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4-5. Using the driving support systems

tioning (

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P.239)

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles approaching from farther away.

Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the
following conditions are met:

●

The BSM main switch is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 8 km/h (5 mph).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is
between approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)
and 28 km/h (18 mph).

■

Conditions under which the RCTA func-
tion will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to
detect the following types of vehicles and/or
objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly
behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space

next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
and similar stationary objects

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians,
etc.

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking
spaces next to your vehicle

: Depending on the conditions, detection

RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate alert dis-

tance

Fast

28 km/h (18 mph)

20 m (65 ft.)

Slow

8 km/h (5 mph)

5.5 m (18 ft.)

RC350-RC300_OM_General_OM24884E

Summary of Contents for RC 300 2019

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Page 3: ...ws Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving Main topics Starting engine refueling Interior features Usage of the interior features Main topics Air conditioner storage features Mai...

Page 4: ...auges and meters 100 Multi information display 106 Fuel consumption information 115 3 1 Key information Keys 120 3 2 Opening closing and locking the doors and trunk Doors 124 Trunk 128 Smart entry sta...

Page 5: ...Driving assist systems 248 4 6 Driving tips Winter driving tips 253 Eco friendly driving tips 255 5 1 Remote Touch Display Remote Touch 260 Center Display 262 5 2 Using the air conditioning system Aut...

Page 6: ...is displayed 355 If you have a flat tire vehicles with a spare tire 359 If you have a flat tire vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit 366 If the engine will not start 377 If you lose you...

Page 7: ...of your vehicle even though these parts may be approved by cer tain authorities in your country Toyota Motor Corporation therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories...

Page 8: ...and development and improve quality Lexuswillnotdisclosetherecordeddatato a third party except With the consentofthevehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehi cle is leased In respons...

Page 9: ...ned In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit However if necessary Lexus may Use the data for research on vehicle safety perf...

Page 10: ...esearch purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle i...

Page 11: ...key Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows the moon roof or other features o...

Page 12: ...or a malfunction in the vehi cle or its equipment Indicates operating or working procedures Fol low the steps in numeri cal order Symbolsin illustrations Symbols Meanings Indicates the action pushing...

Page 13: ...etical index P 459 Searching by installation position Pictorial index P 12 Searching by symptom or sound What to do if Troubleshooting P 456 Searching by title Table of contents P 2 How to search RC35...

Page 14: ...king by using the mechanical key P 380 Warning lights warning messages P 348 355 Trunk P 128 Opening from inside the cabin P 129 Opening from outside P 129 Opening by using the mechanical key P 381 Wa...

Page 15: ...g rotation tire pressure warning system P 323 Coping with flat tires P 359 366 Hood P 311 Opening P 311 Engine oil P 395 Coping with overheating P 386 Warning messages P 355 Headlights front position...

Page 16: ...14 Pictorialindex If equipped RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 17: ...P 377 Warning messages P 355 Shiftlever P 169 Changing the shift position P 170 Precautions for towing P 343 When the shift lever does not move P 170 Meters P 100 Reading the meters adjusting the ins...

Page 18: ...ding washer fluid P 321 Warning messages P 355 Headlight cleaners 1 P 182 Emergency flasher switch P 340 Trunk opener switch P 129 Hoodlock release lever P 311 Tiltand telescopic steering controlswitc...

Page 19: ...indshield wiper de icer switch P 270 ASC switch P 175 Odometer trip meter trip meter reset button P 104 Instrument panellight control switches P 105 Lexus parking assist sensorswitch P 232 BSM Blind S...

Page 20: ...emotecontrolswitches 1 Paddleshift switches P 171 172 Meter controlswitches P 107 Vehicle to vehicle distance button 2 P 220 Cruisecontrolswitch Cruise control 2 P 224 Dynamic radar cruise control 2 P...

Page 21: ...ated steering wheel switch 1 P 273 Drivingmodeselectswitch P 246 VSC OFF switch P 249 Snow modeswitch 1 P 171 Stop Startcancelswitch 1 P 227 Remote Touch 2 P 260 1 If equipped 2 Refer to Navigation an...

Page 22: ...ehicles SRS airbags P 38 Floor mats P 32 Frontseats P 136 Head restraints P 142 Seat belts P 34 Console box P 279 Insidelock buttons P 127 Cupholders P 279 Assist grips P 281 Coat hooks P 281 A B C D...

Page 23: ...P 84 Garagedoor opener buttons 3 P 283 1 Except for Taiwan NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can o...

Page 24: ...22 Pictorialindex CHILD can occur P 54 3 If equipped RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 25: ...P 377 Warning messages P 355 Shiftlever P 169 Changing the shift position P 170 Precautions for towing P 343 When the shift lever does not move P 170 Meters P 100 Reading the meters adjusting the ins...

Page 26: ...and washer switch P 182 Usage P 182 Adding washer fluid P 321 Warning messages P 355 Headlight cleaners P 182 Emergency flasher switch P 340 Trunk opener switch P 129 Hoodlock release lever P 311 Tilt...

Page 27: ...hes P 105 Odometer trip meter trip meter reset button P 104 ASC switch P 175 AutomaticHigh Beam switch P 179 BSM Blind SpotMonitor mainswitch P 238 Lexus parking assist sensorswitch P 232 If equipped...

Page 28: ...s 1 Paddleshift switches P 171 172 Meter controlswitches P 107 Vehicle to vehicle distance button 2 P 220 Cruisecontrolswitch Cruise control 2 P 224 Dynamic radar cruise control 2 P 216 LDA Lane Depar...

Page 29: ...itch P 171 Stop Startcancelswitch 1 P 227 Seat heater switches 1 P 274 Seat ventilator switches P 275 Heated steering wheel switch 1 P 273 Remote Touch 2 P 260 1 If equipped 2 Refer to Navigation and...

Page 30: ...ehicles SRS airbags P 38 Floor mats P 32 Frontseats P 136 Head restraints P 142 Seat belts P 34 Console box P 279 Insidelock buttons P 127 Cupholders P 279 Assist grips P 281 Coat hooks P 281 A B C D...

Page 31: ...onallights P 277 Moon roof switches 2 P 152 Intrusion sensor cancelswitch 2 P 91 Intrusion sensor and tiltsensor cancel switch 2 P 91 1 NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected...

Page 32: ...30 Pictorialindex RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 33: ...od 45 Exhaust gas precautions 47 1 2 Child safety Airbag manual on off system 48 Riding with children 49 Childrestraintsystems exceptfor Korea 50 Child restraint systems for Korea 76 1 3 Emergency ass...

Page 34: ...nexpect edly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle This could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Wheninstalling thedriver sfloormat Do not use floo...

Page 35: ...ppropriateposition before driving Correctdriving posture WARNING For safedriving Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury A B C D Do not adjust the posi...

Page 36: ...belt properly Each seat belt should be used by one person only Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once includ ing children Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat an...

Page 37: ...a colli sion People suffering illness Obtain medical advice andwear theseat belt in the proper way P 35 When childrenare in the vehicle P 73 Seat belt damage andwear Do not damage the seat belts by al...

Page 38: ...til a click sound is heard 2 To release the seat belt press the release button Emergency locking retractor ELR The retractor will lock the belt during a sud den stopor on impact It may also lock ifyou...

Page 39: ...frontal impact a minor side impact a rear impact or a vehicle rollover Replacingthebeltafter the pretensioner hasbeenactivated If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli sions the pretensioner will...

Page 40: ...nger protection SRS side and curtain shield airbags SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants...

Page 41: ...arning light Driver airbag Side impact sensors rear Driver s seat position sensor Driver s seat belt buckle switch Airbag sensor assembly Front impact sensors Side impact sensors front door The main S...

Page 42: ...t that exceeds the set threshold level the level of force corre sponding to an approximately 20 30 km h 12 18 mph frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform However this threshol...

Page 43: ...than the passenger compart ment Collision from the side at an angle The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision if it rolls over or...

Page 44: ...stbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Slightly...

Page 45: ...edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger Do not allow the front seat occup...

Page 46: ...If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed open a door or window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possi ble to...

Page 47: ...hard Hitting the slope of a parking lot an undulating road a protruding object or falling object Conditions under which thePopUp Hoodmay notoperateproperly The Pop Up Hood may not operate prop erly u...

Page 48: ...rate properly if the hood is not fully closed Make sure that all 4 tires are of the specified size and inflated to the speci fied tire pressure If tires of a different size are used the system may not...

Page 49: ...cted at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible When parking If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area such as a garage stop the engine Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on f...

Page 50: ...on The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on off switch is switched to ON or OFF Airbag manual on off sys tem This system deactivates the front passenger airbag and frontpassen ger...

