2020 LEXUS RC300 fog light

2145-2. Using the air conditioning system
*: If equipped
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
WARNING
●Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
Heated steering wheel and seat
heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respec-
tively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation using a fan built
into the seat.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (n eedles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
A

2386-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause the
airbags to deploy or not function prop-
erly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as
they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted
surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub- stances such as thinner or benzine,
and alcohol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(  P.152)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna.
Cleaning the leather areas

376Alphabetical Index
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Seat belts........................................................ 237
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ................................................... 221
Center Display ............................................. 204
Chains ................................................................199
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation........................ 44, 47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ....................................................................42
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Riding with children ..................................... 40
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................. 41
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 49
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ....................... 256, 310
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 214
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 ...............................................................268
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 234
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 237 Clock ........................................................ 64, 222
Clock settings ............................................... 222
Coat hooks..................................................... 222
Compass ......................................................... 229
Condenser ..................................................... 254
Console box .................................................. 220
Consumption screen ..................................... 77
Cooling system............................................. 252
Engine overheating...................................... 311
Cornering lights ............................................ 138 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 170
Cup holders ................................................... 220
Current fuel consumption ............................ 71
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................341
D
Daytime running light system ................... 137
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors........................ 211
Rear window ................................................... 211
Windshield ....................................................... 211
Differential Front differential oil............. ....................... 323
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 323
Dimension ....................................................... 318
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................204
Drive information ............................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 165
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Warning messages...................................293
Distance until next engine oil change .... 68
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................241
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 217

380Alphabetical Index
Replacing the battery............................... 267
Warning buzzer ............................................ 93
Wireless remote control........................... 84
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
Language (multi-information display) ....74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................165
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) ............................................................................195
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 247
Hood lock release lever......................... 247
Shift lever.......................................................... 129
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wiper lever..................................................... 142
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) ............................................................................195
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 52
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ..............................139
Dynamic radar cruise control ...............170
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................163
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................. 156
License plate lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Light Wattage.......................................................... 328
Light bulbs Replacing ........................................................272 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ............. 139
Front interior lights ...................................... 217
Headlight switch...........................................137
Interior lights ................................................... 217
Interior lights list ............................................ 217
Personal lights .............................................. 218
Rear interior lights ....................................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Vanity lights .................................................. 223
Wattage ..........................................................328
Lock steering column ..................................125
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................245
General maintenance ...............................241
Maintenance date ....................................... 318
Maintenance requirements ..................240
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 285
Master warning light .................................. 289
Menu icons........................................................ 70
Meter Changing the main meter location...... 67
Clock................................................................... 64
Indicators........................................................... 62
Instrument panel light control................. 69
Meters................................................................. 64
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Settings............................................................... 74
Units..................................................................... 73
Warning lights .............................................284
Warning messages................................... 292
Micro dust and pollen filter ........................ 211
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 107
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .. 211
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 108
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 223

381Alphabetical Index
Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................ 113
Jam protection function............................. 113
Operation..........................................................112
Multi-information display ............................ 69 Audio system-linked display....................74
Boost gauge.....................................................72
Drive information ............................................ 71
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3............................... 71
Driving assist system information display .............................................................................74
Dynamic radar cruise control ...............170
Eco Driving Indicator ..................................72
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................72
Engine oil temperature gauge ................72
Gear Position ..................................................73
G-force...............................................................72
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 165
Menu icons ...................................................... 70
Meter control switches .............................. 70
Navigation system-linked display .........74
Settings ...............................................................74
Tire pressure ....................................... 73, 260
Units .....................................................................73
Vehicle sway warning .................................73
Warning message display ........................74
Warning messages .................................. 292
N
Navigation system-linked display.............74
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 68
Odometer ......................................................... 68
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 68 Oil
Engine oil........................................................320
Front differential oil............. ....................... 323
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 323
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 149
Hood ................................................................ 247
Trunk ...................................................................90
Outer foot lights Location ............................................................ 217
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 184
Folding.............................................................. 109
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 109
Mirror position memory ..........................100
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .. 211
RCTA function ............................................. 184
Outside temperature.................................... 64
Overheating ..................................................... 311
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 131, 132
Panic mode ....................................................... 84
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 135
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 135
Warning light .............................................. 286
Warning message ...................................... 135
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................137
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 156
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Warning light ...............................................287
Warning message ..................................... 292
Personal lights................................................. 217

382Alphabetical Index
Power control unit coolantPreparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 198
Power easy access system ....................... 100
Power outlet .................................................. 222
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system)............................................................194 Warning light ...............................................286
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..... 111
Jam protection function............................. 110
Operation......................................................... 110
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ........................................................... 156
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Warning light ............................................... 287
Warning message..................................... 292
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ...........................................................170
Radiator ........................................................... 254
RCTA Function ........................................................... 184
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .......... 184
Rear seats .......................................................... 99 Head restraints ............................................ 103
Seat heaters .................................................... 214
Seat ventilators.............................................. 214
Rear side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 328
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................107
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Rear window defogger ................................ 211
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 320
Fuel types....................................................... 320 If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 305
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 149
Remote Touch .............................................. 202
Replacing Electronic key battery .............................. 267
Fuses.................................................................269
Light bulbs ..................................................... 272
Tires ..................................................................296
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 240
Rev indicator .....................................................67
Rev peak..............................................................67
S
Seat belt reminder light.............................288
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ..40, 41
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.......................................................................... 237
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 .................. 288
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light...................................... 285
Seat heaters ..................................................... 214
Seat position memory................................. 100
Seat ventilators ............................................... 214
Seating capacity.............................................123
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 97
Cleaning ......................................................... 237
Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Power easy access system .................... 100
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23

384Alphabetical Index
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................ 69
Light switches ................................................ 137
Moon roof switches .....................................112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 68
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Power door lock switch ............................88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 207
Seat heater switches .................................. 214
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 214
Snow mode switch ...................................... 131
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 262
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch ........................................ 195
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch142
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ..........211
T
Tachometer....................................................... 64 Rev indicator ................................................... 67
Rev peak ........................................................... 67
Tail lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Wattage.......................................................... 328
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels...............................58
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 324
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................260 Warning light .............................................. 289
Tire information ..............................................331 Glossary .........................................................335
Size ....................................................................333
Tire identification number...................... 332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............334
Tire infration pressure ...................................73
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 260
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 260
Initializing........................................................ 262
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters.........................................261
Registering ID codes ...............................263
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tires Chains .............................................................. 199
Checking ....................................................... 257
If you have a flat tire ..................................296
Inflation pressure ........................................263
Information ..................................................... 331
Replacing .......................................................296
Rotating tires ................................................259
Size .................................................................... 324
Snow tires ....................................................... 198
Spare tire ........................................................296
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 260
Tire pressure warning system ............ 260
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tools.................................................................. 296
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ....................................... 318
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 279
Towing eyelet................................................ 281
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................194
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................194
Trailer towing .................................................. 124