brake light LEXUS RC350 2015 Owner's Guide

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 5 9 3 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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662What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 5 3 4 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 2 0 5 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 533, 539)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 7 8 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 5 3 9 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 533, 539. A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................416
Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 416
AAC disc ................................................. 352
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 282 Warning light ...................................... 533
Active rear wing..................................... 310
Active Sound Control (ASC)..........................................206, 207
Adaptive Variable Suspension system ........................... 283
Air conditioning filter ..........................505
Air conditioning system .......................416 Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 416 Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag operating conditions ...........47
Airbag precautions for your child ........................................42
Correct driving posture .....................32
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................47
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
General airbag precautions ............42
Locations of airbags............................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................47
Side airbag precautions .....................42
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................47
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..........................42
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
SRS warning light .............................. 533
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665Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Alarm ............................................................ 78
Anchor brackets ...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ......................146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 282 Warning light ...................................... 533
Approach warning............................... 238
Armrest .................................................... 437
ASC (Active Sound Control).......206, 207
Assist grip ................................................ 439
Audio input.............................................. 330
Audio system.......................................... 322 Audio input........................................... 330
AUX port/USB port....................... 330
Bluetooth
® audio...............................376
CD player ..............................................352
iPod .......................................................... 359
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................352
Optimal use ..........................................339
Portable music player ......................367
Radio ........................................................346
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 327
USB memory .......................................363 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 210 Warning light ....................................... 534
Automatic High Beam ...........................211
Automatic light control system ...... 208
Automatic transmission....................... 199 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 589
M mode .................................................. 202
Paddle shift switches..............201, 202
AUX port ................................................ 330
Average fuel economy ............... 106, 112
Average vehicle speed............... 106, 112

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 518
Wattage ................................................... 619
Battery....................................................... 487 Battery checking ................................487
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................... 593
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 315
Warning light ...................................... 533
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................ 297
Bluetooth
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Audio system .......................................376
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................378
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 486
Parking brake...................................... 205
Warning light ...................................... 533
Brake assist ............................................. 282
Break-in tips............................................... 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ............................................ 94, 101
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 297 Card key ....................................................130
Care................................................458, 463
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 463
Seat belts................................................ 464
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................434
CD player................................................ 352
Chains ......................................................... 316
Child restraint system ............................ 57 Child seats definition .......................... 57
Child seats installation............... 64, 70
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ............................. 61
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ....................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................73
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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Engine ....................................................... 606ACCESSORY mode....................... 194
Compartment...................................... 479
Engine switch ........................................ 193
Hood ........................................................475
How to start the engine ................... 193
Identification number ...................... 606
If the engine will not start............... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 193
Overheating .........................................597
Engine coolant....................................... 484 Capacity .................................................. 610
Checking............................................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................90, 96
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................. 481 Capacity ................................................ 607
Checking................................................. 481
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 96
Engine switch ...........................................193
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 282
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 283 Warning light .......................................534
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 286 First-aid kit storage belt......................434
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............. 560
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit ......................... 574
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................... 611
Brake..........................................................613
Washer ...................................................490
Fog lights.................................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Footwell light .......................................... 428 Wattage ...................................................619
Front fog lights......................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 152 Adjustment.............................................. 152
Cleaning................................................. 463
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................. 157
Head restraints ...................................... 161
Jam protection function....................153
Seat heaters .......................................... 426
Seat position memory ....................... 157
Seat ventilators.....................................427F

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Odometer ..........................................90, 96
OilEngine oil............................................... 607
Front differential oil............................... 611
Rear differential oil .............................. 612
Opener Hood ........................................................475
Trunk ........................................................... 141
Outer foot lights.................................... 428
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 168 Adjusting and folding........................ 168
Blind spot monitor............................. 297
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 169
Mirror position memory .................. 157
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................420
Outside temperature.....................90, 96
Overheating ........................................... 597 Paddle shift switches................. 201, 202
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)...................254
Parking brake ........................................ 205
Parking lights ......................................... 208 Light switch...........................................208
Replacing light bulbs .........................519
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 290 PCS OFF switch .................................. 291
Warning light ....................................... 534
Personal lights ....................................... 430
Pop-up display ............................... 107, 119
Power outlet ........................................... 436
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ................................ 283 Warning light ....................................... 534
Power windows.........................................171 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 173
Jam protection function.................... 172
Operation.................................................. 171
Window lock switch ............................ 171
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 290 PCS OFF switch .................................. 291
Warning light ....................................... 534
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Units .................................................... 107, 119
USB device ................................. 363, 406Connecting .......................................... 330
USB audio .............................................363
USB photo ........................................... 406
USB port .................................................. 330
Vanity lights............................................. 435 Wattage ................................................... 619
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 435
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 282 Warning message ............................ 539
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) .............. 283
Vehicle data recordings .......................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) ..................... 283
Vehicle identification number ......... 605
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 282
Ventilators (seat ventilators).............427
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 282 Warning message ............................ 539
Voice command system .................... 409
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 282 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 238
Brake system ....................................... 533
Downshifting ........................................ 203
Intuitive parking assist...................... 254
Key reminder ....................................... 557
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 248
Open door ........................................... 534
Open hood.............................................541
Open moon roof ...............................548
Open trunk .............................................541
Open window .....................................548
Pre-collision braking........................ 290
Seat belt reminder............................. 534
Warning lights .......................................... 84 ABS .......................................................... 533
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................. 534
Brake system ....................................... 533
Charging system ............................... 533
Electric power steering .................. 534
Low fuel level ....................................... 534
Malfunction indica tor lamp........... 533
Master warning light ........................ 534
Open door ........................................... 534
Pre-collision system ......................... 534
Seat belt reminder light .................. 534
Slip indicator ........................................ 534
SRS............................................................ 533
Tire pressure ........................................535
Warning messages.............................. 539
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