Lexus RC F User manual

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Pictorial index
Search by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior features
Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
Index
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For your information......................................5
Reading this manual.................................... 10
How to search .................................................11
Pictorial index.................................................12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................... 30
For safe driving...................................31
Seat belts .............................................32
SRS airbags ....................................... 36
Exhaust gas precautions...............43
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system......44
Riding with children.........................45
Child restraint systems (for Korea)
...............................................................46
Child restraint systems (except for
Korea)............................................... 53
1-3. Emergency assistance
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK.............79
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 83
Double locking system ................. 84
Alarm ................................................... 85
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.....92
Gauges and meters ....................... 96
Multi-information display...........104
Fuel consumption information
............................................................. 113
3-1. Key information
Keys..................................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors..................................................122
Trunk...................................................126
Smart entry & start system.........129
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................................134
Power easy access system/driving
position memory/memory recall
function ...........................................136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel................................139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors...........141
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ..............................144
Moon roof.........................................146
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.........................152
Cargo and luggage...................... 158
Trailer towing...................................159
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch.............. 160
Automatic transmission ..............163
Turn signal lever ............................ 168
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For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators
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Before driving
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Driving
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Parking brake ................................. 169
ASC (Active Sound Control)
............................................................ 169
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................170
Automatic High Beam................ 172
Fog light switch .............................. 174
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................ 175
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.........182
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System +................185
PCS (Pre-Collision System).....188
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)......................... 196
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............204
Dynamic radar cruise control
...........................................................207
Cruise control ................................ 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........218
Lexus parking assist-sensor..... 226
Driving mode select switch...... 232
Launch control .............................. 233
Active rear wing ........................... 235
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differen-
tial)...................................................238
Driving assist systems................. 239
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ....................... 244
Eco-friendly driving tips ............ 246
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 250
Center Display...............................252
5-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 255
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators ...................263
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 266
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............. 268
Trunk features............................... 270
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features................271
Garage door opener ..................274
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior................................... 282
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior.................................... 286
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if
equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte clear
coat................................................. 289
Washing your vehicle ................294
Frequently Asked Questions
...........................................................297
6-3. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements...... 301
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Interior features
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Maintenance and care
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Scheduled maintenance ...........303
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
............................................................ 313
Hood .................................................. 315
Positioning a floor jack................ 316
Engine compartment...................318
Tires ...................................................326
Tire inflation pressure.................332
Wheels..............................................333
Air conditioning filter..................334
Electronic key battery................336
Checking and replacing fuses
...........................................................338
Light bulbs........................................ 341
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.....................344
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency............................. 344
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water...............................................345
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................... 347
If you think something is wrong
...........................................................350
Fuel pump shut off system......... 351
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds.....................352
If a warning message is displayed
...........................................................359
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) .....................................362
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
an emergency tire puncture
repair kit)...................................... 369
If the engine will not start..........380
If you lose your keys..................... 381
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.......................................... 382
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly................................. 382
If the vehicle battery is discharged
..........................................................385
If your vehicle overheats...........388
If the vehicle becomes stuck...390
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................................. 394
Fuel information............................ 403
8-2. Customization
Customizable features.............. 404
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize.............................415
8-4. Certifications
Certifications...................................416
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
.......................................................... 428
Alphabetical Index ........................431
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications
Index
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Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. Using these spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine
Lexus products may adversely affect
the safety of your vehicle, even though
these parts may be approved by cer-
tain authorities in your country. Toyota
Motor Corporation therefore cannot
accept any liability or guarantee spare
parts and accessories which are not
genuine Lexus products, nor for
replacement or installation involving
such parts.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of an RF-transmitter
system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Lexus Safety System +
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turn-
ing off the engine (for Korea)
Accessories, spare parts and modifi-
cation of your Lexus
Installation of an RF-transmitter sys-
tem
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dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding fre-
quency bands, power levels, antenna
positions and installation provisions for
the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at your Lexus
dealer.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
cated computers that will record cer-
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 con-
versations 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
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct 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 vehi-
cle 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
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an airbag 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 dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. However, data may not be
recorded depending on the severity
and type of a crash.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• 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 data recording Event data recorder (except for Ko-
rea)
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vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions 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 dur-
ing a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial 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:
• 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
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an airbag 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 dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. However, data may not be
recorded depending on the severity
and type of a crash.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various safety systems in your
vehicle (e.g., the airbags, seat belts
and ABS) were operating;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
The EDR 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 situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, personal data
acquired during a defect investigation
could be used to manage crash
records. A person provided by the
Event data recorder (for Korea)
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Minister of Land Infrastructure and
Transport could extract and analyze
EDR data for official purpose.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial 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:
• 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
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.
For Russia and Kazakhstan:
TECHNICAL REGULATION OF
THE CUSTOMS UNION “ON THE
SAFETY OF WHEELED VEHICLES”
TR CU 018/2011 Attachment No.3,
Section 2 (Requirements for vehicles
concerning their interior noise), Table
2.1, Remarks 3
This vehicle may not be used for public
purposes (as taxis, for example).
Scrapping of your Lexus
Noise levels inside the vehicle
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 coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. 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 dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
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WARNING
■ 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 man-
ual.
