Lexus RC350 (2022 year). Manual in english

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8-1. Specifications

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

Normal occupant weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1

that fol-

lows

Occupant distribution

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1

below

Production options weight

The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

Rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two

Vehicle normal load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accordance with Table 1

below), and

dividing by two

Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

Tire related term

Meaning

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Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim

Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at alternate angles substan-
tially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending to cord material

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the
tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire

Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in
the carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

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Intended outboard sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies

Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load

Tire related term

Meaning

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: Table 1 - Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-

nated seating capacities

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire

Section width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and bead

Sidewall separation

The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall

Snow tire

A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine

Symbol (

) on at least one sidewall

Test rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially around a
tire

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Treadwear indicators (TWI)

The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread

Wheel-holding fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing

Tire related term

Meaning

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Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches

Press

to select

Operate the switches to select a
desired item.

Change the setting by referring to
the message displayed on the
screen.

■

Changing by using the Remote
Touch

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.

Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”.

Select “Vehicle Customization”,
“LEXUS Park Assist” or “Drive
Mode Customization”.

Various setting can be changed. Refer
to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

When customizing using the Remote

Touch

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the

parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.

Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave

the engine running while customizing the

features.

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. The
settings of these features can be
changed by using the meter control
switches, the Remote Touch or at
your Lexus dealer.

Customizing vehicle features

WARNING

■

During customization

As the engine needs to be running

during customization, ensure that the

vehicle is parked in a place with ade-

quate ventilation. In a closed area such as

a garage, exhaust gases including harm-

ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect

and enter the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that

the engine is running while customizing

features.

Customizable features

A
B
C

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Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available

■

Gauges, meters and multi-information display (



P.62, 66, 71)

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Language

English

French

—

Spanish

Units

miles (MPG US)

km (km/L)

—

km (L/100 km)

miles (MPG Impe-

rial)

Switch settings

Drive information 1

Desired status

screen

—

Drive information 1

Current fuel con-

sumption

Customizable items:



P.73

—

Average fuel econ-

omy (after reset)

Drive information 2

Distance (driving

range)

Average vehicle

speed (after reset)

Drive information 3

Average fuel con-

sumption (after

refuel)

Elapsed time (after

start)

Pop-up display

Off

—

Accent color

Color 1

Color 2

—

Rev indicator

5000 r/min.

Select to set the

desired engine

speed at which the

Rev indicator will

begin to be dis-

played.

—

Off

Rev peak

Off

—

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: For details about each function:



P.76

: The default setting varies according to country.

: Except F SPORT models

: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on the multi-information display)

: F SPORT models

: On multi-information display

■

Door lock (



P.86, 89, 315)

■

Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(



P.86, 89)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Off

—

Clock

12-hour display

24-hour display

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, both side doors

unlocked in two

steps

Both side doors

unlocked in one step

—

Automatic door lock

Shifting the shift

lever to position

other than P

Off

—

Vehicle speed is

approximately 12

mph (20 km/h) or

higher

Automatic door unlock

Shifting the shift

lever to P

Off

—

Driver’s door is

opened

Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when both side doors
are locked/unlocked

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Operation buzzer volume

Off

—

1 to 7

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Smart access system with push-button start (



P.86, 89, 93)

■

Wireless remote control (



P.82, 86, 89)

Operation signal (Emer-
gency flashers)

Off

—

Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked

60 seconds

Off

—

30 seconds

120 seconds

Open door warning buzzer

Off

—

Welcome light illumination
control

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Smart access system with
push-button start

Off

—

Smart door unlocking

Driver’s door

Both side doors

—

Number of consecutive door
lock operations

2 times

As many as desired

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Wireless remote control

Off

—

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, both side doors

unlocked in two

steps

Both side doors

unlocked in one step

—

Trunk unlocking operation

Press and hold

(short)

One short press

—

Push twice

Press and hold

(long)

Off

Alarm (panic mode)

Off

—

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Driving position memory

(



P.100)

: If equipped

■

Power easy access system (



P.100)

: If equipped

■

Power windows (



P.110)

■

Moon roof

(



P.112)

: If equipped

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Selecting the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation

Driver’s door

Both side doors

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicle

Full

Off

—

Partial

Steering wheel movement

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion

Off

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation

Off

On (Open only)

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion

Off

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation

Off

On (Open only)

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)

Off

—

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Turn signal lever (



P.134)

: After flashing the turn signal lights when turning left or right while this function is off and

the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in the direction of the flashing light, the
turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing or off.

: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in

the direction of flashing light.

: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in the

direction of flashing light.

■

Automatic light control system (



P.140)

■

Lights (



P.140)

■

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (



P.160)

: The system is automaticallyenabled each time the engine switch is turned to ON.

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane
change

—

Off

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Light sensor sensitivity

Standard

-2 to 2

—

Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed

30 seconds

Off

—

60 seconds

90 seconds

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Daytime running light system
(except Canada)

Off

—

Function

Customized setting

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

On, Off

—

Adjust alert timing

Far, Middle, Near

—

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (



P.167)

■

Intuitive parking assist

(



P.183)

: If equipped

■

Driving mode select switch (



P.196)

: If equipped

■

Automatic air conditioning system (



P.213)

Function

Customized setting

Steering assist function

On, Off

—

Alert type

Steering wheel vibration, Buzzer

—

Alert sensitivity

High, Standard

—

Vehicle sway warning function

On, Off

—

Vehicle sway warning sensitivity

High, Standard, Low

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Detection distance of the
front center sensor

Far

Near

—

Detection distance of the rear
center sensor

Far

Near

—

Buzzer volume

1 to 3

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Powertrain control in custom
mode

Normal

Power

—

Eco

Chassis control in custom
mode

Normal

Sport

—

Air conditioning operation in
custom mode

Normal

Eco

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

A/C auto switch operation

Off

—

Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity

Standard

-3 to 3

—

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Seat heaters

(



P.221)

: If equipped

■

Illumination (



P.223)

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Seat heater timer control

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

—

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation after the engine
switch is turned off

Off

—

Operation when the doors
are unlocked

Off

—

Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person

Off

—

Remote Touch pad light

Off

—

Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

—

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person

Off

—

Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked with the power
door lock switch

Off

—

Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is opened

Off

—

Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn off

Long

Short

—

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Seat belt reminder (



P.297)

■

Vehicle customization

●

When the smart access system with

push-button start is off, the entry unlock

function cannot be customized.

●

When the doors remain closed after

unlocking the doors and the timer acti-

vated automatic door lock function acti-

vates, signals will be generated in

accordance with the operation buzzer

volume and operational signal (Emer-

gency flashers) function settings.

●

Some settings can be changed using a

switch or the Center Display. If a setting is

changed using a switch, the changed set-

ting will not be reflected on the Center

Display screen until the engine switch is

turned off and then to IGNITION ON

mode.

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzer

Off

—

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8-3.Items to initialize

Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:

List of items to initialize

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Message indicating
maintenance is
required

After the maintenance is performed

P.246

Engine oil mainte-
nance data

After changing the engine oil

P.258

Tire pressure warning
system

• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pres-