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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. ( P. 140)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( P. 143)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 511)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 216)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 157)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as us ual. Take the key out from the trunk.
( P. 152)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

621What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 215)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 155)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system ca n be started in a temporary way. (P. 580)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 582)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 227)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 217)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped

622What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 196)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
( P. 217)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 539)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 230)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 537, 542)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( P. 102)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con-
trol. • Start the hybrid system.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th e horn sounds (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 432
Air conditioning filter....................... 509
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 432
Blower customization ..................... 439
S-FLOW mode.................................. 434
AAC disc ...................................................371
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......304
Warning light ...................................... 538
Active Sound Control (ASC)........... 231
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System .......................... 305
Air conditioning filter ......................... 509
Air conditioning system ..................... 432
Air conditioning filter....................... 509
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 432
Blower customization ..................... 439
S-FLOW mode.................................. 434
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 54
Airbags......................................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off system ......... 54
Airbag operating conditions........... 49
Airbag precautions for
your child............................................... 45
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 49
Curtain shield airbag
precautions............................................47
General airbag precautions ........... 45
Locations of airbags............................ 43
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ..............................................49
Side airbag precautions.................... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................49
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 45
SRS airbags ..............................................43
SRS warning light .............................. 538
Alarm ...........................................................102
Anchor brackets ...................................... 64
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ........................................ 155
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Approach warning............................... 262
ASC (Active Sound Control) ...........231
Assist grips .............................................. 457
Audio input ...............................................351
Audio system.......................................... 344
Audio CD player................................. 371
Audio input ............................................. 351
AUX port/USB port ......................... 351
Bluetooth® audio ............................. 395
iPod ........................................................... 377
Optimal use............................................ 361
Portable music player ..................... 386
Radio........................................................ 369
Steering wheel audio switch........ 350
USB memory ........................................381
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 234
Warning light....................................... 539
Automatic High Beam ...................... 235
Automatic light control system ...... 232
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AUX port .................................................. 351
Average fuel economy........................ 124
Average vehicle speed ....................... 124
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 524
Wattage................................................. 605
Battery (12-volt battery)...................... 481
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................582
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Warning light ....................................... 537
Battery (traction battery) ......................89
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 319
Blower customization ......................... 439
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................395
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 397
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 603
Parking brake ......................................230
Warning light ....................................... 537
Brake assist .............................................304
Break-in tips ........................................... 207
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 319
Card key ................................................... 138
Care ................................................460, 464
Aluminum wheels................................ 461
Exterior ................................................... 460
Interior..................................................... 464
Seat belts ............................................... 465
Cargo hooks .......................................... 452
Caution label ............................................. 89
CD player .................................................. 371
Chains ....................................................... 338
Child restraint system............................ 60
Child seats definition .......................... 60
Child seats installation .............. 68, 75
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ................................... 65
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat ..................................................67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ....................................... 80
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 72
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 82
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 483, 585
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Power window lock switch ............ 196
Power window precautions........... 199
Removed electronic key
battery precautions......................... 513
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
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Seat heater precautions ................. 444
Trunk precautions ............................. 153
Cleaning ....................................... 460, 464
Aluminum wheels ................................461
Exterior................................................... 460
Interior ..................................................... 464
Seat belts................................................465
Clock ......................................................... 456
Coat hooks ..............................................458
Condenser ............................................ 480
Console box ...........................................450
Cooling system ...................................... 478
Engine overheating ..........................587
Hybrid system overheating ..........587
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 257
Cup holders ............................................. 451
Current fuel consumption.................. 124
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ...................... 608
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) ..... 369
Daytime running light system ......... 233
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 438
Rear window........................................ 438
Windshield ........................................... 438
Differential............................................... 603
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) ..... 369
Dimensions ............................................. 596
Display
Drive information................................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ......257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 274
Multi-information display................... 121
Warning message ............................ 542
Distance ..................................................... 124
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 469
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................. 446
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 144
Smart entry & start system ............. 155
Wireless remote control ................. 138
Doors...........................................................144
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ............................. 147
Door lock ................................................ 144
Open door warning buzzer .......... 145
Open door warning light .............. 539
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 193
Side windows ........................................ 196
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ......................126
Drive information ................................... 124
Resetting .................................................. 124
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Jack
Positioning the jack........................... 472
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................499
Jack handle .............................................. 499
Jam protection function
