mirror LEXUS RC300 2021 Owner's Guide

2375-5. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
*:If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■Conditions unfavorable to correct
operation
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after
turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (under-
ground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car
park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near
the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
Compass*
The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal
objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the
compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic
fields.
●During calibration, do not operate
electric systems (moon roof, power
windows, etc.) as they may interfere
with the calibration.

2426-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Black stainless steel window moldings (F
SPORT models)
The stainless steel window moldings are
made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the
moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their
finish may be damaged or the color may
change.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become shorter
when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.95)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

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

387Alphabetical Index
Door lockDoors..................................................................88
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 95
Wireless remote control........................... 86
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 90
Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock..........................................................88
Open door warning buzzer .........89, 90, 299
Open door warning light ...................... 299
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Drive distance ...................................................73
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....73
Drive information ............................................73
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory.........................102
Memory recall function ........................... 104
Power easy access system .....................102
Drive-start control ......................................... 119
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 119
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ....................199
Procedures ...................................................... 118
Winter drive tips.........................................205
Driving assist system information display ..............................................................................76
Driving information display .........................73
Driving position memory............................102 Memory recall function ........................... 104
Power easy access system .....................102
Driving range ....................................................73
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................201
Dynamic radar cruise control Warning message.....................................303
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................................... 176Warning message...................................... 183
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................201E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................74
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................74
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ......................................................73
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Electronic key .................................................. 84 Battery-saving function..............................96
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
Replacing the battery ............................... 277
Emergency flashers .................................... 286
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................295
If a warning light turns on.......................295
If a warning message is displayed .... 303
If the battery is discharged ..................... 319
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
If the engine will not start..........................314
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 316
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 287
If you have a flat tire ..................................307
If you lose your keys .................................. 316
If you think something is wrong..........293
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 286
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 289
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 322
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................129
Compartment.............................................. 257
Engine switch ................................................. 127
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 294
Hood ................................................................255
How to start the engine ............................ 127
Identification number ...............................329

389Alphabetical Index
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position....................................................75
G-force................................................................74
Glove box ........................................................227
Glove box light ............................................. 228
H
Head restraints .............................................. 105
Headlight aim ................................................280
HeadlightsAutomatic High Beam system.............. 144
Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Wattage..........................................................338
Heated steering wheel .............................. 223
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Heated steering wheel............................ 223
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 219
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Hill-start assist control .................................201
Hood Open ............................................................... 255
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 229
Coat hooks ................................................... 230
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ................................................................... 109
I
I/M test ............................................................ 252
Identification Engine ............................................................. 329
Vehicle ............................................................ 328
Ignition switch (engine switch)................. 127 Auto power off function .......................... 130
Changing the engine switch modes.. 129
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286 Illuminated entry system ........................... 226
Indicators ........................................................... 64
Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 361
Maintenance.................................... 248, 260
Power windows ............................................. 112
Tire pressure warning system .............269
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 109
Instrument panel light co ntrol ..................... 71
Intercooler...................................................... 262
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 332
Checking ...................................................... 260
Interior lights.................................................. 225 Front interior light ...................................... 225
Rear interior light........................................ 225
Intuitive parking assist Warning message ...................................... 187
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................255
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........................307
Jack handle .................................................... 307
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 115
Power windows ............................................. 112
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................95
Wireless remote control ...........................86
Keys Battery-saving function..............................96
Electronic key .................................................84
Engine switch ................................................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................317
If you lose your keys .................................. 316
Key number plate .........................................84

