LEXUS RC300, RC350 (2019 year). Instruction

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Exterior

The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.

Doors ............................................................................................................................P.86
Locking/unlocking ..............................................................................................................P.86
Opening/closing the side windows .............................................................................P.110
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.304
Warning lights/warning messages ...............................................................P.285, 290

Trunk............................................................................................................................ P.89
Opening from inside the cabin ......................................................................................P.90
Opening from outside .......................................................................................................P.90
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.304
Warning lights/warning messages ...............................................................P.285, 290

Outside rear view mirrors................................................................................... P.108
Adjusting the mirror angle.............................................................................................P.108
Folding the mirrors............................................................................................................ P.109

Driving position memory

..............................................................................................P.100

Defogging the mirrors....................................................................................................P.209

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Windshield wipers ................................................................................................... P.141
Precautions for winter season...................................................................................... P.196

To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)

.................................................P.209

Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................P.233

Fuel filler door..........................................................................................................P.148
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P.148
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .......................................................................................... P.318

Tires............................................................................................................................P.255
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.322
Winter tires/tire chain ..................................................................................................... P.196
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.255
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P.294

Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.245
Opening ...............................................................................................................................P.245
Engine oil............................................................................................................................... P.318
Coping with overheating...............................................................................................P.309
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290

Headlights.................................................................................................................P.136

Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.136

Turn signal lights......................................................................................................P.133

Cornering lights ......................................................................................................P.136

Side marker lights...................................................................................................P.136

Tail lights ....................................................................................................................P.136
Stop lights

Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R...............................................................................................P.129

License plate lights .................................................................................................P.136

: If equipped

Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.270, Watts: P.326)

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Instrument panel

Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.125
Starting the engine/changing the mode.................................................................. P.125
Emergency stop of the engine .................................................................................... P.274
When the engine will not start...................................................................................... P.301
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290

Shift lever...................................................................................................................P.128
Changing the shift position.............................................................................................P.129
Precautions for towing ....................................................................................................P.277
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.129

Meters..........................................................................................................................P.66
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights................................. P.66
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.62
When a warning light comes on.................................................................................P.282

Multi-information display........................................................................................P.71
Display........................................................................................................................................P.71
When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.290

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Parking brake...........................................................................................................P.134
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.134
Precautions for winter season.......................................................................................P.197
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................P.290

Headlight switch .....................................................................................................P.136
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.133
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights........................... P.136

Windshield wiper and washer switch................................................................. P.141
Usage........................................................................................................................................P.141
Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................P.254
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290

Headlight cleaners

...........................................................................................................P.141

Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.274

Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.90

Hood lock release lever.......................................................................................P.245

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

...................................................P.106

Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.106

Driving position memory

.............................................................................................P.100

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever

............................................P.106

Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.106

Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.205
Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.205
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.209

Audio system

Trunk opener main switch ......................................................................................P.92

: If equipped

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

N
O

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Switches

Automatic High Beam switch..............................................................................P.138

Windshield wiper de-icer switch

.................................................................... P.209

ASC switch

..............................................................................................................P.134

Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button...............................................P.70

Instrument panel light control switches ..............................................................P.71

Intuitive parking assist switch

............................................................................ P.176

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch

..........................................................P.182

: If equipped

Driving position memory switches

...................................................................P.100

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Outside rear view mirror switches................................................................... P.108

Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.88

Power window switches.........................................................................................P.110

Window lock switch ................................................................................................. P.111

Tire pressure warning reset switch...................................................................P.260

: If equipped

Audio remote control switches

Paddle shift switches..................................................................................... P.130, 131

Meter control switches...........................................................................................P.72

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button...................................................................P.172

Cruise control switch.............................................................................................P.168

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ......................... P.161

Talk switch

Telephone switches

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

B
C
D

E
F

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Seat heater switches

...........................................................................................P.213

Seat ventilator switches

.....................................................................................P.214

Heated steering wheel switch

..........................................................................P.212

Driving mode select switch..................................................................................P.190

VSC OFF switch......................................................................................................P.193

Snow mode switch ..................................................................................................P.130

Remote Touch

.................................................................................................... P.200

: If equipped

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Interior

SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.28

Floor mats....................................................................................................................P.22

Front seats...................................................................................................................P.97

Head restraints........................................................................................................P.103

Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.24

Console box..............................................................................................................P.218

Inside lock buttons................................................................................................... P.88

Cup holders ..............................................................................................................P.218

Assist grips .............................................................................................................. P.220

Coat hooks.............................................................................................................. P.220

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Ceiling

Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................P.107

Sun visors...................................................................................................................P.221

Vanity mirrors ..........................................................................................................P.221

Interior light ..............................................................................................................P.215
Personal lights..........................................................................................................P.216

Moon roof switches

...............................................................................................P.112

“SOS” button

........................................................................................................... P.53

Garage door opener buttons.............................................................................P.222

: If equipped

A
B
C
D

E
F

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For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Before driving.................................