Page 51: ...seats to avoid acci dental contact with the shift lever wiper switch etc Use the window lock switch to avoid children operating the power window accidentally P 151 Do not let small children operate e...

Page 52: ...tions thatneed to beobserved differenttypesofchildrestraintsys tems as well as installation meth ods etc written in this manual Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that can not...

Page 53: ...one else sarms is not asubstitutefor achild restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the wind shield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle Handling the child re...

Page 54: ...n P 48 The force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to children in the event of an accident Vehicles without an airbag manual on off switch Never us...

Page 55: ...llars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side and curtain shie...

Page 56: ...hen installing a child restraintsys tem for Taiwan Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Never use a child restraint system on the front passenger se...

Page 57: ...he child When a junior seat booster seat is installed always ensure that the shoul der belt is positionedacross the center of the child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from the child s neck bu...

Page 58: ...o UN ECE R44 1 The following approval mark is dis played on child restraint systems which are conformed Check for an approval mark attached to the child restraint sys tem Example of the displayed regu...

Page 59: ...st position 2 Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position When installing a for ward facing child seat if there is a gap between the child seat and the seatback adjust the seatback angle un...

Page 60: ...he table above For kind of fixture relation confirm the following table If your child restraint system has no kind of fixture or if you cannot find informa tion in the table below please refer to the...

Page 61: ...de move the seat cushion forward Child restraint system compatibil ityfor each seatingposition Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint systems P 61 displays the type of child restr...

Page 62: ...raint sys tem Example of the displayed regulation Num ber UN ECE R44 approval mark 2 Theweightrangeofthechildwhois applicable for an UN ECE R44 approval mark is indicated 2 Checking the category of th...

Page 63: ...he child seat and the seatback adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved 3 If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system and the head restraint can be removed remove...

Page 64: ...ion number Seating position suitable for universal belted Yes No Yes Forward facing only Yes Yes i Size seating position Yes No No No No Seating position suitable for lateral fixture L1 L2 No No No No...

Page 65: ...shion forward Child restraint system compatibil ityfor each seatingposition Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint systems P 64 displays the type of child restraint sys tems that...

Page 66: ...nt system for which of the following categories the child restraint system is suitable Also if there are any uncertainties check the user s guide included with the child restraint system or contact th...

Page 67: ...aint system vehicle list for compatibility information or ask the retailer of your child seat Suitable for universal category child restraint system fixed with the seat belt Suitable for ISOFIX child...

Page 68: ...together with the following Before confirming the compatibility of each seating position with child restraint systems Beforeconfirmingthe compatibil ityof each seating position with child restraint s...

Page 69: ...the user s guide included with the child restraint system or contact the retailer of the child restraint system universal semi universal restricted vehicle specific 1 UN ECE R44 is a U N regulations...

Page 70: ...estraint in the upper most position 4 Use only a front facing child restraint system when the airbag manual on off switch is on Detailinformation for child restraintsystems installation Includes a top...

Page 71: ...iler of your child seat Suitable forward facing fixture F2X F2 F3 No No No F2X F2 F2X F2 Suitable junior seat fixture B2 B3 No No No No No Fixture Description F3 Full height forward facing child restr...

Page 72: ...seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide move the seat cushion forward When installing a junior seat if the child in your child restraint system is in a very upright position ad...

Page 73: ...int system in accordance to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint sys tem If the child restraint system on hand is not within the universal category or the necessary information is no...

Page 74: ...n the upper most position P 142 4 Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Securely fix the seat belt to the chi...

Page 75: ...the child seat P 56 59 63 66 1 Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position When installing a forward facing child seat if there is a gap between WARNING When installing a child restraintsys...

Page 76: ...s Top tether anchorages are provided for the each rear seat Use top tether anchorages when fixing the top strap Top tether anchorages Top strap Fixing the topstrap to the top tether anchorages Install...

Page 77: ...A B WARNING When installing achildrestraintsys tem Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is n...

Page 78: ...ea seatbelt For the child s safety installthechild restraint system to a rear seat Be sureto follow the installation method that is inthe operation manual enclosedwith the restraint system Table of co...

Page 79: ...ere to receive a strong impact from an accident etc it is pos sible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible In such cases do not reuse the restraint system Make sure you...

Page 80: ...t system to a front passenger seat is unavoidable adjust the passenger seat as follows and install the child restraint system Raise the seatback as much as posi Installation method Page Seat belt atta...

Page 81: ...e used in the front passenger seat since there is no top strap anchor for the front passen ger seat Only put a forward facing child restraint system on the front seat when unavoidable When installing...

Page 82: ...estraint system 3 If your child restraint system is not equippedwithalock off a seatbelt locking feature secure the child restraint system using a locking clip 4 After installing the child restraint s...

Page 83: ...la tion and the head restraint can be removed remove the head restraint P 142 WARNING When installing a child restraintsys tem Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or...

Page 84: ...al enclosed with the child restraint sys tem 1 Adjust the head restraint to the upmost position WARNING When installing a child restraintsys tem Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may...

Page 85: ...in death or serious injury A B Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted Do not attach the top strap to anything other than the anchor bracket Shake the child restraint s...

Page 86: ...f the occupants are unable to communicate the operator automatically treats the call as an emergency and contacts the ERA GLONASS EVAK 1 2 3 The EmergencyCallsystem is a device installed on a vehicle...

Page 87: ...nate the system is not enabled If the red indicator light illuminates at any time other than immediately after the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode the system may be malfunctioning or the b...

Page 88: ...calemergencies and it does not protect the driver or passengers in any way Please drive safely and fasten your seatbelts at all times for your safety In case of an emergency make lives the top priorit...

Page 89: ...ic object If the key is in close proximity to or touch ing a key registered to the security sys tem key with a built in transponder chip of another vehicle Engine immobilizer system The vehicle s keys...

Page 90: ...ion Hold the out side door handle Using the wireless remote control Press Double locking system Unauthorizedaccesstothevehicle is prevented by disabling thedoor unlocking function from both the interi...

Page 91: ...der breaks a windowandgetsinto the vehicle if equipped The tilt sensordetectsa change of vehicle inclination if equipped Type B 2 A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than usi...

Page 92: ...lock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control Type A 1 The mechanical key can also be used Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control Type A 1 Turn the eng...

Page 93: ...ted a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door When recharging or replacing the bat tery Theintrusionsensor andtilt sensor detection The intrusion sensor detects intrud ers or movement in the...

Page 94: ...enable the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor Type A 1 The mechanical key can also be used The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re enabled when the alarm system is deactivated 1 Fo...

Page 95: ...e is parked in a parking garage The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle Any of the tires loses air pressure The vehicle is jacked up An earthquake occurs or the road caves in NOTICE To...

Page 96: ...94 1 4 Theft deterrent system RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 97: ...n and indicators Vehicle status information and indicators 2 1 Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators 96 Gauges and meters 100 Multi information display 106 Fuel consumption information 115...

Page 98: ...nd indicators illuminated Except F SPORT models F SPORT models Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators onthe instrumentcluster center paneland outsiderearviewmirrorsinformthedr...

Page 99: ...unction indicator lamp 1 P 349 SRS warning light 1 P 349 ABS warning light 1 P 349 Parking brake warning light P 349 Brake Override System warn ing light Drive Start Control warning light 2 P 350 Elec...

Page 100: ...216 Cruise control SET indicator P 216 224 white LDA Lane Departure Alert indicator if equipped P 207 green LDA Lane Departure Alert indicator if equipped P 207 orange flashes LDA Lane Departure Alert...

Page 101: ...s turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is turned on When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode If the system is functioning correctly the BSM...

Page 102: ...ure indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3 C 37 F or lower Background color of drive mode Background color changes according to the drive mode P 246 Sport mode Red Eco mode Blue Multi in...

Page 103: ...ted for the driving mode the periphery of the tachometer will change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized Outside temperature Displaystheoutsidetemperaturewithintherangeof 40 C 40...

Page 104: ...C 122 F Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3 C 37 F or lower Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data P 106 Displays warnin...

Page 105: ...Arabia Sultanate of Oman Bah rain United Arab Emirates Qatar and Kuwait 2 For Taiwan Vietnam Philippine Korea and Brunei 3 Except for Taiwan Vietnam Philippine Korea and Brunei 4 Always observe the le...

Page 106: ...ven Trip meter A trip meter B Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently W...

Page 107: ...n or is required is displayed Speed warning F SPORTmodels for Russia Kazakhstan Ukraine When set to on the vehicle speed at which the speed warning will start operating will be displayed If the vehi c...

Page 108: ...104 Multi information display The multi information displaypre sentsthe driverwith a varietyof vehicle data Displaysandmenuicons Drive information Navigation system linked dis play if equipped Audio...

