LEXUS RCF 2022 Owners Manual
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■Effective range (areas within which the 
electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of an outside door handle. (Only the doors 
detecting the key can be operated.)
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) 
of the trunk release button.
When starting the engine or changing 
engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is inside the vehicle.
■Alarms and warning messages
An alarm sounds and warning messages 
are displayed on the multi-information dis-
play to protect against unexpected acci-
dents or theft of the  vehicle resulting from 
erroneous operation. When a warning mes-
sage is displayed,  take appropriate mea-
sures based on the displayed message. 
(  P.308)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances 
and correction procedures are as follows.
●When an exterior alarm sounds once for 
5 seconds
●When an interior alarm sounds continu-
ously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving fu nction will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key 
battery and the vehicle battery from being 
discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart 
access system with push-button start may 
take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within  approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of 
the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-but- ton start has not been used for 5 days or 
longer.
●If the smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 14 days or 
A
B
C
SituationCorrection 
procedure
The trunk was closed 
while the electronic key 
was still inside the trunk 
and both side doors were 
locked.Retrieve the 
electronic key 
from the trunk 
and close the 
trunk lid.
An attempt was made to 
lock the vehicle while a 
door was open.Close both 
side doors and 
lock the doors 
again.
SituationCorrection procedure
The engine switch was 
turned to ACCESSORY 
mode while the driver’s 
door was open (or the 
driver’s door was opened 
while the engine switch 
was in ACCESSORY 
mode).
Turn the engine 
switch off and 
close the 
driver’s door.
The engine switch was 
turned off while the 
driver’s door was open.Close the 
driver’s door. 
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longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at 
the passenger door. In this case, take hold 
of the driver’s door handle, or use the 
wireless remote control or mechanical 
key, to unlock the doors.
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery 
depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves.
Press   twice while pressing and holding  . Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the 
smart access system with push-button start 
cannot be used. To cancel the function, 
press any of the elec tronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button 
start uses weak radio wa ves. In the following 
situations, the communication between the 
electronic key and the vehicle may be 
affected, preventing  the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start, wireless remote 
control and engine immobilizer system 
from operating properly. 
(Ways of coping:  P.330)
●When the electronic key battery is 
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, 
gas station, radio stat ion, large display, 
airport or other faci lity that generates 
strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular 
phone, cordless phon e or other wireless 
communication device
●When the electronic  key is in contact 
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil 
inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio 
waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key 
together with the following devices that 
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a  wireless key that  emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital  assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or 
metallic objects are attached to the rear 
window
●When the electronic key is placed near a 
battery charger or electronic devices
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the 
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the 
ground, or in a high place when the doors 
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or 
in a high place, or too close to the rear 
bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is  on the instrument 
panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the 
door pockets or glove box when the 
engine is started or  engine switch modes 
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of 
the instrument panel or near the door 
pockets when exiting the vehicle. 
Depending on the radio wave reception 
conditions, it may be detected by the 
antenna outside the cabin and the doors 
will become lockable from the outside, 
possibly trapping the electronic key 
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the 
effective range, the doors may be locked 
or unlocked by anyone. However, only  
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the doors detecting the electronic key 
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the 
vehicle, it may be possible to start the 
engine if the electronic key is near the 
window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large 
amount of water splashes on the door 
handle, such as in the rain or in a car 
wash, when the electronic key is within 
the effective range.  (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately 
60 seconds if the d oors are not opened 
and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to 
lock the doors when the electronic key is 
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 
the door may not be unlocked by the 
entry function. (Use the wireless remote 
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock or unlock sensor 
while wearing gloves may prevent lock or 
unlock operation.
●When the lock operation is performed 
using the lock sensor, recognition signals 
will be shown up to  two consecutive 
times. After this, no  recognition signals 
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the 
electronic key is within the effective 
range, the door may lock and unlock 
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the 
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.  (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 
(Take care to ensure that the key is not 
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving 
mode to disable the  smart access system 
with push-button start. ( P.100)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 
and a door handle becomes wet during a 
car wash, a message may be shown on 
the multi-information display and a 
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 
turn off the alarm, lock both side doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if 
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, 
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to 
operate it again.
●A sudden handle operation or a handle 
operation immediately after entering the 
effective range may prevent the doors 
from being unlocked. Touch the door 
unlock sensor and check that the doors 
are unlocked before pulling the door 
handle again.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more 
time if another electronic key is within the 
effective range.
■When the vehicle is not driven for 
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 
of the vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key 
when operating the system. Do not get 
the electronic key too close to the vehicle 
when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding 
condition of the electronic key, the key may 
not be detected correctly and the system 
may not operate properly. (The alarm may 
go off accident ally, or the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the 
trunk. 
The key confinement prevention function 
may not operate, de pending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire [if 
equipped], the inside  edge of the trunk), 
conditions (inside a metal bag, close to 
metallic objects) and the radio waves in 
the surrounding area. ( P.98)
■If the smart access system with 
push-button start does not operate 
properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and 
opening the trunk: P.330
●Starting the engine:  P.331
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
( P.358) 
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■If the smart access system with 
push-button start has been deactivated 
in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and 
opening the trunk: 
Use the wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (P.92, 96, 330)
●Starting the engine and changing engine 
switch modes:  P.331
●Stopping the engine:  P.129
WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with 
electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization 
therapy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defibrillators should keep 
away from the smart access system 
with push-button start antennas. 
( P.99)
The radio waves may affect the opera-
tion of such devices. If necessary, the 
entry function can be disabled. Ask 
your Lexus dealer for details, such as 
the frequency of radio waves and tim-
ing of the emitted radio waves. Then, 
consult your doctor to see if you 
should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device 
other than implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization 
therapy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for 
information about its operation under 
the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected 
effects on the operat ion of such medi-
cal devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on 
disabling the entry function. 
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3-3.Adjusting the seats
Seat position adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment
Vertical height adjustment
Lumbar support adjustment 
(driver’s seat only)
■Power easy access system
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move 
in accordance with engine switch mode and 
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.105)
■When adjusting the seat
Take care when adjust ing the seat so that 
the head restraint does not touch the ceil-
ing.
■Before entering/exiting the rear 
seats
Remove the seat belt from the seat belt 
guide. ( P.26)
Front seats
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat 
position to ensure  that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving 
seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat 
or near the moving parts to avoid 
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in 
the seat mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space 
around the feet so they do not get 
stuck.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap 
belt during a collision, do not recline the 
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may 
slide past the hips and apply restraint 
forces directly to the abdomen, or your 
neck may contact the shoulder belt, 
increasing the risk  of death or serious 
injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while 
driving as the seat may unexpectedly 
move and cause the driver to lose control 
of the vehicle.
Adjustment procedure
Entering/exiting the rear seats 
(lever-operated “Front, Fold & 
Return” seat)
A
B
C
D
E 
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■Entering/exiting the rear seat
1 Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automatically.
2Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward automati-
cally.
■Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position
Move the seatback backward until it 
locks. The front seat will return to its 
original position automatically.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” 
seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by 
operating the “Front,  Fold & Return” seat 
lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a 
driving position memory switch is 
pressed, the front seat will not return to its 
original position even  if the front seatback 
is moved backward until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold & 
Return” seat will not operate in the follow- ing situations:
• The front seat belt of  the seat to be oper-
ated is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON  mode and the shift lever is in a position 
other than P (driver’s seat only).
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front, 
Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-
ing situations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv- ing position memory  switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is  operating is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode and the shift lever is moved to a 
position other than P (driver’s seat only).
■Jam protection function
While the lever-operat ed “Front, Fold & 
Return” seat is operatin g, if an object is 
stuck either in front of or behind the front 
seat, the front seat will stop and then move 
in the opposite direction slightly.
WARNING
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & 
Return” seat
●Before operating the lever-operated 
“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that 
any surrounding passengers or objects 
will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seatback is locked 
securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated 
“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the 
vehicle is moving.
■Jam protection function
Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part 
of your body to intentionally activate the 
jam protection function. 
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*:If equipped
The seat and steering wheel* are auto-
matically adjusted to allow the driver to 
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel
* are automatically adjusted 
to a position that allows driver to enter 
and exit the vehicle easily.
 The shift lever has been shifted to P.
 The engine switch has been turned 
off.
 The driver’s seat belt has been 
unfastened.
When any of the following has been 
performed, the driver’s seat and steer- ing wheel
* automatically return to their 
original positions.
 The engine switch has been turned 
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
 The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.
*: Power type
■Operation of the power easy access sys-
tem
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy 
access system may not op erate if the seat is 
already close to the rear position, etc.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
( P.358)
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel, and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or 
within 3 seconds after the “SET” 
button is pressed, press button “1”, 
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been 
preset, the previously recorded position 
Power easy access sys-
tem/driving position mem-
ory
*/memory recall function*
This feature automatically adjusts 
the driver’s seat, steering wheel 
and outside rear view mirrors to 
make entering and exiting the vehi-
cle easier or to suit your prefer-
ences.
Power easy access system
Recording a driving position into 
memory (vehicles with driving 
position memory) 
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will be overwritten.
1Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Press one of the buttons for the 
driving position you want to recall 
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation 
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment 
switches (only cancels seat position 
recall).
●Operate the tilt and  telescopic steering 
control switch (onl y cancels steering 
wheel position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized 
( P.103)
The adjusted positions  other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumb ar support switch can 
be recorded.
■Operating the driving position memory 
after turning the engine switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated 
up to 180 seconds after  the driver’s door is 
opened and another 60  seconds after it is 
closed again.
■In order to correctly use the driving 
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest 
possible position and the  seat is operated in 
the same direction, the recorded position 
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving  position to button 
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the 
following:
Carry only the key yo u want to register, 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be recorded 
properly.
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that 
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the 
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position 
(vehicles with driving position 
memory)
Registering/canceling/recall a 
driving position to an electronic 
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) (vehicles 
with memory recall function) 
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2Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Recall the driving position that you 
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button, 
press and hold the  door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be canceled 
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the  door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position. Carry the electronic key  that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and 
open the driver’s door using the 
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the 
recorded position (not
 including the steer-
ing wheel). However, th e seat will move to 
a position slightly behind the recorded 
position in order to make entering the vehi-
cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that 
has already been reco rded, the seat and 
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON 
mode, or fasten a seat belt.
The seat and steering wheel will move to 
the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the 
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore, 
the driving position that is recalled may 
be different depending on the key being 
carried.
●If a door other than the driver’s door is 
unlocked with the smart access system 
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press 
the driving position button which has 
been set.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
( P.358) 
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3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual type
1 Hold the steering wheel and push 
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally 
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to 
secure the steering wheel.
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1
Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted 
when (power type)
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 
IGNITION ON mode
*.
*: If the driver’s seat  belt is fastened, the 
steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering 
position (if equipped)
A desired steering posi tion can be entered 
to memory and recalled automatically by 
the driving position memory system. 
( P.105)
■Power easy access system (power type)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move 
in accordance with engine switch mode and 
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.105)
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while 
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.