turn signal LEXUS RCF 2021 User Guide

1794-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
*:If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that
has 2 functions:
The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) func-
tion
Assists the driver in making a deci-
sion when changing lanes
 The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors. BSM main switch
This switch is for both the BSM function
and RCTA function.
Pressing the switch turns the system on or
off. When the switch is turned on, the indi-
cator on the switch illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
When a vehicle is dete
cted in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Center Display
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of th e vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon ( P.184) for the detected
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.
Summary of the Blind Spot Mon-
itor
A
B
C

2886-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. ( P.348)
Rear turn signal light
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights
 Side marker lights
 Side turn signal lights
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment
Bulb locations
A

2896-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Stop/tail lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the rear turn signal
lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.287
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the peripheral of the
taillight and the vehicle body
around the taillight.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the paint when removed.
2
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the
tip of the flathead scre wdriver with a cloth,
etc.
3 Remove the 2 screws.Replacing light bulbs

2906-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4Pull the light unit toward the rear of
the vehicle to remove it.
5 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
6 Remove the light bulb.
7 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on the
rear turn signal light to visually check that there is no light leaking from the bulb base.
8
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehicle
to install it.
9 Install the 2 screws and cover.
10 Remove the protective tape.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights. The bulbs
become very hot and may cause
burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb. Also, if the bu lb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.

2947-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

3488-1. Specifications
Type B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
Tire size
Front tires: 255/35ZR19 (92Y)
Rear tires: 275/35ZR19 (96Y)
Spare tire: 225/40ZR19 (93Y)
Tire inflation pressure (Rec-
ommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 42 psi (290 kPa, 2.9 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 137 mph [220 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 8 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the fronttires and
rear tires. Never exceed th e maximum coldtire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 19  9J
Rear wheels: 19  10J
Spare wheels: 19  8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
ExteriorRear turn signal lights21A
Interior
Vanity lights8B
Footwell lights1943.8B
Trunk light5B

3658-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Moon roof*( P.114)
*:If equipped
■Turn signal lever ( P.136)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turnin g left or right while this function is off and
the turn signal lever is moved to the first positi on in the direction of the flashing light, the
turn signal lights can be sele cted to be flashing or off.
*2: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in
the direction of flashing light.
*3: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn si gnal lever is moved to the first position in the
direction of flashing light.
■Automatic light control system ( P.138)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (Open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane
change
*1
3
5
——O
7
Off*2
Off*3
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
ABC

3688-2. Customization
■Seat belt reminder (P.306)
■Vehicle customization
●When the smart access system with
push-button start is off, the entry unlock
function cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after
unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function acti-
vates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer
volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
●Some settings can be changed using a
switch or the Center Di splay. If a setting is
changed using a switch, the changed set-
ting will not be reflected on the Center
Display screen until the engine switch is
turned off and then to IGNITION ON
mode.
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O
Remote Touch pad lightOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked with the power
door lock switch
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is openedOnOff——O
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff——O
ABC

396Alphabetical Index
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

398Alphabetical Index
Launch control................................................194
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)Operation........................................................164
Warning message.......................................169
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................166
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 264
Hood lock release lever......................... 264
Shift lever.......................................................... 132
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wiper lever.....................................................143
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 53
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ............................. 140
Dynamic radar cruise control .................171
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 157
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................289
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................288
Lights Automatic High Beam system............. 140
Front interior lights .................................... 223
Headlight switch ......................................... 138
Interior lights................................................. 223
Interior lights list.......................................... 223
Personal lights ............................................. 224
Rear interior lights ..................................... 223
Replacing light bulbs................................289
Trunk light......................................................... 97
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Vanity lights .................................................. 230
Wattage..........................................................348
Lock steering column ..................................128M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 262
General maintenance ............................ 258
Maintenance date ...................................... 342
Maintenance requirements .................. 257
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 303
Master warning light .................................. 307
Matte paint care guide ....... 248, 252, 254
Menu icons.........................................................74
Meter Changing the display.................................... 71
Indicators........................................................... 63
Instrument panel light control................. 73
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Meters................................................................. 66
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Settings................................................................ 81
Units..................................................................... 76
Warning lights .............................................302
Warning message ...................................... 310
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................... 217
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 109
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 217
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 110
Vanity mirrors ..............................................230
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................. 115
Jam protection function ............................. 115
Operation ......................................................... 114
Multi-information display .............................73 Audio system-linked display .................... 81
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3 ............................. 75
Drive information display .......................... 75
Driving support system information dis- play..................................................................... 81
Dynamic radar cruise control................. 171
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 76