Lexus Rc300 2019 Owner's Manual
Pictorial index
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For safety
and security
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Before driving
Driving
Interior features
Maintenance
and care
When trouble
arises
Vehicle
specifications
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
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Index
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................5
Reading this manual.......................................9
How to search ............................................... 10
Pictorial index ..................................................11
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................................22
For safe driving..................................23
Seat belts .............................................24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 36
Safety information for children
.............................................................. 40
Child restraint systems .................40
Exhaust gas precautions ................51
1-2. LEXUS Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 53
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 57
Alarm.................................................... 58
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
.............................................................. 59
Vehicle status information and
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indicators
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Before driving
3-1. Key information
Keys.......................................................82
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 86
Trunk .................................................... 89
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start .............................................93
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...........................................97
Rear seats............................................99
Power easy access system/driving
position memory/memory recall
function........................................... 100
Head restraints ..............................103
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ...............................106
Inside rear view mirror ............... 107
Outside rear view mirrors.........108
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 110
Moon roof..........................................112
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.....62
Gauges and meters ....................... 66
Multi-information display...............71
Fuel consumption information... 78
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..........................116
Cargo and luggage........................121
Vehicle load limits..........................123
Trailer towing...................................124
Dinghy towing.................................124
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4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 125
Automatic transmission.............. 128
Turn signal lever............................. 133
Parking brake ................................. 134
ASC (Active Sound Control).. 134
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................ 136
Automatic High Beam................ 138
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................. 141
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 148
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + .................151
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 154
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ..........................161
Dynamic radar cruise control
............................................................ 168
Intuitive parking assist .................176
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........182
Driving mode select switch.......190
Driving assist systems.................. 192
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ........................196
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Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch...............................200
Center Display.............................. 202
5-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system.
205
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators.....................212
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .............................215
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ................217
Trunk features .................................219
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............220
Garage door opener ..................222
Compass ..........................................227
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior....................................232
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior.................................... 235
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements..... 238
General maintenance................ 239
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs.............242
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions.
243
Hood ................................................. 245
Positioning a floor jack .............. 245
Engine compartment ..................247
Tires ................................................... 255
Tire inflation pressure...................261
Wheels ............................................. 263
Air conditioning
filter
................. 264
Electronic key battery................ 265
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Checking and replacing fuses
........................................................... 267
Headlight aim................................. 269
Light bulbs....................................... 270
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 274
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency............................. 274
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water............................................... 275
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed....
277
If you think something is wrong........
280
Fuel pump shut off system .........281
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 282
If a warning message is displayed ...
290
If you have a flat tire..................... 294
If the engine will not start ...........301
If you lose your keys....................303
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened...........................................303
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly .................................304
If the vehicle battery is discharged .
306
If your vehicle overheats...........309
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 313
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .................................................. 316
Fuel information............................ 327
Tire information ............................ 329
8-2. Customization
Customizable features .............. 339
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize........................... 349
8-4. Certifications
Certifications .................................350
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For owners
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners........................................... 360
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French) ...................360
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French) ......... 362
Headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)
.......................................................... 368
Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)...
370
Alphabetical Index ...................... 373
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
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 manual 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 vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
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.
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 violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio
system
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 injection system
Lexus Safety System +
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
SRS airbag system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
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Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recording
The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record cer-
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tain data, such as:
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
• Engine speed / Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems, such as the ABS and
pre-collision system
• Images from the front camera (available only when certain safety systems are activated, which varies
depending on the vehicle specifications).
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
Recorded image information can be
erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the pre-collision system
operates will not be available.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
Event data recorder
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
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period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may
cause an accident such as fire. Be sure
to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service
shop or by your Lexus dealer before
you scrap your vehicle.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
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Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote
control batteries.
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WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this manual.
Symbols in this manual
Symbols Meanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.
Symbols in illustrations
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this
happen.
