LEXUS RC300 2021 Repair Manual

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

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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

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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)

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*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)

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Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*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.
*2: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the
BSM main switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds. If the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators do not
illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a
malfunction in the system. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*4: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 5 (  P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 5 ( P.36)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.199)
“SPORT” indicator ( P.199)
Snow mode indicator ( P.133)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.199)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P.199)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P.199)
“CUSTOM” indicator ( P.199)
Snow mode indicator ( P.133)

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■Locations of gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Background color of drive mode
Background color changes according to the drive mode. ( P.199)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.230)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.71)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.303)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.131, 133)
Gauges and meters
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Odometer and trip meter display (P.70)
■Locations of gauges and meters (F SPORT models)
When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change.
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Main meter in center position
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.230)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.71)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.303)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.131, 133)
J
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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Odometer and trip meter display (P.70)
Main meter moved to the right
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.230)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.71)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.303)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.131, 133)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.70)
■Speed indicator (F SPORT mod-
els)
When the vehicle reaches a set speed, indicators will be displayed on both
sides of the displayed speed unit.
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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The indicators will be displayed in
yellow (corresponding to a speed
set by a user) or red (fixed at 100
mph[160 km/h])
*.
 The desired vehicle speed at which
the speed indicator will begin to be
displayed can be set in of the
multi-information display. ( P.76)
 The default setting of the indicator is
off. This setting can be changed in
of the multi-information display.
(  P.76)
*: Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will be
displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which the Rev
indicator will begin to be displayed can be
set on of the multi-information display. (
 P.76)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or exceeds
5000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 0.5 seconds.
Moves between center and right-side
positions.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
Changing the main meter loca-
tion (F SPORT models)

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outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “_ _”or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch
operation is performed, a pop-up display
will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display or the odome-
ter/trip meter screen (F SPORT models).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.76)
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. ( P.351)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.322)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play