belt LEXUS RC350 2015 Service Manual

842. Instrument cluster
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 5 3 4 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 3 3 )*1 Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 3 3 )Open door warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 3 3 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1Master warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 3 5 )
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before entering/exiting the rear seats
Remove the seat belt from the seat belt guide. (
P. 3 5 )
■Entering/exiting the rear seat
Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automati-
cally.
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment (if
equipped)
Entering/exiting the rear seats (lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”
seat)
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1533-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward
automatically.
■Returning the front seat to its original position
Move the seatback backward until it locks. The front seat will return to its orig-
inal position automatically.
■When adjusting the seat
●Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling.
●RC350: When folding down a rear seatback, if it interferes with a front seatback, adjust
the front seat position so that the seats no longer interfere with each other. However, if
adjusting the front seat position causes th e correct driving posture to not be main-
tained, return the rear seatback to its original position. ( P. 1 5 5 )
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat lever,
if a power seat adjusting switch or a driving position memory switch is pressed, the front
seat will not return to its original position even if the front seatback is moved backward
until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” se at will not operate in the following situa-
tions:
• The front seat belt of the seat to be operated is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in a position other
than P (driver' s seat only).
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat will stop in the following sit-
uations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv ing position memory switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is operating is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is moved to a posi-
tion other than P (driver's seat only).
■Jam protection function
While the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat is operating or a seat position mem-
ory is being recalled ( P. 157), if an object is stuck eith er in front of or behind the front
seat, the front seat will stop and then mo ve in the opposite direction slightly.
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1543-3. Adjusting the seats
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not
injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the se at mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too rec lined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be ma de while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
●Before operating the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that any sur-
rounding passengers or objects will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seatback is lo cked securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat while the vehicle is
moving.
■Jam protection function
Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part of your body to intentionally activate the jam
protection function.

1563-3. Adjusting the seats
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it back
and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red
marking will be visible on the seatback lock
release knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.

1894-1. Before driving
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Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●RC350: To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not
stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the
floor as possible.
●RC350: When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly
behind the front seats.
●RC350: Never allow anyone to ride in the en larged trunk. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system scre en (if equipped) or Lexus Display Audio
screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in th e occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

4346-3. Using the storage features
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Loosen the belt
Ti g h t e n t h e b e l t
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WA R N I N G
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hook s to their stowed positions when not in use.
First-aid kit storage belt
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4647-1. Maintenance and care
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of th e vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to
apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let
them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts
periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could
be damaged.
WA R N I N G
■Wa t e r i n t h e v e h i c l e
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P. 4 1 )
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the wind-
shield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.

4707-2. Maintenance
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with- out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, isthe vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 6 1 3 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 6 1 3 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints (RC350)• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

4747-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 4 8 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.