2020 LEXUS RC300 warning light

511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 60
Gauges and meters .................... 64
Multi-information display.......... 69
Fuel consumption information ........................................................... 77

602-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

612-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.284)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.284)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.284)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.284)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.285)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.285)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
( P.286)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
( P.286)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.286)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.286)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.287)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.287)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.287)
Open door warning light
(  P.288)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.288)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.288)
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.288)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.289)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.289)

622-1. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.134)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.137)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.137)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.138)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.139)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.158)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.175)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.170)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.170)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.165)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.165)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.165)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.184)
Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) ( P.178)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.195)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.195)
Security indicator
*5 (  P.56,
57)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 (  P.64)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.72)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator*1, 5 ( P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator*1, 5 ( P.36)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.192)
“SPORT” indicator ( P.192)
Snow mode indicator ( P.131)

692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Pop-up display
In some situations the following will be
temporarily displayed:
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Distance until the next engine oil change
will displayed when a warning message
indicating that oil ma intenance should be
performed soon or is required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.
At this time, any adjustments made to the
instrument panel brig htness levels will be
applied to both settings at once.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models (main meter in
center position)
F SPORT models (main meter
moved to the right)
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
A
B
Multi-information display
The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.
Displays and menu icons

722-1. Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving IndicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco drive
mode is selected. ( P.192) 
The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
*
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if th e specified pressure is
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature.The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. ( P.284)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■G-force (if equipped)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

873-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door
once after the settings have been changed.
(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds
after is pressed, the doors will be
locked again and the alarm will automati-
cally be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (P.57)
■Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a
strong impact, both side doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the
impact or the type of accident, however, the
system may not operate.
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-
dows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the
lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
■Open door warning buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P.57)
■Conditions affecting the operation of
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
 P.94
■If the smart access system with
push-button start or the wireless remote
control does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock
buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P.306)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. ( P.267)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.341)
Multi-information
display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.
Holding the passen-
ger’s door handle
unlocks both side
doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
Holding either door
handle unlocks both
side doors.