trunk LEXUS RC300 2020 Service Manual

372What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.305)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.305)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.267)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.127)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.94)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.91)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.125)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.125)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.93)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.125)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.307)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.308)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

373What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P.130)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.125)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.111)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.128)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.288)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.135)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.284, 292)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.57)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.292)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.284, 292.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

376Alphabetical Index
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Seat belts........................................................ 237
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ................................................... 221
Center Display ............................................. 204
Chains ................................................................199
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation........................ 44, 47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ....................................................................42
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Riding with children ..................................... 40
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................. 41
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 49
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ....................... 256, 310
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 214
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................268
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 234
Exterior ........................................................... 234
Interior ............................................................. 237
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 237 Clock ........................................................ 64, 222
Clock settings ............................................... 222
Coat hooks..................................................... 222
Compass ......................................................... 229
Condenser ..................................................... 254
Console box .................................................. 220
Consumption screen ..................................... 77
Cooling system............................................. 252
Engine overheating...................................... 311
Cornering lights ............................................ 138 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 170
Cup holders ................................................... 220
Current fuel consumption ............................ 71
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................341
D
Daytime running light system ................... 137
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors........................ 211
Rear window ................................................... 211
Windshield ....................................................... 211
Differential Front differential oil............. ....................... 323
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 323
Dimension ....................................................... 318
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................204
Drive information ............................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 165
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Warning messages...................................293
Distance until next engine oil change .... 68
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................241
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 217

380Alphabetical Index
Replacing the battery............................... 267
Warning buzzer ............................................ 93
Wireless remote control........................... 84
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
Language (multi-information display) ....74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation........................................................163
Warning messages ................................... 168
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................165
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) ............................................................................195
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 247
Hood lock release lever......................... 247
Shift lever.......................................................... 129
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wiper lever..................................................... 142
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) ............................................................................195
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 52
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ..............................139
Dynamic radar cruise control ...............170
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................163
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................. 156
License plate lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Light Wattage.......................................................... 328
Light bulbs Replacing ........................................................272 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ............. 139
Front interior lights ...................................... 217
Headlight switch...........................................137
Interior lights ................................................... 217
Interior lights list ............................................ 217
Personal lights .............................................. 218
Rear interior lights ....................................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Vanity lights .................................................. 223
Wattage ..........................................................328
Lock steering column ..................................125
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................245
General maintenance ...............................241
Maintenance date ....................................... 318
Maintenance requirements ..................240
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 285
Master warning light .................................. 289
Menu icons........................................................ 70
Meter Changing the main meter location...... 67
Clock................................................................... 64
Indicators........................................................... 62
Instrument panel light control................. 69
Meters................................................................. 64
Multi-information display .......................... 69
Settings............................................................... 74
Units..................................................................... 73
Warning lights .............................................284
Warning messages................................... 292
Micro dust and pollen filter ........................ 211
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 107
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .. 211
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 108
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 223

381Alphabetical Index
Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................ 113
Jam protection function............................. 113
Operation..........................................................112
Multi-information display ............................ 69 Audio system-linked display....................74
Boost gauge.....................................................72
Drive information ............................................ 71
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3............................... 71
Driving assist system information display .............................................................................74
Dynamic radar cruise control ...............170
Eco Driving Indicator ..................................72
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................72
Engine oil temperature gauge ................72
Gear Position ..................................................73
G-force...............................................................72
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 165
Menu icons ...................................................... 70
Meter control switches .............................. 70
Navigation system-linked display .........74
Settings ...............................................................74
Tire pressure ....................................... 73, 260
Units .....................................................................73
Vehicle sway warning .................................73
Warning message display ........................74
Warning messages .................................. 292
N
Navigation system-linked display.............74
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 68
Odometer ......................................................... 68
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 68 Oil
Engine oil........................................................320
Front differential oil............. ....................... 323
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 323
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 149
Hood ................................................................ 247
Trunk ...................................................................90
Outer foot lights Location ............................................................ 217
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 184
Folding.............................................................. 109
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 109
Mirror position memory ..........................100
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .. 211
RCTA function ............................................. 184
Outside temperature.................................... 64
Overheating ..................................................... 311
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 131, 132
Panic mode ....................................................... 84
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 135
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 135
Warning light .............................................. 286
Warning message ...................................... 135
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................137
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 272
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 156
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Warning light ...............................................287
Warning message ..................................... 292
Personal lights................................................. 217

384Alphabetical Index
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................ 69
Light switches ................................................ 137
Moon roof switches .....................................112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 68
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Power door lock switch ............................88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 207
Seat heater switches .................................. 214
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 214
Snow mode switch ...................................... 131
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 262
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch ........................................ 195
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch142
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ..........211
T
Tachometer....................................................... 64 Rev indicator ................................................... 67
Rev peak ........................................................... 67
Tail lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Wattage.......................................................... 328
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels...............................58
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 324
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................260 Warning light .............................................. 289
Tire information ..............................................331 Glossary .........................................................335
Size ....................................................................333
Tire identification number...................... 332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............334
Tire infration pressure ...................................73
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 260
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 260
Initializing........................................................ 262
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters.........................................261
Registering ID codes ...............................263
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tires Chains .............................................................. 199
Checking ....................................................... 257
If you have a flat tire ..................................296
Inflation pressure ........................................263
Information ..................................................... 331
Replacing .......................................................296
Rotating tires ................................................259
Size .................................................................... 324
Snow tires ....................................................... 198
Spare tire ........................................................296
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 260
Tire pressure warning system ............ 260
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tools.................................................................. 296
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ....................................... 318
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 279
Towing eyelet................................................ 281
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................194
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................194
Trailer towing .................................................. 124

385Alphabetical Index
TransmissionAutomatic transmission ............................ 129
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
M mode ............................................................ 132
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Snow mode ..................................................... 131
Trip meters ........................................................ 68
Trunk .................................................................... 89 Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 90
Trunk features................................................ 221
Trunk grip ........................................................... 91
Trunk light........................................................... 91
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 328
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 223
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 223
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 194
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................195
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................195
Vehicle identification number ................. 318
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............194
Vehicle sway warning display ....................73
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 214
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 194
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............194
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................288 Warning buzzers
Approach warning......................................175
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Downshifting ....................................... 132, 133
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............... 287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Open door ............................................. 87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake ............................................. 286
Pre-collision braking ..................................157
Seat belt ......................................................... 288
Warning lights............................................... 284 ABS .................................................................. 285
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Brake system................................................284
Charging system........................................284
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA indicator ..............................................287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Low fuel level .............................................. 288
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 285
Master warning light................................ 289
Open door warning ................................ 288
Parking brake indicator ......................... 286
Pre-collision system.................................. 287
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 288
Slip indicator ................................................. 287
SRS ................................................................... 285
Tire pressure ............................................... 289
Warning message display............................74
Warning messages ..................................... 292
Washer Checking .......................................................256
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 198

388
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.247)
Trunk opener ( P.90)
Fuel filler door ( P.150)
Hood lock release lever ( P.247)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.324)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.320
P.329
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.324
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.320
Engine oil typeP.320
A
B
C
D
E