brake light LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owner's Guide

5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 582)
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. (P. 481)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedur e except in case of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function
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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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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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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Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ..................539
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 183
Driving .......................................................206
Break-in tips ......................................... 207
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 334
Procedures ...........................................206
Winter drive tips................................. 337
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 257
E-mail ........................................................ 405
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 304
Eco drive mode ...................................... 301
Elapsed time ............................................. 124
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Electronic key ......................................... 138
Battery-saving function .................... 157
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
Replacing the battery ..........................511
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ....................... 304
Emergency brake signal....................305
Emergency flashers ............................. 528
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 563
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 537
If a warning light turns on .............. 537
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 542
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 582
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
If the hybrid system will not
start ....................................................... 576
If you have a flat tire.......................... 563
If you think something
is wrong .............................................. 536
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 592
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If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........529
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 530
If your vehicle overheats ................587
Energy monitor....................................... 129
Engine....................................................... 598
ACCESSORY mode .......................216
Compartment...................................... 473
Engine switch.........................................215
Hood .......................................................... 471
How to start the hybrid system.....215
Identification number ....................... 597
If the hybrid system will not
start ........................................................ 576
Ignition switch (power switch) ......215
Overheating .........................................587
Power switch .........................................215
Engine coolant ....................................... 478
Capacity .................................................. 601
Checking ............................................ 478
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................115
Engine oil.................................................. 474
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ............................................... 474
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine oil maintenance data............ 476
Engine switch .......................................... 215
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........304
Warning light ...................................... 538
EV drive mode ....................................... 220
EV indicator ............................................. 126
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 452
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit ................. 563
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 603
Hybrid transmission ......................... 602
Washer...................................................480
Fog lights .................................................. 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Follow me home system .................... 233
Footwell light .......................................... 446
Wattage .................................................605
Front fog lights ....................................... 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Front personal lights............................ 448
Front position lights ............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Front seats .................................................178
Adjustment ............................................. 178
Cleaning ................................................ 464
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 183
Head restraints .....................................186
Jam protection function ................... 179
Seat heaters.......................................... 445
Seat position memory .......................183
Seat ventilators ................................... 445
Front turn signal lights ........................ 229
Replacing light bulbs ...........520, 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
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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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Smart entry & start system................. 155
Antenna location................................. 155
Entry functions............................ 144, 150
Starting the hybrid system...............215
SMS (Short message service) .........405
Snow mode ............................................. 223
Snow tires................................................. 339
Spark plug................................................. 601
Specifications .........................................596
Speech command system ................ 429
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speedometer ............................................115
Sport mode............................................... 301
Steering lock .............................................217
Column lock release.......................... 217
Steering wheel ........................................ 189
Adjustment............................................. 189
Audio switches................................... 350
Auto tilt away ........................................ 190
Heated steering wheel.................... 444
Steering wheel position
memory................................................ 183
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ............... 305
Replacing light bulbs........................525
Storage feature...................................... 449
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........592
Sun shade .................................................. 201
Sun visors ................................................. 455
Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control)
switch...................................................... 231
Audio remote control
switches.............................................. 350
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 235
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ..................................................... 319
Cruise control switch .......... 253, 257
Door lock switches............................. 146
Driving mode select switch............301
Driving position memory
switches ................................................183
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ....................................................257
Emergency flashers switch........... 528
EV drive mode switch .................... 220
Fog light switch................................... 239
Heated steering wheel switch .... 444
Ignition switch ....................................... 215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 274
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch ....................................................279
Light switch............................................232
Meter control switches..................... 123
Moon roof switches ......................... 200
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 193
Paddle shift switches.............224, 225
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Power door lock switch................... 146
Power switch ......................................... 215
Power window switches.................. 196
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 438
Seat heater switches ........................ 445
Seat ventilator switches.................. 445
Snow mode switch ............................223
Talk switch.............................................408
Telephone switches .........................408

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Warning buzzers
Approach warning............................ 262
Brake system ....................................... 537
Downshifting ........................................ 226
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder ..........................539
Key reminder ...................................... 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 273
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 279
Open door............................................539
Open hood........................................... 544
Open moon roof .............................. 550
Open trunk ........................................... 544
Open window ...................................... 551
Pre-crash braking ................................ 311
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................................539
Warning label ............................................89
Warning lights ............................................ 111
ABS.......................................................... 538
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................539
Brake system ....................................... 537
Charging system ............................... 537
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ...................................539
Electric power steering
system ................................................. 538
Low fuel level .......................................539
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 537
Master warning light ........................539
Open door............................................539
Pre-crash safety system ................ 538
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ................................ 539
Slip indicator ........................................ 538
SRS ........................................................... 538
Tire pressure........................................ 539
Warning messages .............................. 542
Warning reflector storage belt....... 454
Washer ....................................................... 241
Checking ...............................................480
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................337
Switch ........................................................ 241
Washing and waxing........................... 460
Weight ...................................................... 596
Wheels ...................................................... 507
Replacing............................................... 507
Size ........................................................... 604
Window lock switch ..............................196
Windows ....................................................196
Power windows ................................... 196
Rear window defogger .................. 438
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 439
Windshield wipers ................................. 241
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ...................... 241
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................243
Winter driving tips ............................... 337
Wireless remote control .................... 138
Battery-Saving Function .................. 157
Locking/Unlocking ................. 144, 150
Replacing the battery ..........................511
WMA disc ................................................. 371
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