Page 109: ...ner s Manual Registering a top screen except F SPORT models The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your choice To register a screen as the top screen display the desired scr...

Page 110: ...since engine start Distance Driving range Displays driving range with remaining fuel 3 4 After start Displays drive distance since vehicle start Other Blank No item 1 The function can be reset by pres...

Page 111: ...quipped Boost gauge Displays the boost pressure The display willchangecolorifthespecifiedpressureis exceeded Engine oil temperature gauge Displays the engine oil temperature The display will flash if...

Page 112: ...lable when the main meter is in the center position Gear positions Displays the current gear position when the shift lever is in D or M Blank No items Displays no drive information contents Tirepressu...

Page 113: ...ol lowing Amount of fuel saved since engine start Amount of fuel saved since display was reset Use the displayed amount of saved fuel for reference only Stop Start system settings Press on the steerin...

Page 114: ...sable the speed indica tor Speed Setting 2 Select to set the desired vehicle speed at which the speed indicator will begin to be displayed 1 Saudi Arabia Sultanate of Oman Bah rain United Arab Emirate...

Page 115: ...d Metersettings Language Select to change the language on the dis play Units Select to change the units of measure dis played Eco Driving Indicator Light P 108 Select to enable disable the Eco Driving...

Page 116: ...If a warning message is displayed opera tion of the settings display will be sus pended WARNING Cautionfor usewhile driving When operating the multi information display while driving pay extra atten t...

Page 117: ...e Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNITION ON mode Use the dis played average f...

Page 118: ...leted by selecting Clear Cruising range Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption...

Page 119: ...rmation and indicators Use the displayed average fuel consump tion as a reference History Displays the average fuel consumption and highest fuel consumption Use the displayed average fuel consump tion...

Page 120: ...118 2 1 Instrument cluster RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 121: ...djusting the seats Front seats 136 Rear seats 138 Powereasyaccesssystem driving position memory memory recall function 139 Head restraints 142 3 4 Adjustingthesteeringwheel and mirrors Steering wheel...

Page 122: ...y insert it while pressing the lock release button If the battery cover is not installed and the battery falls out or if the battery was removed because the key got wet rein stall the battery with the...

Page 123: ...trasonic washer etc Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to such materials Do not disassemble the keys Donotattachastickeroranythingelse to the surface of t...

Page 124: ...de If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder turn it over and re attempt to insert it After using the mechanical key store it in the electronic key Carry the mechanical key together with the el...

Page 125: ...system P 130 on and lock the glove box P 278 as cir cumstances demand Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec tronic key only Ifyou loseyour mechanicalkeys P...

Page 126: ...windows and moon roof 2 Unlocks both side doors Some models Pressing the button unlocks thedriver sdoor Pressingthebuttonagain within 5 seconds unlocks the other door Except for Korea Press and hold...

Page 127: ...the doors have been locked unlocked Locked once Unlocked twice Except for Korea A buzzer sounds to indi cate that the windows and moon roof are operating Welcomelightillumination control The front pos...

Page 128: ...osed and locked Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving Vehicles for Korea and Taiwan and vehicles with an airbag manual on off switch The doors may be opened even if the inside lock...

Page 129: ...doors open is shown on themulti infor mation display The hood one or more of the doors or trunk is not fully closed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km h 3 mph the master warning light flashes and...

Page 130: ...they are susceptible to death or serious injury Usingthetrunk Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught resulting in serious injury Removeanyheavyload...

Page 131: ...models A buzzer sounds Trunk grip Using the trunk grip lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it Trunk light The trunk light turns on whe...

Page 132: ...losing the trunk The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if either door is unlocked In this case open the trunk using the trunk opener Internaltrunkrelease lever if equipped The tr...

Page 133: ...lewith a parkingattendant P 123 Antenna location Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the trunk Antenna outside the trunk A B Smart entry start system The following oper...

Page 134: ...nu ously Battery saving function The battery saving function will be acti vated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in...

Page 135: ...o which aluminum foil is attached Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside Metallic wallets or bags Coins Hand warmers made of metal Media such as CDs and DVDs Whenotherwirelesskeys thatemitradi...

Page 136: ...is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash a message may be shown on the multi information display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle To turn off the alarm lock bot...

Page 137: ...ce between themselves and the smart entry start system antennas P 132 The radio waves may affect the opera tion of such devices If necessary the entry function can be disabled Ask your Lexus dealer fo...

Page 138: ...to its original position P 138 Front seats WARNING When adjustingthe seatposition Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen gers are not injured by the moving seat Do not...

Page 139: ...fastened The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in a position other than P driver s seat only Operation of the lever operated Front Fold Return seat will stop in the follow in...

Page 140: ...ft it until it locks If a rear head restraint contacts the ceiling and the seatback cannot be returned smoothly lower the head restraint to the lowest posi tion WARNING Jam protection function Do not...

Page 141: ...he vehicle on level ground set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving Do not allow children to enter the trunk A...

Page 142: ...positions 4 While pressing the SET button or within 3 seconds after the SET button is pressed press button 1 2 or 3 until the buzzer sounds If the selected button has already been preset the previous...

Page 143: ...ing the following Carryonlythekeyyouwanttoregister and then close the driver s door If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle the driving position cannot be recorded properly 1 Check that the shift lever i...

Page 144: ...g positions can be regis tered for each electronic key Therefore the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being carried If a door other than the driver s door is unl...

Page 145: ...osition of the head restraint can be adjusted forward in 4 stages If the head restraint is pulled forward from the foremost position it will return to the rearmost position Pull the head restraint up...

Page 146: ...3 3 Adjustingtheseats Rear seats Align the head restraint with the instal lation holes and push it down to the lowest lock position while pressing the lock release button A RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24...

Page 147: ...n ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode If the driver s seat belt is fastened the steering wheel can be adjusted regard less of engine switch mode Automatic adjustment of thesteering position ifequipped A des...

Page 148: ...ype Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked Otherwise thesteeringwheelmaymove suddenly possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury Also the horn may not sound if...

Page 149: ...the switch Left Right Pressing the same switch again will put the switch in neutral A A Outside rear view mirrors The rear view mirror s position can beadjusted to enable sufficient confirmation of th...

Page 150: ...ted the outside rear view mir rors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground To disable this function select neither L nor R To set...

Page 151: ...tic folding extending mirror function will return to off as default To turn the function on press the switch again to select on Using automatic modein coldweather ifequipped When automatic mode is use...

Page 152: ...ations with the power window switch of that door Stop the vehicle With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode within 4 sec onds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activating co...

Page 153: ...thepower window Also when riding with a child it is recommended to use the window lock switch P 151 Check to make sure that all passen gers do not have any part of their body in a position where it co...

Page 154: ...ow lock switch is disabled If nec essary press the window lock switch after reconnecting the battery If equipped Opening and closing 1 Opens the moon roof The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens 2...

Page 155: ...ve to be per formed again from the beginning If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor rectly have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Ifthemoonroof do...

Page 156: ...r children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the moon roof Check to make sure that all passen gers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the mo...

Page 157: ...so that your fingers etc do not get caught NOTICE Toprevent damageto themoonroof Before opening make sure that there are no foreign objects such as stones or ice around the opening Do not hit the face...

Page 158: ...156 3 5 Opening closing thewindowsandmoon roof RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 159: ...itch 182 Windshield wipers and washer 182 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 190 4 5 Using the driving support sys tems Lexus Safety System 193 PCS Pre Collision System 197 LDA Lane Departure Ale...

Page 160: ...set and shift the shift lever to D 2 Gently depress the accelerator pedal 3 Release the parking brake When startingoffon an uphill The hill start assist control will activate P 248 Drivingintherain Dr...

Page 161: ...sudden stops For the first 1000 km 621 miles Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden acceleration Do not drive continuously in low gears Do not drive at a constant speed for extended perio...

Page 162: ...hicle as soon as it is safe to do so However in the event of an emer gency such asifitbecomesimpossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way P 340 Use engine braking downshift to maintain a safe spee...

Page 163: ...otor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed Front brakes on some models 1 only Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power As a result the discs m...

Page 164: ...act as a lens causing a fire Always apply the parking brake shift the shift lever to P stop the engine and lock the vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running If the vehic...

Page 165: ...me Doingsomay damage the power steering motor When driving over bumps in the road drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging thewheels underside of the vehicle etc RC300 Make sure to idle the engin...

Page 166: ...ack anything in the enlarged trunk Keep cargo and luggage low as close to the floor as possible When you fold down the rear seats long items should not be placed directly behind the front seats Never...

Page 167: ...railerwith your vehicle Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel chair scooter bicycle etc Your vehicle is not designed for trailer t...