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 vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal 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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■ Searching by name
Alphabetical index: P.431
■ Searching by installation position
Pictorial index: P.12
■ Searching by symptom or sound
What to do if... (Troubleshooting):
P.428
■ Searching by title
Table of contents: P.2
How to search
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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors ..........................................................................................................................P.122
Locking/unlocking.............................................................................................................P.122
Opening/closing the side windows............................................................................P.144
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.382
Warning lights/warning messages................................................................P.352, 359
Trunk ...........................................................................................................................P.126
Opening from inside the cabin.....................................................................................P.127
Opening from outside...................................................................................................... P.127
Opening by using the mechanical key....................................................................P.383
Warning lights/warning messages................................................................P.352, 359
Outside rear view mirrors.....................................................................................P.141
Adjusting the mirror angle............................................................................................... P.141
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................P.142
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.136
Defogging the mirrors
*
.................................................................................................. P.259
A
B
C
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Windshield wipers...................................................................................................P.175
Precautions for winter season......................................................................................P.244
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*
................................................ P.260
Precautions against car wash......................................................................................P.284
Fuel filler door ......................................................................................................... P.182
Refueling method...............................................................................................................P.182
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity......................................................................................... P.396
Tires...........................................................................................................................P.326
Tire size/inflation pressure...........................................................................................P.400
Winter tires/tire chain.....................................................................................................P.244
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*
............................................ P.326
Coping with flat tires............................................................................................P.362, 369
Hood ...........................................................................................................................P.315
Opening.................................................................................................................................P.315
Engine oil.............................................................................................................................. P.396
Coping with overheating ..............................................................................................P.388
Warning messages.......................................................................................................... P.359
Active rear wing
*
................................................................................................... P.235
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights.............................P.170
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.168
Tail lights ....................................................................................................................P.170
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal
*
.............................................................................................. P.240
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.170
Rear fog lights
*
.........................................................................................................P.174
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R...............................................................................................P.164
*
: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving (Replacing method: P.341)
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch............................................................................................................P.160
Starting the engine/changing the mode...................................................................P.160
Emergency stop of the engine.................................................................................... P.344
When the engine will not start ....................................................................................P.380
Warning messages.......................................................................................................... P.359
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P.163
Changing the shift position.............................................................................................P.164
Precautions for towing....................................................................................................P.347
When the shift lever does not move...........................................................................P.164
Meters ..........................................................................................................................P.96
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights ................................ P.96
Warning lights/indicator lights.......................................................................................P.92
When a warning light comes on................................................................................. P.352
Multi-information display .....................................................................................P.104
Display.....................................................................................................................................P.104
A
B
C
D
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When the warning messages are displayed ......................................................... P.359
Parking brake...........................................................................................................P.169
Applying/releasing............................................................................................................P.169
Precautions for winter season..................................................................................... P.245
Warning buzzer/message ........................................................................................... P.359
Headlight switch .....................................................................................................P.170
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.168
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/license plate lights/daytime running
lights.........................................................................................................................................P.170
Automatic High Beam
*1
.................................................................................................. P.172
Rear fog lights
*1
................................................................................................................... P.174
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.175
Usage ......................................................................................................................................P.175
Adding washer fluid......................................................................................................... P.324
Warning messages.......................................................................................................... P.359
Headlight cleaners............................................................................................................. P.175
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.344
Trunk opener switch...............................................................................................P.127
Hood lock release lever........................................................................................P.315
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1
...................................................P.139
Adjustment............................................................................................................................P.139
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.136
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
*1
............................................P.139
Air conditioning system....................................................................................... P.255
Usage .................................................................................................................................... P.255
Rear window defogger .................................................................................................. P.259
Audio system
*2
Trunk opener main switch ................................................................................... P.128
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Automatic High Beam switch
*
............................................................................P.172
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
*
.................................................................... P.260
Active rear wing switch
*
..................................................................................... P.235
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................ P.103
Instrument panel light control switches .......................................................... P.103
Lexus parking assist-sensor switch...................................................................P.226
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*
.......................................................... P.218
*
: If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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Driving position memory buttons.......................................................................P.136
Outside rear view mirror switches .....................................................................P.141
Door lock switches .................................................................................................P.124
Power window switches ........................................................................................P.144
Window lock switch................................................................................................P.145
Tire pressure warning reset switch
*
................................................................ P.330
*
: If equipped
Audio remote control switches
*1
Paddle shift switches .....................................................................................P.165, 166
Meter control switches ........................................................................................ P.105
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
*2
...............................................................P.212
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*2
..................................................................................................................P.216
Dynamic radar cruise control
*2
................................................................................. P.207
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch
*2
....................P.196
Talk switch
*1
Telephone switches
*1
*1
: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.
*2
: If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Seat heater switches
*1
......................................................................................... P.263
Seat ventilator switches
*1
....................................................................................P.264
Heated steering wheel switch
*1
........................................................................ P.263
Driving mode select switch................................................................................ P.232
VSC OFF switch.................................................................................................... P.240
“LAUNCH” switch ............................................................................................... P.233
“TVD” switch
*1
........................................................................................................ P.238
Remote Touch
*2
.................................................................................................... P.250
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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