blind side monitor LEXUS RC350 2018 Owners Manual

882. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
●Drive mode indicators
RC350/RC300 (except F SPORT models)
RC350/RC300 (F SPORT models)
*2LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (P. 261)*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 116, 132)
*1, 3PCS warning light
( P. 254) *1, 7
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 51)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 290)*1, 7
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 51)
*7
Security indicator
( P. 79, 80)
*8
“EXPERT” indicator
( P. 316)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 91, 96)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 301) “SPORT” indicator
(
 P. 301)
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 214)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 301) “CUSTOM” indicator
(
 P. 301)
“SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 301) Snow mode indicator
(
 P. 214)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 301)

2924-5. Using the driving support systems
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning message will be
displayed: ( P. 460)
●A sensor is malfunctioning
●A sensor is dirty or covere d with snow or a sticker
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●Sensor voltage is abnormal
●A sensor is misaligned
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors ar e installed behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations , have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is sc ratched or dented, or part of them has
become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any colo r other than an official Lexus color.
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
on the rear bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a
warning message (P. 471) will be displayed.
In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation condi-
tions of the BSM function ( P. 295) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

3796-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
WARNING
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot, do not touch the
exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after the engine is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■Application of coatings to the vehicle body (vehicles with CFRP parts)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the vehicle body as doing so may damage the paint
or reduce its durability.
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediatel y in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoli ne are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( P. 236)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.

627Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Odometer ........................................... 91, 96
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 540
Front differential oil........................... 545
Rear differential oil ............................ 546
Opener Hood ........................................................393
Trunk ........................................................... 151
Outer foot lights.................................... 347
Outside rear view mirrors ..................178 Adjusting and folding........................ 178
Blind spot monitor............................ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 338
Outside temperature...................... 91, 96
Overheating ........................................... 526 Paddle shift switches................... 215, 216
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 280
Parking brake .........................................222
Parking lights ..........................................225 Light switch........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 250 Warning light ....................................... 454
Personal lights ....................................... 349
Pop-up display ................................. 111, 129
Power outlet ........................................... 355
Power steering (Electric power steering system) .................................. 313 Warning light ....................................... 454
Power windows....................................... 182 Door lock linked window operation ...........................184
Jam protection function................... 183
Operation................................................182
Window lock switch ..........................182
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 250 Warning light ....................................... 454
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

630Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Side mirrors ..............................................178
Adjusting and folding........................ 178
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................ 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Side windows .......................................... 182
Slip indicator........................................... 454
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ............................. 145, 151
Starting the engine ............................207
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 323
Spare tire.................................................. 489 Inflation pressure ............................... 548
Storage location ................................ 490 Spark plug ............................................... 544
Specifications......................................... 536
Speed indicator................................ 93, 99
Speedometer ......................................91, 96
Sport mode ...............................................301
Steering lock ............................................ 210
Column lock release .........................210
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 344
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 532
Sun shade .................................................. 187
Sun visors................................................. 354

631Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Switches
Active rear wing switch ..................307
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch.................................................... 223
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam system ....228
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch................................................... 290
Cruise control switch...................... 268
Door lock switches .............................147
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 166
Emergency flashers switch ........... 442
Engine switch .......................................207
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 359
Heated steering wheel switch....................................................344
Ignition switch ......................................207
Intuitive parking assist switch ........ 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ....264
Light switches ...................................... 225
Meter control switches ........... 106, 119 Moon roof switches .......................... 186
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................178
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
Power door lock switch ................... 147
Power window switches ..................182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................338
Seat heater switches ........................ 345
Seat ventilator switches .................. 346
Snow mode switch ............................. 214
“SOS” button ....................................... 370
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................. 174
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................................... 414
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) switch .......................... 310
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ....................................................274
VSC OFF switch ................................. 314
Window lock switch ..........................182
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ................................................... 339
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.