2021 LEXUS RCF cruise control

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3
4
5
6
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9
Automatic transmission..............132
Turn signal lever............................. 136
Parking brake ................................. 137
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 137
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 138
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 140
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 143
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 150
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 153
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 157
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 164
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 171
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 179
Intuitive parking assist ................. 187
Driving mode select switch....... 192
Launch control ............................... 194
Active rear wing ............................ 195
TVD (Torque Vect oring Differen-
tial) .................................................... 198
Driving assist systems .................. 199
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 204
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch ............................... 208
Center Display ............................... 2105-2. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system............................................................ 213
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 221
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 223
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............... 225
Trunk features ................................ 227
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 228
Garage door opener ................... 231
Compass ......................................... 236
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 240
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 245
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte clear coat ................................................. 248
Washing your vehicle ................ 252
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 254
6-3. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....257
General maintenance................ 258
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs .............. 261
6-4. Do-

it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................................................... 262
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

17Pictorial index
Outside rear view mirror switches ..................................................................... P.110
Door lock switches ...................................................................................................P.94
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.112
Window lock switch ................................................................................................ P.113
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................................... P.277
*:If equippedAudio remote control switches
*
Paddle shift switches .................................................................................... P.134, 135
Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.74
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................... P.175
Cruise control switch.............................................................................................. P.171
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.164
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
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642-1. Instrument cluster
Drive mode indicators
 TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
control mode indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (
 P.159)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.171)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.171)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.171)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.179)
Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) ( P.187)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.200)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.200)
TRAC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.200)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*5
(  P.128)
Security indicator
*6 (  P.57,
58)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*5, 7 (  P.62)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.76)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 (  P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 (  P.36)
“EXPERT” indicator ( P.201)
“LAUNCH” indicator ( P.194)
“NORMAL” indicator ( P.192)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.192)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P.192)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P.192)
“COSTOM” indicator ( P.192)
“STANDARD” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)
“SLALOM” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)
“TRACK” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)

812-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 Dynamic radar cruise control
( P.171)
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ( P.164)
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.310)
■Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P.76)
Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Switch settings
Displays a procedure to register a desired
screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut,
which can be displayed by pressing .
Drive information screen ( P.75)
Select to select up to 2 items that will be
displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen, Drive
information 2 screen, and Drive informa-
tion 3 screen) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( P.72)
Select to enable/disable the pop-up dis-
play.
• Intersection Guidance (if equipped)
•Telephone
• Audio Feedback
• Volume Feedback
•Adjust Brightness
• TVD MODE (if equipped)
Rev indicator ( P.70)
• Select to enable/disable the Rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak ( P.71)
Select to enable/disable the Rev peak.
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Warning message display
Settings display

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 118
Cargo and luggage ................... 124
Vehicle load limits ...................... 126
Trailer towing ............................... 127
Dinghy towing ............................. 127
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 128
Automatic transmission........... 132
Turn signal lever.......................... 136
Parking brake .............................. 137
ASC (Active Sound Control) ......................................................... 137
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 138
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 140
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 143
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 150
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 153
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................................... 157
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................... 164
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................................... 171
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 179Intuitive parking assist ..............
187
Driving mode select switch ... 192
Launch control ............................ 194
Active rear wing ......................... 195
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differen- tial)................................................. 198
Driving assist systems............... 199
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .................... 204

1324-2. Driving procedures
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-ing in M mode.
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection
mode automatically. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not occur
because dynamic radar cruise control will
not be canceled.
●While driving in the D position, down-
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the shift
lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the engine switch will not be
turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-
charge may occur.
Automatic transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (  P.135)

1534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4-5.Using the driving support systems
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P.157
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
 P.164
■AHB (Automatic High Beam)
 P.140
■Dynamic radar cruise control
 P.171
Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Front camera
Lexus Safety System +
The Lexus Safety Sy stem + consists
of the following drive assist systems
and contributes to a safe and com-
fortable driving experience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System +
The Lexus Safety System + is designed to
operate under the assumption that the
driver will drive safely, and is designed to
help reduce the impact to the occupants
and the vehicle in the case of a collision
or assist the driver in normal driving con-
ditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surro undings and driving
safely.
Sensors
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sen-
sor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Keep the radar sensor and the radar
sensor cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the radar sensor cover is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging
them.
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B
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B

1714-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Display
Set speed
IndicatorsCruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the vehicle automati-
cally accelerates and decelerates
to match the speed changes of the
preceding vehicle even if the accel-
erator pedal is not depressed. In
constant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol on freeways and highways.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode ( P.173)
 Constant speed control mode
( P.176)
System Components
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B
C
D
WARNING
■Before using dynamic radar cruise
control
●Driving safely is th e sole responsibility
of the driver. Do not rely solely on the
system, and drive safely by always pay-
ing careful attention to your surround-
ings.
●The dynamic radar cruise control pro-
vides driving assistance to reduce the
driver’s burden. However, there are
limitations to the assistance provided.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor ma y not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead:
P.178
• Conditions under which the vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly:
P.178
●Set the speed appropriately depend-
ing on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc.
The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed.
●Even when the system is functioning
normally, the condition of the preced-
ing vehicle as detected by the system
may differ from the condition
observed by the driver. Therefore, the
driver must always remain alert, assess
the danger of each situation and drive
safely. Relying on this system or assum-
ing the system ensures safety while
driving can lead to an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Switch the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol off using the “ON/OFF” button
when not in use.
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