Page 168: ...ed on the multi information display Electronic key battery depletion P 120 Conditions affectingoperation P 133 Notes for theentryfunction P 133 Steeringlock function After turning the engine switch of...

Page 169: ...ng in death or serious injury Cautionwhile driving If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and com plete stop Activation of...

Page 170: ...t entirely pre vent battery discharge Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not run ning If the engine is stoppe...

Page 171: ...orming the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking engine braking will not occur because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled NOTICE Toprevent batte...

Page 172: ...shift lever to the M position cancels this function While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed When shifting the shift lever between P and D mak...

Page 173: ...omatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in snow mode To drive using temporary shift range selection operate the or paddle shift switch When the paddle shift switch is o...

Page 174: ...a stop If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time When the shift lever is shifted to a posi tion other than D Downshiftingrestrictionwarning buzzer To help ensure saf...

Page 175: ...ng operation may some times be restricted In some circumstances downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated A buzzer will sound twice The Gear Shift I...

Page 176: ...ht or if you want to stopthem flashing Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position 2 or 3 If you move the lever to either position 1 or 4 the selected turn signals will flash Turn s...

Page 177: ...olume the ASC system will be turned off and the indicator will go off Parking brake Operating instructions NOTICE Beforedriving Fully release the parking brake Driving the vehicle with the parking bra...

Page 178: ...ode select switch is in normal mode or sport mode P 246 Temporary cancelation of the ASC sys tem functions The ASC system may be temporarily canceled depending on the driving condi tions such as when...

Page 179: ...he AUTO position Illuminate brighter than the front position lights Day time running lights are not designed for use at night Headlight control sensor The sensor may not function properly if an object...

Page 180: ...ized P 405 1 With the headlights on push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off 2 Pull the lever toward you and r...

Page 181: ...ati cally If equipped 1 Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch in the or position Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind the upper portion of t...

Page 182: ...adside trees When vehicles ahead appear in a fara way lane on a wide road When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with...

Page 183: ...er on a truck When the vehicle s headlights are dam aged or dirty or are not aimed properly When the vehicle islistingor titlingdue to a flat tire a trailer being towed etc When the headlights are cha...

Page 184: ...position immediately after operation Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster 1 Move the lever up by 2 levels Fog light switch Usetherearfoglightswhendriving in poor visibilityconditions...

Page 185: ...ion Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected 5 Increases the intermittent wind shield wiper frequency 6 Decreases the intermittent wind shield wiper frequency Wiper leve...

Page 186: ...el 3 Move the lever down by 1 level 4 Move the lever down by 2 lev els 5 AUTO mode on off switch WithAUTOmodeselected thewiperswill operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain The syste...

Page 187: ...can be adjusted by turning the switch ring 6 Increases the sensitivity 7 Decreases the sensitivity 8 Washer wiper dual opera tion High speed operation High speed operation Wiper lever oper ation Wiper...

Page 188: ...The wiper operation can not be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermittent windshield wipers are operating Press and hold until the AUTO mode indicator stops flashing If is pressed and held u...

Page 189: ...shield wiper frequency 7 Washer wiper dual opera tion Pulling the lever operates the wipers and washer The wipers will automatically operate a Wiper lever oper ation Wiper operation Temporary operatio...

Page 190: ...nt of raindrops An optical sensor is adopted It may not operate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield or if bugs etc are present on the win...

Page 191: ...romthenozzle Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually When a nozzle becomes blocked In this case contact your Lexus dealer Do not try to cle...

Page 192: ...d the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap In...

Page 193: ...press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door until you hear a click When you lock the doors the fuel filler door will also lock When closing thefuel filler door Do not lock the doors befo...

Page 194: ...n replacingthefuel tank cap Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle Doing so may cause a fire or other inci dent which may result in death or serious injury RC3...

Page 195: ...ts of the following driveassistsystems andcontributes to a safe andcom fortabledriving experience Drivingassistsystem WARNING Lexus Safety System The Lexus Safety System is designed to operate under t...

Page 196: ...to a strong impact have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Do not disassemble the radar sensor Do not modify or paint the radar sen sor or radar sensor cover A B In the followingcases therada...

Page 197: ...ed After replacing the windshield the front camera must be recalibrated Contact your Lexus dealer for details Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera Do not allow bright lights to shine into...

Page 198: ...hen the area around a sensor is covered with dirt moisture fogged up covered with condensation ice etc or other foreign matter To clean the part of the windshield in front of the front camera use the...

Page 199: ...h a warning operatesto urge the driver to take evasive action andthe potential brakepressureis increased to help thedriver avoid thecollision Ifthe system determines that the possi bilityof a frontalc...

Page 200: ...onsystem The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings Do not use the pre collision system instead of normal braking operations under a...

Page 201: ...action and pos sibly delay the operation timing of the pre collision braking function When todisablethepre collision sys tem In the following situations disable the system as it may not operate prope...

Page 202: ...ility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high Each function is operational at the following speeds Pre collision warning Vehicle speed is between approximately 10 and 180 km h 7 an...

Page 203: ...If a battery terminal has been discon nected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time If the shift lever is in R If VSC is disabled only the pre collision...

Page 204: ...uardrails utility poles trees or walls When there is a vehicle pedestrian 2 or object by the roadside at the entrance of a curve When driving on a narrow path sur rounded by a structure such as in a t...

Page 205: ...sor preventing the system from operating properly If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicy cle When approaching the side or front of a vehicle If a...

Page 206: ...be detected by the radar sensor and camera sensor preventing the sys tem from operating properly 2 Pedestrians shorter than approximately 1 m 3 2 ft or taller than approximately 2 m 6 5 ft Pedestrian...

Page 207: ...assistance as neces sary by operating the steering wheel in small amounts for a short period of time to keep the vehicle in its lane If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operate...

Page 208: ...must be paid to the area in front of the vehicle The driver must always assume full responsibility for driv ing safely by paying careful attention to the surrounding conditions and operat ingthe steer...

Page 209: ...are pres ent on the side of the road guardrails curbs reflective poles etc Vehicle is driven on a snow covered road White yellow lines are difficult to see due to rain snow fog dust etc Asphalt repair...

Page 210: ...assist system information screen Inside of displayed white lines is white Indicates that the system is recognizing white yellow lines When the vehicle departs from its lane the white line dis played o...

Page 211: ...temporar ily stopped operating Steering control function Depending on the vehicle speed lane departure situation road conditions etc the driver may not feel the function is oper ating or the function...

Page 212: ...e due to sand etc The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain puddles etc The traffic lines are yellow which may be more difficult to recognize than lines that are white Thewhite y...

Page 213: ...Camera Unavailable The operation conditions of the camera sensor temperature etc are not met When the operation conditions of the camera sensor temperature etc are met the LDA system will become avail...

Page 214: ...y Ifthesystemjudgesthatthevehicle is beingdrivenover the speed limit performing prohibitedactions etc in relation to the recognized road signs italerts thedriver using a warning displayand warning buz...

Page 215: ...isplayed P 106 A no overtaking sign and a speed limit sign with supplemental mark are not displayed However if signs other than speed limit signs are recognized they are mentioned in a stack under the...

Page 216: ...lti infor mation display the sign flashes When the RSA system recognizes a no entry sign and detects that the vehicle has entered a no entry area based on the map information of the navigation system...

Page 217: ...s a sign not appropriate for the currently traveled lane such a sign exists directly after a freeway branches or in an adjacent lane just before merging Stickers are attached to the rear of the preced...

Page 218: ...our surroundings The dynamic radar cruise control pro vides driving assistance to reduce the driver s burden However there are limi tations to the assistance provided Set the speed appropriately depen...

Page 219: ...ead Therefore if there is ever any danger the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropri ately in order to ensure the safety of all involved Toavoid inadvertent dyna...

Page 220: ...a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you the system automatically decelerates your vehicle When a greater reduction in vehicle spe...

Page 221: ...he speed Cruise control SET indicator will come on The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed To change the set speed operate the lever until the desired set speed is...

Page 222: ...km h 2 When the set speed is shown in MPH Pressing the switch changes the vehi cle to vehicle distance as follows 1 Long 2 Medium 3 Short The vehicle to vehicle distance is set auto matically to long...

Page 223: ...distance Warnings maynot occurwhen In the following instances warnings may not occur even when the vehi cle to vehicle distance is small When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds your...

Page 224: ...g vehi cle to vehicle distance control mode the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle Automatic cancelation of vehi cle to vehicledi...

Page 225: ...fi cient or operate the accelerator pedal when acceleration is required As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect thesetypesofvehicles theapproach warning P 221 may not be activated Vehicles t...

Page 226: ...the accelerator pedal If equipped Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the acceler ator pedal Set speed Indicators Cruise control switch 1 Pressthe ON OFF buttontoacti vat...

