immobilizer LEXUS RC350 2017 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 30
For safety drive .............................. 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ...................51
Safety information for children .......................................... 57
Child restraint systems ............... 58
Exhaust gas precautions............ 78
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 79
Alarm ................................................. 83
Theft prevention labels ............... 85 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 88
Gauges and meters (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ....................................... 96
Gauges and meters (RC F) ............................................102
Multi-information display (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ..................................... 109
Multi-information display (RC F) ............................................. 117
Fuel consumption information ................................. 130
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster

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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive .............................. 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system................... 51
Safety information for children .......................................... 57
Child restraint systems ...............58
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 78
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 79
Alarm .................................................83
Theft prevention labels ...............85

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For safety and security
1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

801-2. Theft deterrent system
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
RC350/RC300/RC200t

1543-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 622)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push -button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

2104-2. Driving procedures
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 139
■Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 154
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 155
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. (→P. 79)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■When “Check Access System with Elec. Key” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
The system may be malfunctio ning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→ P. 538
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift leve
r is in P. Press the
engine switch while turn ing the steering wheel
left and right.

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 207)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (→P. 79)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 626)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletio n or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 621)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 207), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even thoug h the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

708Alphabetical index
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

710Alphabetical index
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
HI

719Alphabetical index
Moon roof switches........................... 187
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................180
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
PCS OFF switch ................................307
Power door lock switch .................. 143
Power window switches ................. 183
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................439
Seat heater switches.........................446
Seat ventilator switches .................. 447
Snow mode switch..............................214
“SOS” button........................................ 472
Talk switch .............................................407
Telephone switches ..........................407
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................176
Tire pressure warning reset switch..................................................... 519
Trunk opener main switch.............. 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................147
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .........................329
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................253
VSC OFF switch .............................. 300
Window lock switch.......................... 183
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer switch................................................... 440 Tachometer ..................................... 96, 102
Variable red zone ...............................107
Tail lights ...................................................224 Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Talk switch
*.............................................407
Telephone switches
*...........................407
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ..............79
Luggage security system.................148
Theft prevention labels ...................... 85
Tire inflation pressure........................... 531 Maintenance data.............................. 652
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 518
Warning light ....................................... 567
Tire information ...................................... 661 Glossary................................................ 668
Size ........................................................... 664
Tire identification number ............. 663
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................666
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.