
RC F_U Pictorial index Search by illustration
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For safety 
and security Make sure to read through them
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Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of each
component Opening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
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Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
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Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
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Maintenance 
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
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When trouble 
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
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Vehicle 
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
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For owners Reporting safety defects for  U.S. owners, and seat belt 
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
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Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RC F_U For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................ 30
For safe driving .............................. 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ...................51
Safety information for 
children .......................................... 57
Child restraint  systems ............... 58
Exhaust gas precautions............ 78
1-2.  Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system....... 79
Alarm .................................................80
Theft prevention labels ............... 82 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and 
indicators....................................... 84
Gauges and meters 
(RC350/RC300) .....................91
Gauges and meters (RC F)...... 96
Multi-information display 
(RC350/RC300) ................. 103
Multi-information display 
(RC F) ............................................. 118
Fuel consumption 
information ..................................1351
For safety and security 2
Instrument cluster 

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RC F_U 53-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 140
3-2.  Opening, closing and 
locking the doors and 
trunk
Doors ................................................145
Trunk .................................................. 151
Smart access system with 
push-button start.......................156
3-3.  Adjusting the seats
Front seats ....................................... 161
Rear seats .......................................164
Power easy access system/
driving position memory/
memory recall function ..........166
Head restraints .............................. 171
3-4.  Adjusting the steering 
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 174
Inside rear view mirror .............. 176
Outside rear view mirrors .......178
3-5.  Opening, closing the 
windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 182
Moon roof ...................................... 186 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................192
Cargo and luggage ....................201
Vehicle load limits ..................... 204
Trailer towing .............................. 205
Dinghy towing ............................. 206
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition)  switch ........... 207
Automatic transmission ............213
Turn signal lever ........................... 221
Parking brake .............................. 222
ASC 
(Active Sound Control) 
(RC350/RC300) ................ 223
ASC 
(Active Sound Control) 
(RC F) .......................................... 224
4-3.  Operating the lights and 
wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 225
Automatic High Beam............. 228
Fog light switch ........................... 232
Windshield wipers and 
washer ......................................... 233
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 2413
Operation of each 
component 4
Driving 

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RC F_U 4-5.  Using the driving support 
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 245
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System) ......... 250
LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert 
with steering control) ..............261
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ......................................... 268
Intuitive parking assist..............280
BSM 
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 290
• BSM function......................... 293
• RCTA function...................... 297
Driving mode select 
switch ............................................ 301
Active rear wing ......................... 307
TVD 
(Torque Vectoring 
Differential) ................................ 310
Driving assist systems ................312
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..................... 320 5-1.  Using the air conditioning 
system
Remote Touch ............................ 326
10.3-inch display ..........................331
Automatic air conditioning 
system.......................................... 333
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 344
5-2.  Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 347
• Interior lights.......................... 348
• Personal lights....................... 349
5-3.  Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 350
• Glove box .................................351
• Console box ............................351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
Trunk features ............................. 3535
Interior features 

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RC F_U 55-4.  Using the other interior 
features
Other interior features ............ 354
• Sun visors ................................ 354
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 354
• Clock ........................................ 355
• Power outlet .......................... 355
• Armrest.................................... 356
•Trunk storage 
extension ................................. 357
• Assist grips .............................358
• Coat hooks.............................358
Garage door opener ............... 359
Compass ....................................... 366
LEXUS Enform Safety 
Connect...................................... 370 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior ................ 376
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior................... 381
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance 
requirements ............................ 384
General maintenance.............. 387
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs.................................... 390
6-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................391
Hood ............................................... 393
Positioning a floor jack ............ 394
Engine compartment ............... 397
Tires ................................................... 412
Tire inflation pressure .............. 420
Wheels ........................................... 423
Air conditio ning filter ............... 425
Electronic key battery...............427
Checking and replacing 
fuses.............................................. 429
Light bulbs .................................... 4326
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RC F_U 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 442
If your vehicle has 
to be stopped in 
an emergency .......................... 443
7-2.  Steps to take in 
an emergency
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ............................... 444
If you think something is 
wrong.............................................451
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 452
If a warning light turns on 
or a warning buzzer 
sounds ......................................... 453
If a warning message is 
displayed .................................... 460
If you have a flat tire 
(vehicles with a 
spare tire) ................................... 489
If you have a flat tire 
(vehicles with 
an emergency 
tire puncture repair kit) ........ 502
If the engine will not start ..........516
If the electronic key does 
not operate pr operly .............. 518
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged ................................. 522
If your vehicle overheats......... 526
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ............................................. 532 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 536
Fuel information ......................... 554
Tire information .......................... 557
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 569
8-3.  Items to initialize
Items to initialize......................... 578
8-4. Certifications
Certifications ............................... 579
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ...............................600
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French) .................................. 601
SRS airbag instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French) ................................. 6037
When trouble arises 8
Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial index ■ Exterior (front) 
RC350/RC300
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (  P. 433)
RC F
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (  P. 433) 

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RC F_U Doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 145Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.  145
Opening/closing the side window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Locking/unlocking by using the me chanical key  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 454, 462
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 339
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 241
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 412Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 489, 502
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 393Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 393
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . P. 540
Coping with overheating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 526
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 463
Headlights/turn signal lights/side marker  lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221, 225
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Front fog lights
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 432, Watts: P. 553)
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