2017 LEXUS RC F battery

4446-1. Using the air conditioning system
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

4456-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat ventila-
tors
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

4506-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●In the following cases, the front interior lights and personal lights may not respond as
normal.
• When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface
• When operated with a wet hand
• When wearing gloves, etc.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 682)
Personal lights
NOTICE
●Never remove the lens for the front interior light and personal lights. Otherwise, the
lights will be damaged.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.

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Interior features
6-4. Using the other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

4576-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
●The power outlet can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Fold down the armrest for use.
●The shape of the console box rim allows power
cables to be passed through when the console
box lid is closed.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet
is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids th at enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
Armrest (RC F)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the armrest.

4656-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Press and hold the 2 outside buttons for
10 seconds until the HomeLink® indi-
cator light changes from continuously
lit (orange) to rapidly flashing (green).
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase
the programs stored in the HomeLink®
memory.
■Codes stored in the HomeLink® memory
●The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is disconnected.
●If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink® button that already
has a code registered to it, the alread y registered code will not be erased.
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink.
■Certification for the garage door opener
RC350/RC300/RC200t
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)

4706-4. Using the other interior features
■Circling calibrationStop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the switch for 9
seconds.
“C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until the direction is displayed.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct di rection in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's ma gnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
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WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the di splay only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for pe ople and vehicles in the neighborhood. Do
not violate any local traffic rules wh ile performing circling calibration.

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Maintenance and care7
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............... 480
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior..................485
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ........................... 488
General maintenance............... 491
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 494
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 495
Hood ............................................... 497
Positioning a floor jack ............498
Engine compartment ................ 501
Tires ...................................................517
Tire inflation pressure................ 531
Wheels ........................................... 534
Air conditioning filter ............... 536
Electronic key battery ..............538
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................540
Light bulbs..................................... 543