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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)2. Instrument cluster
RC350/RC300/RC200t (except F SPORT models)
RC350/RC300/RC200t (F SPORT models)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th
e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the foll owing illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 544)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 4 3 )*1 Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 4 3 )Open door warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 4 3 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1Master warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 4 3 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 545)
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 5 4 4 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. 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 flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 1 0 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 5 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 4 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 2 6 0 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 2 1 4 ) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 2 8 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 5 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 9 0 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 7 )*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 2 8 9 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 222)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 2 9 6 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 235, 239)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 3 0 2 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 2 3 9 )*7Security indicator
( P. 76 , 7 9 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 235, 239)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 9 2 , 9 8 )

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●Drive mode indicators
RC350/RC300/RC200t (except F SPORT models)
RC350/RC300/RC200t (F SPORT models)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P. 9 0 )*1, 7“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 5 0 )
*8
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 211)
*8
“EXPERT” indicator
( P. 2 9 1 )
*8
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 211)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT” indicator
(
 P. 2 8 3 )
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 2 0 6 )
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT S” indicator
(
 P. 2 8 3 )
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 2 8 3 ) Snow mode indicator
(
 P. 2 0 6 )

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RC F
●TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (RC F)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. 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 flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turn ed off. The light will flash quickly when the
system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate 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 swit ch 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 indica tors 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.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8:RC F“NORMAL” indicator
(
 P. 2 8 3 ) Eco drive mode indicator
(
 P. 2 8 3 )
“SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT S+” indicator
(
 P. 2 8 3 )
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 2 0 6 )
(if equipped)
“STANDARD” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“SLALOM” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“TRACK” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )

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■Eco Driving Indicator
RC350/RC300/RC200t
Eco Driving Indicator will not operat e 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 drive mode is selected. (P. 2 8 3 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
RC F
Eco Driving Indicator will not operat e 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 drive mode is selected. (P. 2 8 3 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher. Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), 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 current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco 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.
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WA R N I N G
■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 pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, 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 sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip me ter screen (F SPORT models only).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 1 1 0 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 1 0 5 )
Instrument panel light control
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Welcome illumination of the analog speedometer
●When the driver’s door is opened, th e analog speedometer will illuminate.
Then, when the driver’s door is closed, the analog speedometer will illuminate and go
off (pulsate) 3 times.
●In the following situations, the analog speedometer will no t pulsate even though the
driver’s door is opened and closed:
• Within 60 seconds after the analog meter pulsation completes
• Within 60 seconds of turn ing the engine switch off
■Va r i a b l e r e d z o n e
■Eco driving meter
●The number of blue segments displayed on the eco driving meter decreases/increases
depending on the vehicle acceleration. Use this meter as a guideline when you wish to
drive in an eco-friendly manner that reduces fuel consumption.
However, on a downward grade where the vehicle can accelerate without the acceler-
ator pedal being depressed, the eco driv ing meter may not display the eco-driving
state correctly.
●When the shift lever is moved to P, N or R, the segments will turn gray and the eco driv-
ing meter will not operate.
Instrument panel light control
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To help protect the engine, the engine speed is
controlled by starting the red zone of the
tachometer at different engine speeds ranging
from 3700 rpm to 7300 rpm depending on the
engine coolant temperature.
Before driving under extremely high load condi-
tions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the
engine.

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■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimm ed when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, 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 sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, such as when a switch operation is pe rformed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 122)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 1 1 3 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed.
●In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 6 0 8 )
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indi cator ( ) is in the red zone and flash-
ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicato r ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.