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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
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RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................5
Reading this manual ....................................... 9
How to search ............................................... 10
Pictorial index .................................................. 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Riding with children........................ 40
Child restraint systems ................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 51
1-2. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect ... 52
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobili zer system .........56
Alarm.................................................... 57
Theft prevention labels ................. 59
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ..... 62
Gauges and meters ....................... 66
Multi-information display............... 71
Fuel consumption information ... 783-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 82
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................... 89
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 93
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................... 97
Rear seats............................................ 99
Power easy access system/driving position memory/memory recall
function........................................... 100
Head restraints .............................. 103
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 106
Inside rear view mirror ............... 107
Outside rear view mirrors......... 108
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 110
Moon roof .......................................... 112
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.......................... 116
Cargo and luggage........................ 121
Vehicle load limits.......................... 123
Trailer towing................................... 124
Dinghy towing ................................. 124
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving
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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 125
Automatic transmission.............. 129
Turn signal lever............................. 134
Parking brake ................................. 135
Brake Hold....................................... 137
ASC (Active Sound Control) ............................................................ 139
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 140
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 142
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 145
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 153
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 156
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 160
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 167
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range .......................... 174
Intuitive parking assist ................. 183
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 189
Driving mode select switch....... 196
Driving assist systems.................. 198
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 203
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch ............................... 208
Center Display ............................... 2105-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system............................................................ 213
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 221
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 223
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 225
Trunk features ................................ 227
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 228
Garage door opener ................. 230
Compass ......................................... 235
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 240
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 243
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....246
General maintenance................. 247
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 250
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 251
Hood ................................................. 253
Positioning a floor jack .............. 253
Engine compartment ................. 255
Tires ................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure................... 271
Wheels .............................................. 272
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Air conditioning filter..................273
Electronic key battery ................ 275
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 276
Headlight aim................................. 278
Light bulbs ....................................... 279
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 284
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 284
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 285
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 287
If you think something is wrong ............................................................ 291
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 292
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 293
If a warning message is displayed ............................................................ 301
If you have a flat tire..................... 305
If the engine wi ll not start ........... 312
If you lose your keys ..................... 314
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 314
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 315
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................................................ 317
If your vehicle overheats ........... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3248-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 326
Fuel information............................ 337
Tire information ............................ 339
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 349
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 358
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 360
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 360
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .................... 361
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 362
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 370
Certifications ................................. 373
Alphabetical Index ...................... 384
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.125
Starting the engine/changing the mode .................................................................. P.125
Emergency stop of the engine .................................................................................... P.284
When the engine will not start.......................................................................................P.312
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.30 1
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .129
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.130
Precautions for towing ................................................................................................... P.287
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.130
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.66
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.66
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.62
When a warning light comes on ................................................................................. P.293
Multi-information display ........................................................................................ P.71
Display ........................................................................................................................ ................ P.71
When the warning messages are displayed........................................................... P.301A
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For safety and security
■Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this
occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are
securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely
installed.
●After securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed,
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to
tighten only. This could cause injury or
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when
installing a child restra int system, the seat
belt will not securely hold the child
restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or
other passengers in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint system fixed with
child restraint LATCH anchors
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 62
Gauges and meters .................... 66
Multi-information display............ 71
Fuel consumption information ........................................................... 78
622-1. Instrument cluster
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2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster