur une sur-
face plane.
 Assurez-vous que la pression de
gonflage des pneus est au niveau
recommandé.
 Faites asseoir quelqu'un dans le
siège conducteur. 
Balancez le véhicule plusieurs fois.
1 À l'aide d'un tournevis cruciforme,
tournez le boulon A dans n'importe
quel sens.
Mémorisez le sens dans lequel vous avez
tourné et le nombre de tours.
2Tournez le boulon B du même
nombre de tours dans le même
sens qu'à l'étape 1.
Si vous n'arrivez pas à régler le phare en
procédant de la sorte, confiez le véhicule à
votre concessionnair e Lexus pour qu'il
règle le faisceau des phares.
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explana-
tion of headlight aim instructions
from the headlight aim section in
this manual.
Boulons de réglage du mouve-
ment vertical
Avant de vérifier le réglage des
phares
A
B
Réglage du faisceau des phares

369
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
Index
.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)370
Alphabetical Index.................... 373

370What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
 If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.303)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.303)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.265)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( 
P.126)
Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.94)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.91)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.125)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.125)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.93)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.125)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( 
P.305)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.306)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

3711-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810371What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( 
P.129)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.125)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( 
P.111)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.127)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.286)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.134)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.282, 290)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(
P.58)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( 
P.290)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.282, 290.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
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

372What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.294)
 Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P.313)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

3731-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810373Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................134
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 283
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer ......................................... 282
Anchor brackets ............................................... 41
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283 Approach warning........................................ 173
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................134
Assist grips ..................................................... 220
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 205
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 137
Automatic High Beam ............................... 138
Automatic light control system................136
Automatic transmission ..............................128
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Average fuel economy..................................72
Average vehicle speed .................................72
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Wattage ..........................................................326
Battery Battery checking ........................................253
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Warning light ...............................................282
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Fluid.....................................................................321
Parking brake ................................................134
Warning light ...............................................282
Brake assist ......................................................192
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
C
Card key ............................................................ 82
CareAluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior............................................................ 232
Interior .............................................................235

374Alphabetical Index
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810
Seat belts........................................................ 235
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ...................................................219
Center Display ............................................. 202
Chains ................................................................ 197
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation....................... 44, 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ....................................................................42
Installing a CRS to the rear seat............ 44
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with seat belts.................. 44
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ..................... 254, 308
Child restraint system................................. 40
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 212
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 266
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior ........................................................... 232
Interior ............................................................. 235
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 235
Clock ........................................................ 66, 220
Clock settings ............................................... 220
Coat hooks..................................................... 220
Compass ..........................................................227 Condenser ..................................................... 252
Console box ....................................................218
Consumption screen .................................... 78
Cooling system............................................. 250
Engine overheating.................................. 309
Cornering lights ............................................. 137 Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 168
Cup holders .....................................................218
Current fuel consumption ...........................72
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 339
D
Daytime running light system ...................136
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 209
Rear window ............................................... 209
Windshield ................................................... 209
Differential Front differential oil. .......................... ...........321
Rear differential oil. ......................................321
Dimension ........................................................316
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................202
Drive information .......................................... 72
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.....................................291
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 239
Door courtesy lights .....................................215
Door lock Doors ..................................................................86
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84