390Alphabetical Index
Keyless entry ..........................................88, 95
Mechanical key.............................................. 84
Replacing the battery................................277
Warning buzzer ............................................ 95
Wireless remote control........................... 86
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) Operation........................................................169
Warning messages .................................... 174
Language (multi-information display) ....76
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation........................................................169
Warning messages .................................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................. 171
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 202
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 255
Hood lock release lever......................... 255
Shift lever........................................................... 131
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wiper lever..................................................... 147
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 202
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 52
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam .............................. 144
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................169
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 162
License plate lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Light Wattage..........................................................338
Light bulbs Replacing .........................................................281 Lights
Automatic High Beam system ..............144
Front interior lights .................................... 225
Headlight switch...........................................142
Interior lights ................................................. 225
Interior lights list .......................................... 225
Personal lights ............................................. 226
Rear interior lights ..................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Trunk light ......................................................... 93
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Vanity lights ....................................................231
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Lock steering column .................................. 127
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................253
General maintenance ............................. 249
Maintenance date ......................................328
Maintenance requirements ..................248
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 296
Master warning light ..................................300
Menu icons.........................................................72
Meter Changing the main meter location......69
Clock...................................................................66
Indicators........................................................... 64
Instrument panel light control................... 71
Meters................................................................. 66
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Settings............................................................... 76
Units..................................................................... 75
Warning lights .............................................295
Warning messages.................................. 303
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................219
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 109
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .219
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 110
Vanity mirrors ................................................231

391Alphabetical Index
Moon roofDoor lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................ 115
Jam protection function............................. 115
Operation..........................................................114
Multi-information display .............................. 71 Audio system-linked display................... 76
Boost gauge.....................................................74
Drive information ...........................................73
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3..............................73
Driving assist system information display ............................................................................ 76
Dynamic radar cruise control ............... 176
Eco Driving Indicator ..................................74
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ................74
Gear Position ................................................. 75
G-force...............................................................74
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............................................................171
Menu icons .......................................................72
Meter control switches ...............................72
Navigation system-linked display ........ 76
Settings .............................................................. 76
Tire pressure ....................................... 75, 268
Units .................................................................... 75
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 75
Warning message display ....................... 76
Warning messages ..................................303
N
Navigation system-linked display.............76
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 70
Odometer ......................................................... 70
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70 Oil
Engine oil....................................................... 330
Front differential oil............. .......................333
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......333
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 155
Hood ................................................................255
Trunk ................................................................... 92
Outer foot lights Location .......................................................... 225
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 191
Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror functi on when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 102
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .219
RCTA function ............................................... 191
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 322
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................133, 134
Panic mode ....................................................... 86
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 138
Warning light .............................................. 300
Warning message ...................................... 138
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................142
Replacing light bulbs ................................282
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................162
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 164
Warning light .............................................. 298
Warning message .................................... 303
Personal lights............................................... 225
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205

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

394Alphabetical Index
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 110
Paddle shift switches ....................... 133, 134
Parking brake switch ................................. 137
PCS OFF switch ..........................................164
Power door lock switch ............................ 90
Power window switches ............................112
Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ..............................215
Seat heater switches ................................ 223
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 223
Snow mode switch .....................................133
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 108
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 270
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 94
Trunk opener switch ................................... 92
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 202
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Windshield wiper and washer switch147
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........ 219
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 69
Rev peak ........................................................... 69
Tail lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Wattage..........................................................338
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels............................... 59
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 334
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................268
Warning light .............................................. 300
Tire information ..............................................341 Glossary......................................................... 345
Size.................................................................... 343 Tire identification number...................... 342
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............344
Tire infration pressure .................................. 75
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 268
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 268
Initializing........................................................269
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters.......................................269
Registering ID codes ................................. 271
Warning light .............................................. 300
Tires Chains ............................................................ 206
Checking .......................................................265
If you have a flat tire ..................................307
Inflation pressure ........................................ 273
Information ......................................................341
Replacing .......................................................307
Rotating tires ................................................ 267
Size ....................................................................334
Snow tires ..................................................... 205
Spare tire ........................................................307
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 268
Tire pressure warning system ............ 268
Warning light .............................................. 300
Tools.................................................................. 307
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ...................................... 328
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................126
Emergency towing................................... 289
Towing eyelet.................................................291
Trailer towing .................................................126
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................201
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................201
Trailer towing ..................................................126
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................. 131
Driving mode select switch ................... 199
M mode ............................................................134
Paddle shift switches ....................... 133, 134