2021 LEXUS RCF hood open

2646-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.

3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.130)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( P.59)
2 Open the hood. ( P.264)
3 Remove the engine cover.
Raise the rear of the engine cover
to remove the rear clip, and then
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine

3387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Cooling fans
Radiator
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the full (“FULL”) and low
(“LOW”) lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not oper ate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
A
B
A
B
C
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.

395Alphabetical Index
Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer93, 94, 306
Open door warning light ......................306
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Drive distance ...................................................75
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....75
Drive information ............................................75
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light............................................. 306
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105
Drive-start control ......................................... 119
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 119
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
Procedures ...................................................... 118
Winter drive tips......................................... 204
Driving information display .........................75
Driving position memory........................... 105 Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105
Driving range ....................................................75
Driving support system information display ...............................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 171 Warning message.......................................178
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................76
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................76
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................75
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..............200Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................304
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function ............................. 99 If the electronic key does not operate
properly ....................................................... 332
Replacing the battery ...............................283
Emergency flashers .................................... 294
Emergency tire puncture ...........................319
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................302
If a warning light turns on.......................302
If a warning message is displayed ...... 310
If the battery is discharged ....................334
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 332
If the engine will not start........................329
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 331
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................295
If you have a flat tire ......................... 313, 319
If you lose your keys .................................. 331
If you think something is wrong......... 300
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............339
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 294
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 297
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 337
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 130
Compartment.............................................. 267
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 301
Hood ................................................................ 264
Identification number ...............................343
If the engine will not start........................329
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 294
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 128
Overheating ................................................. 337
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................344
Checking .......................................................269

397Alphabetical Index
Heated steering wheel ................................ 221
HeatersAutomatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Heated steering wheel.............................. 221
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 217
Rear window .................................................. 217
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................289
Hill-start assist control ...............................200
Hood Open ............................................................... 264
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................227
Coat hooks ................................................... 229
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ................................................................... 109
I
I/M test .............................................................. 261
Identification Engine ............................................................. 343
Vehicle ............................................................ 342
Ignition switch (engine switch).................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 294
Illuminated entry system ........................... 224
Indicators ........................................................... 63
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................369
Maintenance ................................................ 257
Power windows..............................................112
Tire pressure warning system ..............277
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 109
Instrument panel light control ....................73
Interior lights.................................................. 223 Front interior light ...................................... 223
Rear interior light ....................................... 223
Intuitive parking assist Function ............................................................187 Warning message ...................................... 189
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............................265
Vehicle-equipped jack ................ 314, 320
Jack handle .......................................... 314, 320
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 115
Power windows ............................................. 112
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................98
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Keys Battery-saving function..............................99
Electronic key ................................................ 88
Engine switch ................................................ 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 332
If you lose your keys .................................. 331
Key number plate ........................................ 88
Keyless entry ..........................................92, 98
Mechanical key ............................................. 88
Replacing the battery ...............................283
Warning buzzer ............................................ 99
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert LDA indicator ............................................. 305
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA)Operation ....................................................... 164
Warning message ...................................... 169
Language (multi-information display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49

399Alphabetical Index
“F” content ......................................................... 77
Gear Position ................................................. 76
G-force.............................................................. 79
History (Lap timer) ...................................... 78
Lap timer ............................................................ 77
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................166
Menu icons .......................................................74
Meter control switches ...............................74
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display................................................73
Settings ................................................................81
Tire pressure ........................................76, 275
Torque distribution ...................................... 78
Units .................................................................... 76
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 76
Warning message...................................... 310
Warning message display .........................81
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................72
Odometer ..........................................................72
Odometer and trip meter display ............72 Display items ....................................................72
“ODO TRIP” switch .....................................72
Oil Differential oil ............................................... 346
Engine oil ....................................................... 343
Opener Fuel filler door............................................... 150
Hood................................................................ 264
Trunk ................................................................... 96
Outer foot lights Location.......................................................... 223
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179 Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 105
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 217
RCTA function ..............................................179
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 337
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................134, 135
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................137
Parking brake warning light ................ 304
Warning message .......................................137
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
PCS warning light .................................... 305
Personal lights............................................... 223
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Power easy access system ....................... 105
Power outlet .................................................. 228
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) ..........................................................200 Electric power steering system warning light ............................................................... 304
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ... 113
Jam protection function ............................. 112
Operation ......................................................... 112
Window lock switch.................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.264)
Trunk opener ( P.96)
Fuel filler door ( P.151)
Hood lock release lever ( P.264)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.347)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.343
P.349
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.347
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.343
Engine oil typeP.343
A
B
C
D
E