2021 LEXUS RC300 warning lights

3217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before di sconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine
switch was in befo re the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or meta l surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery:
●When working with the battery, always
wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to
come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area
with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
●Always wash your ha nds after handling
the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

3578-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light control system (P.142)
■Lights ( P.142)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.162)
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P.169)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light system
(except Canada)OnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O—
Adjust alert timingMiddleFar—O—Near
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Steering assist functionOnOff—O—
Alert typeSteering wheel
vibrationBuzzer—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O—Low
ABC
ABC
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

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

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

390Alphabetical Index
Keyless entry ..........................................88, 95
Mechanical key.............................................. 84
Replacing the battery................................277
Warning buzzer ............................................ 95
Wireless remote control........................... 86
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) Operation........................................................169
Warning messages .................................... 174
Language (multi-information display) ....76
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation........................................................169
Warning messages .................................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................. 171
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 202
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 255
Hood lock release lever......................... 255
Shift lever........................................................... 131
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wiper lever..................................................... 147
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 202
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 52
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam .............................. 144
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................169
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 162
License plate lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Light Wattage..........................................................338
Light bulbs Replacing .........................................................281 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ..............144
Front interior lights .................................... 225
Headlight switch...........................................142
Interior lights ................................................. 225
Interior lights list .......................................... 225
Personal lights ............................................. 226
Rear interior lights ..................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Trunk light ......................................................... 93
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Vanity lights ....................................................231
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Lock steering column .................................. 127
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................253
General maintenance ............................. 249
Maintenance date ......................................328
Maintenance requirements ..................248
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 296
Master warning light ..................................300
Menu icons.........................................................72
Meter Changing the main meter location......69
Clock...................................................................66
Indicators........................................................... 64
Instrument panel light control................... 71
Meters................................................................. 66
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Settings............................................................... 76
Units..................................................................... 75
Warning lights .............................................295
Warning messages.................................. 303
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................219
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 109
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .219
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 110
Vanity mirrors ................................................231

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

392Alphabetical Index
Power easy access system ........................102
Power outlet .................................................. 230
Power steering (Electric power steering
system)............................................................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Power windows Door lock linked window operation... 113
Jam protection function..............................112
Operation..........................................................112
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................ 162
PCS OFF switch ..........................................164
Warning light ...............................................298
Warning message.....................................303
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 176
Radiator ........................................................... 262
RCTA Function ............................................................. 191
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............ 191
Rear seats .......................................................... 101 Head restraints ............................................ 105
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat ventilators............................................ 223
Rear side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 109
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Rear window defogger ...............................219
Refueling Capacity .........................................................330
Fuel types.......................................................330
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened...........................................................................316
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 155 Remote Touch ................................................210
Replacing
Electronic key battery .............................. 277
Fuses................................................................. 278
Light bulbs ...................................................... 281
Tires ..................................................................307
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 248
Rev indicator .................................................... 69
Rev peak............................................................. 69
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 299
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ..40, 41
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................245
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 ...................299
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light.......................................296
Seat heaters ................................................... 223
Seat position memory..................................102
Seat ventilators ............................................. 223
Seating capacity.............................................125
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Power easy access system .................... 102
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223