2017 LEXUS RC F maintenance

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 455 • Sun visors ................................ 455
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet .......................... 456
• Armrest.................................... 457
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 458
• Assist grips ............................. 459
• Coat hooks............................. 459
Garage door opener ............... 460
Compass ....................................... 468
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.......................................472
LEXUS Enform Remote ..........477
LEXUS Enform Service Connect...................................... 478
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................480
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 485
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................488
General mainte nance................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 conditio ning filter ............... 536
Electronic key battery..............538
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 540
Light bulbs .................................... 543
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 554
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 555
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 556
If you think something is wrong........................................... 563
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 564
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 565
If a warning message is displayed ......................................571
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 592
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 606
If the engine will not start ........ 620
If the electronic key does not operate pr operly ............. 622
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 626
If your vehicle overheats......... 630
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 636 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 640
Fuel information ......................... 658
Tire information ............................661
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 673
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize......................... 684
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 686
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................. 687
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................. 689
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)............................... 698
Alphabetical inde x ................................ 7029Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information re garding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Intuitive parking assist• Lexus parking assist monitor
•Lexus Enform

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For safety and security
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.

841-2. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the si tuation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle un locks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the
trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (→P. 628)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

1142. Instrument cluster
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system (if equipped)
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (
→ P. 489)
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
■ switch settings (except F SPORT models)
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing . (
→P. 111)
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively. (
→ P. 112)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up disp lays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel bright ness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
■Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
Settings display

1262. Instrument cluster
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system (U.S.A. only)
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (
→ P. 489)
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
■ switch settings
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing . (→ P. 118)
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively.
( → P. 119)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up disp lays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel bright ness adjustment display
• TVD control mode change display (if equipped)
• Drive mode change display
■Rev indicator
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to select the engine speed at which the rev indicator
will be displayed.
■Rev peak
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
Settings display

2674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the cam-
era lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet du e to rain, previous rainfall, standing water,
etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving on an
extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on winding road s or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■Warning messages for the LDA system
Warning messages are used to indicate a syst em malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 577)
WARNING
■Before using the LDA system
Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the vehicle auto-
matically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to take. As such, the driver
must always assume full responsibility fo r understanding his/her surroundings, for
operating the steering wheel to correct the driving line, and for driving safely.
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■To avoid operating the LDA by mistake
Switch the LDA system off using the LDA switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinterpreted
as lane markers (such as guardrails, a curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains of
old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving in a
temporary lane