warning light LEXUS RC350 2019 Owner's Manual

642-1. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.133)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.136)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.136)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.137)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.138)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.156)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.173)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.168)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.168)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.163)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.163)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.163)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.182)
Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) ( P.176)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.193)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.193)
Security indicator
*5 (  P.57,
58)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 (  P.66)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.73)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 5 ( P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 5 ( P.36)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.190)
“SPORT” indicator ( P.190)
Snow mode indicator ( P.130)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Pop-up display
In some situations the following will be
temporarily displayed:
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Distance until the next engine oil change
will displayed when a warning message
indicating that oil ma intenance should be
performed soon or is required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.
At this time, any adjustments made to the
instrument panel brig htness levels will be
applied to both settings at once.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models (main meter in
center position)
F SPORT models (main meter
moved to the right)
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
A
B
Multi-information display
The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.
Displays and menu icons

742-1. Instrument cluster
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will turn on. When
the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco
mode is selected. ( P.190)
 The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
*
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if th e specified pressure is
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature.The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. ( P.282)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■G-force (if equipped)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
This display is intended for use as a
B
C
D
A
B
C
A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
■Meter settings
 Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P.73)
Select to enable/disable the 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
.
 Drive information screen ( P.72)
Select to choose betwee n 2 items that will
be displayed on each drive information
screen (“Drive info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and
“Drive Info 3”) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( P.70)
Select to enable/dis able the pop-up dis-
play.
• Intersection guidance (if equipped)
• Incoming calls
• Audio Feedback (F SPORT)
• Volume Feedback (F SPORT)
•Brightness adjustment
 Color (except F SPORT models)
Select to set the color of the cursor on the
multi-information display.
Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to set the tachometer needle color.
Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
( P.69)
• Select to enable/disable the Rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak (F SPORT models)
( P.69)
Select to enable/disable the Rev peak.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
■Background color of the indicator/shift
position display area (except F SPORT
models)
The background color of the indicator/shift
position display area is changed according
to the driving mode as follows ( P.190):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■G-force display (if equipped)
The G-force values may not be zero even
when the vehicle is parked, such as when it
is parked on an incline.
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.

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Before driving
To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door
once after the settings have been changed.
(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds
after is pressed, the doors will be
locked again and the alarm will automati-
cally be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. ( P.58)
■Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a
strong impact, both side doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the
impact or the type of accident, however, the
system may not operate.
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-
dows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the
lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
■Open door warning buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P.58)
■Conditions affecting the operation of
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
 P.94
■If the smart access system with
push-button start or the wireless remote
control does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock
buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P.304)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. ( P.265)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.339)
Multi-information
display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.
Holding the passen-
ger’s door handle
unlocks both side
doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
Holding either door
handle unlocks both
side doors.

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■Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1
Locks both side doors
2
Unlocks both side doors
■Inside lock buttons (to lock/unlock)
1
Locks the door
2
Unlocks the door
Both side doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock buttons
are in the lock position.
■Locking the doors from the outside with-
out a key
1
Move the inside lock button to the lock
position.
2
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be
locked.
■If a symbol indicating one or more of the
doors open is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
The hood, one or more of the doors, or
trunk is not fully closed. If the vehicle
reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the
master warning light flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
fully closed. Make sure to close hood, all
doors and trunk.
The following functions can be set or
canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, re sulting in death or
serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are prop-
erly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
The doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
■Side window open/close function
linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side
window when you close the door. Other-
wise, your fingers or hand may be caught
in the window.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside
Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

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■Trunk opener switch
Press the trunk opener switch.
■Smart access system with
push-button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
 Entry function
 Wireless remote control
 Door lock switches
 Automatic door unlocking system
 Mechanical key
WARNING
●When opening or closing the trunk lid,
thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure
they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing
the trunk lid in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●On an incline it is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is
fully open and secure before using the
trunk.
●When opening the trun k lid, take care
so that it does not hit anyone in the
face or any other part of the body.
●When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.
●Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk
lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut
again after it is opened.
Opening/closing the trunk

983-3. Adjusting the seats
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■Before entering/exiting the rear
seats
Remove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide. ( P.26)
■Entering/exiting the rear seat
1
Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automatically.
2Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward automati-
cally.
■Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position
Move the seatback backward until it
locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”
seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by
operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat
lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a
driving position memory switch is
pressed, the front seat will not return to its
original position even if the front seatback
is moved backward until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat will not operate in the follow-
ing situations:
• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper- ated is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the shift lever is in a position
other than P (driver's seat only).
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front,
Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-
ing situations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv- ing position memory switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is
operating is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is moved to a
position other than P (driver's seat only).
■Jam protection function
While the lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat is operatin g, if an object is
stuck either in front of or behind the front
seat, the front seat will stop and then move
in the opposite direction slightly.
Entering/exiting the rear seats
(lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat)
WARNING
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat
●Before operating th e lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that
any surrounding passengers or objects
will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seat back is locked
securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the
vehicle is moving.

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P.92
*: If equipped
The seat and steering wheel* are auto-
matically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel
* are automatically adjusted
to a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.
 The shift lever has been shifted to P.
 The engine switch has been turned
off.
 The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.
When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while
driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set
the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded
seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the
trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to
the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the
red marking will be visible on the seat-
back lock release knob. Make sure that
the red marking is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
Luggage security system
Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory*/memory recall function*
This feature automatically adjusts
the driver’s seat, steering wheel
and outside rear view mirrors to
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.
Power easy access system

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Before driving
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel). However, the seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the vehi-
cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.
The seat and steering wheel will move to
the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.339)
Front seats
1
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all
seats.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head re straints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for
each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints,
push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally
A