battery LEXUS RC350 2015 Manual PDF

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnecte
d, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 4 6 7
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 4 9 3

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, ne
w genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( P. 1 3 2 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( P. 1 3 4 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 5 0 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 1 9 4 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 1 4 8 )
●The function to prevent the electronic ke y from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 1 4 3 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

661What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 1 9 3 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 1 4 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 5 9 2 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 5 9 3 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 5 8 9 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 171)
●The auto power off function will be oper ated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 1 9 6 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

666Alphabetical index
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)
Child safety ................................................ 56Airbag precautions .............................. 42
Battery precautions .............489, 596
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions.................... 178
Power window lock switch .............. 171
Power window precautions ...........174
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 508
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 39
Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions..................425
Trunk precautions............................... 144 Cleaning .......................................458, 463
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 463
Seat belts................................................ 464
Clock......................................................... 436
Coat hooks ............................................. 439
Compass .................................................. 447
Condenser.............................................. 485
Console box ............................................432
Cooling system ..................................... 484 Engine overheating .......................... 597
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 229
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 233
Cup holders............................................ 433
Current fuel consumption ........ 106, 107
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ...................... 635

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
E-mail......................................................... 386
Eco drive mode ..................................... 278
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 88
Eco Driving Indicator Light ....... 107, 119
Eco driving meter .................................... 96
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .................................. 106, 107
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 283Warning light .......................................534
Electronic key ......................................... 130 Battery-saving function .................... 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 590
Replacing the battery ...................... 507 Emergency flashers .............................522
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.................................................574
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 533
If a warning light turns on .............. 533
If a warning message is displayed ........................................539
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 590
If the engine will not start ............... 587
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 589
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................593
If you have a flat tire ............. 560, 574
If you think something is wrong ................................................531
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 600
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 523
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 524
If your vehicle overheats ................ 597
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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
I/M test ......................................................472
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 606
Vehicle ................................................... 605
Ignition switch (engine switch)..........193
Illuminated entry system .................... 430
Immobilizer system..................................76
Indicators .................................................... 85
Initialization Maintenance......................................... 467
Meter.................................................107, 119
Moon roof ...............................................176
Multi-information display ........107, 119
Power windows .................................... 172
Tire pressure warning system................................492
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 498
Inside rear view mirror .........................166
Instrument panel light control...............................................94, 101
Interior lights........................................... 429
Intuitive parking assist......................... 254
Jack Positioning a floor jack .................... 476
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 560, 574
Jack handle ..................................560, 574
Jam protection function Front seats .............................................. 153
Moon roof ...............................................176
Power windows .................................... 172 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start........... 135, 141
Wireless remote control......... 135, 141
Keys .............................................................130 Battery-saving function ....................148
Electronic key ....................................... 130
Engine switch ........................................193
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 590
Key number plate ............................... 130
Keyless entry ......................................... 130
Mechanical key.......................................131
Replacing the battery ...................... 507
Warning buzzer...................................136
Wireless remote control................. 130
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 233
Radiator .................................................... 485
Radio.......................................................... 346
Rear seats ................................................. 155 Fold down the seatback .................. 155
Luggage security system .................142
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 516
Turn signal lever .................................204
Wattage ................................................... 619
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 166
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 168 Rear window defoggers .................... 420
Refueling...................................................225
Capacity................................................. 607
Fuel types............................................... 607
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................227
Opening the fuel tank cap .............227
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 507
Fuses ....................................................... 509
Light bulbs............................................... 512
Tires ......................................................... 560
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 648
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................. 467
Rev indicator ..................................... 92, 99
Rev peak ........................................... 92, 100
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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Washer ....................................................... 217Checking............................................... 490
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Switch......................................................... 217
Washing and waxing........................... 458
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 190
Load limits............................................... 190
Weight.................................................... 604
Wheels ......................................................503 Replacing wheels .............................. 503
Size ............................................................. 614
Window lock switch ............................... 171
Windows ..................................................... 171 Power windows ..................................... 171
Rear window defogger...................420
Windshield wiper de-icer ...................421
Windshield wipers ................................. 217 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ....... 217
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 219
Winter driving tips................................. 315
Wireless remote control .................... 130 Battery-Saving Function.................. 148
Locking/Unlocking....................135, 141
Replacing the battery ...................... 507
WMA disc ............................................... 352 XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 346
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