air conditioning LEXUS RCF 2019 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RC F_U 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

19Pictorial index
RC F_U Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103, 118 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103, 118
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 22Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 22
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime runnin g lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Front fog lights
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 411
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Headlight cleaners
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 442
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 151
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Driving position memory
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Audio system
* 2
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
* 1
: If equipped
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.4
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Driving
RC F_U 
RC350/RC300 (vehicles without Adapti ve Variable Suspension System)
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel ec onomy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for city driving. Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or
sport mode is selected.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-fr iendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle charact eristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling). When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is tu rned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration.
This mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile
driving response is desired, such as wh en driving on roads with many curves.When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will comes on.Driving mode select switch The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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Driving
RC F_U Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-fr iendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle charact eristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling). When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is tu rned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful accelera-
tion. This mode is suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such
as when driving on roads with many curves. When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performanc e and driving stability by simultane-
ously controlling the steeri ng and suspension in addition to the transmis-
sion and engine. Suitable for sportier driving. When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on. Function Setting
Powertrain Normal
Power
Eco
Chassis Normal
Sport
Air conditioning system Normal
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Driving
RC F_U Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-fr iendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle charact eristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling). When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is tu rned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful accelera-
tion. Also, gear shift timing is controlle d to suit sporty driving, making this
mode is suitable for when agile drivin g response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves. When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier downshift timing than SPORT S mode in order to maintain
a high engine speed and provides faster gear changes. This mode also
changes the steering feel, suspension control and VDIM control, making it
suitable for powerful sporty driving. When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on. Function Setting
Powertrain Normal
Power
Eco
Chassis Normal
Sport
Air conditioning system Normal
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (  P. 333). To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.■
Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode, the drive
mode will be changed to normal mode. ■
Driving mode pop-up display (veh icles with a 10.3-inch display)
When the driving mode is changed, the sele cted driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. (  P. 331)

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Interior features
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RC F_U 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............................. 353 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 354
• Sun visors ................................ 354
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 354
• Clock ........................................355
• Power outlet...........................355
• Armrest .................................... 356
•Trunk storage
extension ................................. 357
• Assist grips..............................358
• Coat hooks .............................358
Garage door op ener ...............359
Compass ....................................... 366
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect ...................................... 370

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RC F_U 5-1. Using the air conditioning system 
Vehicles with a 10.3-inch display
“MAP” button
*Press this button to display the vehicle’s current position.
“MENU” button Press to display th e “Menu” screen. (  P. 330)
Back button Press to display the previous screen.
Touchpad Slide your finger on the touchpad and move the pointer to select a function, letter and
screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected function, letter or screen button. Certain fin-
ger movements on the touchpad can perform functions, such as changing map scal-
ings and scrolling list screens.
Sub function button When is displayed on the screen, a functi on screen assigned to the screen can be
displayed.
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MU LTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.Remote Touch The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens.
Owners of models equipped with a navi gation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Interior features
RC F_U 
Vehicles with a 7-inch display
“HOME” button
*Press this button to display the “Home” screen.
“MENU” button Press to display th e “Menu” screen. (  P. 330)
Back button Press to display the previous screen.
Touchpad Slide your finger on the touchpad and move the pointer to select a function, letter and
screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected function, letter or screen button. Certain fin-
ger movements on the touchpad can perform functions, such as changing map scal-
ings and scrolling list screens.
Sub function button When is displayed on the screen, a functi on screen assigned to the screen can be
displayed.
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MU LTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.1
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Using the touchpad
Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.
Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either
depressing or double tapping on
the touchpad. Once a button has
been selected, the screen will
change.■
Touchpad operation
Operations are performed by touching the touchpad with your finger.●
Trace Trace the pad surface while maintain-
ing contact with the touchpad. Mov-
ing the cursor and the pointer.
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Double tap Tap the touchpad twice, quickly.
Select the button on the screen.
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Flick Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with you finger. Move the
list screen.Remote Touch operation 1
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