transmission LEXUS RCF 2021 User Guide

3127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporar ily. Use the system
when it becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.155, 305)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.257)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.257)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Active Rear Wing Off Go to Settings
to turn On” is displayed
The active rear wing switch was pressed
when the active rear wing
* was disabled.
Enable the active rear wing before pressing
the active rear wing switch. ( P.195)
*: If equipped
■If “TVD System Overheated Reduce
Engine Speed and Load” is displayed
The TVD system
* has overheated, this mes-
sage may be displayed when driving under
high load conditions, such as the following:
●When driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns continuously
●When either rear tire has lost traction
and spun continuously
Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
high load conditions.
*: If equipped
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instruct ions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.337)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.132)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have the

3407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

3458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Spark plug
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FK20HBR-J8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 217
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................199 ABS warning light .....................................303
Active rear wing.............................................195
Adaptive Variable Suspension System200
Air conditioning filter ................................. 282
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................303
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer ......................................... 302
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 98
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................199 ABS warning light .....................................303 Approach warning........................................ 176
Armrest............................................................ 228
Assist grips ..................................................... 229
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic air conditioning system ........213
Automatic headlight leveling system ....139
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light............................................. 306
Automatic High Beam ............................... 140
Automatic light control system............... 138
Automatic transmission ..............................132 M mode ........................................................... 135
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
Average fuel economy................................. 75
Average vehicle speed ................................ 75
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
Battery Battery checking .......................................... 271
Charging system warning light...........302
If the battery is discharged ....................334
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 179
Brake Brake system warning light ..................302
Fluid...................................................................346
Parking brake ................................................137
Brake assist ......................................................199
Break-in tips...................................................... 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 73
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 179
C
Card key ............................................................ 88
Care Exterior................................... 240, 248, 252
Interior .............................................................245

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Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 204
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 343
Checking ....................................................... 267
Low engine oil pressure warning light.........................................................................303
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 204
Engine switch ..................................................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 294
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............200 Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................304
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt .............................227
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 275
Vehicles with a spare tire ........................313
Vehicles without a spare tire .................319
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 345
Brake.................................................... 270, 346
Washer ............................................................272
Footwell light ................................................. 223
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment..................................................... 103
Cleaning......................................................... 245
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105 Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators .............................................. 221
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Fuel Capacity .........................................................343
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 301
Information ....................................................349
Low fuel level warning light ................. 306
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Type ..................................................................343
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 75
Current fuel consumption ........................ 75
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 331
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system......................... 301
Fuses ................................................................. 285
G
Garage door opener ...................................231
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ....................................................76
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 226
Glove box light ............................................. 226
H
Headlight aim ................................................ 287
Headlights Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289

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Radar sensor...................................... 153, 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 148
Service reminder message ..................... 257
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................ 132
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................289
Side mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179
Folding ................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory.......................... 105
RCTA function .............................................. 179
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................289
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Side windows ................................................... 112
Slip indicator .................................................. 305
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 98
Entry functions................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................128
Snow tires ....................................................... 204
Spare tire...........................................................313 Storage location ........................................... 314
Spark plug ...................................................... 345
Specifications ................................................ 342
Speed indicator ............................................... 70
Speed meter Speed indicator ............................................. 70
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release..................................128
Steering lock system warning message...........................................................................128
Steering wheel Adjustment..................................................... 108
Heated steering wheel.............................. 221 Meter control switches .............................. 74
Power easy access system .................... 105
Steering wheel position memory........ 105
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
Storage features .......................................... 225
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................339
Sun visors ........................................................ 230
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 115
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam140
Active rear wing switch ........................... 195
Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Door lock switches ...................................... 94
Driving mode select switch ....................192
Driving position memory switches .... 105
Emergency flashers switch ................... 294
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Garage door opener switches.............231
Heated steering wheel switch ............... 221
Ignition switch ............................................... 128
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................. 73
Intuitive parking assist switch ................ 187
“LAUNCH” switch .................................... 194
Light switches ............................................... 138
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Moon roof switches..................................... 114
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 72
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 110
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
Power door lock switch ............................ 94
Power window switches ........................... 112
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ..............................213
Seat heater switches................................... 221
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 221
“SOS” button................................................... 53

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Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.......................................................................... 108
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 278
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 98
Trunk opener switch ................................... 96
TVD (Toruqe Vector ing Differential)
switch............................................................. 198
VSC OFF switch .......................................200
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Windshield wiper and washer switch143
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........ 217
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 70
Rev peak ............................................................. 71
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................289
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................58
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 57
Theft prevention labels............................... 60
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 347
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 275
Tire pressure warning light ................... 307
Tire information ..............................................351 Glossary......................................................... 354
Size.................................................................... 352
Tire identification number ..................... 352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............353
Tire infration pressure ...................................76
Tire pressure display .................................. 275
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 275
Initializing ........................................................277
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters .......................................277
Registering ID codes ............................... 278
Tire pressure warning light ................... 307 Tires
Chains ............................................................ 205
Checking ....................................................... 273
Emergency tire puncture repair kit.... 319
If you have a flat tire ......................... 313, 319
Inflation pressure ........................................ 279
Information ..................................................... 351
Replacing ........................................................ 313
Rotating tires ................................................ 275
Size .................................................................... 347
Snow tires ......................................................204
Spare tire ......................................................... 313
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 275
Tire pressure warning light ...................307
Tire pressure warning system ............. 275
Tools........................................................ 314, 320
Top tether strap........................................ 43, 51
Toruqe Vectoring Differential (TVD) .. 198
Total load capacity ...................................... 342
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 127
Emergency towing.................................... 297
Towing eyelet...............................................299
Trailer towing ................................................. 127
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................200
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................200
Trailer towing .................................................. 127
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................132
Driving mode select switch ....................192
M mode ........................................................... 135
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
Trip meters .........................................................72
Trunk .................................................................... 95 Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................96
Trunk features .............................................. 227
Trunk grip ......................................................... 97
Trunk light ......................................................... 97
Trunk opener main switch........................98
Trunk opener switch ................................... 96