alarm LEXUS RC300 2016 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive............................... 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children .......................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Exhaust gas precautions .............75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........ 76
Alarm ..................................................79
Theft prevention labels .................81 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 84
Gauges and meters (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ....................................... 92
Gauges and meters (RC F) ............................................. 98
Multi-information display (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ..................................... 105
Multi-information display (RC F) ............................................. 113
Fuel consumption information .................................. 126
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster

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For safety and security1
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive............................... 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system..................50
Safety information for children .......................................... 56
Child restraint systems ............... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................................. 76
Alarm ................................................. 79
Theft prevention labels ................ 81

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

801-2. Theft deterrent system
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●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.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, 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 activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person re maining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the
trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (P. 6 0 6 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access systemwith push-button start ( P. 1 4 8 )
• Operating the wireless remote con- trol function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( P. 1 4 8 )
Locks the doors ( P. 1 3 7 )
Unlocks the doors ( P. 1 3 7 )
Opens the windows and moon roof
*
( P. 1 3 7 )
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 4 3 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 1 3 3 )
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
4
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5

1333-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. (P. 600)
■Panic mode
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.

1353-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a
half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will soun d in the cabin when the engine is stopped.
(  P. 5 6 7 )
●As the electronic key always receives ra dio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 5 1 7 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P. 5 1 7
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

1383-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plat e lights automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry functi on or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 7 9 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P. 600)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 5 1 7 )
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

1413-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Side window open/close function linked to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window
closes completely.
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote con-
trol.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key su rface is not on, press and hold , or
for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step .)
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If
a door is not opened within 60 seconds af ter is pressed, the doors will be locked
again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 7 9 )
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, both side doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system may
not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 600)
■Conditions affecting the operation of the sm art access system with push-button start
or wireless remote control
 P. 1 5 0
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 5 1 )
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2
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the passenger’s door
handle unlocks both side doors.
Holding either door handle
unlocks both side doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Tr u n k l i g h t
●The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
●If the trunk light is left on when the engine switch is turned off, the light will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes.
■Function to prevent the trunk being lo cked with the electronic key inside
●When both side doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left inside
the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in the tr unk with both side doors locked, the key con-
finement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be opened. In order to pre-
vent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with both side doors locked, the key may not be
detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding radio wave condi-
tions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causing
the doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before
closing the trunk.
●The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if either door is unlocked.
In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 6 0 1 )
■If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 6 0 1 )
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 5 1 7 )
■When leaving a key to the vehi cle with a parking attendant
 P. 1 3 4
■Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 6 5 1 )
The trunk lid can be open
ed by pulling the glow-
in-the-dark lever located on the inside of the
trunk lid upward.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.