2019 LEXUS RCF lights

146 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
RC F_U ■
Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that th e windows and moon roof are operating.■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. ■
Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automati cally turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position. ■
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
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Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the d oor to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (  P. 80)■
If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P. 518)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (  P. 427)Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

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

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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

2214-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC F_U The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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If the turn signals do not stop flashing af ter turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direct ion to either position or . If you
move the lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash. ■
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flas h during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature  P. 569)Turn signal lever Operating instructions 1
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4
Driving
RC F_U 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Headlight switch The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions U.S.A. Canada
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running
lights (  P. 226) turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights (  P. 226) and all
the lights listed above turn on
and off automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on. (  P. 226) 1
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3
4 (U.S.A.)
(Canada)

226 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC F_U With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off. ■
Daytime running light system ●
The daytime running lights illuminate using th e same lights as the parking lights and illu-
minate brighter than the parking lights. ●
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically when a ll of the following conditions are met. (The
daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Canada only), or
* position
* : When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set
again. ●
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.●
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.●
Vehicles with LED front turn signal lights: If a turn signal light is in use, the daytime run-
ning light, on the same side, is turned off. For emergency flashers, both are turned off. ■
Headlight control sensorTurning on the high beam headlights 1
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient li ght and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

2274-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RC F_U ■
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in , or : The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a
door is opened and all of the doors and trun k are closed. (The lights turn off immediately
if on the key is pr essed twice after both side doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open , the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes. ■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. ■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 569)
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.

228 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC F_U Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the or
position.
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the system is operating.Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses a came ra sensor located behind the upper
portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of the lights of vehicles
ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatica lly turns the high beams on or off as
necessary. WARNING ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the hi gh beams on or off ma nually if necessary.■
To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High Beam 1
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