ECO mode LEXUS RC300 2019 Workshop Manual

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■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzze sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is
not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfast ened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that
his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed
of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the se at belt is still unfastened after 24 seco nds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt r eminder lights (warning buzzer)*
*: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 24 more seconds.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.
gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front pass enger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

2887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust
to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn
off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare
tire
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a
tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even though the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.258
■If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute
If the tire pressure wa rning light frequently
comes on after blinking for 1 minute when
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable
during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so could cause a loss
of vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)

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The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (P.302)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( P.253)
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.306)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode. 4
Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function

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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine
switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.265)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.126)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.59)
2 Open the hood. ( P.245)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine

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5Open and close any of the door of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
6
Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
7
Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine
switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentiona lly in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or metal surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery:

3368-1. Specifications
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Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightwe ight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Tire related termMeaning

3418-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
*1: For details about each function: P.76
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (i ndicated on the multi-information display)
*5:F SPORT models
*6: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
*7: On multi-information display
■Door lock (P.86, 89, 304)
Rev indicator*55000 r/min.
Select to set the
desired engine
speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be dis- played.
—O—
Off
Rev peak*5OnOff—O—
Speed indicator*5OffOn—O—
Speed indicator settings*575 mph (120 km/h)
30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to
160km/h)
*6—O—
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff—O—
Clock*712-hour display24-hour display—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, both side doors unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift
lever to position other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher
ABC

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■Intuitive parking assist* ( P.176)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.190)
*:If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P.205)
■Seat heaters* ( P.212)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume21 to 3O—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom
mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in custom
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
custom mode
*NormalEcoO——
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Seat heater timer controlOffOnO—O
ABC

3731-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................134
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 283
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer ......................................... 282
Anchor brackets ............................................... 41
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283 Approach warning........................................ 173
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................134
Assist grips ..................................................... 220
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 205
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 137
Automatic High Beam ............................... 138
Automatic light control system................136
Automatic transmission ..............................128
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Average fuel economy..................................72
Average vehicle speed .................................72
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Wattage ..........................................................326
Battery Battery checking ........................................253
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Warning light ...............................................282
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Fluid.....................................................................321
Parking brake ................................................134
Warning light ...............................................282
Brake assist ......................................................192
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
C
Card key ............................................................ 82
CareAluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior............................................................ 232
Interior .............................................................235

3751-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system .............................................................88
Door glasses ................................................... 110
Door lock.......................................................... 86
Open door warning buzzer87, 88, 285
Open door warning light ......................285
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Drive distance ...................................................72
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....72
Drive information ............................................72
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 100
Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Drive-start control ......................................... 117
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................117
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
Procedures ...................................................... 116
Winter drive tips...........................................196
Driving assist system information display.... 76
Driving information display .........................72
Driving position memory........................... 100 Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Driving range ....................................................72
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ................. 168 Warning message.......................... 175, 290
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................192
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................73
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................73
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ......................................................72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................192 Warning light ............................................... 284 Electronic key .................................................. 82
Battery-saving function.............................. 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
Replacing the battery ...............................265
Emergency flashers .....................................274
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................282
If a warning light turns on.......................282
If a warning message is displayed .... 290
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...... 275
If you have a flat tire .................................. 294
If you lose your keys ................................ 303
If you think something is wrong......... 280
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 277
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 309
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................126
Compartment.............................................. 247
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 281
Hood ................................................................245
How to start the engine ........................... 125
Identification number .................................317
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 125
Overheating ................................................ 309
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .......................................................... 319