Page 227: ...et speed is obtained 1 Increases the speed 2 Decreases the speed Fine adjustment Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction Large adjustment Hold the lever in the desired direction The set sp...

Page 228: ...ctual vehicle speed is below approxi mately 40 km h 25 mph VSC is activated TRC is activated for a period of time When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch Ifthewarning m...

Page 229: ...ngine is not stopped by the Stop Start system when vehicleis stoppedwith the shift lever in D it may bestopped by theStop Start system when the shift lever is shifted to P Restarting the engine With t...

Page 230: ...he steering wheel is operated The shift lever is shifted to M N or R from D The shift lever is shifted from P Sport mode or snow mode is selected as the driving mode The driver s seat belt is unfasten...

Page 231: ...letheengineis stopped by the Stop Start system Press the Stop Start cancel switch to deactivate the Stop Start system Changingtheidling stop time with the air conditioningsystem on The length of time...

Page 232: ...been started with the hood opened Close the hood turn the engine switch off wait 30 seconds or more and then start the engine If the message is displayed continuously more than 60 minutes the battery...

Page 233: ...d by the Stop Start system while the Stop Start indicator is on An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop Start system while th...

Page 234: ...lling back wards until the engine is restarted and drive force is generated When drive force is generated the maintainedbrakeforceisautomatically canceled This function operates on flat sur faces as w...

Page 235: ...ING Whenusing the Lexus parking assist sensor Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and pos sibly cause an accident Do not use t...

Page 236: ...sor receives a strong impact A non genuine Lexus suspension lowered suspension etc is installed Towing eyelets are installed A backlit license plate is installed When using Lexusparkingassist sen sor...

Page 237: ...notfunction correctly Certain vehicle conditions and the sur rounding environment may affect the ability of a sensor to correctly detect objects Par ticular instances where this may occur are listed...

Page 238: ...center sensor Approximate distance to object 60 cm 2 0 ft to 45 cm 1 5 ft Rear corner sensor rear center sensor Approximate distance to object 40 cm 1 3 ft to 30 cm 1 0 ft Front corner sensor front ce...

Page 239: ...ately 30 cm 1 0 ft Corner sensors Approximately 30 cm 1 0 ft Rear center sensors Approximately 35 cm 1 1 ft When 2 or more obstacles are detectedsimultaneously thebuzzer system responds to the nearest...

Page 240: ...an be set Rear center sensor display and tone indication can be set If equipped The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions The BSM Blind Spot Monitor func tion Assists the driver in makin...

Page 241: ...he vehicle RCTAbuzzer RCTAfunctiononly If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected a buzzer will sound The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1 second imme...

Page 242: ...sensor is scratched or dented or part of them has become disconnected Do not disassemble the sensor Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper Do not modify the sensor...

Page 243: ...d in areas that are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors the blind spots The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below The range of each detection area is Approximately 0 5...

Page 244: ...y The BSM function may not detect vehi cles correctly in the following situations When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur rounding area When mud snow ice a sticke...

Page 245: ...distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short When a bicycle carrier or other acces sory is installed to the rear of the vehicle Operation of the RCTA function The RCTA function uses...

Page 246: ...chtheRCTAfunc tionwillnot detect a vehicle The RCTA function is not designed to detectthefollowingtypesofvehiclesand or objects Vehicles approaching from directly behind Vehicles backing up in a parki...

Page 247: ...n each vehi cle When a vehicle is approaching at high speed When backing up on a slope with a sharp change in grade When backing out of a shallow angle parking spot Immediately after the BSM main swit...

Page 248: ...ng it suitable for when agile driving response is desired such as when driving on roads with many curves When not in sport mode if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right the SPORT indic...

Page 249: ...s earlier downshift timing than SPORT S mode in order to maintain a high engine speed and provides faster gear changes This mode also changes the steering feel suspension control and VDIM control maki...

Page 250: ...ing if equipped Contributes to the controllability of the vehicle by controlling the angle of the front wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed and steering wheel input DRS Dynamic Rear Steering...

Page 251: ...Emergency brakesignal if equipped Whenthebrakesareappliedsuddenly the stop lights automatically flash to alert the vehicle behind When the TRC VSCsystems areoper ating The slip indicator light will f...

Page 252: ...aight forward position but it will return when the system restarts When the steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is stopped or is moving very slowly on vehicles...

Page 253: ...emer gency brakesignal The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations The emergency flashers are turned on The brake pedal is released The system judges from the vehicle d...

Page 254: ...e to the road conditions As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force do not turn the TRC VSC systems off unless necessary Replacing tires Make sure that all tires are o...

Page 255: ...ecified size Maintaintherecommendedlevelofair pressure Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being used Use snow tires on all not just som...

Page 256: ...ing brake The parking brake may freeze up preventing it from being released If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake make sure to block the wheels Failure to do so may be dangerous...

Page 257: ...g to the accelera tor pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions In addition the operation of the air conditioning sys tem heating cooling will be mini mize...

Page 258: ...needed turn the A C switch off Turn ing the A C switch on when unneces sary leads to excessive fuel consumption Avoid unnecessary idling Stop the engine when parking the vehicle to reduce excessive f...

Page 259: ...nts of friction their use on dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy Use tires that are appropriate for the season and road conditions Use oil and fluid of the recom mended quality which affect fuel c...

Page 260: ...258 4 6 Driving tips RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 261: ...atic air conditioning system 265 Heated steering wheel seat heat ers seat ventilators 273 5 3 Using the interior lights Interior lights list 276 5 4 Using the storage features List of storage features...

Page 262: ...button Certain finger movements on the touchpad can perform functions such as changing map scalings and scrolling list screens Sub function button When is displayed on the screen a function screen ass...

Page 263: ...o select the desired button on the screen Enter Buttonsonthe screen can be selected by either depressing or double tapping the touchpad Once a button has been selected the screen will change Touch ope...

Page 264: ...a 7 inch display NOTICE Toprevent damageto theRemote Touch Observe the following precautions Fail ure to do so may cause damage to the Remote Touch Do not allow food liquid stickers or lit cigarettes...

Page 265: ...he display is called the main display and the small screen to the right is called the side display Switch Function Select to display the Destination screen 1 Select to display the audio control screen...

Page 266: ...The following functions can be dis played and operated on the side dis play Select or to displaythe desired screen Navigation system Audio Vehicle information P 116 Air conditioning system P 268 Show...

Page 267: ...tically adjusted accordingto the temper ature setting Press the MENU button on the RemoteTouch then select Climate to dis playthe air conditioning control screen P 262 The air conditioning system can...

Page 268: ...he temperature setting can also be adjusted by touching on the sensor When the temperature setting is changed a buzzer sounds If is not pressed the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated a...

Page 269: ...efogging the rear window if equipped P 270 Display the air conditioning control screen Display the option control screen P 267 Adjust the left hand side tempera ture setting Adjust the fan speed setti...

Page 270: ...nging the fan speed setting during the automatic mode opera tion if equipped P 270 Sidedisplay vehicles with a 10 3 inch display Adjust the left hand side tempera ture setting Adjust the fan speed set...

Page 271: ...s Type A Press The mode switches among recircu lated air mode automatic and out side air mode modes each time the button is pressed When the system is switched to automatic mode theairconditioningsyst...

Page 272: ...d de icer will automatically turn off after a period of time Blowercustomization if equipped Fan speed setting during the automatic mode operation can be customized To change the fan speed setting mod...

Page 273: ...automatic mode the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes When the dehumidification function is off and the fan is o...

Page 274: ...ition Airoutlets A B WARNING To prevent thewindshield fromfog gingup Do not use dur ing cool air operation in extremely humid weather The difference between the temperature of the out side air and tha...

Page 275: ...n goodventilationusing a fan built into theseat WARNING To prevent minorburn injuries Care should be taken if anyone in the fol lowing categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when...

Page 276: ...ion The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode Seat heatertimer control To enable seat heater timer control press and hold the driver and front passenger seat heater switches at the same time when the v...

Page 277: ...Vehicles with seat heaters Each time the switch is pressed the intensity of the seat ventilator changes and the level indicator lights green light as follows Hi 3 segments lit Mid 2 segments lit Lo 1...

Page 278: ...interior light P 276 Door courtesy lights Footwell lights Front Turns the light on off touch the light The rear interior light turns on off together with the front interior light Turns the door posit...

Page 279: ...arged If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes When front interior light or personal lights do notrespondas normal Wh...

Page 280: ...thatshould notbe left in the storage spaces Do not leave glasses lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces as this may cause the following when cabin tempera ture becomes high Glasses may be deform...

