ignition LEXUS RC F 2016 Owners Manual

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3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................132
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................ 137
Trunk..................................................143
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 148
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................155
Rear seats....................................... 158
Driving position memory......... 160
Head restraints .............................164
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 167
Inside rear view mirror...............169
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..............................174
Moon roof ....................................... 178 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage ....................193
Vehicle load limits ........................196
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Dinghy towing .............................. 198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.............199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ................................. 211
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F) ............................................213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam............... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......231
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)1-2. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching
a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been prev iously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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For safety and security
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the
entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 1 0 )
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 5 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 4 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 2 6 0 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 2 1 4 ) *1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 2 8 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 5 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 9 0 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 1 7 )*1, 8TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 2 8 9 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 222)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 2 9 6 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 235, 239)
*4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 3 0 2 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P. 2 3 9 )*7Security indicator
( P. 76 , 7 9 )
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor ( P. 235, 239)
*5Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 9 2 , 9 8 )

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Instrument cluster
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RC F
●TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators (RC F)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turn ed off. The light will flash quickly when the
system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine swit ch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8:RC F“NORMAL” indicator
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 P. 2 8 3 ) Eco drive mode indicator
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 P. 2 8 3 )
“SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 2 8 3 ) “SPORT S+” indicator
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 P. 2 8 3 )
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 2 0 6 )
(if equipped)
“STANDARD” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“SLALOM” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“TRACK” indicator
( P. 3 1 8 )

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip me ter screen (F SPORT models only).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 1 1 0 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 1 0 5 )
Instrument panel light control
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Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Welcome illumination of the analog speedometer
●When the driver’s door is opened, th e analog speedometer will illuminate.
Then, when the driver’s door is closed, the analog speedometer will illuminate and go
off (pulsate) 3 times.
●In the following situations, the analog speedometer will no t pulsate even though the
driver’s door is opened and closed:
• Within 60 seconds after the analog meter pulsation completes
• Within 60 seconds of turn ing the engine switch off
■Va r i a b l e r e d z o n e
■Eco driving meter
●The number of blue segments displayed on the eco driving meter decreases/increases
depending on the vehicle acceleration. Use this meter as a guideline when you wish to
drive in an eco-friendly manner that reduces fuel consumption.
However, on a downward grade where the vehicle can accelerate without the acceler-
ator pedal being depressed, the eco driv ing meter may not display the eco-driving
state correctly.
●When the shift lever is moved to P, N or R, the segments will turn gray and the eco driv-
ing meter will not operate.
Instrument panel light control
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To help protect the engine, the engine speed is
controlled by starting the red zone of the
tachometer at different engine speeds ranging
from 3700 rpm to 7300 rpm depending on the
engine coolant temperature.
Before driving under extremely high load condi-
tions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the
engine.

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Instrument cluster
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the engine speed at which the rev indicator will
be displayed.
Selectable engine speed range:
RC350/RC300: 2000 rpm to 6600 rpm
RC200t: 2000 rpm to 6100 rpm
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the vehicle speed at which the speed indicator
will be displayed.
Selectable speed range:
30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to 160 km/h)
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: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. ( P. 6 5 2 )
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of th e settings display will be temporarily sus-
pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable
radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The drive information data will be reset.
■Liquid crystal display
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■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of th e settings display will be temporarily sus-
pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Drive information
●Lap timer: Measured lap times, history
●G-force: Record of the maximum G-forces
■Using the lap timer
If the engine is stopped while a lap is being timed, the lap timer will stop and the lap time
up to that point will be recorded.
■Liquid crystal display
 P. 1 0 4
WA R N I N G
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the
safety of the area around the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi-info rmation display while driving as you may fail
to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
■Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during sett ing up the display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate ventila tion. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon mo noxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

1393-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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◆Door lock switchesLocks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
Both side doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic ke y is left inside the vehicle. However, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
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Locking the doors from the outside without a key
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