LEXUS RC300, RC350 (2019 year). Instruction - part 4

 

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LEXUS RC300, RC350 (2019 year). Instruction - part 4

 

 

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For safety and security

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle 

using an inside lock button.

The battery is recharged or replaced 

when the vehicle is locked. (

P.308)

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

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 ....................

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

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Fuel consumption information

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights 
and indicators illuminated.

Except F SPORT models

F SPORT models

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

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and 
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various 
systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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

*1

: 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.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*3

: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-

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

*4

: This light illuminates on the center 

panel.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(

P.282)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(

P.282)

High coolant temperature 
warning light

*2

 (

P.282)

Charging system warning 
light

*3

 (

P.282)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

*2

 (

P.283)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(

P.283)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(

P.283)

SRS warning light

*1

 (

P.283)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

 (

P.283)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

 (

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

*2

 (

P.284)

Electric power steering system 
warning light

*1

 (

P.284)

(orange)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator (

P.285)

(flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

 (

P.285)

Slip indicator

*1

 (

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

*4

 (

P.286)

Master warning light

*1

 

(

P.287)

Tire pressure warning light

*1

 

(

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

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

*1

 (

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

*1

 (

P.193)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

 

(

P.193)

Security indicator

*5

 (

P.57, 

58)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*6

 (

P.66)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

*1

 

(

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

*1

: 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.

*2

: The light comes on when the system is 

turned off.

*3

: 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.

*4

: This light illuminates on the outside rear 

view mirrors.

*5

: This light illuminates on the center 

panel.

*6

: 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

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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Odometer and trip meter display (

P.70)

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)

J

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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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

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)

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.70)

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.

I

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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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.

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)

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.

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

Outside temperature display

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.)

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

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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)

Customization

The meter display can be customized on 

the multi-information display. (

P.339)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 

.

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

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

C

D

D

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Items displayed can be switched by 
pressing 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches to select 

 and pressing 

 or 

.

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

*2

• After refuel: Displays average fuel con-

sumption since refuel

*2, 3

 Average vehicle speed

• After reset: Displays average vehicle 

speed since display reset

*1

• After start: Displays average vehicle 

speed since engine start

 Elapsed time

• After reset: Displays elapsed time since 

the display was reset

*1

• 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

*1

: 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.

*2

: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a 

reference.

*3

: 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.

*4

: 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.

Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco 

A

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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.

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.

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: For F SPORT models, this item is not 

available when the main meter is in the 
center position.

G-force (if equipped)

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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 

B

C

D

A

B

C

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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