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Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the outsid e rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles■
RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle is detected, the following will
be displayed on the Center Display.
This illustration shows an example of
a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle.
:The RCTA function is malfunctioning ( P. 292)RCTA function
1
2
WARNING ■
Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehi-
cle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function
may not function correctly under certain cond itions, the driver’s own visual confirma-
tion of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident
resulting death or serious injury.
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RC350/RC300 (vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are se lected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom mode . When custom mode is selected,
the “CUSTOM” indicator will be illuminated. When Eco drive mode or sport mode is se lected, pressing the switch changes the
driving mode to normal mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred set-
tings.
Custom mode settings can only be ch anged on the drive mode customiza-
tion display of the Center Display.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display: P. 575)1
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RC F
Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are se lected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom mode . When custom mode is selected,
the “CUSTOM” indicator will be illuminated. When Eco drive mode or sport mode is se lected, pressing the switch changes the
driving mode to normal mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred set-
tings.
Custom mode settings can only be ch anged on the drive mode customiza-
tion display of the Center Display.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display: P. 575)1
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 333). To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.■
Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode, the drive
mode will be changed to normal mode. ■
Driving mode pop-up display (veh icles with a 10.3-inch display)
When the driving mode is changed, the sele cted driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. ( P. 331)
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)The RC F is equipped with an active rear wing that operates automatically while
the vehicle is being driven. This active rear wing enhances aerodynamic perfor-
mance, especially at high speeds, co ntributing to a more stable ride.
The active rear wing can be controlled using a switch.
Multi-information display ( P. 118)Displays the status of the active rear
wing
Active rear wing switch Operates the active rear wing manually
Indicator Illuminates when the active rear wing is
raised and turns off when it is retracted
The active rear wing will operate automatically at the following speeds according
to the selected driving mode ( P. 301).
(Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.)Active rear wing (RC F) Features 1
2
3
Automatic operation
Driving mode Up Down
Normal
Sport Approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) Approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h)
Eco drive Approximately 80 mph
(130 km/h) Approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h)
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Operate the active rear wing switch to raise/retract the active rear wing manu-
ally. (The active rear wing retracts when it is raised and raises when retracted.) ■
Operation by switch
* : Press and hold the switch until the indicator tu rns off. If the switch is released while the
active rear wing is moving, it will retu rn to the raised position automatically.■
The active rear wing can be operated when ●
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ●
The trunk is closed. ■
Conditions which stop the operation of the active rear wing
In the following situatio ns operation of the acti ve rear wing will stop:●
The engine switch is turned off whil e the active rear wing is operating.●
The trunk is opened while the active rear wing is operating. ●
The raising operation of the active rear wing is interrupted by an object, etc.●
The active rear wing is operated in an unusua l manner causing it to stop at an irregular
position.
In such cases, pressing the acti ve rear wing switch will fully raise the active rear wing. Or,
begin driving the vehicle and the active rear wing will raise automatically when the vehi-
cle speed reaches 16 mph (25 km/h). ■
Restoring automatic operatio n after the active rear wing is operated manually
If the active rear wing is operated manua lly, automatic operation will resume according
to the vehicle speed. ■
When there is a malfunction in the system
A warning message will be displayed on the multi-information display. ( P. 478)■
Customization
The active rear wing can be held at the raised position or retracted position.
(Customizable features: P. 569)Manual operation Vehicle speed Up Down
0 mph (0 km/h)
(vehicle stopped) Press Press and hold
*Approximately 0 – 12 mph
(0 – 20 km/h) Operation not possible Operation not possible
Approximately 12 – 80
mph (20 – 130 km/h) Press Press
Approximately 80 mph
(130 km/h) or more Operation not possible Operation not possible
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, pressing the TVD switch
changes the TVD control mode. The current TVD control mode will be
displayed on the meters.
STANDARD mode
This is the default mode and pro-
vides an optimum balance of driving
agility and stability.
SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced
steering response.
TRACK mode
This mode emphasizes stability for
high speed sporty driving.
The multi-information display shows the di stribution of driving force between the
right and left rear wheels. ( P. 118)TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
: If equippedThe TVD system distributes driving force (torque) between the right and left
rear wheels automatically. This syst em contributes to enhanced steering
response while cornering and increased traction when exiting a corner, pro-
viding an agile driving experience.
Changing TVD control modes 1
2
3
TVD control status on the multi-information display
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Automatic cancelation of the selected TVD control mode
SLALOM and TRACK mode are canceled when the engine switch is turned off. When
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the TVD system will be in STAN-
DARD mode. ■
Automatic disabling of the TVD system
If a malfunction is de tected in the TVD system, a warn ing message will be displayed on
the multi-information display ( P. 474) and the TVD system will be disabled automati-
cally. If the system is disabled, driving force will not be distributed by the TVD but through
normal differential operation. ■
To protect the system
The TVD fluid temperature may become excessively high when driving for a long time
under extremely high load conditions. In th is case, a warning messa ge will be displayed
on the multi-information display. ( P. 474)
WARNING ■
Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driv ing. Do not overly rely on the TVD system.
Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.