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When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
This warning light sy stem monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front impact sen-
sors, side impact sensors (door), side
impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system, “AIR BAG
ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passe nger’s seat belt
buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners,
airbags, interconnect ing wiring and power
sources. ( P.29)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving
trips.
If the light does not go off even after several
trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insuffi- cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning
light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust
to the appropriate leve l. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn
off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare
tire
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a
tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even th ough the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
P.266
■If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently
comes on after blinking for 1 minute when
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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full-speed range
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. P.158, 293
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.246)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.246)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system shou ld be reset. (P.258)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed. (After the engine oil is changed
and the oil maintenance data has been
reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P.258)
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information displa y is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instructions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.320)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Charging Syst em Malfunction”
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

3508-2. Customization
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.62, 66, 71)
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe-
rial)
Switch settings*3Drive information 1Desired status
screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel con- sumption
Customizable items: P.73—O—
Average fuel econ-
omy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
Average vehicle
speed (after reset)
Drive information 3
Average fuel con- sumption (after refuel)
Elapsed time (after start)
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
Accent colorColor 1Color 2OO—
Rev indicator*55000 r/min.
Select to set the desired engine
speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be dis- played.
—O—
Off
Rev peak*5OnOff—O—
ABC

391Alphabetical Index
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Power control unit coolantPreparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Power easy access system ....................... 100
Power outlet .................................................. 228
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system)............................................................199 Warning light ............................................... 295
Power windows Door lock linked window operation..... 111
Jam protection function............................. 110
Operation......................................................... 110
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ........................................................... 160
PCS OFF switch ..........................................162
Warning light ............................................... 296
Warning message...................................... 301
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 174
Radiator ........................................................... 260
RCTA Function ........................................................... 189
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .......... 189
Rear seats .......................................................... 99 Head restraints ............................................ 103
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat ventilators.............................................. 221
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror..............................107
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Rear window defogger ............................... 217
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 328
Fuel types....................................................... 328 If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
............................................................................314
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 153
Remote Touch ..............................................208
Replacing Electronic key battery .............................. 275
Fuses................................................................. 276
Light bulbs ..................................................... 279
Tires ................................................................. 305
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 246
Rev indicator .................................................... 68
Rev peak............................................................. 69
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 297
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ..40, 41
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.......................................................................... 243
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 ................... 297
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light....................................... 294
Seat heaters ..................................................... 221
Seat position memory................................. 100
Seat ventilators ............................................... 221
Seating capacity.............................................123
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 97
Cleaning ......................................................... 243
Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Power easy access system .................... 100
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23

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RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
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