child lock LEXUS RC300 2021 User Guide

1133-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
(  P.318)
●The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.* ( P.88)
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.351)
This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator will come on and the pas-
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children an d other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. ( P.113)
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power
window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)
A

2325-5. Using the other interior features
The HomeLink® wireless control sys-
tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is operating.
Buttons
■Codes stored in the HomeLink® mem-
ory
●The registered codes are not erased even
if the battery cable is disconnected.
●If learning failed wh en registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink® button that
already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not be
erased.
■When support is necessary
Visit on the web at
www.homelink.com/lexus
or call
1-800-355-3515.
■Before programming HomeLink®
 During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.
Garage door opener
The garage door opener can be
programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.
System components
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■When programming a garage door or
other remote control device
The garage door or other device may
operate, so ensure people and objects
are out of danger to prevent potential
harm.
■Conforming to federal safety stan-
dards
Do not use the HomeLink
® compatible
transceiver with any garage door opener
or device that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by federal
safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-
not detect an interf ering object. A door
or device without these features
increases the risk of death or serious
injury.
■When operating or programming
HomeLink®
Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink® buttons.
Programming the HomeLink®

2606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC300
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Select on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.76)
2 Press the or meter control
switch on the steering wheel to select
“Vehicle Settings” then “Oil Mainte-
nance”. (To confirm setting, press .) 3
Select “Yes” and then press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-
vice station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or
disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant

3187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Key linked functions
1 Locks both side door
2 Closes the windows and moon roof (if
equipped) (turn and hold)
*
3Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks
the other door.
4 Opens the windows and moon roof (if
equipped) (turn and hold)
*
*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will
turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■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 recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.277)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical ke y to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibilit y of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the engine

385Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 141
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 201
Air conditioning filter ................................. 275
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
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 ...................................... 296
Alarm ....................................................................57 Warning buzzer ......................................... 295
Anchor brackets .......................................41, 49
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297 Approach warning......................................... 181
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 141
Assist grips ..................................................... 230
Audio system-linked display .......................76
Automatic air conditioning system ........215
Automatic headlight leveling system ....143
Automatic High Beam ................................144
Automatic light control system................ 142
Automatic transmission ............................... 131
M mode ............................................................134
Paddle shift switches ....................... 133, 134
Snow mode.................................................... 133
Average fuel economy..................................73
Average vehicle speed .................................73
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Battery Battery checking ........................................263
If the battery is discharged ..................... 319
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205
Warning light ...............................................296
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).......................... 191
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 139
Fluid...................................................................334
Parking brake ................................................137
Warning light ...............................................295
Brake assist ......................................................201
Break-in tips...................................................... 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................... 191
C
Card key ............................................................ 84

386Alphabetical Index
CareExterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242
Cargo capacity...............................................125
Cargo hooks ................................................. 229
Center Display ............................................... 212
Chains .............................................................. 206
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 ........................ 264, 321
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions................................................ 223
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions .......................................... 91
Cleaning Exterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242 Clock ........................................................66, 230
Clock settings ............................................... 230
Coat hooks..................................................... 230
Compass ......................................................... 237
Condenser ..................................................... 262
Console box .................................................. 228
Consumption screen .....................................79
Cooling system............................................. 260
Engine overheating................................... 322
Cornering lights .............................................143 Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................176
Cup holders ................................................... 228
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................351
D
Daytime running light system ................... 142
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................219
Rear window ..................................................219
Windshield ......................................................219
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................333
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......333
Dimension ...................................................... 328
Dinghy towing.................................................126
Display Center Display .............................................. 212
Drive information .......................................... 73
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 171
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.................................. 305
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 249
Door courtesy lights ................................... 225

392Alphabetical Index
Power easy access system ........................102
Power outlet .................................................. 230
Power steering (Electric power steering
system)............................................................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Power windows Door lock linked window operation... 113
Jam protection function..............................112
Operation..........................................................112
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................ 162
PCS OFF switch ..........................................164
Warning light ...............................................298
Warning message.....................................303
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 176
Radiator ........................................................... 262
RCTA Function ............................................................. 191
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............ 191
Rear seats .......................................................... 101 Head restraints ............................................ 105
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat ventilators............................................ 223
Rear side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 109
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Rear window defogger ...............................219
Refueling Capacity .........................................................330
Fuel types.......................................................330
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened...........................................................................316
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 155 Remote Touch ................................................210
Replacing
Electronic key battery .............................. 277
Fuses................................................................. 278
Light bulbs ...................................................... 281
Tires ..................................................................307
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 248
Rev indicator .................................................... 69
Rev peak............................................................. 69
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 299
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ..40, 41
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................245
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ...................299
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light.......................................296
Seat heaters ................................................... 223
Seat position memory..................................102
Seat ventilators ............................................. 223
Seating capacity.............................................125
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Power easy access system .................... 102
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223

393Alphabetical Index
Seats, FrontChild seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 40
Sensor Automatic headlight system................... 142
Automatic High Beam system.............. 144
Inside rear view mirror............................... 110
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................169
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...........153
Service reminder message ..................... 248
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................. 131
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Side mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 191
Folding ................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory...........................102
RCTA function ............................................... 191
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Side windows ................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 95
Entry functions................................................88
Starting the engine ...................................... 127
Warning message.....................................303
Snow mode ......................................................133
Snow tires ....................................................... 205
Spare tire......................................................... 307 Storage location ......................................... 307
Spark plug ...................................................... 332
Specifications ................................................ 328 Speed indicator ............................................... 68
Speed meter
Speed indicator..............................................68
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release .................................. 127
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................ 127
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 108
Heated steering wheel ............................ 223
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 102
Steering wheel position memory........ 102
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Storage features ...........................................227
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................326
Sun visors ..........................................................231
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 115
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial........ 141
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam144
Automatic High Beam system ..............144
Brake Hold switch...................................... 139
Door lock switches ......................................90
Driving mode select switch ................... 199
Driving position memory switches .... 102
Emergency flashers switch .................. 286
Engine switch ................................................. 127
Garage door opener switches........... 232
Heated steering wheel switch ............. 223
Ignition switch ................................................ 127
Instrument panel light control switches71
Light switches ................................................142
Moon roof switches..................................... 114
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70