light 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
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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

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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Air conditioning filter ................. 266
Electronic key battery ................ 267
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Doors .......................................................................................................................... ..P.86
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.86
Opening/closing the side windows .............................................................................P.110
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................P.306
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.284, 292
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.89
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.90
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.90
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.306
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................P.284, 292
Outside rear view mirrors................................................................................... P.108
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.108
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.109
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................... P.2 11
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Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.142
Precautions for winter season ...................................................................................... P.198
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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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
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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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Parking brake...........................................................................................................P.135
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.135
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.199
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................ P.292
Headlight switch ..................................................................................................... P.137
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.134
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ............................P.137
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.142
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.142
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 56
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.292
Headlight cleaners
*1..........................................................................................................P.142
Emergency flasher switch ................................................................................... P.276
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.90
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.247
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1................................................... P.106
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.106
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.100
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................ P.106
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.106
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.207
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.207
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................... P.211
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ......................................................................................P.92
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch.............................................................................. P.139
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
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ASC switch
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Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ...............................................P.68
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................. P.69
Intuitive parking assist switch
*............................................................................ P.178
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
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Driving position memory switches
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■Ceiling
Inside rear view mirror .......................................................................................... P.107
Sun visors ................................................................................................................. P.22 3
Vanity mirrors ........................................................................................................ P.223
Interior light .............................................................................................................. P.2 17
Personal lights..........................................................................................................P.218
Moon roof switches
*............................................................................................... P.112
“SOS” button
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Garage door opener buttons .............................................................................P.224
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