Page 281: ...ve box closed In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving an accident may occur due to an occu pant being struck by the open glove box or the items stored inside Cupholders WARNING Itemsunsuitab...

Page 282: ...hten the belt Stowing thebelt 1 Fold the belt 2 Secure the belt with the clip To prevent damage to the warning reflec tor storage belt when it is not in use stow the belt Trunk features Cargohooks WAR...

Page 283: ...ply for elec tronic goods that use less than 12 VDC 10 A power consumption of 120 W Open the lid Other interior features Assistgrips WARNING Assistgrip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or ou...

Page 284: ...ry packs If such devices are left connected the engine switch may not be turned off normally 1 To set the visor in the forward posi tion flip it down 2 To set the visor in the side position flip down...

Page 285: ...method which is appropriate for the device HomeLink indicator light Garage door operation indicators HomeLink icon Illuminates while HomeLink is operating Buttons Codesstoredin theHomeLink mem ory The...

Page 286: ...light flashes orange Perform 3 within 60 seconds of 1 or the indicator light will stop flashing and pro gramming will not be able to be com pleted 2 Point the remote control transmit ter for the devi...

Page 287: ...ce should operate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released Device with rolling code If the indi cator light flashes rapidly your garage door opener motor or other device is equipped with a rol...

Page 288: ...opener has been completed if the garage door opener motor is trained to HomeLink both garage door operation indicators will flash rap idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will bli...

Page 289: ...ible device To check device compatibility refer to www homelink com The indicators can operate within approximately 250 m 820 ft of the garage door However if there are obstructions between the garage...

Page 290: ...288 5 5 Using theother interior features ory RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 291: ...intenance Maintenance requirements 296 Scheduled maintenance 298 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 309 Hood 311 Positioning a floor jack 311 Engine compartment 313 Tire...

Page 292: ...The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water Deep scratches caused by keys coins etc cannot be restored Do not use wax that contains abrasives Automatic ca...

Page 293: ...ing the win dows Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up When the water repellent performance has become insufficient the coating can be repaired Contact your Lexus dealer Plat...

Page 294: ...If the paint is chipped or scratched have it repaired immediately To prevent the wheels from corroding remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels Cleaningtheexterio...

Page 295: ...r using a cloth or sponge Also check the beltsperiodicallyforexcessivewear fraying or cuts Whencleaningthecarpetedportionsof the glovebox consolebox etc If a strong adhesive tape is used there is a po...

Page 296: ...urface may be damaged Preventingdamagetoleather sur faces Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immed...

Page 297: ...t cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area Caring for leather areas Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year t...

Page 298: ...ys tem brake system and fuel system should be inspected by a qualified technician according to the Lexus maintenance schedule Rubber hoses are particularly important maintenance items Have any deterio...

Page 299: ...he air conditioning system after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indi cate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immedi ately...

Page 300: ...e schedule A Road Condition 1 Operating on rough or muddy roads or roads with melted snow 2 Operatingondustyroads Roadsinareas where their pavement rate is low or a cloud of dust often arises and the...

Page 301: ...ace when the maintenance reminder appears See note 1 RC300 except for Macao Replace when the maintenance reminder appears See note 1 RC300 for Macao R R R R R R R R 12 4 Cooling and heater system See...

Page 302: ...ery 200000 km 120000 miles 20 Steering wheel linkage and steer ing gear box I I I I 12 21 Drive shaft boots I I I I 24 22 Suspension ball joints and dust covers I I I I 12 23 Automatic transmission fl...

Page 303: ...80000 km 50000 miles 4 Including the filter in fuel tank 5 Toyota genuine fuel injector cleaner or equivalent 6 RC350 ForCostaRica DominicanRepublic Guatemala Panama ElSalvador Peru Aruba Curacao GCC...

Page 304: ...2 Operating on dusty roads Roads in areas where their pavement rate is low or a cloud of dust often arises and the air is dry Replacement of engine oil See note 2 Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months...

Page 305: ...oil filter See note 2 Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months B 3 Extensive idling and or low speed driving for a long distance such as police profes sional private use like taxi or door to door deliver...

Page 306: ...rst x1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 x1000 miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS 1 Drive belts I I I I I I 12 2 Engine oil Replace when the maintenance reminder appears See note 1 3 Engine oil filt...

Page 307: ...ng wheel linkage and steering gear box I I I I I I 12 20 Drive shaft boots I I I I I I 24 21 Suspension ball joints and dust covers I I I I I I 12 22 Automatic transmission fluid I I 36 23 Automatic t...

Page 308: ...more frequent service specific to the type of severe conditions For outline see Mainte nance schedule requirements Additional maintenance schedule for South Africa A 1 Operating on rough or muddy road...

Page 309: ...15000 km 9000 miles or 12 months Inspection of brake pads and discs Every 7500 km 4500 miles or 6 months Inspection or replacement of automatic transmission fluid I Every 45000 km 27000 miles or 36 m...

Page 310: ...rm correction or replacement as necessary B 4 Continuous high speed driving 80 or more of maximum vehicle speed for over 2 hours Inspection or replacement of automatic transmission fluid I Every 45000...

Page 311: ...ng life hybrid organic acid tech nology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixedwith50 coolant and 50 deionized water Funnel usedonlyfor adding coolant Engine oil level P 315 Toyota Genuine Motor O...

Page 312: ...ke fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the affected area with clean water imme diately If you still experience discomfort co...

Page 313: ...eck that the hood is fully closed and locked If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Positioning...

Page 314: ...312 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance Rear RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 315: ...P 317 Engine oil filler cap P 315 Washer fluid tank P 321 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 319 Radiator P 319 Air cleaner P 322 For right hand drive vehicles The battery and the fuse box in front of...

Page 316: ...317 Washer fluid tank P 321 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 319 Intercooler radiator P 319 Radiator P 319 Air cleaner P 322 Intercooler coolant reservoir P 317 For right hand drive vehicles The batt...

Page 317: ...the engineoil 1 Park the vehicle on level ground After warming up the engine and turning it off wait more than 5 min utes for the oil to drain back intothe bottom of the engine 2 Holding a rag under...

Page 318: ...dprepar ing the item needed Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before add ing oil Engine oil selection P 395 Oil quantity Low Full 1 5 L 1 6 qt 1 3 Imp qt Item Clean funnel A...

Page 319: ...press 4 A message is displayed on the multi information display The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold WARNING Usedengine oi...

Page 320: ...otaSuper Long Life Coolant or a similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Lif...

Page 321: ...p P 389 The cooling system may be under pres sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap isremoved causingseriousinjuries such as burns NOTICE When adding coolant Coolant is neither plain water nor stra...

Page 322: ...ttery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Therefore observe the following before recharging If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground...

Page 323: ...id contact with eyes skin and clothes Never inhale or swallow electrolyte Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery Keep children away from the battery Whereto safelychargethebatter...

Page 324: ...alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc NOTICE Donot use any fluidother than washer fluid Do not use soapy water or engine anti freeze instead of washer fluid Doing so may cause strea...

Page 325: ...ssure if not rotated New tread Worn tread Treadwear indicator The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a TWI or mark etc molded into the sidewall of each tire WARNING Toprevent inhalingdust We...

Page 326: ...danger ous handling characteristics which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Do not mix tires of different makes models or tread patterns Also do not mix tires of remarkably...

Page 327: ...pressure warning valves and transmit ters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise Vehicles without the tire inflation pressure display function If the tire pressure drops...

Page 328: ...alves and transmitters is not regis tered in the tire pressure warning computer Performance may be affected in the fol lowing situations Near a TV tower electric power plant gas station radio station...

Page 329: ...einflation pressure display function People with implantable cardiac pace makers cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should not come within 450 mm 1...

Page 330: ...Initializationprocedure Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure Also make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire inflation pressu...

Page 331: ...s dealer Instructionsfor checking tire inflation pressure When checking tire inflation pressure observe the following Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3...

Page 332: ...inflationis criticalto savetire performance Keep your tires properly inflated If the tires are not properly inflated the following conditions may occur which could lead to an accident resulting in dea...

Page 333: ...anual asthis mayresult ina loss of handling control Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Doing so may result in an acci dent causing death or serious injury...

Page 334: ...itioning fil ter according to the maintenance schedule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow early replacement may be required Ifair flow from thevents decreases dra matically The filter may...

Page 335: ...032 Use a CR2032 lithium battery Batteries canbepurchasedat your Lexus dealer localelectricalapplianceshopsor camera stores Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture...

Page 336: ...o the key wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape 3 Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up Type B 1 Take out the mechanical key 2 Remove the cover To prevent da...

Page 337: ...s Theseparts aresmall andif swallowedby a child they can cause choking Keep away from children Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury NOTICE For normal operation after replacing theb...

