ECO mode LEXUS RC300 2021 Repair Manual

3488-1. Specifications
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightwe ight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Tire related termMeaning

3538-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
*1: For details about each function: P.76
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (i ndicated on the multi-information display)
*5:F SPORT models
*6: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
*7: On multi-information display
■Door lock (P.88, 91, 317)
Rev indicator*55000 r/min.
Select to set the
desired engine
speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be dis- played.
—O—
Off
Rev peak*5OnOff—O—
Speed indicator*5OffOn—O—
Speed indicator settings*575 mph (120 km/h)
30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to
160km/h)
*6—O—
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff—O—
Clock*712-hour display24-hour display—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, both side doors unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift
lever to position other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher
ABC

3588-2. Customization
■Intuitive parking assist*( P.185)
*:If equipped
■Driving mode select switch ( P.199)
*:If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P.215)
■Seat heaters* ( P.223)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume21 to 3O—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom
mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in custom
mode
*NormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
custom mode
*NormalEcoO——
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Seat heater timer controlOffOnO—O
ABC

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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

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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

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If the engine will not start .........................314
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 127
Overheating................................................. 322
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 332
Checking .......................................................260
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 56
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................330
Checking .......................................................258
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Warning light ............................................... 296
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 260
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
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
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................6
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 229
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system .............268
Vehicles with a spare tire ...................... 307
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 333
Brake.................................................... 262, 334
Washer ........................................................... 264
Footwell light ................................................. 225 Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage ......................................................... 338
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Memory recall function............................ 104
Power easy access system .................... 102
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223
Front side marker light Light switch .....................................................142
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 330
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 294
Information ....................................................339
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Type ................................................................. 330
Warning light ...............................................299
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 316
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 294
Fuses ................................................................. 278
G
Garage door opener ................................. 232

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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

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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

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Snow mode ....................................................133
Trip meters ........................................................ 70
Trunk ...................................................................... 91 Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 92
Trunk features.............................................. 229
Trunk grip ......................................................... 93
Trunk light......................................................... 93
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 94
Trunk opener switch ................................... 92
Wireless remote control........................... 93
Trunk light .......................................................... 93
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
V
Vanity lights......................................................231
Vanity mirrors .................................................231
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)201
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 202
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 202
Vehicle identification number ................ 328
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............201
Vehicle sway warning display ....................75
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 223
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)201
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............201
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning................................. 299
Warning buzzers Approach warning....................................... 181
Brake hold...................................................... 301
Brake Override System ......................... 297
Downshifting ....................................... 134, 135 Drive-Start Control................................... 297
Electric power steering........................... 297
High coolant temperature.....................295
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ......................................................... 169
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............. 298
Low engine oil pressure.........................296
Open door ............................................. 89, 90
Open window ................................................ 113
Pre-collision braking ................................. 163
Seat belt ..........................................................299
Warning lights............................................... 295 ABS ................................................................... 297
Brake hold operated indicator ............ 301
Brake Override System ......................... 297
Brake system................................................295
Charging system........................................296
Drive-Start Control................................... 297
Electric power steering........................... 297
High coolant temperature.....................295
LDA indicator ............................................. 298
Low engine oil pressure.........................296
Low fuel level ...............................................299
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................296
Master warning light................................ 300
Open door warning .................................299
Parking brake indicator ......................... 300
Pre-collision system................................. 298
Seat belt reminder light...........................299
Slip indicator ................................................ 298
SRS ....................................................................296
Tire pressure ............................................... 300
Warning message display............................76
Warning messages ..................................... 303
Washer Checking ....................................................... 264
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205
Switch.................................................................147
Washing and waxing.................................. 242
Weight Cargo capacity ............................................ 125