light LEXUS RC300 2021 Owner's Manual

431-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
tion
 Raise the seat to the highest position
 If the head restraint interferes with
the installation of the child restraint
system, and the head restraint can
be removed, remove the head
restraint
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following when installing
child restraint system to the front passen-
ger seat if it is unavoidable. The front pas-
senger SRS airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force that if not
observed may lead to death or serious
injury to the child.
●Never install a re ar-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light is illuminated. In the event of
an accident, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the front passenger airbag can
cause death or serious injury to the
child if the rear-facing child restraint
system is installed on the front passen-
ger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system
may be installed on the front passen-
ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A
child restraint system that requires a
top tether strap should not be used in
the front passenger seat since there is
no top tether strap anchor for the front
passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system
may be installed on the front passen-
ger seat only when it is unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, adjust the seatback to the most
upright position, move the seat to the
rearmost position, and raise the seat to
the highest position, even if the “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated.
If the head restraint interferes with the
installation of the ch ild restraint system,
and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her
head or any part of his/her body
against the door or th e area of the seat,
front pillars or roof side rails from
which the SRS side airbags or SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy even if
the child is seated in the child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the SRS side
and curtain shield airbags inflate, and
the impact could cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child.
●When a booster seat is installed,
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.

511-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.

521-2. LEXUS Enform
1-2.LEXUS Enform
*:If equipped
“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:
 Automatic Collision Notification
*
Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(  P.54)
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
 Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
( P.54)
 Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)
Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. ( P.54)
 Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. ( P.54)
After you have signed the Telematics
Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect*
Safety Connect is a subscrip-
tion-based telematics service that
uses Global Positioning System
(GPS) data and embedded cellular
technology to provide safety and
security features to subscribers.
Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.
Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.
System components
Services
Subscription
A
B
C

531-2. LEXUS Enform
1
For safety and security
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987)
 Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS
(1-800-265-3987)
 Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
■Safety Connect Serv ices Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth® technology will not be possible
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall
2009 on select Lexus models (in the
contiguous United States only). Contact
with the Safety Connect response center
is dependent upon the telematics device
being in operative co ndition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive
emergency service support. Enrollment
and Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement required. A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary
by subscription term selected and loca-
tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer- gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-
tion in the United St
ates Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no
Safety Connect services will function in
and outside the United States Virgin
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect re sponse center will
offer support in mult iple languages. The
Safety Connect system will offer voice
prompts in English, Spanish, and French.
Please indicate your language of choice
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active
service
 Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

561-3. Theft deterrent system
1-3.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to
malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact
with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key registered to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates cor-
rectly
Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

571-3. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 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. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.)
●For Canada: The doors are unlocked
using the mechanical key.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 Except for Canada: A locked
door is unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
 For Canada: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
 The trunk is opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 62
Gauges and meters .................... 66
Multi-information display............ 71
Fuel consumption information ........................................................... 79

622-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

632-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.295)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.296)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.296)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.296)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.296)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.296)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.297)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.297)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
(  P.300)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
(  P.300)
(flashes) Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.295)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.297)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 (  P.297)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.298)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.298)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.298)
Open door warning light
(  P.299)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.299)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.299)
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.299)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.300)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.300)

642-1. Instrument cluster
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.136)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.142)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.142)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.143)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.144)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.164)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.182)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.176)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.176)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.171)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.171)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.171)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.191)
Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) ( P.185)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.202)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.202)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
(
 P.137)
(Canada) Parking brake indicator
(
 P.137)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.139)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.139)
Security indicator
*5 (  P.56,
57)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 (  P.66)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.74)