Page 338: ...compartment type B fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off Left side instrument panel left hand drive vehicles Remove the lid Left side instrument panel right hand drive vehicles Remove the lid...

Page 339: ...aler Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse After a fuseis replaced If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse ha...

Page 340: ...built up inside the headlight WARNING Toprevent system breakdowns and vehiclefire Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle and possibly a fire or injury Neve...

Page 341: ...If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 348 If a warning message is displayed 355 If you have a flat tire vehicles with a spare tire 359 If you have a flat tire vehicles with an emerge...

Page 342: ...ever is shifted to N 3 After slowing down stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the road 4 Stop the engine If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N 3 Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to...

Page 343: ...the door and exit the vehicle WARNING Iftheenginehastobeturnedoffwhile driving Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering whe...

Page 344: ...caping the vehicle from the window is not possible due to seating position passenger body type etc When using an emergency hammer consider your seat location and the size of the window opening to ensu...

Page 345: ...hains The towing eyelets cables or chains may become dam aged broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage Do not turn the engine switch off There is a possibility that the steering wheel is...

Page 346: ...owing dolly under the front wheels If your vehicle is transported by a flat bed truck it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration NOTICE Beforetowing thevehicle vehicles with a S...

Page 347: ...rd surfaced roads for at most 80 km 50 miles at under 30 km h 18 mph A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehicle s wheels drive train axles steering and brakes must be...

Page 348: ...icult Wheelnutwrench Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk P 359 367 Fluid leaks under the vehicle Water dripping from the air condi tioning after use is normal Flat looking tires or uneven tire wear...

Page 349: ...itch to ACCES SORY mode or turn it off 2 Restart the engine Fuel pump shut off system To minimizethe risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or whenan airbag inflates upon collision the fuelpump s...

Page 350: ...essar ily indicatea malfunction in the system However if this continues to occur have the vehicle inspected byyour Lexus dealer Actions tothewarninglights or warningbuzzers Warning light Details Actio...

Page 351: ...tions Indicates a malfunction in The emission control system on some models The electronic engine control system The electronic throttle control system or The electronic automatic transmission control...

Page 352: ...ake Override System is operating Release theaccelerator pedal anddepress thebrake pedal Warning light Details Actions Indicates a malfunction in the EPS Electric Power Steering system Havethevehiclein...

Page 353: ...y P 196 357 If the PCS Pre Collision System or VSC Vehicle Stability Control system is disabled the PCS warning light will illuminate P 204 Warning light Details Actions Indicates a malfunction in The...

Page 354: ...tly for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed Front passenger s seat belt warning buzzer The front passenger s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger...

Page 355: ...becomes completely empty If the fuel tank is empty refuelthevehicleimmediately Themalfunc tion indicator lamp will go off after several trips If the malfunction indicator lamp does not Warning light D...

Page 356: ...iththespare tire ifequipped 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 though the flat...

Page 357: ...eteriorate you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes If a blowout or sudden air leakage shouldoccur The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately NOTICE Toensurethe ti...

Page 358: ...essages are shown again after the following actions have been performed contact your Lexus dealer A B F SPORT models main meter moved to the right Master warning light The master warning light also co...

Page 359: ...eplace is displayed The engine oil level is low Check the level of the engine oil and add if necessary This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope Move the vehicle to a level surface...

Page 360: ...r if you decelerate to below 120 km h 75 mph Reduce your vehicle speed Ifa messagethatindicatesthe need for visitingyour Lexus dealer is displayed The system or part shown on the multi information dis...

Page 361: ...ve a flat tire vehi cles with a spare tire Your vehicleis equippedwith a sparetire Theflattirecan be replaced with the sparetire For details about tires P 323 WARNING If youhavea flattire Do not conti...

Page 362: ...Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack leading to death or serious injury Do not use the tire jack for any pur pose other than replacing tires or installing...

Page 363: ...in its jack point Donotputanypartofyourbodyunder the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack Do not raise the...

Page 364: ...eto luggagemat When closing the trunk lid do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk Takingout the spare tire WARNING Whenstoring thesparetire Be careful not to catch fingers o...

Page 365: ...driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot Touching these areas with hands feet or other body parts while changing a tire etc may result in burns Failure to follow the...

Page 366: ...ortion comes into loose con tact with the disc wheel seat When replacing an aluminum wheel with an aluminum wheel turn the wheel nuts until the washers come into contact with the disc wheel 3 Lower th...

Page 367: ...ch tires Install the spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires 1 Replace a front tire with the spare tire 2 Replace the fla...

Page 368: ...lision or sudden braking NOTICE Drivingwith tire chains and thespare tire Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire Tirechainsmaydamagethevehiclebody and adversely affect driving perfor mance When repl...

Page 369: ...wing cases the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit Contact your Lexus dealer When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure When the tire lost...

Page 370: ...ndle Wheel nut wrench Screwdriver Towing eyelet Emergency tire puncture repair kits Jack Use of the jack P 362 Bottle Hose Air release cap Stickers Emergencytire puncture repair kit components A B C D...

Page 371: ...s or for any other purposes If the sealant gets on your clothes it may stain If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body the stain may not be removable if it is not cleaned at...

Page 372: ...may cause the tires to not be repaired properly Precautions for useofthesealant Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health If you ingest sealant con sume as much water as possible then immediat...

Page 373: ...again Therefore keep it in a safe place 3 Connect the hose to the valve Screw the end of the hose clockwise as far as possible 4 Make sure that the compressor switch is off 5 Lift the rubber stopper o...

Page 374: ...t and moisture from the wheel before attaching the label If it is impossibleto attachthelabel makesureto tell your Lexus dealer when you have them repair and replace the tire that sealant is injected...

Page 375: ...gauge will display the actual tire inflation pressure about 1 minute 15 minutes at low temperature after the switch is turned on Turn the compressor switch off and then check the tire inflation press...

Page 376: ...le in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor 18 To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire immediately drive safely for about 5 km 3 miles below 80 km h 50 mph 19 After driving sto...

Page 377: ...release cap to the end of the hose and push the protrusion on the air releasecapinto the valvetolet some air out 3 Disconnect the hose from the valve remove the air release cap from the hose and then...

Page 378: ...idents Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or seri ous injury Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed Be especially careful when turning and cornering If the ve...

Page 379: ...ildren Do not disassemble or modify the kit Do not subject parts such as the air pressureindicatortoimpacts Thismay cause a malfunction Toavoid damageto the tire pressure warning valves andtransmitter...

Page 380: ...or if repair procedures are unknown When the engine does not start the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning nor mally 1 Set the par...

Page 381: ...NOTICE When anelectronic key is lost If the electronic key remains lost the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly Visit your Lexus dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the...

Page 382: ...xcept for Korea 1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position 2 Close the door while pulling the door handle If the electronic key does not operate properly If communication between the electroni...

Page 383: ...and depress the brake pedal 2 TouchtheLexusemblemsideofthe 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...

Page 384: ...the mechanical key when the alarm system is set the alarm may be triggered Saudi Arabia Sultanate of Oman Bah rain United Arab Emirates Qatar and Kuwait Changingengine switch modes Release the brake p...

Page 385: ...Positive battery terminal your vehicle Positive battery terminal second vehicle Negative battery terminal second vehicle Solid stationary unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any mov in...

Page 386: ...attery terminal second vehicle Negative battery terminal second vehicle Solid stationary unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any mov ing parts as shown in the illustration 4 Start the e...

Page 387: ...ormally after the second attempt This is not a malfunction Theengineswitch modeis memorizedby the vehicle When the battery is recon nected the system will return to the mode it was in before the batte...

Page 388: ...ot 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 im...

Page 389: ...Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks immedi ately contact your Lexus dealer 4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the full FULL or F andlow LOW or L lines on the reservoir E...

Page 390: ...air conditioning system on and off repeat edly The fans may not operate in freezing tem peratures 7 If the fans are not operating Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer If the fans...

Page 391: ...not loosen or remove the coolant reservoir cap coolant inlet cap or intercooler coolant reservoir cap High temperature steam or coolant could spray out NOTICE When adding enginecoolant Add coolant slo...

Page 392: ...ARNING Whenattemptingtofreeastuckvehi cle If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it make sure the sur rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles objects or people The ve...

Page 393: ...tions 8 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 392 Fuel information 404 8 2 Customization Customizable features 405 8 3 Items to initialize Items to initialize 417 8 4 Certifications Cer...

Page 394: ...s It is used in registering the ownership of your vehi cle This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel and in the engine compartment RC350 RC300 Maintenance data fuel oil level etc...

