2019 LEXUS RC350 check engine

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

376Alphabetical Index
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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)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810377Alphabetical Index
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

3791-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810379Alphabetical Index
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

382Alphabetical Index
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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

3831-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350AWD_RC350_RC300AWD_RC30
0_OM_(U)_1810383Alphabetical Index
Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wattage.......................................................... 326
V
Vanity lights...................................................... 221
Vanity mirrors ................................................. 221
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 192
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................193
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................193
Vehicle identification number ..................316
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............192
Vehicle sway warning display ....................75
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 212
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 192
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............192
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................285
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 173
Brake Override System ......................... 284
Downshifting ......................................... 131, 132
Drive-Start Control .................................. 284
Electric power steering .......................... 284
High coolant temperature .................... 282
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 161
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)...............285
Low engine oil pressure......................... 283
Open door..............................................87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake .............................................. 284
Pre-collision braking................................. 155 Seat belt ......................................................... 286
Warning lights............................................... 282 ABS ...................................................................283
Brake Override System .........................284
Brake system................................................282
Charging system........................................282
Drive-Start Control...................................284
Electric power steering...........................284
High coolant temperature.....................282
LDA indicator ............................................. 285
Low engine oil pressure.........................283
Low fuel level .............................................. 286
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................283
Master warning light................................. 287
Open door warning ................................ 285
Parking brake indicator ..........................284
Pre-collision system................................. 285
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 286
Slip indicator ................................................ 285
SRS ....................................................................283
Tire pressure ................................................ 287
Warning message display............................76
Warning messages ..................................... 290
Washer Checking .......................................................254
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Switch.................................................................. 141
Washing and waxing.................................. 232
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................123
Load limits .......................................................123
Weight.............................................................. 316
Wheels ............................................................. 263 Size .................................................................... 322
Window lock switch ........................................111
Windows Power windows ............................................. 110
Rear window defogger.......................... 209
Washer .............................................................. 141
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 209
Windshield wipers ......................................... 141