ECO mode LEXUS RC300 2016 Owners Manual

311-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpect edly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.

691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted
around a child’s neck, it may lead to chokin g or other serious injuries that could result
in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restrain t system, never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed, always en sure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten on ly. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. ( P. 3 6 )
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when instal ling a child restraint system, the seat belt will
not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

791-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk 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.)
●The hood is opened.
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.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
*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 )

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
When the vehicle reaches a set
speed, indicators will be displayed
on both sides of the displayed speed
unit.
The indicators will be displayed in
yellow (corresponding to a speed set
by a user) or red (fixed at 100 mph
[160 km/h])
*.
This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer.
■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
approximately 0.5 seconds.

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
If the drive mode is changed, some of the meter displays and the gauge layout
will be changed.
Normal mode
Eco drive mode
Gauges and meters (RC F)

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■Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT S mode)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
■Odometer/Trip meter
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
■Meter display and layout
If the drive mode is changed, some
of the meter displays and the gauge
layout will be changed.
Changing the display