Front seats ............................................... 179
Moon roof .............................................. 201
Power window ......................................197
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start
system ......................................... 144, 150
Wireless remote control ....... 144, 150
Keys ............................................................. 138
Battery-Saving Function ..................157
Electronic key ....................................... 138
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................578
Key number plate ............................... 138
Keyless entry ............................... 144, 150
Mechanical key.....................................139
Power switch .........................................215
Replacing the battery.......................... 511
Warning buzzer ...................................145
Wireless remote control ................. 138
Knee airbags.............................................. 43
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 273
Language
(multi-information display) .............. 126
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 273
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 471
Hood lock release lever .................. 471
Shift lever ................................................ 222
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever .............................189
Turn signal lever..................................229
Wiper lever ............................................ 241
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 346
Lexus Display Audio system............ 344
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 286
Lexus parking assist-sensor ............. 279
License plate lights .............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 520
Wattage .................................................605
Lights
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 235
Fog light switch................................... 239
Follow me home system................ 233
Headlight switch .................................232
Illuminated entry system .................447
Interior lights .........................................447
Interior lights list ................................. 446
Personal lights..................................... 448
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 520
Trunk light ............................................... 152
Turn signal lever..................................229
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Vanity lights ..........................................455
Wattage................................................. 605
Lock steering column ...........................217
Low profile tire ...................................... 488
Luggage security system ......................151
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .........469
Maintenance data............................. 596
Maintenance requirements .......... 467
Maintenance system ............................ 126
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 537
Master warning light ...........................539
Meter Changing the display...........................117
Indicators ...................................................112
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
Meters ........................................................ 115
Multi-information display ...................121
Operating the meter control switches................................................. 123
Settings......................................................126
Warning lights .......................................... 111
Warning message............................. 542
MirrorLink ........................................... 424
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................438
Outside rear view mirrors...............193
Vanity mirrors......................................455
MMS (Multimedia messaging service) ..................................................405
Moon roof ............................................... 200 Door lock linked moon roof
operation.............................................. 201
Jam protection function ................... 201
Operation ............................................. 200
MP3 disc.................................................... 371
Multi-information display ..................... 121
Audio system-linked............................ 121
Drive information................................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................................257
Energy monitor .................................... 130
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 274
Navigation system-linked ................. 121
Settings ..................................................... 126
switch settings .............................. 126
Switching the display ......................... 123
Warning message ............................ 542
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Navigation system*
Odometer................................................... 115
Oil
Differential oil ...................................... 603
Engine oil .............................................. 599
Opener
Hood .......................................................... 471
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Outer foot lights .................................... 446
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 193
Adjusting and folding.........................193
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)............319
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................194
Mirror position memory.................. 183
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................438
Outside temperature .............................115
Overheating ...........................................587
Paddle shift switches ................ 224, 225
Parking assist sensors......................... 279
Parking brake......................................... 230
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
Personal lights........................................ 448
Pollen removal mode.......................... 438
Pop-up display.........................................126
Pop Up Hood............................................ 56
Power control unit .................................. 89
Power control unit coolant ............... 478
Capacity...................................................601
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before
winter ....................................................337
Power outlet ........................................... 456
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Power switch ............................................215
Power windows .......................................196
Door lock linked window
operation..............................................198
Jam protection function ................... 197
Operation ............................................... 196
Window lock switch .......................... 196
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ....... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
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Seat belt reminder light ......................539
Seat belts .....................................................38
Child restraint system
installation.............................................. 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................465
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt .............38
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and buzzer ...........539
Seat belt guide ....................................... 39
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 39
SRS warning light.............................. 538
Seat heaters ............................................ 445
Seat position memory .......................... 183
Seat ventilators ...................................... 445
Seats, Front............................................... 178
Adjustment..............................................178
Adjustment precautions .................. 180
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 60
Cleaning................................................. 464
Driving position memory ................ 183
Head restraints..................................... 186
Jam protection function....................179
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 36
Seat heaters .......................................... 445
Seat position memory ...................... 183
Seat ventilators ....................................445
Seats, Rear ................................................. 181
Fold down the seatback ................... 181
Luggage security system ..................151
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 233
Automatic High Beam system ... 238
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 192
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.....105
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......273
Lexus parking assist-sensor .........279
Radar sensor ................. 265, 312, 324
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................................... 247
Service plug ............................................... 89
Service reminder indicators ............... 110
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 434
Shift lever ................................................. 222
Hybrid transmission .......................... 222
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................................... 227
Shift lock system ................................... 226
Shift position and gear position ......... 115
Side airbags ............................................... 43
Side mirrors ..............................................193
Adjusting and folding ........................ 193
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 319
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................................. 194
Mirror position memory ..................183
Side turn signal lights .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
Side windows ...........................................196
Slip indicator........................................... 538
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.