LEXUS RC 300 (2019 year). Instruction

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For safety and security

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle

using an inside lock button.

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The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (

P.308)

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the bat-

tery

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

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Warning lights and indicators

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Gauges and meters ....................

Multi-information display............

Fuel consumption information

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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.

: These lights turn on when the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-

minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

(

P.282)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

(

P.282)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(

P.282)

Charging system warning
light

(

P.282)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(

P.283)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.283)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.283)

SRS warning light

(

P.283)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

P.283)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

P.283)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake warning light
(

P.284)

(Canada)

Parking brake warning light
(

P.284)

Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light

(

P.284)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(

P.284)

(orange)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (

P.285)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(

P.285)

Slip indicator

(

P.285)

Open door warning light
(

P.285)

Low fuel level warning light
(

P.286)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(

P.286)

Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights

(

P.286)

Master warning light

(

P.287)

Tire pressure warning light

(

P.287)

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The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

 Drive mode indicators



Except F SPORT models

WARNING

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If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning light not come on

when you start the engine, this could

mean that these systems are not available

to help protect you in an accident, which

could result in death or serious injury.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (

P.133)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.136)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (

P.136)

Headlight high beam indicator
(

P.137)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor

(

P.138)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(

P.156)

Cruise control indicator
(

P.173)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (

P.168)

Cruise control “SET” indicator
(

P.168)

(white)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (

P.163)

(green)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (

P.163)

(orange)

(flashes)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (

P.163)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors

*3, 4

(if equipped) (

P.182)

Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) (

P.176)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(

P.193)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.193)

Security indicator

(

P.57,

58)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator

(

P.66)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

(

P.73)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*1, 5

(

P.36)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*1, 5

(

P.36)

Eco drive mode indicator
(

P.190)

“SPORT” indicator (

P.190)

Snow mode indicator (

P.130)

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F SPORT models

: These lights turn on when the engine

: The light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is 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 outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds. If the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators do not
illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a
malfunction in the system. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

Eco drive mode indicator
(

P.190)

“SPORT S” indicator (

P.190)

“SPORT S+” indicator
(

P.190)

“CUSTOM” indicator (

P.190)

Snow mode indicator (

P.130)

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Locations of gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Background color of drive mode

Background color changes according to the drive mode. (

P.190)

• Sport mode: Red
• Eco mode: Blue

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.220)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.290)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.128, 130)

Gauges and meters

Meter display

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Odometer and trip meter display (

P.70)

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Locations of gauges and meters (F SPORT models)

When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change.

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.



Main meter in center position

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is selected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.220)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.290)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.128, 130)

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Odometer and trip meter display (

P.70)



Main meter moved to the right

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Tachometer

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.220)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.290)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.128, 130)

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.70)

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Speed indicator (F SPORT mod-
els)

When the vehicle reaches a set speed,

indicators will be displayed on both
sides of the displayed speed unit.

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 The indicators will be displayed in

yellow (corresponding to a speed
set by a user) or red (fixed at 100
mph[160 km/h])

 The desired vehicle speed at which

the speed indicator will begin to be
displayed can be set in

of the

multi-information display. (

P.76)

 The default setting of the indicator is

off. This setting can be changed in

of the multi-information display.

(

P.76)

: Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)

When the engine speed reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will be
displayed on the tachometer.

The desired engine speed at which the Rev
indicator will begin to be displayed can be
set on

of the multi-information display.

(

P.76)

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Rev peak (F SPORT models)

The engine speed reaches or exceeds
5000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 0.5 seconds.

Moves between center and right-side
positions.

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The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

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Outside temperature display

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In the following situations, the correct

Changing the main meter loca-
tion (F SPORT models)

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outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “_ _”or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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Pop-up display

●

In some situations, such as when a switch

operation is performed, a pop-up display

will be temporarily displayed on the

multi-information display or the odome-

ter/trip meter screen (F SPORT models).

●

Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.

(

P.76)

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Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display. (

P.339)

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Display items

 Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.

 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.

 Distance until next engine oil

change

Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.

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Changing the display

Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.

WARNING

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The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the

driver's shifting and the new gear num-

ber appearing on the display. This lag

could cause the driver to downshift

again, causing rapid and excessive

engine braking and possibly an accident

resulting in personal death or injury.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (

P.309)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
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Pop-up display

In some situations the following will be
temporarily displayed:
 Distance until next engine oil

change

Distance until the next engine oil change
will displayed when a warning message
indicating that oil maintenance should be
performed soon or is required is displayed.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker
Brighter

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment

The instrument panel brightness levels

when the tail lights are on and off can be

adjusted individually. However, when the

surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),

turning on the tail lights will not change the

instrument panel brightness.
At this time, any adjustments made to the

instrument panel brightness levels will be

applied to both settings at once.



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models (main meter in
center position)



F SPORT models (main meter
moved to the right)

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

A
B

Multi-information display

The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.

Displays and menu icons

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Menu icons

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Liquid crystal display

P.70

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

Select an item/change pages
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen

Pressing and holding the switch will display
the first screen of the selected menu icon.



Except F SPORT models

Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current
screen as the top screen



F SPORT models

Move the main meter

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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 screen and press
and hold

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Content displayed as drive infor-
mation

Select to display various drive data.
Up to 2 of the following items can be
selected for each drive information

Drive information

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

Driving assist system informa-
tion

Warning message display

Settings display

WARNING

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The multi-information display at low

temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could

cause the driver to downshift again,

causing rapid and excessive engine brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

death or injury.

Changing the meter display

Drive information

A
B

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screen:
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches to select

and pressing

F SPORT models: When the main
meter is in the center position, only one
item will be displayed at a time.
F SPORT models: Some drive informa-
tion items can only be displayed when
the main meter is in the center position
or when it is moved to the right.
 Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel con-
sumption

 Average fuel economy

• After reset: Displays average fuel con-

sumption since display reset

*1, 2

• After start: Displays average fuel con-

sumption since engine start

• After refuel: Displays average fuel con-

sumption since refuel

*2, 3

 Average vehicle speed

• After reset: Displays average vehicle

speed since display reset

• After start: Displays average vehicle

speed since engine start

 Elapsed time

• After reset: Displays elapsed time since

the display was reset

• After start: Displays elapsed time 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

: The function can be reset by pressing

the

of the meter control switches

for longer than 1 second when the item
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.

: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a

reference.

: When only a small amount of fuel is

added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the engine switch off, the display
may not be updated.

: This distance is computed based on

your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.

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Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco

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driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.

Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation

If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.

Zone of Eco driving

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position

other than D.

 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco

mode is selected. (

P.190)

 The vehicle speed is approximately

80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

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Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)

Boost gauge

Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if the specified pressure is
exceeded.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature.The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).

Engine oil pressure gauge

Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. (

P.282)

This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.

: For F SPORT models, this item is not

available when the main meter is in the
center position.

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G-force (if equipped)

Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.

Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces

This display is intended for use as a

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