Lexus RC300 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 3

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1-2. LEXUS Enform

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 
response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the agent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS 
(1-800-255-3987) in the United 
States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto 
Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada, 
and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle, 
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.

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Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Roadside Assistance 
services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in 
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also 
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-

Safety Connect services

Safety information for Safety 
Connect

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For safety and security

nications Commission (FCC) adopted 
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with the 
safety standards previously set by the 
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]



NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement) 
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission 
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of 
the relevant scientific literature. Over 
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries 
reviewed the available body of 
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

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1-3. Theft deterrent system

1-3.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the 
engine switch has been turned off to 
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after 
the engine switch has been turned to 
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON 
mode to indicate that the system has 
been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 

engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to 

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact 

with a metallic 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 have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the 
engine from starting if a key has not 
been previously registered in the 
vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the 
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not 
guarantee absolute security 
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

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.

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For safety and security

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Items to check before locking the 
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and moon roof (if 
equipped) are closed before the 
alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal 

items are left in the vehicle.

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Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and 
lock both side doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.

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Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors.



Open the trunk using the entry 
function or wireless remote control.



Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or 
start the engine. (The alarm will be 
deactivated or stopped after a few 
seconds.)

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 

alarm system.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following 

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 

system.)

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked 

using the mechanical key.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



Except for Canada: A locked 
door is unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the entry 
function, wireless remote control 
or mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)



For Canada: A locked door is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control. 
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The trunk is opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the 
alarm system

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●

The trunk is opened using the mechanical 

key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door, 

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.319)

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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

■

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.

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For safety and security

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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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 

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.293)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.293)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.293)

High coolant temperature 
warning light

*2

 (



P.293)

Charging system warning 
light

*3

 (



P.294)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

*2

 (



P.294)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(



P.294)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(



P.294)

SRS warning light

*1

 (



P.294)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

 (



P.295)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

 (



P.295)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake warning light 
(



P.298)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake warning light 
(



P.298)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

 

(



P.293)

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

*2

 (



P.295)

Electric power steering system 
warning light

*1

 (



P.295)

(orange)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator (



P.296)

(flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

 (



P.296)

Slip indicator

*1

 (



P.296)

Open door warning light 
(



P.297)

Low fuel level warning light 
(



P.297)

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



P.297)

Rear passenger’s seat belt 
reminder lights

*4

 (



P.297)

Master warning light

*1

 

(



P.298)

Tire pressure warning light

*1

 

(



P.298)

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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.

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

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.134)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (



P.140)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (



P.140)

Headlight high beam indicator 
(



P.141)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor

*1

 (



P.142)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

 (



P.162)

Cruise control indicator 
(



P.180)

Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator (



P.174)

Cruise control “SET” indicator 
(



P.174)

(white)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator (



P.169)

(green)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator (



P.169)

(orange)

(flashes)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator (



P.169)

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

*3, 4

 (



P.189)

Intuitive parking assist indicator 
(if equipped) (



P.183)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

*1

 (



P.199)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

 

(



P.200)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.135)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.135)

Brake hold standby indicator

*1

 

(



P.137)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

 

(



P.137)

Security indicator

*5

 (



P.56, 

57)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*6

 (



P.66)

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Drive mode indicators



Except F SPORT models



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 Driving Indicator Light

*1

 

(



P.74)

(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.196)

“SPORT” indicator (



P.196)

Snow mode indicator (



P.131)

Eco drive mode indicator 
(



P.196)

“SPORT S” indicator (



P.196)

“SPORT S+” indicator 
(



P.196)

“CUSTOM” indicator (



P.196)

Snow mode indicator (



P.131)

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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.196)

• Sport  mode:  Red
• Eco  mode:  Blue

Clock

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



P.228)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.301)

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



P.129, 131)

Gauges and meters

Meter display

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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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.228)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.301)

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



P.129, 131)

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.228)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.71)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.301)

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



P.129, 131)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.70)

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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.

I

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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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.

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct 

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.

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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.351)

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

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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.

■

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.

■

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.

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 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.

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.320)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

Changing the instrument panel 
light brightness