seats LEXUS RCF 2019 Owner's Guide

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
RC F_U Press , or select “AUTO” on the air conditioning control screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode. The air conditioning system automatically switches between outside air and recir-
culated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press or se lect “Off” on the sub function menu.■
Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained. ■
Adjusting the temperature for driv er and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perfor m any of the following procedures:●
Press . ●
Select “DUAL” on the air co nditioning control screen.●
Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting. The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is set at the right-
hand side temperature setting.Using automatic mode 1
2
3
4

344 5-1. Using the air conditioning system
RC F_U Turn the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
●
The heated steering wheel can be used wh en the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ●
The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.Heated steering wheel 
/seat heaters 
/seat ventila-
tors 
 : If equippedHeated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat vent ilators maintain good ventilation using
a fan built into the seat. WARNING ●
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the ph ysically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.) ●
Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE ●
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. ●
To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

3836-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RC F_U NOTICE ■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following liquids, as they ma y discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline solu-
tions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, or ganic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco-
hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline , alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach ●
Do not use polish wax or polis h cleaner. The instrument pane l’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged. ■
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces: ●
Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer. ●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system ma y be damaged if wate r comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or un der the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust. ■
When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. (  P. 247)■
Cleaning the inside of the rear window ●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe th e window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna. ●
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

388 6-2. Maintenance
RC F_U Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal sh ould move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? (  P. 547)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? (  P. 547)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints
(RC350/RC300) • Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

564 8-1. Specifications
RC F_U Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride leve lers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

618 Alphabetical index
RC F_U Card key ................................................... 140
Care ................................................. 376, 381
Aluminum wheels .............................. 377
Exterior....................................................376
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Cargo capacity...................................... 204
Cargo hooks .......................................... 353
Chains ............................................ 322, 322
Child restraint system............................ 58
Child seats definition .......................... 58
Child seats installation ................. 65, 71
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................51
Installing a CRS to
the passenger seat............................ 62
Installing a CRS to the rear
seat............................................................ 64
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ..................... 72
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS
with top tether strap ......................... 76 Child safety ................................................. 57
Airbag precautions...............................42
Battery precautions ............... 410, 525
Child restraint system......................... 58
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints .................... 58
Moon roof precautions ................... 189
Power window lock switch.............182
Power window precautions .......... 185
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 428
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 344
Trunk precautions ...............................154C

622 Alphabetical index
RC F_U First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 353
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire.............. 489
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit......................... 502
Floor mats ................................................... 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 545
Brake ........................................................547
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 232
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 347
Wattage ................................................. 553
Front fog lights ....................................... 232
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............................51
Front seats .................................................. 161
Adjustment ............................................... 161
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Correct driving posture .................... 32
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 166
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346 Front turn signal lights .......................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........... 434, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
Fuel............................................................... 241
Capacity.................................................540
Fuel gauge ........................................ 91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 452
Information............................................554
Refueling .................................................. 241
Type............................................. 540, 554
Warning light .......................................455
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .......... 108, 122
Current fuel
consumption............................ 108, 122
Fuel filler door.......................................... 241
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling .................................................. 241
Fuel gauge ...........................................91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system .................452
Fuses...........................................................429F

624 Alphabetical index
RC F_U Jack
Positioning a floor jack ....................394
Vehicle-equipped jack ......489, 502
Jack handle ................................. 489, 502
Jam protection function
Front seats .............................................. 162
Moon roof .............................................. 187
Power windows ................................... 183 Keyless entry
Smart access system
with push-button start........... 145, 151
Wireless remote control......... 145, 151
Keys ............................................................. 140
Battery-saving function ................... 158
Electronic key ........................................140
Engine switch ...................................... 207
If the electronic key
does not operate properly ......... 518
Key number plate ................................140
Keyless entry ..........................................140
Mechanical key.......................................141
Replacing the battery .......................427
Warning buzzer...................................146
Wireless remote control..................140
Knee airbags ............................................. 40J K

628 Alphabetical index
RC F_U Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 268
Radiator .................................................... 406
Rear seats ..................................................164
Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 432
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage ................................................. 553
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ......................176
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 178
Rear window defogger ...................... 338
Refueling .................................................... 241
Capacity ................................................ 540
Fuel types .............................................. 540
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 243
Remote Touch
* Replacing
Electronic key battery ...................... 427
Fuses.........................................................429
Light bulbs ............................................. 432
Tires ......................................................... 489
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................................600
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................385
Rev indicator ..................................... 93, 99
Rev peak ...........................................93, 100 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 455
Seat belts .....................................................34
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 36
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ....................................... 382
Emergency Locking
Retractor................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt............. 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ..........................................37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........455
Seat belt extender ................................ 36
Seat belt guide ....................................... 35
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 35
SRS warning light .............................. 453R S

629Alphabetical index
RC F_U Seat heaters ............................................ 345
Seat position memory...........................166
Seat ventilators ...................................... 346
Seating capacity.................................... 204
Seats, Front ................................................ 161
Adjustment ............................................... 161
Adjustment precautions .................. 163
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................. 58
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 32
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346
Seats, Rear ................................................164
Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152 Sensor
Automatic headlig ht system ........ 226
Camera sensor....................................247
Inside rear view mirror...................... 177
Intuitive parking assist......................280
Radar sensor............................ 252, 292
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 239
Service reminder indicators ............... 84
Shift lever ................................................... 213
Automatic transmission .................... 213
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .............. 219
Shift lock system ..................................... 218
Shift position and gear
position...............................................91, 96
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights .................................225
Light switch........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.