check engine LEXUS RCF 2021 Workshop Manual

390What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.331)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.331)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.283)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( P.130)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.100)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.97)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.128)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.128)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.99)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.128)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( P.333)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.334)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

391What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with the engine
switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P.133)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.128)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( P.113)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for
a period of time. ( P.131)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.306)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.137)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.302, 310)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.58)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Open the trunk using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.310)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.302, 310.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

395Alphabetical Index
Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer93, 94, 306
Open door warning light ......................306
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Drive distance ...................................................75
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....75
Drive information ............................................75
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light............................................. 306
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105
Drive-start control ......................................... 119
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 119
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
Procedures ...................................................... 118
Winter drive tips......................................... 204
Driving information display .........................75
Driving position memory........................... 105 Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105
Driving range ....................................................75
Driving support system information display ...............................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 171 Warning message.......................................178
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................76
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................76
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................75
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..............200Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................304
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function ............................. 99 If the electronic key does not operate
properly ....................................................... 332
Replacing the battery ...............................283
Emergency flashers .................................... 294
Emergency tire puncture ...........................319
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................302
If a warning light turns on.......................302
If a warning message is displayed ...... 310
If the battery is discharged ....................334
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 332
If the engine will not start........................329
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 331
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................295
If you have a flat tire ......................... 313, 319
If you lose your keys .................................. 331
If you think something is wrong......... 300
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............339
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 294
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 297
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 337
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 130
Compartment.............................................. 267
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 301
Hood ................................................................ 264
Identification number ...............................343
If the engine will not start........................329
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 294
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 128
Overheating ................................................. 337
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................344
Checking .......................................................269

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

399Alphabetical Index
“F” content ......................................................... 77
Gear Position ................................................. 76
G-force.............................................................. 79
History (Lap timer) ...................................... 78
Lap timer ............................................................ 77
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................166
Menu icons .......................................................74
Meter control switches ...............................74
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display................................................73
Settings ................................................................81
Tire pressure ........................................76, 275
Torque distribution ...................................... 78
Units .................................................................... 76
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 76
Warning message...................................... 310
Warning message display .........................81
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................72
Odometer ..........................................................72
Odometer and trip meter display ............72 Display items ....................................................72
“ODO TRIP” switch .....................................72
Oil Differential oil ............................................... 346
Engine oil ....................................................... 343
Opener Fuel filler door............................................... 150
Hood................................................................ 264
Trunk ................................................................... 96
Outer foot lights Location.......................................................... 223
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179 Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 105
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 217
RCTA function ..............................................179
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 337
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................134, 135
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................137
Parking brake warning light ................ 304
Warning message .......................................137
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
PCS warning light .................................... 305
Personal lights............................................... 223
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Power easy access system ....................... 105
Power outlet .................................................. 228
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) ..........................................................200 Electric power steering system warning light ............................................................... 304
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ... 113
Jam protection function ............................. 112
Operation ......................................................... 112
Window lock switch.................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159

402Alphabetical Index
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

403Alphabetical Index
Trunk storage extension ........................ 228
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................289
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
TVD (Toruqe Vectorin g Differential) .. 198
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 230
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 230
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)......................................................200
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)..............................................200
Vehicle identification number ................ 342
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............199
Vehicle sway warning display ....................76
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 221
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............199
W
Warning buzzer
Open door....................................................306
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 176
Brake Override System .........................304
Downshifting ..................................................135
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt.........................................................................306
Drive-Start Control ..................................304
Electric power steering ..........................304
High coolant temperature .................... 302
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
Low engine oil pressure.........................303
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 113
Parking brake ..............................................304
Pre-collision braking................................. 158
Rear passengers’ seat belt .................... 307 Warning lights............................................... 302
ABS .................................................................. 303
Automatic headlight leveling system306
Brake Override System ........................ 304
Brake system................................................302
Charging system........................................302
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .......................................... 306
Drive-Start Control.................................. 304
Electric power steering.......................... 304
High coolant temperature.....................302
LDA indicator ............................................. 305
Low engine oil pressure........................ 303
Low fuel level .............................................. 306
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 303
Master warning light.................................307
Open door warning ................................ 306
Parking brake indicator ......................... 304
Pre-collision system................................. 305
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ..............................................................307
Slip indicator ................................................ 305
SRS ................................................................... 303
Tire pressure ................................................307
Warning message ........................................ 310
Warning message display.............................81
Washer Checking ....................................................... 272
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Switch.................................................................143
Washing and waxing.................................. 240
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................126
Load limits .......................................................126
Weight............................................................. 342
Wheels ...............................................................281 Size .................................................................... 347
Window lock switch ...................................... 113
Windows Power windows ............................................. 112
Rear window defogger............................. 217