Page 395: ...f origin GCC countries and Lebanon The year of the manufacture and coun try of origin are shown on the Certifi cation Regulation label Saudi Arabia Sultanate of Oman Bah rain United Arab Emirates Qata...

Page 396: ...m torque NET 1 380 N m 4800 4900 rpm Maximum output NET 1 232 kW 6600 rpm Model 8AR FTS Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline with turbocharger Bore and stroke 86 0 86 0 mm 3 39 3 39 in Displacemen...

Page 397: ...or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade 0W 20 5W 20 5W 30 and 10W 30 API grade SL Energy Conserving SM Energy Conserving or SN Resource Conserving or SN PLUS Resource Cons...

Page 398: ...ct the oil you should use API Service Symbol Topportion APISERVICESN meansthe oil quality designation by American Petro leum Institute API Center portion SAE 0W 20 means the SAE viscosity grade Lower...

Page 399: ...is at high temperature An oil with a higher viscosity one with a higher value may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds or under extreme load con ditions How to read oil containe...

Page 400: ...RC300 Gasoline engine 8 0 L 8 5 qt 7 0 Imp qt 8 1 L 8 6 qt 7 1 Imp qt 3 Intercooler 3 1 L 3 3 qt 2 7 Imp qt Coolant type Use either of the following Toyota Super Long Life Coolant Similar high quality...

Page 401: ...specific gravity is lower than the standard value charge the battery Charging rates Quick charge Slow charge 15 A max 5 A max Automatic transmission Fluid capacity 1 RC350 9 5 L 10 0 qt 8 4 Imp qt 9 7...

Page 402: ...bf while the engine is running 2 Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N 30 6 kgf 67 4 lbf 18 inch tires Oil capacity 1 35 L 1 42 qt 1 19 Imp qt Oil type and viscosity Toyota G...

Page 403: ...pressure Front wheel kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Rear wheel kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 240 2 4 35 250 2 5 36 Wheel size 19 8J 235 40R19 19 9J 265 35R19 Wheel nut torque 103 N m 10 5 kgf m 76 ft lbf Tire size...

Page 404: ...the tire sidewall Wheel size 18 8J Wheel nut torque 103 N m 10 5 kgf m 76 ft lbf Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Tirerollingresistancerating 5lev els 5 5 Tire wet grip rating 5 levels 3 3 Tire size 235...

Page 405: ...n pressure Rec ommended cold tire inflation pressure 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar 60 psi Wheel size 17 4T T155 70D17 18 4T T145 70D18 Wheel nut torque 103 N m 10 5 kgf m 76 ft lbf Light bulbs Light bulb...

Page 406: ...ne to be used has a suitable Research Octane Number Ifyour engineknocks Consult your Lexus dealer You may occasionally notice light knock ing for a short time while accelerating or driving uphill This...

Page 407: ...e customizing the features Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus tomized Contact your Lexus dealer for further details Settings that can be changed using the...

Page 408: ...Simplified Chi nese 3 Traditional Chi nese 3 Arabic 3 Units 2 km L 100km km km L O O miles MPG 3 Switch settings except F SPORT models Drive information 1 Desired status screen 4 O Drive information 1...

Page 409: ...2 O O Needle F SPORT models Color 1 Color 2 O Color 3 Rev indicator F SPORT models 5000 r min Select to set the desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be dis played O Off Rev p...

Page 410: ...ocking using a mechani cal key Both side doors unlocked in one step Driver s door unlocked in one step bothsidedoors unlocked in two steps O Speed detecting automatic door lock function On Off O O Shi...

Page 411: ...Off O O Function Default setting Customized setting A B C Function Default setting Customized setting Smart entry start system On Off O O Smart door unlocking Both side doors Driver s door O O Number...

Page 412: ...ault setting Customized setting Driver sseatmovementwhen exiting the vehicle Full Off O O Partial Steering wheel movement On Off O A B C Function Default setting Customized setting Automatic mirror fo...

Page 413: ...ignal lever is moved to the first position in the direction of flashing light Automatic lightcontrolsystem P 177 Function Default setting Customized setting Mechanical key linked opera tion Off On O W...

Page 414: ...B C Function Default setting Customized setting Daytime running light system On Off O O A B C Function Default setting Customized setting Change the Stop Start sys temdurationwhenthe A Cis on Standard...

Page 415: ...stomized setting RSA Road Sign Assist On Off O Excess speed notification method Display only No notification O Display and buzzer 2 Excess speed notification level 2 km h 1 mph 5 km h 3 mph O 10 km h...

Page 416: ...n in custom mode Normal Eco O A B C Function Default setting Customized setting Switching between outside air and recirculated air mode linked to AUTO switch operation On Off O O A C auto switch opera...

Page 417: ...ation when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person On Off O Remote Touch pad light On Off O Timeelapsedbeforetheouter foot lights turn off 15 seconds Off O O 7 5 seconds 30 sec...

Page 418: ...rs 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 setting...

Page 419: ...ses as thebatterybeingreconnected or maintenancebeing performed on thevehicle List of itemsto initialize Item When to initialize Reference Engine oil mainte nance data After changing the engine oil P...

Page 420: ...418 8 4 Certifications 8 4 Certifications Certifications Immobilizer system RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

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Page 457: ...455 Index What to do if Troubleshooting 456 Alphabetical Index 459 RC350 RC300_OM_General_OM24884E...

Page 458: ...he 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 130 Did you press the engine switch while...

Page 459: ...hicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle during setting the alarm The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds P 89 Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm Unlock the door...

Page 460: ...to P 348 355 Vehicle with a spare tire Stopthevehiclein a safeplaceand replace the flat tire with the spare tire P 359 Vehicle with an emergency tire puncture repair kit Stop the vehicle in a safe pl...

Page 461: ...s 40 Side and curtain shield airbags precau tions 42 SRS airbags 38 SRS warning light 349 Alarm 89 Warning buzzer 348 Anchor brackets 77 82 Antennas smart entry start system 131 Anti lock Brake System...

Page 462: ...aints 50 Moon roof precautions 154 Power window lock switch 151 Removed electronic key battery precau tions 335 Seat belt precautions 49 Trunk precautions 128 Cleaning Aluminum wheels 291 Exterior 290...

Page 463: ...range 107 DRS Dynamic Rear Steering 248 Dynamic radar cruise control 216 Warning message 223 355 Dynamic Rear Steering DRS 248 E Eco Driving Indicator 108 Eco Driving Indicator Light 108 Eco friendly...

Page 464: ...icle has to be stopped in an emergency 340 EPS Electric Power Steering 248 Warning light 350 Event data recorder EDR 6 7 F First aid kit storage belt 280 Flat tire Tire pressure warning system 325 Veh...

Page 465: ...311 Pop Up Hood 45 Hooks Cargo hooks 280 Coat hooks 281 Retaining hooks floor mat 32 Horn 146 I Identification Engine 393 Vehicle 392 Ignition switch engine switch 166 Auto power off function 168 Chan...

Page 466: ...ood lock release lever 311 Shift lever 169 Turn signal lever 174 Wiper lever 182 Lexus Dynamic Handling system LDH 249 Lexus parking assist sensor Warning message 235 Lexus Safety System Automatic Hig...

Page 467: ...y 110 Dynamic radar cruise control 216 Eco Driving Indicator 108 Engine oil pressure gauge 109 Engine oil temperature gauge 109 Gear Position 110 G force 109 LDA LaneDepartureAlertwith steering contro...

Page 468: ...sion System PCS Function 197 PCS OFF switch 199 Warning light 351 Warning message 355 R Radar cruise control 216 Radiator 319 RCTA Function 238 Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA 238 Rear Crossing Traffic...

Page 469: ...ear view mirror 147 LDA LaneDepartureAlertwith steering control 205 Radar sensor 193 Rain sensing windshield wipers 188 Shift lever Automatic transmission 169 Side airbags 38 Side mirrors Adjustment 1...

Page 470: ...172 PCS OFF switch 199 Power door lock switch 126 Power window switches 150 Rear window and outside rear view mir ror defoggers switch 265 Seat heater switches 273 Seat ventilator switches 273 Snow m...

Page 471: ...ner switch 129 Wireless remote control 129 Trunk light 129 Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs 338 Turn signal lever 174 Wattage 403 V Vanity lights 282 Vanity mirrors 282 Variable Gear Ratio Ste...

Page 472: ...ssure 353 Warning message display 111 Warning messages 355 Warning reflector storage belt 280 Washer Checking 321 Preparing and checking before winter 253 Switch 182 Washing and waxing 290 Wheels 330...

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Page 474: ...on pressure P 400 401 Fuel tank capacity Ref erence For Korea 66 3 L 17 5 gal 14 6 Imp gal Except for Korea 66 L 17 4 gal 14 5 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 394 P 404 Cold tire inflation...

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