LEXUS RCF 2019 Owners Manual

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Instrument cluster
RC F_U ◆ Except F SPORT models
◆ F SPORT models
When the main meter is moved to the ri ght, some of the meter displays and
the gauge layout will change. 
Main meter in center positionGauges and meters (RC350/RC300)

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RC F_U 
Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
F SPORT models: When sport mode is select ed for the driving mode, the periphery
of the tachometer will change color and th e scale of the tachometer will be empha-
sized.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 103)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (  P. 460)
Clock Time displayed on the clock can be adjust ed on of the multi-information display.
(  P. 111)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position (  P. 213)
Odometer and trip meter display (  P. 115)1
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Instrument cluster
RC F_U ■
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 )
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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.

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RC F_U ■
Main meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
BrighterChanging the display
Instrument panel light control 1
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Instrument cluster
RC F_U ■
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (dayti me, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the inst rument panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness 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 system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Pop-up display ●
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-info rmation display or the odometer/trip meter
screen (F SPORT models). ●
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (  P. 111)■
Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (  P. 111)
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 526)

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RC F_U 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)

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Instrument cluster
RC F_U 
SPORT S mode
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SPORT S+ mode
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The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
* : These illustrations sh ow the default meter display for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+
mode. The meter displays for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+ mode can be changed
on the settings display of the multi-information display.

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RC F_U Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 118)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (  P. 460)
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator ( ) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red
and start flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.
Engine oil temperature gauge Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator
( ) enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (  P. 213)
Odometer and trip meter display Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Eco driving meter Displays the vehicle acceleration. The more rapidly the vehicle is accelerated, the
lower the number of blue segments displayed, indicating that your driving is less eco-
friendly. This meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your
driving. 1
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Instrument cluster
RC F_U ■
Speed indicator
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed unit display will
turn yellow. 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])
* .
This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display.
* : Always observe the legal speed limi t when driving on public roads.■
Rev indicator (SPORT S mode/SPORT S+ mode)
When the shift lever is in M, an indi-
cator on the tachometer will be dis-
played in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indi-
cator will flash and a buzzer will
sound to notify you of shift-up timing. The indicator may be displayed when
downshifting, depending on the
engine speed.
* : These illustration s show the default
meter display for SPORT S mode
and SPORT S+ mode. The meter
displays for SPORT S mode and
SPORT S+ mode can be changed on
the settings disp lay of the multi-
information display. 
SPORT S mode
* 
SPORT S+ mode
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RC F_U ■
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.
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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