2022 LEXUS RC350 engine

3578-2. Customization
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
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Vehicle specifications
■Seat belt reminder (P.297)
■Vehicle customization
●When the smart access system with
push-button start is off, the entry unlock
function cannot be customized.
●When the doors rema in closed after
unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function acti-
vates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer
volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
●Some settings can be changed using a
switch or the Center Di splay. If a setting is
changed using a switch, the changed set-
ting will not be reflected on the Center
Display screen until th e engine switch is
turned off and then to IGNITION ON
mode.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff——O
ABC

3588-3. Items to initialize
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnecte d, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
After the maintenance is performedP.246
Engine oil mainte-
nance dataAfter changing the engine oilP.258
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed or
load weight, etc.
P.268

370What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.314)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.314)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.275)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.127)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the door s, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.94)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.91)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.125)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.125)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.93)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.125)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.316)
 Is the battery discharged? ( P.317)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

371What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P.130)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.125)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.111)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.128)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? (P.297)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.135)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (
P.293, 301)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(P.57)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.301)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.293, 301.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

385Alphabetical Index
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
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

386Alphabetical Index
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Door lockDoors .................................................................. 86
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control........................... 84
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system .............................................................88
Door glasses ................................................... 110
Door lock.......................................................... 86
Open door warning buzzer87, 88, 297
Open door warning light ...................... 297
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Drive distance ...................................................73
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....73
Drive information ............................................73
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 100
Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Drive-start control ......................................... 117
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................117
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ....................196
Procedures ...................................................... 116
Winter drive tips......................................... 203
Driving assist system information display ..............................................................................76
Driving information display .........................73
Driving position memory........................... 100 Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Driving range ....................................................73
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................199
Dynamic radar cruise control Warning message...................................... 301
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................................... 174 Warning message........................................ 181
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................199E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................74
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................74
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................73
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................199 Warning light ...............................................295
Electronic key .................................................. 82 Battery-saving function.............................. 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 315
Replacing the battery ............................... 275
Emergency flashers .................................... 284
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................293
If a warning light turns on.......................293
If a warning message is displayed...... 301
If the battery is discharged ......................317
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 315
If the engine will not start..........................312
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................314
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..................................... 285
If you have a flat tire ................................. 305
If you lose your keys ...................................314
If you think something is wrong............291
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 324
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................284
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 287
If your vehicle overheats ........................320
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................ 127
Compartment..............................................255
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 292
Hood ................................................................253
How to start the engine ........................... 125
Identification number ............................... 327

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If the engine will not start ......................... 312
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 284
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............125
Overheating................................................. 320
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................330
Checking .......................................................258
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 56
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 328
Checking ....................................................... 256
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Warning light ............................................... 294
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 258
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
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
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................199 Warning light ............................................... 295
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt .............................227
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 266
Vehicles with a spare tire ..................... 305
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................331
Brake.................................................... 260, 332
Washer ........................................................... 262
Footwell light ................................................. 223 Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage ..........................................................336
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 97
Cleaning ......................................................... 243
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Memory recall function............................ 102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 100
Seat ventilators .............................................. 221
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 140
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage ..........................................................336
Fuel Capacity .........................................................328
Fuel gauge........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 292
Information .................................................... 337
Refueling.......................................................... 153
Type ..................................................................328
Warning light ............................................... 297
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................314
Refueling.......................................................... 153
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 292
Fuses ..................................................................276
G
Garage door opener ................................. 230

388Alphabetical Index
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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