2020 LEXUS RC300 ABS

3027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the spare tire compared to when driv-
ing with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice (vehicles with
front and rear tires of the same size
except for vehicles with LDH and
19-inch tires)
Install the spare tire on one of the front
wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
1
Replace a front tire with the spare tire.
2
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire
removed from the front of the vehicle.
3
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
WARNING
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided
is specifically desi gned for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire
simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard
tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• PCS
• EPS
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling sys- tem) (if equipped)
• DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if equipped)
• VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, bu t it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving
at high speeds. Failure to observe this
precaution may lead to an accident caus-
ing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.

3639-1. For owners
9
For owners
Non vrillée
Vrillée
■Traitement des ceintures de sécu-
rité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une
éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement
que les ceintures ne sont pas usées,
effilochées ou entaillées excessive-
ment.
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT
■Détérioration et usure des ceintures
de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de
sécurité régulière ment. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et
de pièces desserrées. N'utilisez pas une
ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant
qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture
de sécurité endommagée ne permet pas
de protéger un occupant de blessures
graves ou mortelles.
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375Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 266
Automatic air conditioning system ... 207
Micro dust and pollen filter.......................211
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................194 Warning light ...............................................285
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................135
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 194
Air conditioning filter ................................. 266
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 266
Automatic air conditioning system ... 207
Micro dust and pollen filter.......................211
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 ......................................285
Alarm ....................................................................57 Warning buzzer ......................................... 284
Anchor brackets .......................................41, 49
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................194 Warning light ...............................................285 Approach warning........................................ 175
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................135
Assist grips ..................................................... 222
Audio system-linked display .......................74
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 207
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 138
Automatic High Beam ................................139
Automatic light control system................ 137
Automatic transmission ..............................129
M mode ............................................................132
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Snow mode...................................................... 131
Average fuel economy................................... 71
Average vehicle speed .................................. 71
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Wattage ..........................................................328
Battery Battery checking ........................................255
If the battery is discharged ................... 308
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 198
Warning light ...............................................284
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)........................ 184
Boost gauge.......................................................72
Brake Fluid................................................................... 323
Parking brake ............................................... 135
Warning light ...............................................284
Brake assist ......................................................194
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 69
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................ 184
C
Card key ............................................................ 82
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 234

385Alphabetical Index
TransmissionAutomatic transmission ............................ 129
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
M mode ............................................................ 132
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Snow mode ..................................................... 131
Trip meters ........................................................ 68
Trunk .................................................................... 89 Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 90
Trunk features................................................ 221
Trunk grip ........................................................... 91
Trunk light........................................................... 91
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 328
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 223
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 223
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 194
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................195
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................195
Vehicle identification number ................. 318
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............194
Vehicle sway warning display ....................73
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 214
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 194
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............194
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................288 Warning buzzers
Approach warning......................................175
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Downshifting ....................................... 132, 133
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............... 287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Open door ............................................. 87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake ............................................. 286
Pre-collision braking ..................................157
Seat belt ......................................................... 288
Warning lights............................................... 284 ABS .................................................................. 285
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Brake system................................................284
Charging system........................................284
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA indicator ..............................................287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Low fuel level .............................................. 288
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 285
Master warning light................................ 289
Open door warning ................................ 288
Parking brake indicator ......................... 286
Pre-collision system.................................. 287
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 288
Slip indicator ................................................. 287
SRS ................................................................... 285
Tire pressure ............................................... 289
Warning message display............................74
Warning messages ..................................... 292
Washer Checking .......................................................256
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 198