lock LEXUS RC300 2018 User Guide

38 1-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING ■
People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (  P. 34)■
When children are in the vehicle
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 choking or othe r serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt. ■
Seat belt pretensioners ●
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the pas-
senger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passen-
ger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision. ●
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS wa rning light will come on. In that case, the
seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer. ■
Seat belt damage and wear ●
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing th e belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in
the door. ●
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious injury. ●
Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correct ly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.●
Replace the seat assembly, incl uding the belts, if your vehi cle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage. ●
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling
may lead to inco rrect operation.■
When using the seat belt guide ●
Always make sure that the belt is not tw isted, and runs freely through the guide.●
Regardless of whether the guide is used or not, always secure the seat belt guide but-
ton. ●
Do not hang from or pull the guide forcefully.

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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc. ●
Use the window lock switch to avoi d children operating the power window
accidentally. ●
Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children Observe the following precautions wh en children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow child ren to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or other features of the vehi cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the la p portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child restraint lock func-
tion belt)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system. ■
Rear-facing  Infant seat/convertible seat
When using the front seat: Adjust the seatback If there is gap between the child seat an d the seatback, adjust the seatback until
good contact is achieved.
Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing the rear of
the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
not be extended.
While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted
to a point where there is no slack in
the belt, pull the belt to check that it
cannot be extended.
After installing the child restraint syst em, rock it back and forth to ensure
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Forward-facing  Convertible seat
When using the front seat: Adjust the seatback If there is gap between the child seat an d the seatback, adjust the seatback until
good contact is achieved.
RC350/RC300: Remove the
head restraint if it interferes with
your child restraint system.
(  P. 171)
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt can-
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING ■
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 can not 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 syst em left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, ne ver 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 coul d 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. 36)■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when insta lling 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.

80 1-2. Theft deterrent system
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)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 is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The trunk is opened in any way other th an using the entry function or wireless
remote control. ●
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. ●
Open the trunk using the entry func tion or wireless remote control.●
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)■
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.Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle: ●
When a person remaining in the vehicle un locks the door and the alarm is activated.●
While the alarm is activated, a person re maining in the vehicl e 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 trunk is opened using the mechanical key.
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The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (  P. 524)
NOTICE ■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

92 2. Instrument cluster
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Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is select ed for the driving mode, the periphery
of the tachometer will change color and th e scale of the tachometer will be empha-
sized.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 103)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (  P. 460)
Clock Time displayed on the clock can be adjust ed on of the multi-information display.
(  P. 111)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (  P. 213)
Odometer and trip meter display (  P. 115)1
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings.
◆ Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, th e outside temperature and clock are dis-
played.
•Menu icons (  P. 107)
• Outside temperature (  P. 91)
•Clock (  P. 91)
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or advice pop-up displays w ill be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 107)
• Warning message (  P. 460)
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators (  P. 84)
• Shift position display (  P. 213)Multi-information display (RC350/RC300) Summary of functions
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