brake LEXUS RC350 2015 Repair Manual

5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-collision braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the engine was stopped with the shift lever
not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the shoulder
of a road.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
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5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert] system is
operating)The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in yellow.
The warning buzzer sounds continuously.
 Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
 Make sure that both side doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the hood is not yet fully closed.
 Close the hood.
Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
 Close the trunk.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC350
RC F
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/
h) or more with the parking brake still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road
surface
The gear position will not sh ift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear
position.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheatedThis message may be disp layed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped); or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F only
(U.S.A.)Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC F only
(Canada)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override
system is operating. ( P. 1 8 1 )
 Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
 Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-collision brake system
operation is stopped Operation of the pre-collision brake assist and the
steering control (if equipped) of the PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion system) are also stopped.
 Turn the VSC on. ( P. 285)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not cur-
rently functional because the grille cover or the sensor is
dirty
 Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumption. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart access system
with push-button start while the
electronic key was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
An attempt was made to lock either
door by opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into the lock
position, then closing the door with
the electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 5 0 7 )
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
 Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Once
• When the doors were unlockedwith the mechanical key and then
the engine switch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
During an engine starting proce-
dure in the event that the electronic
key was not functioning properly
( P. 592), the engine switch was
touched with the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer sound-
ing.

Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off, the
doors were unlocked and then the
driver's door was opened and
closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode without
starting the engine
• The shift lever was shifted to P or N from another shift position with
the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode.
 Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been turned
off with the shift lever in a position
other than P or N.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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5608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 522)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare ti re. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 4 9 1
WA R N I N G
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
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WA R N I N G
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will
be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while
changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to
bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts
to loosen and the wheel may fall off, caus ing a serious accident. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes
of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.