key LEXUS RC300H 2017 Repair Manual

6109-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Door lock ( P. 144, 150, 578)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 144, 150)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical key
Both side
doors unlocked in one step
Driver’s door unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic doorlock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door unlocksboth side doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if door is not opened after beingunlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOff——O
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6129-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 193)
*: If equipped
■Power windows (P. 196)
■Moon roof* (P. 200)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and extending operation*
Linked to the locking/unlocking of
the doors
Off
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Illumination ( P. 446)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the powerswitch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors areunlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic key on your personOnOff——O
Ambient lights and RemoteTouch pad light*OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outerfoot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot lights
when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on yourperson
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot lights
when the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switchOnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot lightswhen a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot lights
when they turn offLongShort——O
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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. ( P. 140)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( P. 143)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 511)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 216)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 157)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 152)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

621What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 215)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 155)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system ca n be started in a temporary way. (P. 580)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 582)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 227)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 217)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped

625Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
AUX port .................................................. 351
Average fuel economy........................ 124
Average vehicle speed ....................... 124
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 524
Wattage................................................. 605
Battery (12-volt battery)...................... 481
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................582
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Warning light ....................................... 537
Battery (traction battery) ......................89
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 319
Blower customization ......................... 439
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................395
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 397
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 603
Parking brake ......................................230
Warning light ....................................... 537
Brake assist .............................................304
Break-in tips ........................................... 207
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 319
Card key ................................................... 138
Care ................................................460, 464
Aluminum wheels................................ 461
Exterior ................................................... 460
Interior..................................................... 464
Seat belts ............................................... 465
Cargo hooks .......................................... 452
Caution label ............................................. 89
CD player .................................................. 371
Chains ....................................................... 338
Child restraint system............................ 60
Child seats definition .......................... 60
Child seats installation .............. 68, 75
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ................................... 65
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat ..................................................67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ....................................... 80
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 72
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 82
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 483, 585
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Power window lock switch ............ 196
Power window precautions........... 199
Removed electronic key
battery precautions......................... 513
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
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627Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ..................539
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 183
Driving .......................................................206
Break-in tips ......................................... 207
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 334
Procedures ...........................................206
Winter drive tips................................. 337
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 257
E-mail ........................................................ 405
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 304
Eco drive mode ...................................... 301
Elapsed time ............................................. 124
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Electronic key ......................................... 138
Battery-saving function .................... 157
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
Replacing the battery ..........................511
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ....................... 304
Emergency brake signal....................305
Emergency flashers ............................. 528
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 563
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 537
If a warning light turns on .............. 537
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 542
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 582
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
If the hybrid system will not
start ....................................................... 576
If you have a flat tire.......................... 563
If you think something
is wrong .............................................. 536
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 592
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631Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Jack
Positioning the jack........................... 472
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................499
Jack handle .............................................. 499
Jam protection function
Front seats ............................................... 179
Moon roof .............................................. 201
Power window ......................................197
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start
system ......................................... 144, 150
Wireless remote control ....... 144, 150
Keys ............................................................. 138
Battery-Saving Function ..................157
Electronic key ....................................... 138
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................578
Key number plate ............................... 138
Keyless entry ............................... 144, 150
Mechanical key.....................................139
Power switch .........................................215
Replacing the battery.......................... 511
Warning buzzer ...................................145
Wireless remote control ................. 138
Knee airbags.............................................. 43
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 273
Language
(multi-information display) .............. 126
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 273
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 471
Hood lock release lever .................. 471
Shift lever ................................................ 222
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever .............................189
Turn signal lever..................................229
Wiper lever ............................................ 241
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 346
Lexus Display Audio system............ 344
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 286
Lexus parking assist-sensor ............. 279
License plate lights .............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 520
Wattage .................................................605
Lights
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 235
Fog light switch................................... 239
Follow me home system................ 233
Headlight switch .................................232
Illuminated entry system .................447
Interior lights .........................................447
Interior lights list ................................. 446
Personal lights..................................... 448
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 520
Trunk light ............................................... 152
Turn signal lever..................................229
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634Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 257
Radiator ................................................... 480
Radio .......................................................... 369
Rear fog light .......................................... 239
Replacing light bulb..........................525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights....................................539
Rear seat......................................................181
Fold down the seatback .................... 181
Luggage security system .................. 151
Rear turn signal lights.......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs........................ 522
Turn signal lever ................................. 229
Wattage................................................. 605
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirrors...............193
Rear window defogger .....................438
Refueling .................................................. 249
Capacity ................................................ 598
Fuel types .............................................. 598
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened ...........................................251
Opening the fuel tank cap ..............251
Regenerative braking ............................ 86
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery .........................511
Fuses .......................................................... 514
Light bulbs ..............................................518
Tires.......................................................... 499
Reset the maintenance data .............476
Rev indicator ............................................126
Rev peak .................................................... 126
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639Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Warning buzzers
Approach warning............................ 262
Brake system ....................................... 537
Downshifting ........................................ 226
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder ..........................539
Key reminder ...................................... 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 273
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 279
Open door............................................539
Open hood........................................... 544
Open moon roof .............................. 550
Open trunk ........................................... 544
Open window ...................................... 551
Pre-crash braking ................................ 311
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................................539
Warning label ............................................89
Warning lights ............................................ 111
ABS.......................................................... 538
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................539
Brake system ....................................... 537
Charging system ............................... 537
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ...................................539
Electric power steering
system ................................................. 538
Low fuel level .......................................539
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 537
Master warning light ........................539
Open door............................................539
Pre-crash safety system ................ 538
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ................................ 539
Slip indicator ........................................ 538
SRS ........................................................... 538
Tire pressure........................................ 539
Warning messages .............................. 542
Warning reflector storage belt....... 454
Washer ....................................................... 241
Checking ...............................................480
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................337
Switch ........................................................ 241
Washing and waxing........................... 460
Weight ...................................................... 596
Wheels ...................................................... 507
Replacing............................................... 507
Size ........................................................... 604
Window lock switch ..............................196
Windows ....................................................196
Power windows ................................... 196
Rear window defogger .................. 438
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 439
Windshield wipers ................................. 241
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ...................... 241
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................243
Winter driving tips ............................... 337
Wireless remote control .................... 138
Battery-Saving Function .................. 157
Locking/Unlocking ................. 144, 150
Replacing the battery ..........................511
WMA disc ................................................. 371
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