2019 LEXUS RCF ignition

1753-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
RC F_U To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark. ■
The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power type)
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
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* : If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of
engine switch mode. ■
Automatic adjustment of the steering position (if equipped)
A desired steering position ca n be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. (  P. 166)■
Power easy access system (power type)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. (  P. 166)Horn
WARNING ■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steeri ng wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury. ■
After adjusting the steering wheel (manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move su ddenly, possibly causing an accident, and
resulting in death or serious injury. Also, th e horn may not sound if the steering wheel is
not securely locked.

176 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
RC F_U The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

180 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
RC F_U ■
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. ■
When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleare d using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (  P. 338)■
Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. (  P. 166)■
Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside re ar view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. (  P. 176)

1833-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RC F_U ■
The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for ap proximately 45 seco nds after the engine
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stop ped and the window is opened slightly.■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped. ■
When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection functi on or catch protection func tion operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door. ●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or catch protecti on function activating, continuously oper-
ate the power window switch in the one-to uch closing direction or one-touch opening
direction so that the door wind ow can be opened and closed.●
If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window sw itch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again.
After the door window is completely clos ed, continue holding the switch for a fur-
ther 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully cl osed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
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1873-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RC F_U ■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximat ely 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly. ■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. Howe ver, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation ●
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 519)●
The moon roof can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.
* (  P. 145)
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.■
If the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely closed position.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
* : If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed
again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
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188 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
RC F_U ■
If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close no rmally or the automatic opening function does
not operate, perform the follo wing initialization procedure.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Operate the moon roof.
Depending on the kind of malfunction perform ei ther of the following:
If the moon roof does not open wh en the “OPEN” switch is pressed
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch or “CLO SE” switch until the moon roof is com-
pletely closed.
The moon roof will open and close a fe w times before it closes completely.
Confirm that the moon roof has comple tely stopped and release the switch.
If the moon roof does not open completely automatically even though it tilts up and
opens while the “OPEN” switch is being pressed and held
Press and hold the “OPEN” switch un til the moon roof opens completely.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch unti l the moon roof closes completely.
Press and hold the “UP” switch unti l the moon roof tilts up and stops.
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch until th e moon roof tilts down and stops at the
completely closed position.
If you release the switch while the moon roof is moving, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures corr ectly, the moon roof still does not open or
close normally or the automatic opening function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open. ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 569) 1
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Driving
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RC F_U 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 .......241
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 Moni tor)..............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

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RC F_U 4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal. and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly. When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (  P. 222), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.Engine (ignition) switch Performing the following operations wh en carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine 1
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Stopping the engine 1
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