2022 LEXUS RCF stop start

3387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F Owner's Manual
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, obje cts or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

381What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC F Owner's Manual
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P.133)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.128)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.113)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.131)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? (P.304)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.137)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.300, 308)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(P.58)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.308)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.300, 308.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

396Alphabetical Index
RC F Owner's Manual
Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer93, 94, 304
Open door warning light ......................304
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............................................. 304
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......................................... 203
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) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ......................................................75
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................199Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................ 302
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function ............................. 99 If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 330
Replacing the battery ................................ 281
Emergency flashers .................................... 292
Emergency tire puncture ............................ 311
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 300
If a warning light turns on...................... 300
If a warning message is displayed.... 308
If the battery is discharged .................... 332
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 330
If the engine will not start........................ 327
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................329
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ...................................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........................... 311, 321
If you lose your keys .................................329
If you think something is wrong......... 298
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 292
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....295
If your vehicle overheats ........................336
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 130
Compartment..............................................265
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Fuel pump shut off system.....................299
Hood ................................................................ 262
Identification number .................................341
If the engine will not start........................ 327
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 292
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 128
Overheating .................................................336
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 342
Checking ....................................................... 267

398Alphabetical Index
RC F Owner's Manual
Heated steering wheel ................................219
HeatersAutomatic air conditioning system .......211
Heated steering wheel.............................. 219
Outside rear view mirrors ......................215
Rear window ..................................................215
Seat heaters .................................................... 219
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Hill-start assist control .................................199
Hood Open ............................................................... 262
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 225
Coat hooks ....................................................227
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ................................................................... 109
I
I/M test ............................................................ 259
Identification Engine ...............................................................341
Vehicle ............................................................340
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 ................................................ 292
Illuminated entry system ........................... 222
Indicators ........................................................... 63
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 367
Maintenance ................................................ 255
Power windows..............................................112
Tire pressure warning system ............. 275
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 109
Instrument panel light control ....................73
Interior lights.................................................... 221 Front interior light ........................................ 221
Rear interior light ......................................... 221
Intuitive parking assist Function ........................................................... 186 Warning message ...................................... 188
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............................ 263
Vehicle-equipped jack ................. 312, 322
Jack handle .......................................... 312, 322
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 ...................................................... 330
If you lose your keys .................................329
Key number plate ........................................ 88
Keyless entry ..........................................92, 98
Mechanical key ............................................. 88
Replacing the battery ................................ 281
Warning buzzer ............................................ 99
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert LDA indicator ............................................. 303
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) Operation ....................................................... 164
Warning message ...................................... 169
Language (multi-informa tion display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49

402Alphabetical Index
RC F Owner's Manual
Radar sensor...................................... 153, 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 148
Service reminder message ..................... 255
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................ 132
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Side mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179
Folding ................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory.......................... 105
RCTA function .............................................. 179
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Side windows ................................................... 112
Slip indicator .................................................. 303
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location........................................... 98
Entry functions................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................128
Snow tires ....................................................... 203
Spare tire...........................................................321 Storage location ......................................... 322
Spark plug ...................................................... 343
Specifications ................................................ 340
Speed indicator ............................................... 70
Speed meter Speed indicator ............................................. 70
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release..................................128
Steering lock system warning message...........................................................................128
Steering wheel Adjustment..................................................... 108
Heated steering wheel.............................. 219 Meter control switches .............................. 74
Power easy access system .................... 105
Steering wheel position memory........ 105
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Storage features .......................................... 223
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 338
Sun visors ........................................................ 228
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 115
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam140
Active rear wing switch ........................... 195
Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Door lock switches ...................................... 94
Driving mode select switch ....................192
Driving position memory switches .... 105
Emergency flashers switch ................... 292
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Garage door opener switches........... 229
Heated steering wheel switch ...............219
Ignition switch ............................................... 128
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................. 73
Intuitive parking assist switch ................ 186
“LAUNCH” switch .................................... 193
Light switches ............................................... 138
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Moon roof switches..................................... 114
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 72
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 110
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
Power door lock switch ............................ 94
Power window switches ........................... 112
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................... 211
Seat heater switches...................................219
Seat ventilator switches ............................219
“SOS” button................................................... 53