warning lights LEXUS RC350 2017 Owner's Manual

5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during br aking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resultin g in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precaution s. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Vehicles with a spare tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire . Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you ha ve a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350 only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC F only
Indicates that the active re ar wing switch was pressed
when the active rear wing was disabled
→ Enable the active rear wing ( →P. 127) then press
the active rear wing switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lan e Departure Alert) system
cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
→ Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or higher.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC200t only
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
→Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
your Lexus dealer. After chan ging the engine oil, the
message should be reset.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenanc e is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after
the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed
(→ P. 489)
(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. 301)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-C ollision 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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

704Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 549
Wattage ..................................................657
Battery........................................................ 513 Battery checking ................................. 513
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................626
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 331
Warning light ...................................... 565
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)..................313
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 395
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................397
Brake Fluid............................................................ 512
Parking brake......................................... 221
Warning light ...................................... 565
Brake assist ............................................. 298
Break-in tips..............................................193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................................ 100, 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................313 Card key .................................................... 136
Care............................................... 480, 485
Aluminum wheels ................................481
Exterior .................................................. 480
Interior .....................................................485
Seat belts................................................486
Cargo capacity ..................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 454
CD player................................................ 369
Chains ....................................................... 333
Child restraint system ........................... 58 Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ........................... 62
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ......................72
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 65
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................76
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Daytime running light system .......... 225
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors .............439
Rear window ........................................439
Windshield ............................................439
Differential Front differential ................................. 649
Rear differential .................................. 650
Dimension ............................................... 640
Dinghy towing........................................ 206
Display Drive information ..........................112, 119
Dynamic radar cruise control......249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......264
Multi-information display ........109, 117
Warning message .............................. 571
Distance ..............................................112, 119
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 495
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 448
Door lock Doors .......................................................... 141
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 152
Wireless remote control ................. 136 Doors ............................................................141
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 144
Door lock................................................. 143
Open door warning buzzer .......... 142
Open door warning light ..............566
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 180
Side windows ....................................... 183
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ..............114, 126
Drive information ............................ 112, 119 Resetting ........................................... 112, 119
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 169
Driving ........................................................ 192 Break-in tips ...........................................193
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving mode select switch .......... 294
Procedures ............................................. 192
Winter drive tips .................................. 331
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 298 Warning message............................... 571
Dynamic radar cruise control ..........249
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 298 Warning message............................... 571
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Engine ....................................................... 643ACCESSORY mode..................... 208
Compartment....................................... 501
Engine switch .......................................207
Hood ........................................................ 497
How to start the engine ..................207
Identification number .......................642
If the engine will not start............... 620
Ignition switch (engine switch)....207
Overheating ........................................ 630
Engine coolant.......................................509 Capacity ................................................ 648
Checking............................................... 509
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................. 96, 102
Engine immobilizer system ..................79
Engine oil ................................................. 504 Capacity .................................................644
Checking............................................... 504
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 331
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 507
Engine oil temperature gauge ......... 102
Engine switch ......................................... 207
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 299 Warning light ...................................... 566
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 302 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 454
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 592
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................ 606
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 649
Brake..........................................................651
Washer .....................................................516
Fog lights...................................................232 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Switch ...................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 448 Wattage ................................................. 657
Front fog lights........................................232 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Switch ...................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front seats ................................................. 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning.................................................485
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory.................169
Head restraints ..................................... 173
Jam protection function....................165
Seat heaters .......................................... 446
Seat position memory .......................169
Seat ventilators.................................... 447F

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Front turn signal lights ........................ 220Replacing light bulbs .......... 545, 550
Turn signal lever .................................220
Wattage ..................................................657
Fuel ............................................................... 241 Capacity .................................................644
Fuel gauge ..................................... 96, 102
Fuel pump shut off system............ 564
Information ........................................... 658
Refueling...................................................241
Type ............................................. 644, 658
Warning light ...................................... 566
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..............112, 119
Current fuel consumption ........112, 119
Fuel filler door .......................................... 241 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling...................................................241
Fuel gauge ........................................ 96, 102
Fuel pump shut off system................. 564
Fuses .......................................................... 540 Garage door opener.......................... 460
Gauges.............................................. 96, 102
Glove box ................................................452
Glove box light.......................................452G

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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 397
HD Radio
® system .............................. 363
Head restraints ........................................ 173
Headlight cleaner................................. 233
Headlights ............................................... 224 Automatic High Beam system .................................................. 227
Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
Heaters Air conditioning system ..................434
Heated steering wheel ....................445
Outside rear view mirrors .............439
Seat heaters ..........................................446
Hill-start assist control ........................ 298
Hood .......................................................... 497 Open ........................................................ 497
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................454
Coat hooks .......................................... 459
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............30
Horn ............................................................. 177 I/M test ......................................................494
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 642
Vehicle ......................................................641
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........207
Illuminated entry system ................... 450
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators ...................................................... 91
Initialization Maintenance ........................... 489, 507
Meter ................................................ 114, 126
Moon roof .............................................. 188
Multi-information display........ 114, 126
Power windows....................................184
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 518
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 529
Inside rear view mirror......................... 178
Instrument panel light control ...........................................100, 107
Intercooler ................................................. 511
Intercooler coolant.............................. 509 Capacity.................................................648
Checking .............................................. 509
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 331
Interior lights ...........................................449
Intuitive parking assist .........................269
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 495
General maintenance ...................... 491
Maintenance data ............................. 640
Maintenance requirements.......... 488
Maintenance system .................... 114, 126
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 565
Master warning light ........................... 566
Meter Changing the display............... 99, 106
Indicators.....................................................91
Instrument panel light control ........................................ 100, 107
Meters.............................................. 96, 102
Multi-information display ........109, 117
Operating the meter control switches ........................................... 111, 118
Settings ............................................. 114, 126
Warning lights ........................................90
Warning message .............................. 571
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 439
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................439
Outside rear view mirrors ..............180
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 455 MMS (Multimedia messaging
service).................................................. 405
Mobile Assistant ................................... 345
Moon roof ................................................. 187 Door lock linked moon roof operation..................... 188
Jam protection function................... 188
Operation................................................187
MP3 disc ................................................. 369
Multi-information display........... 109, 117 Audio system-linked ................. 109, 117
Drive information.......................... 112, 119
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 249
“F” content .................................................121
G-force .................................................... 124
Lap timer....................................................121
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 264
Navigation system-linked ...... 109, 117
Settings ............................................ 114, 126 switch settings...................... 114, 126
Switching the display ................... 111, 118
Torque distribution ............................. 123
Warning message............................... 571
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Paddle shift switches ...................215, 216
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 269
Parking brake........................................... 221
Parking lights .......................................... 224 Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 306 PCS OFF switch ................................307
Warning light ...................................... 566
Personal lights........................................ 450
Pop-up display ................................ 114, 126
Power outlet ........................................... 456
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 299 Warning light ...................................... 566
Power windows ...................................... 183 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 185
Jam protection function ................... 184
Operation ............................................... 183
Window lock switch.......................... 183
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 306 PCS OFF switch ................................307
Warning light ...................................... 566 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control).........................249
Radiator....................................................... 511
Radio ......................................................... 363
Rear seats .................................................. 167 Fold down the seatback................... 167
Luggage security system.................148
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 220 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 547
Turn signal lever ................................. 220
Wattage ................................................. 657
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror......................178
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 180
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.