2021 LEXUS RC300 light

3598-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (P.225)
■Seat belt reminder ( P.299)
■Vehicle customization●When the smart acc ess system with
push-button start is off, the entry unlock
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O
Remote Touch pad lightOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked with the power
door lock switch
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff——O
ABC

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For owners
For owners
.9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................ 372
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 372
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 374
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
........................................................ 380

3809-1. For owners
Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B
 Vérifiez que le réservoir de carbu-
rant du véhicule est plein et que la
zone autour des phares n'est pas
déformée.
 Stationnez le véhicule sur une sur-
face plane.
 Assurez-vous que la pression de
gonflage des pneus est au niveau
recommandé.
 Faites asseoir quelqu'un dans le
siège conducteur. 
Balancez le véhicule plusieurs fois.
1 À l'aide d'un tournevis cruciforme,
tournez le boulon A dans n'importe
quel sens.
Mémorisez le sens dans lequel vous avez
tourné et le nombre de tours.
2Tournez le boulon B du même
nombre de tours dans le même
sens qu'à l'étape 1 .
Si vous n'arrivez pas à régler le phare en
procédant de la sorte, confiez le véhicule à
votre concessionnair e Lexus pour qu'il
règle le faisceau des phares.
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explana-
tion of headlight aim instructions
from the headlight aim section in
this manual.
Boulons de réglage du mouve-
ment vertical
Avant de vérifier le réglage des
phares
A
B
Réglage du faisceau des phares

383What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P.132)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.127)
 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.113)
 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.130)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.299)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.137)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (
P.295, 303)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.57)
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.303)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.295, 303.
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

385Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 141
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 201
Air conditioning filter ................................. 275
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
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 ...................................... 296
Alarm ....................................................................57 Warning buzzer ......................................... 295
Anchor brackets .......................................41, 49
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297 Approach warning......................................... 181
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 141
Assist grips ..................................................... 230
Audio system-linked display .......................76
Automatic air conditioning system ........215
Automatic headlight leveling system ....143
Automatic High Beam ................................144
Automatic light control system................ 142
Automatic transmission ............................... 131
M mode ............................................................134
Paddle shift switches ....................... 133, 134
Snow mode.................................................... 133
Average fuel economy..................................73
Average vehicle speed .................................73
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Battery Battery checking ........................................263
If the battery is discharged ..................... 319
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205
Warning light ...............................................296
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).......................... 191
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 139
Fluid...................................................................334
Parking brake ................................................137
Warning light ...............................................295
Brake assist ......................................................201
Break-in tips...................................................... 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................... 191
C
Card key ............................................................ 84

386Alphabetical Index
CareExterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242
Cargo capacity...............................................125
Cargo hooks ................................................. 229
Center Display ............................................... 212
Chains .............................................................. 206
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 ........................ 264, 321
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions................................................ 223
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions .......................................... 91
Cleaning Exterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242 Clock ........................................................66, 230
Clock settings ............................................... 230
Coat hooks..................................................... 230
Compass ......................................................... 237
Condenser ..................................................... 262
Console box .................................................. 228
Consumption screen .....................................79
Cooling system............................................. 260
Engine overheating................................... 322
Cornering lights .............................................143 Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................176
Cup holders ................................................... 228
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................351
D
Daytime running light system ................... 142
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................219
Rear window ..................................................219
Windshield ......................................................219
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................333
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......333
Dimension ...................................................... 328
Dinghy towing.................................................126
Display Center Display .............................................. 212
Drive information .......................................... 73
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 171
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.................................. 305
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 249
Door courtesy lights ................................... 225

387Alphabetical Index
Door lockDoors..................................................................88
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 95
Wireless remote control........................... 86
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 90
Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock..........................................................88
Open door warning buzzer .........89, 90, 299
Open door warning light ...................... 299
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Drive distance ...................................................73
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....73
Drive information ............................................73
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory.........................102
Memory recall function ........................... 104
Power easy access system .....................102
Drive-start control ......................................... 119
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 119
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ....................199
Procedures ...................................................... 118
Winter drive tips.........................................205
Driving assist system information display ..............................................................................76
Driving information display .........................73
Driving position memory............................102 Memory recall function ........................... 104
Power easy access system .....................102
Driving range ....................................................73
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................201
Dynamic radar cruise control Warning message.....................................303
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................................... 176Warning message...................................... 183
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................201E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................74
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................74
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ......................................................73
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Electronic key .................................................. 84 Battery-saving function..............................96
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
Replacing the battery ............................... 277
Emergency flashers .................................... 286
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................295
If a warning light turns on.......................295
If a warning message is displayed .... 303
If the battery is discharged ..................... 319
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
If the engine will not start..........................314
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 316
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 287
If you have a flat tire ..................................307
If you lose your keys .................................. 316
If you think something is wrong..........293
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 286
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 289
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 322
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................129
Compartment.............................................. 257
Engine switch ................................................. 127
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 294
Hood ................................................................255
How to start the engine ............................ 127
Identification number ...............................329

388Alphabetical Index
If the engine will not start .........................314
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 127
Overheating................................................. 322
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 332
Checking .......................................................260
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 56
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................330
Checking .......................................................258
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Warning light ............................................... 296
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 260
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch .................................................. 127 Auto power off function .......................... 130
Changing the engine switch modes.. 129
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................6
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 229
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system .............268
Vehicles with a spare tire ...................... 307
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 333
Brake.................................................... 262, 334
Washer ........................................................... 264
Footwell light ................................................. 225 Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage ......................................................... 338
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Memory recall function............................ 104
Power easy access system .................... 102
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223
Front side marker light Light switch .....................................................142
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 330
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 294
Information ....................................................339
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Type ................................................................. 330
Warning light ...............................................299
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 316
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 294
Fuses ................................................................. 278
G
Garage door opener ................................. 232