LEXUS RC F 2015 Owners Manual

661What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 1 9 3 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 1 4 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 5 9 2 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 5 9 3 )
●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. 5 8 9 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 9 6 )
●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. 171)
●The auto power off function will be oper ated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 1 9 6 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
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

662What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 5 3 4 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 2 0 5 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 533, 539)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 7 8 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 5 3 9 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 533, 539. 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

663What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 5 6 0 )
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repa ir the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 5 74 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 6 0 0 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

664
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................416
Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 416
AAC disc ................................................. 352
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 282 Warning light ...................................... 533
Active rear wing..................................... 310
Active Sound Control (ASC)..........................................206, 207
Adaptive Variable Suspension system ........................... 283
Air conditioning filter ..........................505
Air conditioning system .......................416 Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 416 Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag operating conditions ...........47
Airbag precautions for your child ........................................42
Correct driving posture .....................32
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................47
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
General airbag precautions ............42
Locations of airbags............................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................47
Side airbag precautions .....................42
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................47
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ..........................42
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
SRS warning light .............................. 533
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665Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Alarm ............................................................ 78
Anchor brackets ...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ......................146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 282 Warning light ...................................... 533
Approach warning............................... 238
Armrest .................................................... 437
ASC (Active Sound Control).......206, 207
Assist grip ................................................ 439
Audio input.............................................. 330
Audio system.......................................... 322 Audio input........................................... 330
AUX port/USB port....................... 330
Bluetooth
® audio...............................376
CD player ..............................................352
iPod .......................................................... 359
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................352
Optimal use ..........................................339
Portable music player ......................367
Radio ........................................................346
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 327
USB memory .......................................363 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 210 Warning light ....................................... 534
Automatic High Beam ...........................211
Automatic light control system ...... 208
Automatic transmission....................... 199 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 589
M mode .................................................. 202
Paddle shift switches..............201, 202
AUX port ................................................ 330
Average fuel economy ............... 106, 112
Average vehicle speed............... 106, 112

666Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 518
Wattage ................................................... 619
Battery....................................................... 487 Battery checking ................................487
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................... 593
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 315
Warning light ...................................... 533
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................ 297
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .......................................376
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................378
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 486
Parking brake...................................... 205
Warning light ...................................... 533
Brake assist ............................................. 282
Break-in tips............................................... 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ............................................ 94, 101
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 297 Card key ....................................................130
Care................................................458, 463
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 463
Seat belts................................................ 464
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................434
CD player................................................ 352
Chains ......................................................... 316
Child restraint system ............................ 57 Child seats definition .......................... 57
Child seats installation............... 64, 70
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ............................. 61
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ....................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................73
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667Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Child safety ................................................ 56Airbag precautions .............................. 42
Battery precautions .............489, 596
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions.................... 178
Power window lock switch .............. 171
Power window precautions ...........174
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 508
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 39
Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions..................425
Trunk precautions............................... 144 Cleaning .......................................458, 463
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 463
Seat belts................................................ 464
Clock......................................................... 436
Coat hooks ............................................. 439
Compass .................................................. 447
Condenser.............................................. 485
Console box ............................................432
Cooling system ..................................... 484 Engine overheating .......................... 597
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 229
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 233
Cup holders............................................ 433
Current fuel consumption ........ 106, 107
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ...................... 635

668Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Daytime running light system .......... 209
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors .............420
Rear window ........................................420
Windshield ............................................420
Differential Front differential ..................................... 611
Rear differential .................................... 612
Dimension ............................................... 604
Dinghy towing..........................................192
Display Drive information ....................... 106, 112
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 233
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......249
Multi-information display ....... 103, 110
Warning message ............................ 539
Distance .......................................... 106, 107
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 473
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................428
Wattage ................................................... 619
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 135
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 146
Wireless remote control ................. 130 Doors .......................................................... 135
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................... 138
Door lock................................................. 137
Open door warning buzzer ..........136
Open door warning light .............. 534
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 168
Side windows ..........................................171
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ............. 107, 119
Drive information .......................... 106, 112 Resetting ......................................... 106, 112
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 157
Driving ....................................................... 180 Break-in tips ............................................ 181
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving mode select switch .......... 278
Procedures ............................................ 180
Winter drive tips ..................................315
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 282 Warning message.............................539
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 233
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 282 Warning message.............................539
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669Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
E-mail......................................................... 386
Eco drive mode ..................................... 278
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 88
Eco Driving Indicator Light ....... 107, 119
Eco driving meter .................................... 96
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .................................. 106, 107
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 283Warning light .......................................534
Electronic key ......................................... 130 Battery-saving function .................... 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 590
Replacing the battery ...................... 507 Emergency flashers .............................522
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.................................................574
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 533
If a warning light turns on .............. 533
If a warning message is displayed ........................................539
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 590
If the engine will not start ............... 587
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 589
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................593
If you have a flat tire ............. 560, 574
If you think something is wrong ................................................531
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 600
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 523
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 524
If your vehicle overheats ................ 597
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670Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Engine ....................................................... 606ACCESSORY mode....................... 194
Compartment...................................... 479
Engine switch ........................................ 193
Hood ........................................................475
How to start the engine ................... 193
Identification number ...................... 606
If the engine will not start............... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 193
Overheating .........................................597
Engine coolant....................................... 484 Capacity .................................................. 610
Checking............................................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................90, 96
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................. 481 Capacity ................................................ 607
Checking................................................. 481
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 96
Engine switch ...........................................193
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 282
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 283 Warning light .......................................534
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 286 First-aid kit storage belt......................434
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............. 560
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit ......................... 574
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................... 611
Brake..........................................................613
Washer ...................................................490
Fog lights.................................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Footwell light .......................................... 428 Wattage ...................................................619
Front fog lights......................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 152 Adjustment.............................................. 152
Cleaning................................................. 463
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................. 157
Head restraints ...................................... 161
Jam protection function....................153
Seat heaters .......................................... 426
Seat position memory ....................... 157
Seat ventilators.....................................427F