2017 LEXUS RC F warning

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 ap pear 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 th e 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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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F only
(U.S.A.)Indicates that the brake pads are worn outA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected visually 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. 193)
→ Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
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5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
→ Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
Indicates a malfunction in the 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 warn ing indicator flashes for 1
minute then illuminates, ther e 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 st ill not displayed even after
repeating this process seve ral times, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
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 a malfunction in the active rear wing
→Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal.
(10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
RC350/RC300/
RC200t only
Indicates that the TRAC (Tra ction Control) system has
been deactivated
→ Turn the TRAC on. ( →P. 300)
RC200t only
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
→ Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
RC350/RC300/
RC200t
(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)
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5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC200t only
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
→Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
your Lexus dealer. After chan ging the engine oil, the
message should be reset.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenanc e 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. 489)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
→ Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-collision brake system
operation is stopped
Operation of the pre-collision brake assist and the
steering control (if equipped) of the PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion system) are also stopped.
→ Turn the VSC on. ( →P. 301)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-C ollision System) is not cur-
rently functional because the grille cover or the sensor is
dirty
→ Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displaye d on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle
ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function
In the following situations, th e warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system func-
tions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■Resetting the message indicati ng maintenance is required
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 489)
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 522
■Warning buzzer
→P. 568
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
→ Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Con-
tinuous ⎯ The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
→Turn the engine switch off.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once ⎯ The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.
→
Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
9 times⎯
An attempt was made to drive when
the electronic key was not inside the
vehicle.
→Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
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