For safe driving..............................

Seat belts ..........................................

SRS airbags ....................................

Front passenger occupant classifi-

cation system ..............................

Safety information for children

...........................................................

Child restraint systems ..............

Exhaust gas precautions ............

1-2. LEXUS Enform

Lexus Enform Safety Connect

...........................................................

1-3. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......

Alarm.................................................

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....

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1-1.For safe use

Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.

Always align the

marks

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.

Before driving

Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s

floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with

the pedals while driving. An unexpect-

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.

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When installing the driver’s floor mat

●

Do not use floor mats designed for

other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-

ine floor mats.

●

Only use floor mats designed for the

driver’s seat.

●

Always install the floor mat securely

using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●

Do not use two or more floor mats on

top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bot-

tom-side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

●

Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this

check after cleaning the floor.

●

With the engine stopped and the shift

lever in P, fully depress each pedal to

the floor to make sure it does not inter-

fere with the floor mat.

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For safety and security

Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (

P.97)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (

P.97)

Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(

P.103)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(

P.24)

Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (

P.24)

Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (

P.40)

Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
(

P.107, 108)

For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.

Correct driving posture

WARNING

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For safe driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

●

Do not place a cushion between the

driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct pos-

ture from being achieved, and reduce

the effectiveness of the seat belt and

head restraint.

●

Do not place anything under the front

seats.

Objects placed under the front seats

may become jammed in the seat

tracks and stop the seat from locking in

place. This may lead to an accident

and the adjustment mechanism may

also be damaged.

●

Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

●

When driving over long distances, take

regular breaks before you start to feel

tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while

driving, do not force yourself to con-

tinue driving and take a break immedi-

ately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Adjusting the mirrors

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

●

Ensure that all passengers wear a seat

belt.

●

Always wear a seat 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 and always use

a seat belt and/or an appropriate child

restraint system.

●

To achieve a proper seating position,

do not recline the seat more than nec-

essary. The seat belt is most effective

when the occupants are sitting up

straight and well back in the seats.

●

Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm.

●

Always wear your seat belt low and

snug across your hips.

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (

P.25)

Women who are pregnant should posi-

tion the lap belt as low as possible over

the hips in the same manner as other

occupants, extending the shoulder belt

completely over the shoulder and avoid-

ing belt contact with the rounding of the

abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not

only the pregnant woman, but also the

fetus could suffer death or serious injury

as a result of sudden braking or a colli-

sion.

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People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (

P.25)

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When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted

around a child’s neck, it may lead to

choking or other serious injuries that

could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to

cut the belt.

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Seat belt damage and wear

●

Do not damage the seat belts by allow-

ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

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 Extend the shoulder belt so that it

comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.

 Position the lap belt as low as possi-

ble over the hips.

 Adjust the position of the seatback.

Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.

 Do not twist the seat belt.

Not twisted
Twisted

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-

pally designed for persons of adult size.

●

Use a child restraint system appropriate

for the child, until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt. (

P.40)

●

When the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-

low the instructions regarding seat belt

usage. (

P.24)

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Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened

securely because they are not long enough,

a personalized seat belt extender is avail-

able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.

WARNING

●

Inspect the seat belt system periodi-

cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt

until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts

cannot protect an occupant from

death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function cor-

rectly, immediately contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

Replace the seat assembly, including

the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if

there is no obvious damage.

●

Do not attempt to install, remove,

modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs

carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-

propriate handling may lead to incor-

rect operation.

Correct use of the seat belts

WARNING

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Using a seat belt extender

●

Do not wear the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without the

extender.

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To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

To release the seat belt, press the
release button .

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sud-

den stop or on impact. It may also lock if you

lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy

motion will allow the belt to extend so that

you can move around fully.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-

pletely extended and then retracted even

slightly, the belt is locked in that position and

cannot be extended. This feature is used to

hold a child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To

free the belt again, fully retract the belt and

then pull the belt out once more. (

P.40)

When fastening a front seat belt,
ensure that it is passed through the seat
belt guide. Passing the seat belt
through the guide enables the seat belt
to be easily extended.

When you get into or out of the rear seats,
release the seat belt from the seat belt
guide.

WARNING

●

Do not use the seat belt extender

when installing a child restraint system

because the belt will not securely hold

the child restraint system, increasing

the risk of death or serious injury in the

event of an accident.

●

The personalized extender may not be

safe on another vehicle, when used by

another person, or at a different seat-

ing position other than the one origi-

nally intended.

NOTICE

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When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on

the buckle release button on the

extender, not on the seat belt.

This helps prevent damage to the vehicle

interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat
belt

Seat belt guide

WARNING

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When using the seat belt guide

●

Always make sure that the belt is not

twisted, and runs freely through the

guide.

●

Regardless of whether the guide is

used or not, always secure the seat belt

guide button.

●

Do not hang from or pull the guide

forcefully.

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