instrument cluster LEXUS RCF 2018 Owners Manual

RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Pictorial index Search by illustration
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For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of each
component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
5
Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
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Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
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When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
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Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
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Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................ 30
For safe driving .............................. 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...................51
Safety information for
children .......................................... 57
Child restraint systems ............... 58
Exhaust gas precautions............ 78
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system....... 79
Alarm .................................................80
Theft prevention labels ............... 82 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 84
Gauges and meters
(RC350/RC300) .....................91
Gauges and meters (RC F)...... 96
Multi-information display
(RC350/RC300) ................. 103
Multi-information display
(RC F) ............................................. 118
Fuel consumption
information ..................................1351
For safety and security 2
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ....................................... 84
Gauges and meters
(RC350/RC300)......................91
Gauges and meters (RC F) ...... 96
Multi-information display
(RC350/RC300).................. 103
Multi-information display
(RC F) .............................................118
Fuel consumption
information ................................. 135

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)2. Instrument cluster 
RC350/RC300 (except F SPORT models) 
RC350/RC300 (F SPORT models)Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC F
The units used on the meters and some indi cators may differ depending on the target
region.

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Warning lights inform the driv er of malfunctions in th e indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights * 1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 453)
* 1
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
(  P. 454)
* 1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 453) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (  P. 454)
* 1
(If equipped)
Charging system warning
light (  P. 453)
* 1
PCS warning light
(  P. 454)
* 1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 453)
* 1
Slip indicator (  P. 454)
* 1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(  P. 453) * 1
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
(  P. 454)
* 1
SRS warning light
(  P. 453) Open door warning light
(  P. 454)
* 1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(  P. 453) Low fuel level warning light
(  P. 455)
* 1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(  P. 453) Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(  P. 455)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake warning light
(  P. 454) * 2
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights (  P. 455)
(Canada) Parking brake warning light
(  P. 454) * 1
Master warning light
(  P. 455)

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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)

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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)

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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC F
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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)

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING ■
If a safety system warnin g light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.