4TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC F Owner's Manual
Hood..................................................262
Positioning a floor jack............... 263
Engine compartment.................. 265
Tires .................................................... 271
Tire inflation pressure................. 277
Wheels.............................................. 279
Air conditioning filter..................280
Electronic key battery ................. 281
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 283
Headlight aim................................. 285
Light bulbs ....................................... 286
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 292
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 292
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 293
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 295
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 298
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 299
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 300
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 308
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ........................................ 311
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ...................................... 321
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 327If you lose your keys....................
329
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 329
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 332
If your vehicle overheats ........... 336
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 338
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 340
Fuel information............................ 347
Tire information ............................ 349
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 358
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 367
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 370
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 370
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ..................... 371
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 372
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 378
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
1504-4. Refueling
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4-4.Refueling
Close both side doors and windows,
and turn the engine switch off.
Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
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■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-
nates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate erroneously if refueling is performed
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open
the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the ve hicle and before
opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge
any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before
refueling because sparks resulting
from static electricity can cause fuel
vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard
when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing
so may damage the vehicle, such as
causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel
system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.
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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 292
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 292
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 293
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................ 295
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 298
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 299
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 300
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 308
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ..................................... 311
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ................................ 321
If the engine wi ll not start .......327
If you lose your keys ................. 329
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 329
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................................ 332
If your vehicle overheats ........ 336
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........................................................ 338
2997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.
3478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may
be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try
changing the brand of gasoline. If this does
not correct the problem, consult your Lexus
dealer.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline
containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to avoid
the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains
minimum detergent additives to clean
and/or keep clean intake systems, per
EPA’s lowest additive s concentration pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to
the official websit e www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities.
These fuels are typically acceptable for use,
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the
formulations allow for reduced vehicle
emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of
blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50%
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ])
(which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure
that it has an octane
rating no lower than
91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time wh ile accelerating or
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy.
If the octane rating is less than 91,
damage to the engine may occur
and may void the vehicle warranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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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
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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
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Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity ...........................................................341
Checking ....................................................... 265
Low engine oil pressure warning light.......................................................................... 301
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 203
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
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................199 Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................ 302
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
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First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 225
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 273
Vehicles with a spare tire ........................ 321
Vehicles without a spare tire .................. 311
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 343
Brake....................................................268, 344
Washer ........................................................... 270
Footwell light ................................................... 221
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment..................................................... 103
Cleaning......................................................... 243
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105 Seat heaters ....................................................219
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators ..............................................219
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................341
Fuel gauge........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system.....................299
Information .................................................... 347
Low fuel level warning light ................. 304
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Type ....................................................................341
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 75
Current fuel consumption ........................ 75
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................329
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 299
Fuses ................................................................. 283
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Garage door opener ................................. 229
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ....................................................76
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 224
Glove box light ............................................. 224
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Headlight aim ................................................ 285
Headlights Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287