2015 LEXUS RC F Owners Manual

5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered
with snow, ice, etc. or that a sensor is misaligned
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean off the dirt, snow, ice, etc. and drive the vehi-
cle with the operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion ( P. 303) satisfied for approximately 10
minutes. If the warning message does not disappear,
the sensor may be misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC350 only
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC350 only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC350 only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear Steer-
ing)
system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC F only
Indicates that the active rear wing switch was pressed
when the active rear wing was disabled
 Enable the active rear wing ( P. 120) then press
the active rear wing switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
 Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or higher.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than
usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
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5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s
door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheatedThis message may be disp layed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped); or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F only
(U.S.A.)Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC F only
(Canada)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override
system is operating. ( P. 1 8 1 )
 Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
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5518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
Indicates a malfunction in th e tire pressure warning sys-
tem
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again.
If the tire pressure warning indicator flashes for 1
minute then illuminates, there is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
Drive for a short while an d check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditions improve, the display
may return to normal. If th e tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driving.
If the tire pressure is still not displayed even after
repeating this process several times, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
RC F only
Indicates a malfunction in the active rear wing
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the wash er fluid level is low
 Add washer fluid.
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5528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal.
(10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
RC350 only
Indicates that the TRAC (Tra ction Control) system has
been deactivated
 Tu r n t h e T R A C o n . ( P. 2 8 4 )
RC350
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
* should be per-
formed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after
the message has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
RC F
(U.S.A. only)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after
the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed
( P. 4 6 7 )
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