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How to search
■ Searching by name
Alphabetical index: P.373
■ Searching by installation position
Pictorial index: P.11
■ Searching by symptom or sound
What to do if... (Troubleshooting):
P.370
■ Searching by title
Table of contents: P.2
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■Exterior
Pictorial index
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The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Doors ............................................................................................................................P.86
A
Locking/unlocking..............................................................................................................P.86
Opening/closing the side windows.............................................................................P.110
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.304
Warning lights/warning messages ...............................................................P.285, 290
Trunk ............................................................................................................................ P.89
B
Opening from inside the cabin ......................................................................................P.90
Opening from outside .......................................................................................................P.90
Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................P.304
Warning lights/warning messages ...............................................................P.285, 290
Outside rear view mirrors ................................................................................... P.108
C
Adjusting the mirror angle.............................................................................................P.108
Folding the mirrors............................................................................................................P.109
Driving position memory
Defogging the mirrors....................................................................................................P.209
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..............................................................................................P.100
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K
L
Pictorial index
Windshield wipers ................................................................................................... P.141
D
Precautions for winter season...................................................................................... P.196
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*
.................................................P.209
Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................P.233
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.148
E
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P.148
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ..........................................................................................P.318
Tires............................................................................................................................P.255
F
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.322
Winter tires/tire chain ..................................................................................................... P.196
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.255
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P.294
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.245
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Opening ...............................................................................................................................P.245
Engine oil...............................................................................................................................P.318
Coping with overheating...............................................................................................P.309
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.270, Watts: P.326)
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.136
H
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.136
I
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.133
J
Cornering lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.136
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.136
M
Stop lights
Back up light
N
Shifting the shift lever to R...............................................................................................P.129
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.136
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Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.125
A
Starting the engine/changing the mode.................................................................. P.125
Emergency stop of the engine ....................................................................................P.274
When the engine will not start......................................................................................P.301
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P.128
B
Changing the shift position.............................................................................................P.129
Precautions for towing ....................................................................................................P.277
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.129
Meters ..........................................................................................................................P.66
C
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights.................................P.66
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.62
When a warning light comes on.................................................................................P.282
Multi-information display ........................................................................................ P.71
D
Display........................................................................................................................................P.71
When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.290
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K
Pictorial index
Parking brake...........................................................................................................P.134
E
Applying/releasing ...........................................................................................................P.134
Precautions for winter season.......................................................................................P.197
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................P.290
Headlight switch ..................................................................................................... P.136
F
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.133
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights........................... P.136
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.141
G
Usage........................................................................................................................................P.141
Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................P.254
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.290
Headlight cleaners
Emergency flasher switch ................................................................................... P.274
H
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.90
I
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.245
J
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1
...........................................................................................................P.141
*1
...................................................P.106
Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................P.106
Driving position memory
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
L
*1
.............................................................................................P.100
*1
............................................ P.106
Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................P.106
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.205
M
Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.205
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.209
Audio system
N
Trunk opener main switch ...................................................................................... P.92
O
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: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2
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B
Automatic High Beam switch..............................................................................P.138
A
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
ASC switch
C
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................... P.70
D
Instrument panel light control switches .............................................................. P.71
E
Intuitive parking assist switch
F
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
G
*
:If equipped
Pictorial index
*
.................................................................... P.209
*
.............................................................................................................. P.134
*
............................................................................ P.176
*
..........................................................P.182
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Driving position memory switches
A
*
...................................................................P.100
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D
C
D
B
C
E
F
*
:If equipped
Pictorial index
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................................... P.108
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.88
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.110
Window lock switch ................................................................................................. P.111
Tire pressure warning reset switch...................................................................P.260
Audio remote control switches
A
Paddle shift switches ..................................................................................... P.130, 131
B
*
Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.72
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button................................................................... P.172
Cruise control switch............................................................................................. P.168
E
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ......................... P.161
F
Talk switch
G
Telephone switches
H
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*
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Seat heater switches*1........................................................................................... P.213
A
Seat ventilator switches
B
Heated steering wheel switch
C
Driving mode select switch ..................................................................................P.190
D
VSC OFF switch......................................................................................................P.193
E
*1
..................................................................................... P.214
*1
..........................................................................P.212
Snow mode switch ..................................................................................................P.130
*2
Remote Touch
G
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
.................................................................................................... P.200
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F
■Interior
A
B
C
D
E
Pictorial index
SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.28
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P.22
Front seats ................................................................................................................... P.97
Head restraints ........................................................................................................P.103
Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.24
Console box..............................................................................................................P.218
Inside lock buttons ................................................................................................... P.88
G
Cup holders ..............................................................................................................P.218
H
Assist grips .............................................................................................................. P.220
I
Coat hooks .............................................................................................................. P.220
J
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E
Inside rear view mirror .......................................................................................... P.107
A
Sun visors................................................................................................................... P.221
B
Vanity mirrors .......................................................................................................... P.221
C
Interior light ..............................................................................................................P.215
D
Personal lights.......................................................................................................... P.216
Moon roof switches
“SOS” button
F
Garage door opener buttons .............................................................................P.222
G
*
:If equipped
Pictorial index
*
............................................................................................... P.112
*
........................................................................................................... P.53
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For safety and security
.
