2017 LEXUS RC F engine

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1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive .............................. 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system................... 51
Safety information for children .......................................... 57
Child restraint systems ...............58
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 78
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................................. 79
Alarm .................................................83
Theft prevention labels ...............85

311-1. For safe use
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpectedly high spee d may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, 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 retain ing hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form 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.

781-1. For safe use
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.

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1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help preven t vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

801-2. Theft deterrent system
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
RC350/RC300/RC200t

831-2. Theft deterrent system
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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

912. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 220)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 263)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 224)

(if equipped)
Intuitive parkin g assist indi-
cator ( →P. 270)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 224) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 300)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→ P. 225)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 301)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (→ P. 227)*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 300)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 232)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
(→ P. 307)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 245, 249)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 313)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( →P. 249)*7Security indicator
(→ P. 79, 83)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (→ P. 245, 249)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 96, 102)

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC F
●TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (RC F)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turn ed off. The light will flash quickly when the
system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8:RC F “NORMAL” indicator
(
→ P. 294) Eco drive mode indicator
(
→ P. 294)
“SPORT S” indicator
( → P. 294) “SPORT S+” indicator
(
→ P. 294)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 214)
(if equipped)
“STANDARD” indicator
(→ P. 329)
(if equipped)
“SLALOM” indicator
(→ P. 329)
(if equipped)
“TRACK” indicator
(→ P. 329)