2017 LEXUS RC F Owners Manual

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ...............................698
Alphabetical index................................. 702
For vehicles with a na vigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the
equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Intuitive parking assist • Lexus parking assist monitor
•Lexus Enform

698What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 138)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. (→ P. 140)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 538)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (→P. 208)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
(→ P. 154)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open th e trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 149)
If you have a problem, check the foll owing before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

699What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 207)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 210)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 152)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 210)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 624)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 626)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 218)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 210)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 183)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 210)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

700What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 566)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 221)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→ P. 565, 571)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→ P. 83)
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→ P. 571)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 565, 571.A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

701What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 592)
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 606)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 636)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

702Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 434Air conditioning filter....................... 536
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................434
AAC disc ................................................. 369
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 298 Warning light ...................................... 565
Active rear wing.................................... 326
Active Sound Control (ASC).......................................... 222, 223
Adaptive Variable Suspension System........................... 299
Air conditioning filter .......................... 536
Air conditioning system ..................... 434 Air conditioning filter....................... 536
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................434 Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag operating conditions ...........47
Airbag precautions for your child ........................................42
Correct driving posture .....................32
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................47
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
General airbag precautions ............42
Locations of airbags............................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................47
Side airbag precautions .....................42
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................47
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..........................42
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
SRS warning light ..............................565
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703Alphabetical index
Alarm ............................................................ 83
Anchor brackets ...................................... 60
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ......................152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 298 Warning light ...................................... 565
Approach warning............................... 254
Armrest .................................................... 457
ASC (Active Sound Control)....... 222, 223
Assist grip ................................................ 459
Audio input.............................................. 347
Audio system.......................................... 338 Audio input............................................ 347
AUX port/USB port........................ 347
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 395
CD player ............................................. 369
iPod ...........................................................376
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ................ 369
Optimal use ......................................... 356
Portable music player ..................... 384
Radio ........................................................363
Steering wheel audio switch ........344
USB memory ...................................... 380 Automatic headlight leveling
system .....................................................226 Warning light .......................................566
Automatic High Beam ........................ 227
Automatic light control system .......224
Automatic transmission....................... 213 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............218
M mode .................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
AUX port .................................................347
Average fuel economy ................. 112, 119
Average vehicle speed................. 112, 119

704Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 549
Wattage ..................................................657
Battery........................................................ 513 Battery checking ................................. 513
If the vehicle battery is discharged.....................................626
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 331
Warning light ...................................... 565
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)..................313
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ...................................... 395
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................397
Brake Fluid............................................................ 512
Parking brake......................................... 221
Warning light ...................................... 565
Brake assist ............................................. 298
Break-in tips..............................................193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................................ 100, 107
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................313 Card key .................................................... 136
Care............................................... 480, 485
Aluminum wheels ................................481
Exterior .................................................. 480
Interior .....................................................485
Seat belts................................................486
Cargo capacity ..................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 454
CD player................................................ 369
Chains ....................................................... 333
Child restraint system ........................... 58 Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ........................... 62
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ......................72
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 65
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................76
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