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts ..........................................24
SRS airbags .................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system .............................. 36
Safety information for children
........................................................... 40
Child restraint systems ..............40
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 51
1-2. LEXUS Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect
........................................................... 53
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system...... 57
Alarm................................................. 58
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....
59
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1-1.For safe use
1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly 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 Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
● 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.
2
Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustration.
A
■ 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 interfere with the floor mat.
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For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
A
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (P.97)
Adjust the seat so that you can
B
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (P.97)
Lock the head restraint in place
C
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(P.103)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
D
(P.24)
● Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (P.40)
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WARNING
■ For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly.
(P.107, 108)
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat
belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one
person only. Do not use a seat belt for
more than one person at once, including children.
● Lexus recommends that children be
seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position,
do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective
when the occupants are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
■ Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P.25)
Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P.25)
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and
snug across your hips.
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■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted
around a child’s neck, it may lead to
choking or other serious injuries that
could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allow-
ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
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WARNING
● Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant from
death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are
locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including
the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.
Correct use of the seat belts
Do not twist the seat belt.
Not twisted
A
Twisted
B
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
● Use a child restraint system appropriate
for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt. (P.40)
● When the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt
usage. (P.24)
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free of charge.
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Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
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■ Using a seat belt extender
● Do not wear the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
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WARNING
● Do not use the seat belt extender
when installing a child restraint system
because the belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, increasing
the risk of death or serious injury in the
event of an accident.
● The personalized extender may not be
safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
NOTICE
■ When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle
interior and the extender itself.
Fastening and releasing the seat
belt
motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and
cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold a child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt and
then pull the belt out once more. (P.40)
Seat belt guide
When fastening a front seat belt,
ensure that it is passed through the seat
belt guide. Passing the seat belt
through the guide enables the seat belt
to be easily extended.
When you get into or out of the rear seats,
release the seat belt from the seat belt
guide.
1 To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
2
To release the seat belt, press the
release button .
■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy
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WARNING
■ When using the seat belt guide
● Always make sure that the belt is not
twisted, and runs freely through the
guide.
● Regardless of whether the guide is
used or not, always secure the seat belt
guide button.
● Do not hang from or pull the guide
forcefully.
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Seat belt pretensioners
The pretensioners help the seat belts to
quickly restrain the occupants by
retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe frontal collision or a vehicle rollover.
The front seat belt pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate in the
event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact or a rear impact.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the
SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used
again and must be replaced at your
Lexus dealer.
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■ Replacing the belt after the preten-
sioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the
second or subsequent collisions.
WARNING
■ Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cush-
ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat
may not activate in the event of a collision.
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
■ Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact with
interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS curtain shield airbags
• Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
• Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of vehi-
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B
C
D
E
F
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K
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cle rollover
■ SRS airbag system components
Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
Side impact sensors (front door)
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
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Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters
Side impact sensors (front)
Front side airbags
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc.
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
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severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants.
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may
be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag
itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● All of the doors will be unlocked.
(P.87)
● Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.
(P.281)
● For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-
scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assistance required. If
the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services.
(P.53)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a sever rear-end
collision.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18
mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with
a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a
parked vehicle or sign pole, which can
move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride
collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is
possible that only the seat belt pretensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front pas-
senger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat.
However, the SRS front airbags for the
front passenger may deploy if luggage is
put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags
will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level
of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately
3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with
the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an
approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 30 km/h]).
● Both SRS curtain shield airbags will
deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.
● All SRS side and curtain shield airbags
will deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
■ Conditions under which the SRS air-
bags may deploy (inflate), other than a
collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and
curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in
the illustration.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
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