service LEXUS RC F 2017 Owner's Guide

5357-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the Owner’s
Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. Doing
so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affe ct the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other qualified
service shop. In addition, ma ke sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitte rs may not work properly with non-genu-
ine wheels.

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial to wing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

6599-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■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 additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a lis t of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as et hers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. Thes e fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the form ulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane ra ting no lower than 91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

6669-1. Specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospe ctive purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any ques tions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditio ns on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and difference s in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

712Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 263
Language (multi-information display)............................................ 114, 126
LATCH anchors ........................................ 71
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 263
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)................................................... 299
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 497
Hood lock release lever ................. 497
Internal trunk release lever............. 149
Shift lever ..................................................213
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever..............................176
Turn signal lever .................................220
Wiper lever ........................................... 233
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 340
Lexus Display Audio system ............ 338
Lexus Enform
*
Lexus Enform Remote*.....................477
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.........472
Lexus Enform Service
Connect
*............................................. 478
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 279
License plate lights............................... 224 Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550 Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................545
Wattage ................................................. 657
Lights Automatic High Beam system ....227
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Headlight switch ................................ 224
Illuminated entry system.................450
Interior lights ........................................ 449
Interior lights list.................................. 448
Personal lights .....................................450
Replacing light bulbs .......................545
Trunk light................................................149
Turn signal lever ................................. 220
Vanity lights ..........................................455
Wattage ................................................. 657
Lock steering column........................... 210
Low profile tire ...................................... 520
Luggage security system .................... 148
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 495
General maintenance ...................... 491
Maintenance data ............................. 640
Maintenance requirements.......... 488
Maintenance system .................... 114, 126
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 565
Master warning light ........................... 566
Meter Changing the display............... 99, 106
Indicators.....................................................91
Instrument panel light control ........................................ 100, 107
Meters.............................................. 96, 102
Multi-information display ........109, 117
Operating the meter control switches ........................................... 111, 118
Settings ............................................. 114, 126
Warning lights ........................................90
Warning message .............................. 571
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 439
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................439
Outside rear view mirrors ..............180
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 455 MMS (Multimedia messaging
service).................................................. 405
Mobile Assistant ................................... 345
Moon roof ................................................. 187 Door lock linked moon roof operation..................... 188
Jam protection function................... 188
Operation................................................187
MP3 disc ................................................. 369
Multi-information display........... 109, 117 Audio system-linked ................. 109, 117
Drive information.......................... 112, 119
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 249
“F” content .................................................121
G-force .................................................... 124
Lap timer....................................................121
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 264
Navigation system-linked ...... 109, 117
Settings ............................................ 114, 126 switch settings...................... 114, 126
Switching the display ................... 111, 118
Torque distribution ............................. 123
Warning message............................... 571
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Seats, Front ...............................................164Adjustment ............................................. 164
Adjustment precautions .................. 166
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................. 58
Cleaning ................................................ 485
Driving position memory ................ 169
Head restraints ......................................173
Jam protection function ................... 165
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 32
Seat heaters ..........................................446
Seat position memory....................... 169
Seat ventilators .................................... 447
Seats, Rear ................................................ 167 Fold down the seatback ...................167
Luggage security system ................ 148
Sensor Automatic headlight system ......... 225
Automatic High Beam system ....................................................231
Inside rear view mirror ......................179
Intuitive parking assist ......................269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......263
Radar sensor .................256, 307, 316
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...................................................239
Service reminder indicators ............... 88 Shift lever ................................................... 213
Automatic transmission .................... 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............218
Shift lock system ..................................... 217
Shift position and gear position........................................... 96, 102
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights .................................224 Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Side mirrors ............................................. 180 Adjusting and folding ....................... 180
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 313
Linked mirror function when reversing................................... 181
Mirror position memory ..................169
Side turn signal lights .......................... 220 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Turn signal lever ................................. 220
Side windows ...........................................183
Slip indicator .......................................... 566
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 152 Antenna location.................................. 152
Entry functions ..............................141, 147
Starting the engine ............................ 207

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SMS (Short message service)......... 405
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 334
Spare tire.................................................. 592Inflation pressure ................................652
Storage location ................................ 593
Spark plug ............................................... 648
Specifications ......................................... 640
Speed indicator ..............................98, 105
Speedometer .................................. 96, 102
Sport mode ............................................. 294
Steering lock ........................................... 210 Column lock release ......................... 210
Steering wheel ......................................... 176 Adjustment ..............................................176
Audio switches ....................................344
Auto tilt away.......................................... 177
Heated steering wheel ....................445
Steering wheel position memory.............................. 169
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 550
Storage feature .......................................451
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 636
Sun shade ................................................. 188
Sun visors ................................................. 455 Switches
Active rear wing switch .................. 326
ASC (Active Sound Control) switch ....................................................222
Audio remote control switches .............................................. 344
Automatic High Beam system ....227
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ..................................................... 313
Cruise control switch .......... 245, 249
Door lock switches ............................. 143
Driving mode select switch .......... 294
Driving position memory switches ................................................169
Dynamic radar cruise control switch................................... 249
Emergency flashers switch ...........554
Engine switch ...................................... 207
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Garage door opener switches ..............................................460
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................... 445
Ignition switch...................................... 207
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................................... 264
Light switches ...................................... 224
Meter control switches ............... 111, 118