2021 LEXUS RC300 roof

3187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Key linked functions
1 Locks both side door
2 Closes the windows and moon roof (if
equipped) (turn and hold)
*
3Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks
the other door.
4 Opens the windows and moon roof (if
equipped) (turn and hold)
*
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will
turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine
switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.277)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical ke y to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibilit y of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the engine

3468-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

3568-2. Customization
■Power windows (P.112)
■Moon roof*( P.114)
*:If equipped
■Turn signal lever ( P.136)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turnin g left or right while this function is off and
the turn signal lever is moved to the first positi on in the direction of the flashing light, the
turn signal lights can be sele cted to be flashing or off.
*2: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in
the direction of flashing light.
*3: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn si gnal lever is moved to the first position in the
direction of flashing light.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (Open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (Open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane
change
*1
3
5
——O
7
Off*2
Off*3
ABC

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

389Alphabetical Index
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position....................................................75
G-force................................................................74
Glove box ........................................................227
Glove box light ............................................. 228
H
Head restraints .............................................. 105
Headlight aim ................................................280
HeadlightsAutomatic High Beam system.............. 144
Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Wattage..........................................................338
Heated steering wheel .............................. 223
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Heated steering wheel............................ 223
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 219
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Hill-start assist control .................................201
Hood Open ............................................................... 255
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 229
Coat hooks ................................................... 230
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ................................................................... 109
I
I/M test ............................................................ 252
Identification Engine ............................................................. 329
Vehicle ............................................................ 328
Ignition switch (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 Illuminated entry system ........................... 226
Indicators ........................................................... 64
Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 361
Maintenance.................................... 248, 260
Power windows ............................................. 112
Tire pressure warning system .............269
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 109
Instrument panel light co ntrol ..................... 71
Intercooler...................................................... 262
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 332
Checking ...................................................... 260
Interior lights.................................................. 225 Front interior light ...................................... 225
Rear interior light........................................ 225
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 187
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................255
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................307
Jack handle .................................................... 307
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 115
Power windows ............................................. 112
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................95
Wireless remote control ...........................86
Keys Battery-saving function..............................96
Electronic key .................................................84
Engine switch ................................................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
If you lose your keys .................................. 316
Key number plate .........................................84

391Alphabetical Index
Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................ 115
Jam protection function............................. 115
Operation..........................................................114
Multi-information display .............................. 71 Audio system-linked display................... 76
Boost gauge.....................................................74
Drive information ...........................................73
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3..............................73
Driving assist system information display ............................................................................ 76
Dynamic radar cruise control ............... 176
Eco Driving Indicator ..................................74
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ................74
Gear Position ................................................. 75
G-force...............................................................74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............................................................171
Menu icons .......................................................72
Meter control switches ...............................72
Navigation system-linked display ........ 76
Settings .............................................................. 76
Tire pressure ....................................... 75, 268
Units .................................................................... 75
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 75
Warning message display ....................... 76
Warning messages ..................................303
N
Navigation system-linked display.............76
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 70
Odometer ......................................................... 70
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70 Oil
Engine oil....................................................... 330
Front differential oil............. .......................333
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......333
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 155
Hood ................................................................255
Trunk ................................................................... 92
Outer foot lights Location .......................................................... 225
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 191
Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror functi on when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 102
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .219
RCTA function ............................................... 191
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 322
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................133, 134
Panic mode ....................................................... 86
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 138
Warning light .............................................. 300
Warning message ...................................... 138
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................142
Replacing light bulbs ................................282
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................162
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 164
Warning light .............................................. 298
Warning message .................................... 303
Personal lights............................................... 225
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205

393Alphabetical Index
Seats, FrontChild seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 40
Sensor Automatic headlight system................... 142
Automatic High Beam system.............. 144
Inside rear view mirror............................... 110
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................169
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...........153
Service reminder message ..................... 248
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................. 131
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Side mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 191
Folding ................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory...........................102
RCTA function ............................................... 191
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Side windows ................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 95
Entry functions................................................88
Starting the engine ...................................... 127
Warning message.....................................303
Snow mode ......................................................133
Snow tires ....................................................... 205
Spare tire......................................................... 307 Storage location ......................................... 307
Spark plug ...................................................... 332
Specifications ................................................ 328 Speed indicator ............................................... 68
Speed meter
Speed indicator..............................................68
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release .................................. 127
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................ 127
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 108
Heated steering wheel ............................ 223
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 102
Steering wheel position memory........ 102
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Storage features ...........................................227
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................326
Sun visors ..........................................................231
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 115
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial........ 141
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam144
Automatic High Beam system ..............144
Brake Hold switch...................................... 139
Door lock switches ......................................90
Driving mode select switch ................... 199
Driving position memory switches .... 102
Emergency flashers switch .................. 286
Engine switch ................................................. 127
Garage door opener switches........... 232
Heated steering wheel switch ............. 223
Ignition switch ................................................ 127
Instrument panel light control switches71
Light switches ................................................142
Moon roof switches..................................... 114
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70