2019 LEXUS RC300 Owners Manual

3751-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810375Alphabetical Index
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system .............................................................88
Door glasses ................................................... 110
Door lock.......................................................... 86
Open door warning buzzer87, 88, 285
Open door warning light ......................285
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Drive distance ...................................................72
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....72
Drive information ............................................72
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 100
Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Drive-start control ......................................... 117
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................117
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
Procedures ...................................................... 116
Winter drive tips...........................................196
Driving assist system information display.... 76
Driving information display .........................72
Driving position memory........................... 100 Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Driving range ....................................................72
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ................. 168 Warning message.......................... 175, 290
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................192
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................73
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................73
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ......................................................72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................192 Warning light ............................................... 284 Electronic key .................................................. 82
Battery-saving function.............................. 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
Replacing the battery ...............................265
Emergency flashers .....................................274
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................282
If a warning light turns on.......................282
If a warning message is displayed .... 290
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...... 275
If you have a flat tire .................................. 294
If you lose your keys ................................ 303
If you think something is wrong......... 280
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 277
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 309
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................126
Compartment.............................................. 247
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 281
Hood ................................................................245
How to start the engine ........................... 125
Identification number .................................317
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 125
Overheating ................................................ 309
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .......................................................... 319

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Checking .......................................................250
Preparing and checking before winter .... 196
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 318
Checking ....................................................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....196
Warning light ............................................... 283
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 250
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch ..................................................125 Auto power off function ........................... 127
Changing the engine switch modes.. 126
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 274
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................192 Warning light ............................................... 284
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................6
F
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................219
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system .............258
Vehicles with a spare tire ...................... 294
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 320
Brake...................................................... 252, 321
Washer ........................................................... 254
Footwell light ...................................................215
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage.......................................................... 326
Front seats Adjustment....................................................... 97
Cleaning......................................................... 235
Correct driving posture .............................23 Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Memory recall function............................ 102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
Seat position memory ..............................100
Seat ventilators .............................................. 212
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 136
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Turn signal lever .......................................... 133
Wattage ..........................................................326
Fuel Capacity .......................................................... 318
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 281
Information .................................................... 327
Refueling.......................................................... 148
Type ................................................................... 318
Warning light .............................................. 286
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 72
Current fuel consumption ........................ 72
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
Refueling.......................................................... 148
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system..........................281
Fuses ..................................................................267
G
Garage door opener ................................. 222
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ................................................... 75
G-force................................................................74
Glove box ......................................................... 217
Glove box light ...............................................218

3771-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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H
Head restraints .............................................. 103
Headlight aim ................................................ 269
Headlights Automatic High Beam system............. 138
Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Heated steering wheel ................................ 212
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Heated steering wheel.............................. 212
Outside rear view mirrors ....................209
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Hill-start assist control .................................192
Hood Open ............................................................... 245
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................. 219
Coat hooks ................................................... 220
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ....................................................................107
I
I/M test ............................................................ 242
Identification Engine ............................................................... 317
Vehicle ..............................................................316
Ignition switch (engine switch).................125 Auto power off function ........................... 127
Changing the engine switch modes.. 126
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 274
Illuminated entry system ............................. 216
Indicators ........................................................... 64
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 349
Maintenance ................................... 238, 250
Power windows............................................. 110 Tire pressure warning system ............ 260
Inside rear view mirror ................................107
Instrument panel light co ntrol ..................... 71
Intercooler...................................................... 252
Intercooler coolant Capacity .......................................................... 319
Checking ...................................................... 250
Interior lights....................................................215 Front interior light ....................................... 215
Rear interior light......................................... 215
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 178
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................245
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 294
Jack handle .................................................... 294
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 113
Power windows ............................................. 110
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Keys Battery-saving function.............................. 94
Electronic key ................................................. 82
Engine switch ................................................ 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
If you lose your keys ................................ 303
Key number plate ......................................... 82
Keyless entry ..........................................86, 93
Mechanical key .............................................. 82
Replacing the battery ...............................265
Warning buzzer ............................................ 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Knee airbags .................................................... 28

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Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) Operation......................................................... 161
Warning messages ....................................166
Language (multi-information display) ....76
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation......................................................... 161
Warning messages ....................................166
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................163
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)..... 193
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 245
Hood lock release lever......................... 245
Shift lever..........................................................128
Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wiper lever.......................................................141
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)..... 193
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 53
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ............................. 138
Dynamic radar cruise control .............. 168
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 161
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................154
License plate lights Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Light Wattage.......................................................... 326
Light bulbs Replacing ....................................................... 270
Lights Automatic High Beam system............. 138
Front interior lights ......................................215
Headlight switch ..........................................136
Interior lights...................................................215 Interior lights list ........................................... 215
Personal lights ...............................................216
Rear interior lights ...................................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Turn signal lever .......................................... 133
Vanity lights .................................................... 221
Wattage ..........................................................326
Lock steering column ..................................125
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 243
General maintenance .............................239
Maintenance date ....................................... 316
Maintenance requirements ..................238
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 283
Master warning light .................................. 287
Menu icons.........................................................72
Meter Changing the main meter location......69
Clock...................................................................66
Indicators........................................................... 64
Instrument panel light control................... 71
Meters................................................................. 66
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Settings............................................................... 76
Units..................................................................... 75
Warning lights .............................................282
Warning messages.................................. 290
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 209
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 107
Outside rear view mirror defoggers209
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 108
Vanity mirrors ................................................ 221
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation ....113
Jam protection function ............................. 113
Operation ......................................................... 112

