ECO mode LEXUS RCF 2018 Owners Manual

311-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpectedly high spee d may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.■
When installing the driver’s floor mat ●
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats. ●
Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. ●
Always install the floor mat securely using the retain ing hooks (clips) provided.●
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other. ●
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down. ■
Before driving ●
Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor. ●
With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.

70 1-1. For safe use
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING ■
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.●
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted
around a child’s neck, it may lead to chokin g or other serious injuries that could result
in death. If this occurs and the buckle can not be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt. ●
Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.●
Shake the child restraint syst em left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed. ●
After securing a child restraint system, ne ver adjust the seat.●
When a booster seat is installed, always en sure that the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it coul d fall off the child’s shoulder.●
Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder
belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten on ly. This could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. (  P. 36)■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when insta lling a child restraint system, the seat belt will
not securely hold the child restraint system , which could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

80 1-2. Theft deterrent system
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)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 is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.) ●
The trunk is opened in any way other th an using the entry function or wireless
remote control. ●
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. ●
Open the trunk using the entry func tion or wireless remote control.●
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSOR Y or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. ■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing: ●
Nobody is in the vehicle. ●
The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set. ●
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.Alarm The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)* 1
: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a sy stem if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. * 1
Tire pressure warning light
(  P. 455)
Indicators Turn signal indicator
(  P. 221) Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor (  P. 268)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 225) (if equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
(  P. 217)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 225)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parkin g assist indi-
cator (  P. 280)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (  P. 226)
* 1, 2
Slip indicator (  P. 314)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (  P. 228) * 1, 3
VSC OFF indicator
(  P. 315)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(  P. 232) * 1, 8
TRAC OFF indicator
(  P. 314)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 268) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (  P. 261)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator (  P. 268) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (  P. 261)

88 2. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)●
Drive mode indicators 
RC350/RC300 (except F SPORT models) 
RC350/RC300 (F SPORT models) * 2
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (  P. 261)
* 1
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P. 116, 132)
* 1, 3
PCS warning light
(  P. 254)
* 1, 7
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (  P. 51)
* 4, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (  P. 290)
* 1, 7
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (  P. 51)
* 7
Security indicator
(  P. 79, 80) * 8
“EXPERT” indicator
(  P. 316)
* 5
Low outside temperature
indicator (  P. 91, 96)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 301) “SPORT” indicator
(  P. 301)
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 214)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 301) “CUSTOM” indicator
(  P. 301)
“SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 301) Snow mode indicator
(  P. 214)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 301)

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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 to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a sy stem if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the ve hicle 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 turned off.
* 4
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside 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 switch 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 indicators 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
(  P. 301) Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 301)
“SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 301) “SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 301)
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 214) “CUSTOM” indicator
(  P. 301)
(if equipped)
“STANDARD” indicator
(  P. 310) (if equipped)
“SLALOM” indicator
(  P. 310)
(if equipped)
“TRACK” indicator
(  P. 310)

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)■
Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
When the vehicle reaches a set
speed, indicators will be displayed
on both sides of the displayed speed
unit. • The indicators will be displayed in
yellow (correspondi ng to a speed set
by a user) or red (fixed at 100 mph
[160 km/h])
* .
• The desired vehicle speed at which
the speed indicator will begin to be
displayed can be set in of the
multi-information display. (  P. 111)
• The default setting of the indicator is off. This setting can be changed in of the
multi-information display. (  P. 111)
* : Always observe the legal speed limi t when driving on public roads.■
Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a
set speed, a ring-shaped indicator
will be displayed on the tachometer. The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. ( 
P. 111 )
■
Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 0.5 seconds.

96 2. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)If the drive mode is changed, some of the meter displays and the gauge layout
will be changed. 
Normal mode 
Eco drive modeGauges and meters (RC F)

100 2. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)■
Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT S mode)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
■
Meter display and layout
 P. 301
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
BrighterChanging the display
Instrument panel light control 1
2

1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)■
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 spee dometer will illuminate and go
off (pulsate) 3 times. ●
In the following situations, the analog sp eedometer will not pulsate even though the
driver’s door is opened and closed:
• Within 60 seconds after the an alog meter pulsation completes
• Within 60 seconds of turning the engine switch off ■
Variable red zone
■
Eco driving meter ●
The number of blue segments displayed on the eco driving meter decreases/increases
depending on the vehicle acceleration. Use th is 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 ve hicle 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.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 su fficiently warm up the
engine.