warning light LEXUS RCF 2021 Owner's Manual

642-1. Instrument cluster
Drive mode indicators
 TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
control mode indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (
 P.159)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.171)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.171)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.171)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.166)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.179)
Intuitive parking assist indicator
(if equipped) ( P.187)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.200)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.200)
TRAC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.200)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*5
(  P.128)
Security indicator
*6 (  P.57,
58)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*5, 7 (  P.62)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.76)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 (  P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 (  P.36)
“EXPERT” indicator ( P.201)
“LAUNCH” indicator ( P.194)
“NORMAL” indicator ( P.192)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.192)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P.192)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P.192)
“COSTOM” indicator ( P.192)
“STANDARD” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)
“SLALOM” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)
“TRACK” indicator (if
equipped) ( P.198)

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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-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.81)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. ( P.360)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
To reset, display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the odometer/trip meter
and trip meter reset button.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachom-
eter enter the red zone, as it rep-
resents the engine speed range which
exceeds the maximum safe engine
speed.
●In the following situations, the engine
may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.337)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red
zone and flashing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and
flashing.
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

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Vehicle status information and indicators
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.Darker
Brighter
■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 (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel bright ness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument
panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
■Display
Content display area
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
Sub-content display area
Displays some “F” content in conjunc-
tion with the content display area.
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
A
B
Multi-information display
The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.
Displays and menu icons

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• After start: Displays elapsed time since engine start
 Distance
• Driving range: Displays driving range
with remaining fuel
*3, 4
•After start: Displays drive distance since
vehicle start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1:Resetting: P.75
*2: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a
reference.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the engine switch off, the display
may not be updated.
*4: This distance is computed based on
your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
■Eco Driving Indicator
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehi-
cle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:

The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco drive
mode is selected. ( P.192)
 The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Tire pressure
 P.275
■Gear positions
Displays the current gear position
when the shift lever is in D or M.
■Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a pa rt of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control) sys-
tem. The display is en abled when the oper-
ating conditions of the vehicle sway
warning are met. ( P.165)
■Units
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on ,
the units setting performed on can be
changed while driving.
■Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.

812-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 Dynamic radar cruise control
( P.171)
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ( P.164)
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.310)
■Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P.76)
Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Switch settings
Displays a procedure to register a desired
screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut,
which can be displayed by pressing .
Drive information screen ( P.75)
Select to select up to 2 items that will be
displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen, Drive
information 2 screen, and Drive informa-
tion 3 screen) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( P.72)
Select to enable/disable the pop-up dis-
play.
• Intersection Guidance (if equipped)
•Telephone
• Audio Feedback
• Volume Feedback
•Adjust Brightness
• TVD MODE (if equipped)
Rev indicator ( P.70)
• Select to enable/disable the Rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak ( P.71)
Select to enable/disable the Rev peak.
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Warning message display
Settings display

933-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door
once after the settings have been changed.
(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds
after is pressed, the doors will be
locked again and the alarm will automati-
cally be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (P.58)
■Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a
strong impact, both side doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the
impact or the type of accident, however, the
system may not operate.
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-
dows and moon roof are operating.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the
lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
■Open door warning buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P.58)
■Conditions affecting the operation of
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
 P.100
■If the smart access system with
push-button start or the wireless remote
control does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key and/or inside lock
buttons to lock and unlock the doors.
(  P.332)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. ( P.283)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.360)
Multi-information
display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.
Holding the passen-
ger’s door handle
unlocks both side
doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
Holding either door
handle unlocks both
side doors.

943-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1 Locks both side doors
2 Unlocks both side doors
■Inside lock buttons (to lock/unlock)
1 Locks the door
2 Unlocks the door
Both side doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock buttons
are in the lock position.
■Locking the doors from the outside with-
out a key
1 Move the inside lock button to the lock
position.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be
locked.
■If a symbol indicating one or more of the
doors open is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
The hood, one or more of the doors, or
trunk is not fully closed. If the vehicle
reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the
master warning light flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
fully closed. Make sure to close hood, all
doors and trunk.
The following functions can be set or
canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, re sulting in death or
serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are prop-
erly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
The doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
■Side window open/close function
linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side
window when you close the door. Other-
wise, your fingers or hand may be caught
in the window.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside
Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems

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■Trunk opener switch
Press the trunk opener switch.
■Smart access system with
push-button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button on the trunk lid.
When both side doors are unlocked
using one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
 Entry function
 Wireless remote control
 Door lock switches
 Automatic door unlocking system
 Mechanical key
WARNING
●When opening or closing the trunk lid,
thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure
they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing
the trunk lid in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●On an incline it is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is
fully open and secure before using the
trunk.
●When opening the trun k lid, take care
so that it does not hit anyone in the
face or any other part of the body.
●When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.
●Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk
lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut
again after it is opened.
Opening/closing the trunk

1043-3. Adjusting the seats
■Entering/exiting the rear seat
1 Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automatically.
2Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward automati-
cally.
■Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position
Move the seatback backward until it
locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”
seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by
operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat
lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a
driving position memory switch is
pressed, the front seat will not return to its
original position even if the front seatback
is moved backward until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat will not operate in the follow- ing situations:
• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper- ated is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in a position
other than P (driver’s seat only).
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front,
Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-
ing situations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv- ing position memory switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is operating is fastened.
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the shift lever is moved to a
position other than P (driver’s seat only).
■Jam protection function
While the lever-operat ed “Front, Fold &
Return” seat is operatin g, if an object is
stuck either in front of or behind the front
seat, the front seat will stop and then move
in the opposite direction slightly.
WARNING
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat
●Before operating th e lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that
any surrounding passengers or objects
will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seat back is locked
securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Return” seat while the
vehicle is moving.
■Jam protection function
Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part
of your body to intentionally activate the
jam protection function.

1063-3. Adjusting the seats
will be overwritten.
1Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
3 Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment
switches (only cancels seat position
recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering
control switch (onl y cancels steering
wheel position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized
(  P.103)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumb ar support switch can
be recorded.
■Operating the driving position memory
after turning the engine switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again.
■In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key yo u want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position
(vehicles with driving position
memory)
Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) (vehicles
with memory recall function)