check engine LEXUS RC350 2021 Owners Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Air conditioning filter..................275
Electronic key battery ................ 277
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 278
Headlight aim................................. 280
Light bulbs ........................................ 281
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 286
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 286
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 287
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 289
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 293
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 294
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 295
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 303
If you have a flat tire..................... 307
If the engine wi ll not start ........... 314
If you lose your keys ..................... 316
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 316
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................................................ 319
If your vehicle overheats ........... 322
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3268-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 328
Fuel information............................ 339
Tire information .............................. 341
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 351
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 361
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 362
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 372
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 372
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 374
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 380
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 382
Alphabetical Index ...................... 385
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

5
Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle 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 vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age 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 vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:

Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
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
Vehicle data recording

12Pictorial index
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.147
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.205
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................................................P.219
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.243
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.155
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .155
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.330
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.265
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.334
Winter tires/tire chain ....................................................................................................P.20 5
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.265
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .307
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.255
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.255
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.330
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.322
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.303
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 2
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.142
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Cornering lights ...................................................................................................... P.142
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.142
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.142
Stop lights
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 32
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.142
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 281, Watts: P.338)
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221-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

511-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.

571-3. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.)
●For Canada: The doors are unlocked
using the mechanical key.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 Except for Canada: A locked
door is unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
 For Canada: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
 The trunk is opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

632-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.295)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.295)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.296)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.296)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.296)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.296)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.296)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.297)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.297)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
(  P.300)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
(  P.300)
(flashes) Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.295)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.297)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 (  P.297)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.298)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.298)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.298)
Open door warning light
(  P.299)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.299)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.299)
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.299)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.300)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.300)

652-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the
BSM main switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds. If the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators do not
illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a
malfunction in the system. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*4: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
(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.199)
“SPORT” indicator ( P.199)
Snow mode indicator ( P.133)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.199)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P.199)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P.199)
“CUSTOM” indicator ( P.199)
Snow mode indicator ( P.133)

702-1. Instrument cluster
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “_ _”or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch
operation is performed, a pop-up display
will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display or the odome-
ter/trip meter screen (F SPORT models).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.76)
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. ( P.351)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.322)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

883-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Smart access system with
push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock both
side doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2 Touch the lock sensor (indentation
on the side of the door handle) to
lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
■Wireless remote control
1 Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
2Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 5
seconds unlocks the other door.
Press and hold to open the windows and
moon roof.
*
*
: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
■Side window open/close function linked
to door operation
When a door is opened, its window opens
slightly. When a door is closed, its window
closes completely.
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry
function unlocks using the wireless remote
control.
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5
seconds while pre ssing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation
is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step 2 .)
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside