LEXUS RC F 2015 Owners Manual

6319-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the
rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond be tween components in the
bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning

6329-1. Specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on
the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the
rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire
that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the i nnerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Tire related termMeaning

6339-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to label-
ing, decorations, or pr otective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning

6349-1. Specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution fo r vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacities
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating capac- ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat,
2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

635
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
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Vehicle specifications
9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Vehicles with a Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio controller
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
( P. 3 2 4 )
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the meter control switches
 P. 105, 111
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to your preferences. The settings of these features can be changed by using
the meter control switches, the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio con-
troller or at your Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
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2
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6369-2. Customization
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being
customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details. Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio
controller
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 82, 90, 96, 103, 110)
RC350
Customizable features
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2
3
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe-
rial)
Eco Driving Indicator LightON (Self-lighting)OFF—O—
switch settings *3Drive information 1Desired status screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel econ- omy
*5—O—Average fuel econ-
omy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
*5—O—Average vehicle
speed (after reset)
Po p - u p d i s p l a yONOFF—O—
Accent color*3Color 1Color 2OO—
Needle*6BlueRed—O—White
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6379-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*1: For details about each function: P. 1 0 7
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank.
*6:F SPORT models
RC F
Speed indicator*6OFF30 to 100 mph (50 to 160 km/h)—O—
Rev indicator*65000 rpm
2000 to 6600
rpm
—O—
OFF
Rev peak*6ONOFF—O—
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Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe- rial)
Eco Driving Indicator LightON (Self-lighting)OFF—O—
switch settingsDrive information 1Desired status screen*3—O—
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6389-2. Customization
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*1: For details about each function: P. 119
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*4: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank.
Drive information 1
Current fuel econ- omy
*4—O—Average fuel econ-omy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving
range)
*4—O—Average vehicle
speed (after reset)
Po p - u p d i s p l a yONOFF—O—
Rev indicatorSetting 2
Setting 1
—O—Setting 3
OFF
Rev peakONOFF—O—
Speed indicatorOFF30 to 100 mph (50 to 160 km/h)—O—
SPORT gauges
SPORT S:
Ty p e ATy p e B
—O—SPORT S+: Ty p e BTy p e A
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6399-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Door lock (P. 135, 141, 590)
■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
( P. 135, 141)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, both side
doors unlocked in two stepsBoth side doors
unlocked in one step
——O
Automatic door lockShifting the shift
lever to position
other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or higher
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift
lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when both side doors
are locked/unlocked
OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer volume5OffO—O1 to 7
Operation signal (Emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
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6409-2. Customization
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 135, 141, 146)
■Wireless remote control ( P. 130, 135, 141)
■Driving position memory* ( P. 1 5 7 )
*: If equipped
■Steering wheel ( P. 1 6 4 )
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with
push-button startOnOff——O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorBoth side doorsO—O
Number of consecutive
door lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one
stepO—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
——O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking
driving position memory
with door unlock operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doors——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
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