3167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
■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
customization 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.275)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical key 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 bo dy 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
3448-1. Specifications
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
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 de signated 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 accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning
3538-2. Customization
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8
Vehicle specifications
■Driving position memory* ( P.100)
*:If equipped
■Power easy access system ( P.100)
*:If equipped
■Power windows ( P.110)
■Moon roof*( P.112)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doors——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleFullOffO—OPartial
Steering wheel movement*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
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (Open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
ABC
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CareExterior ........................................................... 240
Interior ............................................................. 243
Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 240
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ..................................................227
Center Display ...............................................210
Chains .............................................................. 204
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation........................ 44, 47
Front passenger occupa nt 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 ........................262, 319
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater
precautions.................................................. 221
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Exterior ........................................................... 240
Interior ............................................................. 243
Radar sensor................................................. 156
Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 240 Clock ........................................................ 66, 228
Clock settings ............................................... 228
Coat hooks..................................................... 228
Compass ......................................................... 235
Condenser ..................................................... 260
Console box .................................................. 226
Consumption screen .................................... 78
Cooling system............................................. 258
Engine overheating...................................320
Cornering lights .............................................. 141 Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................174
Cup holders ................................................... 226
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 349
D
Daytime running light system .................. 140
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................... 217
Rear window .................................................. 217
Windshield ...................................................... 217
Differential Front differential oil..................................... 331
Rear differential oil...................................... 331
Dimension ...................................................... 326
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................. 210
Drive information .......................................... 73
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 169
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.................................. 303
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .....................247
Door courtesy lights ................................... 223
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Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position....................................................75
G-force................................................................74
Glove box ....................................................... 225
Glove box light ............................................. 226
H
Head restraints .............................................. 103
Headlight aim ................................................ 278
HeadlightsAutomatic High Beam system.............. 142
Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs................................280
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Heated steering wheel ................................ 221
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Heated steering wheel.............................. 221
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 217
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................280
Hill-start assist control .................................199
Hood Open ............................................................... 253
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................227
Coat hooks ................................................... 228
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ....................................................................107
I
I/M test ............................................................ 250
Identification Engine ............................................................. 327
Vehicle ............................................................ 326
Ignition switch (engine switch).................125 Auto power off function ...........................128
Changing the engine switch modes.. 127
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 284 Illuminated entry system ........................... 224
Indicators ........................................................... 64
Initialization
Items to initialize ........................................ 358
Maintenance.................................... 246, 258
Power windows ............................................. 110
Tire pressure warning system ............. 267
Inside rear view mirror ................................107
Instrument panel light control ................... 70
Intercooler...................................................... 260
Intercooler coolant Capacity ........................................................ 330
Checking ...................................................... 258
Interior lights.................................................. 223 Front interior light ...................................... 223
Rear interior light........................................ 223
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 185
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................253
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 305
Jack handle .................................................... 305
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 113
Power windows ............................................. 110
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84
Keys Battery-saving function.............................. 94
Electronic key ................................................. 82
Engine switch ................................................ 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 315
If you lose your keys ...................................314
Key number plate ......................................... 82
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Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................ 113
Jam protection function............................. 113
Operation..........................................................112
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 ............... 174
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) ..........................................................169
Menu icons .......................................................72
Meter control switches ............................... 72
Navigation system-linked display ........ 76
Settings .............................................................. 76
Tire pressure ....................................... 75, 266
Units .................................................................... 75
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 75
Warning message display ....................... 76
Warning messages ................................... 301
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........................................................328
Front differential oil..................................... 331
Rear differential oil...................................... 331
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 153
Hood ................................................................253
Trunk ...................................................................90
Outer foot lights Location .......................................................... 223
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 189
Folding.............................................................. 109
Linked mirror function when reversing........................................................................... 109
Mirror position memory .......................... 100
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 217
RCTA function ............................................. 189
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 320
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 131, 132
Panic mode ....................................................... 84
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 135
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 136
Warning light .............................................. 298
Warning message ...................................... 136
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 160
PCS OFF switch ..........................................162
Warning light ...............................................296
Warning message ...................................... 301
Personal lights............................................... 223
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Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 100
Seat ventilators.............................................. 221
Seats, Front Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 40
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 140
Automatic High Beam system.............. 142
Inside rear view mirror............................. 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......................................................... 167
Radar sensor................................................. 156
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 151
Service reminder message ..................... 246
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................ 129
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs................................280
Side mirrors Adjustment..................................................... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................... 189
Folding ............................................................. 109
Linked mirror function when reversing.......................................................................... 109
Mirror position memory.......................... 100
RCTA function ............................................. 189
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................280
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Side windows ................................................... 110
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location........................................... 93
Entry functions................................................ 86
Starting the engine ......................................125
Warning message...................................... 301
Snow mode ....................................................... 131
Snow tires ....................................................... 203 Spare tire.........................................................305
Storage location ........................................ 305
Spark plug ...................................................... 330
Specifications ................................................ 326
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 125
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 125
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Heated steering wheel .............................. 221
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 100
Steering wheel position memory........ 100
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Wattage ..........................................................336
Storage features .......................................... 225
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 324
Sun visors ........................................................ 229
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 113
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial...... 139
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam142
Automatic High Beam system ..............142
Brake Hold switch.......................................137
Door lock switches ..................................... 88
Driving mode select switch ................... 196
Driving position memory switches .... 100
Emergency flashers switch ...................284
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Garage door opener switches...........230
Heated steering wheel switch ............... 221
Ignition switch ............................................... 125
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................. 70
Light switches ............................................... 140
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Moon roof switches .....................................112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Parking brake switch .................................135
PCS OFF switch ..........................................162
Power door lock switch ............................88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch .............................. 213
Seat heater switches .................................. 221
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 221
Snow mode switch ...................................... 131
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..268
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch .........................................199
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch145
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........ 217
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 68
Rev peak ........................................................... 69
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs................................280
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels............................... 59
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 332
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 266
Warning light ...............................................298 Tire information ............................................ 339
Glossary .........................................................343
Size ......................................................................341
Tire identification number..................... 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............ 342
Tire infration pressure .................................. 75
Tire pressure display .................................. 266
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................266
Initializing........................................................ 267
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters....................................... 267
Registering ID codes ...............................269
Warning light .............................................. 298
Tires Chains .............................................................204
Checking ....................................................... 263
If you have a flat tire ................................. 305
Inflation pressure .......................................... 271
Information ....................................................339
Replacing ...................................................... 305
Rotating tires ................................................265
Size .................................................................... 332
Snow tires ......................................................203
Spare tire ....................................................... 305
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................266
Tire pressure warning system .............266
Warning light .............................................. 298
Tools.................................................................. 305
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ...................................... 326
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 287
Towing eyelet.............................................. 289
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................199
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................199
Trailer towing .................................................. 124
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................129