2016 LEXUS RC F Owners Manual

1773-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P. 1 74 )
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power
windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
window fully closes.
■Pinch protection function
●Do not use a hand, arm, or clothing to intentionally activate the pinch protection func-
tion.
●The pinch protection function may not operate if something gets caught just before
the window is fully opened. Take care so that your hands, arms, or clothing do not get
caught.

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Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof tilts up and then fully
opens.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Moon roof

: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
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Operation of each component
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stoppe d and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 6 0 1 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 3 7 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■If the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely closed position.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed
again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close no rmally or the automatic opening function does
not operate, perform the foll owing initialization procedure.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Operate the moon roof.
Depending on the kind of malfunction perform either of the following:
If the moon roof does not open wh en the “OPEN” switch is pressed
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch or “CLO SE” switch until the moon roof is com-
pletely closed.
The moon roof will open and close a fe w times before it closes completely.
Confirm that the moon roof has comple tely stopped and release the switch.
If the moon roof does not open completely automatically even though it tilts up and
opens while the “OPEN” switch is being pressed and held
Press and hold the “OPEN” switch until the moon roof opens completely.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch unt il the moon roof closes completely.
Press and hold the “UP” switch until the moon roof tilts up and stops.
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch until th e moon roof tilts down and stops at the
completely closed position.
If you release the switch while the moon roof is moving, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures corr ectly, the moon roof still does not open or
close normally or the automatic opening function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 5 1 )
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Operation of each component
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the moon
roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let
a child operate moon roof by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate
while the moon roof switch is being pressed. Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not
get caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the moon roof
●Before opening, make sure that there are no foreign objects such as stones or ice
around the opening.
●Do not hit the face or edge of the moon roof with hard objects.
■Operating the moon roof
There is the possibility that water or rain will get into the vehicle if you operate the
moon roof after a rainfall, snowfall or car wash. Wipe the moon roof dry with a cloth
before operating it.

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Driving4
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 184
Cargo and luggage .................... 193
Vehicle load limits ....................... 196
Trailer towing ..................................197
Dinghy towing...............................198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ..................................211
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300/
RC200t)...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F)............................................ 213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam .............. 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer..........................................223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 231 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 253
Intuitive parking assist .............. 259
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 268
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Driving assist systems............... 287
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 295
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)..............302
• BSM function .........................306
• RCTA function ....................... 310
Active rear wing .......................... 315
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)................................. 318
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................320

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)4-1. Before driving
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P. 1 9 9
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 0 5 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 1 1 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( P. 2 0 5 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 211)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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