3791-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Multi-information display .............................. 71 Audio system-linked display................... 75
Boost gauge.....................................................74
Drive information ...........................................72
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3..............................72
Driving assist system information display 76
Dynamic radar cruise control .............. 168
Eco Driving Indicator ..................................73
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ................74
Gear Position ................................................. 75
G-force...............................................................74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................163
Menu icons .......................................................72
Meter control switches ...............................72
Navigation system-linked display ........ 75
Settings .............................................................. 76
Tire pressure ....................................... 75, 258
Units .................................................................... 75
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 75
Warning message display ....................... 76
Warning messages ..................................290
N
Navigation system-linked display.............75
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 70
Odometer ......................................................... 70
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70
Oil Engine oil ........................................................ 318
Front differential oil ..................................... 321
Rear differential oil ...................................... 321
Opener Fuel filler door............................................... 148 Hood ................................................................245
Trunk ...................................................................90
Outer foot lights Location ........................................................... 215
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 108
Folding.............................................................. 109
Linked mirror function when reversing ....
109
Mirror position memory ..........................100
Outside rear view mirror defoggers209
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 309
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 130, 131
Panic mode ....................................................... 84
Parking brake Operation ........................................................134
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer134
Warning light ...............................................284
Warning message .......................................134
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ................................270
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 154
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 156
Warning light .............................................. 285
Warning message ..........................160, 290
Personal lights.................................................215
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Power easy access system ....................... 100
Power outlet .................................................. 220
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) ............................................................192 Warning light ...............................................284
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ..... 111

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Jam protection function............................. 110
Operation......................................................... 110
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................154
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 156
Warning light ...............................................285
Warning message.......................... 160, 290
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) .......................................................... 168
Radiator ........................................................... 252
Rear seats .......................................................... 99 Head restraints ............................................ 103
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
Seat ventilators.............................................. 212
Rear side marker lights Light switch .....................................................136
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................107
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Rear window defogger ............................. 209
Refueling Capacity .......................................................... 318
Fuel types........................................................ 318
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 148
Remote Touch ..............................................200
Replacing Electronic key battery.............................. 265
Fuses ................................................................ 267
Light bulbs..................................................... 270
Tires .................................................................. 294
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 238
Rev indicator .................................................... 69
Rev peak............................................................. 69
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 286
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation .........40
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....235
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .... 24
Reminder light and buzzer .................. 286
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light.......................................283
Seat heaters ..................................................... 212
Seat position memory................................. 100
Seat ventilators ............................................... 212
Seating capacity.............................................123
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 97
Cleaning .........................................................235
Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Power easy access system .................... 100
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
Seat position memory ..............................100
Seat ventilators .............................................. 212
Seats, Front Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ....................................................................40
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 136
Automatic High Beam system ............. 138
Inside rear view mirror .............................108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 161
Radar sensor ................................................. 152

3811-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers...........146
Service reminder message ..................... 238
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................128
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Side mirrors Adjustment..................................................... 108
Folding ............................................................. 109
Linked mirror function when reversing....
109
Mirror position memory.......................... 100
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Side windows ................................................... 110
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 93
Entry functions................................................ 86
Starting the engine ......................................125
Warning message.....................................290
Smart entry & start system Starting the engine ......................................125
Snow mode ..................................................... 130
Snow tires .........................................................196
Spare tire......................................................... 294 Storage location ......................................... 294
Spark plug ...................................................... 320
Specifications ..................................................316
Speed indicator ............................................... 68
Speed meter Speed indicator ............................................. 68
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release..................................125
Steering lock system warning message ..125 Steering wheel
Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Heated steering wheel .............................. 212
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 100
Steering wheel position memory........100
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Wattage ..........................................................326
Storage features ............................................ 217
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 313
Sun visors .......................................................... 221
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 113
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial.......134
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam138
Automatic High Beam system ............. 138
Door lock switches ..................................... 88
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
Driving position memory switches .... 100
Emergency flashers switch ................... 274
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Garage door opener switches........... 222
Heated steering wheel switch ............... 212
Ignition switch ............................................... 125
Instrument panel light control switches71
Light switches ............................................... 136
Moon roof switches..................................... 112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 156
Power door lock switch ........................... 88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ........................... 205
Seat heater switches................................... 212
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 212

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Snow mode switch .................................... 130
“SOS” button .................................................. 53
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..260
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch .........................................193
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch .141
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ......209
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 69
Rev peak ........................................................... 69
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................58
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 57
Theft prevention labels............................... 59
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure display function .....
258
Warning light ............................................... 287
Tire information ............................................ 329 Glossary......................................................... 333
Size......................................................................331
Tire identification number .....................330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 332
Tire infration pressure ...................................75
Tire pressure display .................................. 258
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................258
Initializing .......................................................260
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 259
Registering ID codes ................................. 261 Warning light ...............................................287
Tires Chains ...............................................................197
Checking .......................................................255
If you have a flat tire .................................. 294
Inflation pressure ..........................................261
Information ....................................................329
Replacing ....................................................... 294
Rotating tires ................................................ 257
Size .................................................................... 322
Snow tires ....................................................... 196
Spare tire ........................................................ 294
Tire inflation pressure display function......258
Tire pressure warning system ............ 258
Warning light ...............................................287
Tools.................................................................. 294
Top tether strap............................................... 50
Total load capacity ........................................316
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 277
Towing eyelet............................................... 279
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................192
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................192
Trailer towing .................................................. 124
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 128
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Trip meters ........................................................ 70
Trunk .................................................................... 89 Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................90
Trunk features ................................................219
Trunk grip ...........................................................91
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Trunk opener main switch........................ 92
Trunk opener switch ...................................90