engine LEXUS RC300 2020 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................5
Reading this manual ....................................... 9
How to search ............................................... 10
Pictorial index .................................................. 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Riding with children........................ 40
Child restraint systems ................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 51
1-2. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect ... 52
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 56
Alarm.................................................... 57
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................................. 58
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 60
Gauges and meters ....................... 64
Multi-information display............. 69
Fuel consumption information .... 773-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 82
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................... 89
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 93
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................... 97
Rear seats............................................ 99
Power easy access system/driving position memory/memory recall
function........................................... 100
Head restraints .............................. 103
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 106
Inside rear view mirror ............... 107
Outside rear view mirrors......... 108
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 110
Moon roof .......................................... 112
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.......................... 116
Cargo and luggage........................ 121
Vehicle load limits.......................... 123
Trailer towing................................... 124
Dinghy towing ................................. 124
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 125
Automatic transmission.............. 129
Turn signal lever............................. 134
Parking brake ................................. 135
ASC (Active Sound Control) ............................................................ 135
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 137
Automatic High Beam ................ 139
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 142
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 149
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 152
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 156
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 163
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................................................ 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 178
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 184
Driving mode select switch....... 192
Driving assist systems .................. 194
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ........................ 198
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch ............................... 202
Center Display .............................. 204
5-2. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system........................................................... 207Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators..................... 214
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................. 217
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ................ 219
Trunk features ................................. 221
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 222
Garage door opener .................. 224
Compass .......................................... 229
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 234
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 237
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....240
General maintenance.................. 241
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 244
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.......................................................... 245
Hood .................................................. 247
Positioning a floor jack ............... 247
Engine compartment ................. 249
Tires ................................................... 257
Tire inflation pressure................. 263
Wheels
............................................. 265
Air conditioning filter ................. 266
Electronic key battery ................ 267
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Checking and replacing fuses........................................................... 269
Headlight aim.................................. 271
Light bulbs ....................................... 272
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 276
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 276
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 277
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 279
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 282
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 283
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 284
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 292
If you have a flat tire..................... 296
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 303
If you lose your keys .................... 305
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 305
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 306
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................................... 308
If your vehicle overheats ............. 311
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 3158-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 318
Fuel information............................ 329
Tire information ............................. 331
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................341
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 351
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 352
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 362
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 362
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 364
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 370
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 372
Alphabetical Index ...................... 375
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after
turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system
Vehicle data recording

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cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
• Engine speed / Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an of ficial request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
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Recorded image information can be
erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be dis-
abled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the system operates will
not be available.
To learn more abou t the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
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If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland on-
ly)
Event data recorder

12Pictorial index
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.142
Precautions for winter season ...................................................................................... P.198
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................... P.211
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.235
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.149
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .149
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.320
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .. P.257
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.324
Winter tires/tire chain ..................................................................................................... P.1 98
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.257
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .296
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.247
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.247
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.320
Coping with overheating .................................................................................................. P.311
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.292
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.13 7
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.137
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.134
Cornering lights ...................................................................................................... P.137
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.137
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.137
Stop lights
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 0
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.137
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.272, Watts: P.328)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.125
Starting the engine/changing the mode ........... ....................................................... P.125
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................ P.276
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.303
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.292
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .129
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.130
Precautions for towing ................................................................................................... P.279
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.130
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.64
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.64
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.60
When a warning light comes on ................................................................................. P.284
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.69
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.69
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.292A
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For safety and security
For safety and security
.1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................. 22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts .......................................... 24
SRS airbags .................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system .............................. 36
Riding with children..................... 40
Child restraint systems .............. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 51
1-2. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect........................................................... 52
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ...... 56
Alarm................................................. 57
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ........................................................... 58

221-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
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Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.