2021 LEXUS RCF light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
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indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 41
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 42
Child restraint systems .................. 42
1-3. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 53
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 57
Alarm.................................................... 58
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................................. 60
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ..... 62
Gauges and meters ....................... 66
Multi-information display............. 73
Fuel consumption information ... 833-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 92
Trunk ..................................................... 95
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 98
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 103
Power easy access system/driving position memory/memory recall
function........................................... 105
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 108
Inside rear view mirror ............... 109
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 110
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................... 112
Moon roof .......................................... 114
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 118
Cargo and luggage....................... 124
Vehicle load limits.......................... 126
Trailer towing................................... 127
Dinghy towing ................................. 127
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignitio n) switch .............. 128
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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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
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Hood..................................................264
Positioning a floor jack............... 265
Engine compartment.................. 267
Tires ................................................... 273
Tire inflation pressure ................. 279
Wheels............................................... 281
Air conditioning filter..................282
Electronic key battery ................ 283
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 285
Headlight aim................................. 287
Light bulbs ....................................... 288
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 294
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 294
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 295
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 297
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 300
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 301
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 302
If a warning message is displayed ............................................................ 310
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ...................................... 313
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................... 319
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 329If you lose your keys.....................
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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 331
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 332
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 334
If your vehicle overheats ........... 337
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 339
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 342
Fuel information............................ 349
Tire information ............................. 351
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 360
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 369
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 370
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 380
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 380
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 382
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)... .......

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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Doors .......................................................................................................................... ..P.92
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.92
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................. P.112
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.332
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.302, 310
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... ...P.95
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.96
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.96
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.332
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.302, 310
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.110
Adjusting the mirror angle ...............................................................................................P.110
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ ... P.111
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors ...................................................................................................... P.21 7
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Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.143
Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.204
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.242
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.150
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .150
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.343
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.273
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.347
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.204
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.273
Coping with flat tires............................................................................................... P.313, 319
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.264
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.264
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.343
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.337
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Active rear wing
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Headlights .................................................................................................................P.13 8
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.138
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.138
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.138
Stop lights
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.138
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 3
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P.288, Watts: P.348)
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Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.128
Starting the engine/changing the mode .................................................................. P.128
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................ P.294
When the engine will not start ..................................................................................... P.329
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P .132
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.133
Precautions for towing ................................................................................................... P.297
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.133
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.66
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.66
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.62
When a warning light comes on .................................................................................P.302
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.73
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.73
When the warning messages are displayed........................................................... P.310A
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Parking brake........................................................................................................... P.137
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.137
Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.205
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................. P.310
Headlight switch .....................................................................................................P.138
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.136
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
................................................................................................................................................... P.138
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.143
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.143
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 72
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Headlight cleaners
*1......................................................................................................... P.143
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.294
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................. P.96
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.264
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1.................................................. P.108
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.108
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.105
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1........................................... P.108
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.213
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.213
Rear window defogger..................................................................................................... P.217
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.98
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*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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