torque LEXUS RCF 2018 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 245
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ......... 250
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ..............261
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 268
Intuitive parking assist..............280
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 290
• BSM function......................... 293
• RCTA function...................... 297
Driving mode select
switch ............................................ 301
Active rear wing ......................... 307
TVD
(Torque Vectoring
Differential) ................................ 310
Driving assist systems ................312
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..................... 320 5-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Remote Touch ............................ 326
10.3-inch display ..........................331
Automatic air conditioning
system.......................................... 333
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 344
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 347
• Interior lights.......................... 348
• Personal lights....................... 349
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 350
• Glove box .................................351
• Console box ............................351
• Cup holders ........................... 352
Trunk features ............................. 3535
Interior features

892. Instrument cluster
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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)

1212. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information (  P. 122)Select to display various drive data.
“F” content (  P. 124)Select to display the lap timer, G-force, torque distribution (vehicles with TVD
[Torque Vectoring Differential]) and othe r useful functions for sporty driving.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped) Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control (  P. 268)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (  P. 261)
Warning message display (  P. 460)Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display (  P. 111)Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.Menu icons

124 2. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)■
Lap timer
Measures and displays current la p time and previous lap times●
Reading the display
Measured lap times since the timer was last reset are displayed as follows:
• Content display area
Total lap time
Past lap times
Fastest lap (marked with a star)
• Sub-content display area
Current lap time
Most recent lap time
●
Operating the meter control switches
Press: Start/stop lap timer
Press and hold: Reset
: Mark off one lap
: Change displayed
contentWhile a lap time is being mea-
sured, the display can be changed
to show the following content:
• Torque distribution (if equipped)
•G-force
• Tire pressure
• Rear wing position●
Resetting/saving measured lap times
After stopping the lap timer, press and hold .
When a confirmation screen is displa yed, select to reset/save the mea-
sured lap times. When saved, the lap time data will be displayed on the history screen. (  P. 125)“F” content
Content display area
Sub-content display area1
2
3
4
5
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2

126 2. Instrument cluster
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Torque distribution (if equipped)
Displays the distribution of driving torque between the left and right rear
wheels ●
Reading the display
• Normal display
Displays the amount of drive
torque applied to the left and
right rear wheels through bars
that fluctuate in length on the
content display area
• Advanced display
Displays the difference in
torque applied to the left and
right rear wheels through dis-
played segments on the sub-
content display area in addi-
tion to the bar display.
The greater the number of
segments displayed, the
greater the difference in
torque is. ●
Switching the display
To switch to advanced display, press .
To return to normal display, press . ●
Peak hold function (advanced display only)
If the difference in torque of 4
segments or more is applied to
the left or right rear wheel, a yel-
low outline will be displayed for
the highest segment that was
reached, for a certain amount of
time. Content display area
Sub-content display area

132 2. Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)■
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven. ■
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently. To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the odometer/trip meter
and trip meter reset button.■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions: ●
The shift lever is in any position other than D. ●
A paddle shift swit ch is operated.●
Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (  P. 301)●
The vehicle speed is approximatel y 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.■
Start-up display
When the engine is started, the name of the vehicle is displayed on the multi-information
display.
While the start-up display is being displaye d, the meter display cannot be changed even
if the drive mode is changed. When the start- up display is finished, the meter display for
the currently selected mode will be displayed.■
Torque distribution display (if equipped)
Torque distribution may not be displayed correctly in some ca ses, such as when the vehi-
cle passes over road expansion joints.Odometer/trip meter display
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving),
the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.

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Driving
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 192
Cargo and luggage .................... 201
Vehicle load limits ......................204
Trailer towing .............................. 205
Dinghy towing ............................ 206
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ...........207
Automatic transmission............ 213
Turn signal lever........................... 221
Parking brake .............................. 222
ASC
(Active Sound Control)
(RC350/RC300) .................223
ASC
(Active Sound Control)
(RC F)........................................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .........................225
Automatic High Beam .............228
Fog light switch ...........................232
Windshield wipers and
washer..........................................233 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......241
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 245
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .........250
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ..............261
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 268
Intuitive parking assist ..............280
BSM
(Blind Spot Moni tor)..............290
• BSM function ......................... 293
• RCTA function...................... 297
Driving mode select
switch ............................................ 301
Active rear wing ......................... 307
TVD
(Torque Vectoring
Differential) ................................. 310
Driving assist systems ............... 312
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................320

310 4-5. Using the driving support systems
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, pressing the TVD switch
changes the TVD control mode. The current TVD control mode will be
displayed on the meters.
STANDARD mode
This is the default mode and pro-
vides an optimum balance of driving
agility and stability.
SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced
steering response.
TRACK mode
This mode emphasizes stability for
high speed sporty driving.
The multi-information display shows the di stribution of driving force between the
right and left rear wheels. (  P. 118)TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) 
 : If equippedThe TVD system distributes driving force (torque) between the right and left
rear wheels automatically. This syst em contributes to enhanced steering
response while cornering and increased traction when exiting a corner, pro-
viding an agile driving experience.
Changing TVD control modes 1
2
3
TVD control status on the multi-information display

396 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) 
RC F (vehicles with TVD [Torque Vectoring Differential])
* : Do not place the floor jack under either torque transfer module. Torque transfer modules
* Jack point

474 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) (If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s
door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof. (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. (If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheated
This message may be disp layed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.Warning message Details/Actions(Flashes)