seats LEXUS RC300 2017 Owner's Guide

4877-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Audio system screen: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco- hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system ma y be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( →P. 263).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

4927-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( →P. 651)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 651)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints
(RC350/RC300/
RC200t)• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount offree play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.

6689-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

704Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 549
Wattage ..................................................657
Battery........................................................ 513 Battery checking ................................. 513
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................626
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 331
Warning light ...................................... 565
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)..................313
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 395
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................397
Brake Fluid............................................................ 512
Parking brake......................................... 221
Warning light ...................................... 565
Brake assist ............................................. 298
Break-in tips..............................................193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................................ 100, 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................313 Card key .................................................... 136
Care............................................... 480, 485
Aluminum wheels ................................481
Exterior .................................................. 480
Interior .....................................................485
Seat belts................................................486
Cargo capacity ..................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 454
CD player................................................ 369
Chains ....................................................... 333
Child restraint system ........................... 58 Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ........................... 62
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ......................72
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 65
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................76
BC

708Alphabetical index
Engine ....................................................... 643ACCESSORY mode..................... 208
Compartment....................................... 501
Engine switch .......................................207
Hood ........................................................ 497
How to start the engine ..................207
Identification number .......................642
If the engine will not start............... 620
Ignition switch (engine switch)....207
Overheating ........................................ 630
Engine coolant.......................................509 Capacity ................................................ 648
Checking............................................... 509
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................. 96, 102
Engine immobilizer system ..................79
Engine oil ................................................. 504 Capacity .................................................644
Checking............................................... 504
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 331
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 507
Engine oil temperature gauge ......... 102
Engine switch ......................................... 207
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 299 Warning light ...................................... 566
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 302 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 454
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 592
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................ 606
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 649
Brake..........................................................651
Washer .....................................................516
Fog lights...................................................232 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Switch ...................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 448 Wattage ................................................. 657
Front fog lights........................................232 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Switch ...................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front seats ................................................. 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning.................................................485
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory.................169
Head restraints ..................................... 173
Jam protection function....................165
Seat heaters .......................................... 446
Seat position memory .......................169
Seat ventilators.................................... 447F

711Alphabetical index
JackPositioning a floor jack ................... 498
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 592, 606
Jack handle ................................. 592, 606
Jam protection function Front seats .............................................. 165
Moon roof ..............................................188
Power windows ................................... 184 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start............141, 147
Wireless remote control..........141, 147
Keys ............................................................. 136 Battery-saving function ....................154
Electronic key ........................................136
Engine switch ...................................... 207
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 622
Key number plate ................................136
Keyless entry ..........................................136
Mechanical key..................................... 137
Replacing the battery ......................538
Warning buzzer................................... 142
Wireless remote control..................136
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
JK
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

715Alphabetical index
Paddle shift switches ...................215, 216
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 269
Parking brake........................................... 221
Parking lights .......................................... 224 Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 306 PCS OFF switch ................................307
Warning light ...................................... 566
Personal lights........................................ 450
Pop-up display ................................ 114, 126
Power outlet ........................................... 456
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 299 Warning light ...................................... 566
Power windows ...................................... 183 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 185
Jam protection function ................... 184
Operation ............................................... 183
Window lock switch.......................... 183
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 306 PCS OFF switch ................................307
Warning light ...................................... 566 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control).........................249
Radiator....................................................... 511
Radio ......................................................... 363
Rear seats .................................................. 167 Fold down the seatback................... 167
Luggage security system.................148
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 220 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 547
Turn signal lever ................................. 220
Wattage ................................................. 657
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................178
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 180
PR
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

717Alphabetical index
Seats, Front ...............................................164Adjustment ............................................. 164
Adjustment precautions .................. 166
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................. 58
Cleaning ................................................ 485
Driving position memory ................ 169
Head restraints ......................................173
Jam protection function ................... 165
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 32
Seat heaters ..........................................446
Seat position memory....................... 169
Seat ventilators .................................... 447
Seats, Rear ................................................ 167 Fold down the seatback ...................167
Luggage security system ................ 148
Sensor Automatic headlight system ......... 225
Automatic High Beam system ....................................................231
Inside rear view mirror ......................179
Intuitive parking assist ......................269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......263
Radar sensor .................256, 307, 316
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................239
Service reminder indicators ............... 88 Shift lever ................................................... 213
Automatic transmission .................... 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............218
Shift lock system ..................................... 217
Shift position and gear position........................................... 96, 102
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights .................................224 Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Side mirrors ............................................. 180 Adjusting and folding ....................... 180
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 313
Linked mirror function when reversing................................... 181
Mirror position memory ..................169
Side turn signal lights .......................... 220 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Turn signal lever ................................. 220
Side windows ...........................................183
Slip indicator .......................................... 566
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 152 Antenna location.................................. 152
Entry functions ..............................141, 147
Starting the engine ............................ 207