Lexus RC350 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 17
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WARNING
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Fully install light bulbs and any parts
used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or
water entering the light unit. This may
damage the lights or cause condensa-
tion to build up on the lens.
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To prevent damage or fire
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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.
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Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.
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When trouble arises
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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers. . . . ..
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency. . . . . . ..
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising ..
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
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If you think something is wrong
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Fuel pump shut off system . .
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds . ...
If a warning message is displayed
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If you have a flat tire. . . . ..
If the engine will not start . .
If you lose your keys. . . . ..
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened. . . . . . . . . . .
If the electronic key does not
operate properly . . . . . .
If the vehicle battery is discharged
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats . .
If the vehicle becomes stuck
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
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Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
1
Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3
After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3
Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
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seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.
If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened, open
the window using the power window
switch and ensure an escape route.
If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.
If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the outside
water level exceeds half the height
of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water
pressure.
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Water level exceeds the floor
When the water level exceeds the floor and
time has passed, the electrical equipment
will get damaged, the power windows will
WARNING
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If the engine has to be turned off while
driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering
wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering
wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning off the
engine.
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.
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not operate, the engine stop, and the vehi-
cle may not be able to get moving.
■
Using an emergency escape hammer
*
Laminated glass is used in the windshield on
this vehicle.
Laminated glass cannot be shattered with
an emergency hammer
*
.
Tempered glass is used in the windows on
this vehicle.
*
: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermar-
ket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency ham-
mer.
WARNING
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Caution while driving
Do not drive on roads where the roads
may be submerged or the water may be
rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be
damaged and cannot move, as well as
become flooded and set a drift, which
may lead to death.
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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles
must be in good conditions.
(
If they are damaged, use a towing
dolly or flatbed truck.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. (
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■
When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or an accident
may occur due to a change in direction
of the vehicle.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck.
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The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
WARNING
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While towing
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When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
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Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
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Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
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When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■
To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■
To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■
Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
AWD system and transmission. (
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
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From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30
km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1
Take out the wheel nut wrench, flat-
head screwdriver and towing eye-
let. (
2
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
NOTICE
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
5
Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6
Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
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Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
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While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
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Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk.
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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
1
Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
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Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.
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Brake system warning light
■
Brake system warning light
■
High coolant temperature warning light
*
(warning buzzer)
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning light
Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning light
Details/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (
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Charging system warning light
*
*
: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.
■
Low engine oil pressure warning light
*
(warning buzzer)
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■
Malfunction indicator lamp
■
SRS warning light
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning light
Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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ABS warning light
■
Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
*
(warning buzzer)
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning light
Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light
Details/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
Drive-Start Control is operating; or
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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■
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator
■
PCS warning light
■
Slip indicator
Warning light
Details/Actions
(orange)
If the LDA indicator is illuminated:
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system.
Check the warning message displayed on the multi-information
display. (
If the LDA indicator flashes:
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane (while the LDA
[Lane Departure Alert with steering control] system is operating)
Check the area around the vehicle and return the vehicle to
between the lane lines.
Warning light
Details/Actions
(flashes or illumi-
nates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
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If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
*
*
: Open door warning buzzer:
■
Low fuel level warning light
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)
*
*
: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds.
If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of
time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
*1
(warning buzzer)
*2
*1
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*2
: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.
gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.
Warning light
Details/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
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