cruise control LEXUS RC350 2017 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 263
Intuitive parking assist.............. 269
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 279
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 294
Driving assist systems .............. 298
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...............313
• BSM function........................... 317
• RCTA function........................321
Active rear wing ......................... 326
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ............................... 329
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .......................331 5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio system.......................................... 338
Steering wheel audio switches ...................................... 344
Mobile Assistant ........................ 345
USB/AUX ports ........................ 347
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 349
General settings......................... 350
Voice settings.............................. 353
Display settings........................... 354
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source.......................................... 355
Optimal use of the audio system.......................................... 356
Audio settings ............................. 357
Audio menu screen operation .................................... 360
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation.......................... 363
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 369
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .................. 376
Using USB memory device ..........................................380
Using the AUX port ................. 3845Lexus Display Audio system

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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

23Pictorial index
Audio remote control switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 344
Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 216
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111, 118
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 245
Dynamic radar cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 263
Talk switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 407
Telephone switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 407
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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912. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 220)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 263)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 224)

(if equipped)
Intuitive parkin g assist indi-
cator ( →P. 270)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 224) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 300)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→ P. 225)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 301)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (→ P. 227)*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 300)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 232)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
(→ P. 307)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 245, 249)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 313)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( →P. 249)*7Security indicator
(→ P. 79, 83)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (→ P. 245, 249)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 96, 102)

1102. Instrument cluster
■Menu icons
Displays the following information when an icon is selected.
Drive information ( →P. 112)
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up di splay/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide
(vehicles with dynamic radar cruise control)
• Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise control.
( → P. 249)
• When the vehicle is in constant speed control mode ( →P. 255), the menu
icon will change to .
• Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): If the LDA system ( →P. 265) is
activated, its operational status will also be displayed.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status
(vehicles with LDA but without a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operationa l status of the LDA system. (→P. 265)
Warning message display ( →P. 571)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display ( →P. 114)
Select to change the meter display settings.

1142. Instrument cluster
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system (if equipped)
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (
→ P. 489)
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
■ switch settings (except F SPORT models)
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing . (
→P. 111)
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively. (
→ P. 112)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up disp lays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel bright ness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
■Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
Settings display

1182. Instrument cluster
Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide
(vehicles with dynamic radar cruise control)
• Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise control.
( → P. 249)
• When the vehicle is in constant speed control mode ( →P. 255), the menu
icon will change to .
• Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): If the LDA system ( →P. 265) is
activated, its operational status will also be displayed.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status
(vehicles with LDA but without a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operationa l status of the LDA system. (→P. 265)
Warning message display ( →P. 571)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display ( →P. 126)
Select to change the meter display settings.
◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is operated using the meter control switches.
:Switch menu
: Change displayed con-tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Press: Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be dis-
played.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen to
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure me ssage will be shown.
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1262. Instrument cluster
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system (U.S.A. only)
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (
→ P. 489)
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
■ switch settings
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing . (→ P. 118)
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively.
( → P. 119)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up disp lays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel bright ness adjustment display
• TVD control mode change display (if equipped)
• Drive mode change display
■Rev indicator
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to select the engine speed at which the rev indicator
will be displayed.
■Rev peak
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
Settings display

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Driving4
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 192
Cargo and luggage .................... 201
Vehicle load limits ......................204
Trailer towing .............................. 205
Dinghy towing ............................ 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...........207
Automatic transmission............ 213
Turn signal lever..........................220
Parking brake ............................... 221
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300/
RC200t) .................................... 222
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F)...........................................223
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 224
Automatic High Beam ............. 227
Fog light switch ...........................232
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................233
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 241 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 263
Intuitive parking assist .............. 269
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 279
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 294
Driving assist systems ..............298
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .........306
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)............... 313
• BSM function ...........................317
• RCTA function....................... 321
Active rear wing ......................... 326
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ................................ 329
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ...................... 331

2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed fo r more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperat ure is high, “Transmission Fluid High Tem-
perature” will be displayed on the multi-info rmation display and the vehicle will go into
transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshif ting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
( → P. 245, 249)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(→ P. 245, 249)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→ P. 294)
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.