warning LEXUS RCF 2021 Owners Manual

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 36
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 41
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 42
Child restraint systems .................. 42
1-3. LEXUS Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 53
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 57
Alarm.................................................... 58
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................................. 60
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ..... 62
Gauges and meters ....................... 66
Multi-information display............. 73
Fuel consumption information ... 833-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 92
Trunk ..................................................... 95
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 98
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 103
Power easy access system/driving position memory/memory recall
function........................................... 105
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 108
Inside rear view mirror ............... 109
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 110
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................... 112
Moon roof .......................................... 114
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 118
Cargo and luggage....................... 124
Vehicle load limits.......................... 126
Trailer towing................................... 127
Dinghy towing ................................. 127
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignitio n) switch .............. 128
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hood..................................................264
Positioning a floor jack............... 265
Engine compartment.................. 267
Tires ................................................... 273
Tire inflation pressure ................. 279
Wheels............................................... 281
Air conditioning filter..................282
Electronic key battery ................ 283
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 285
Headlight aim................................. 287
Light bulbs ....................................... 288
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 294
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 294
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 295
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 297
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 300
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 301
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 302
If a warning message is displayed ............................................................ 310
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ...................................... 313
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................... 319
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 329If you lose your keys.....................
331
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 331
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 332
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 334
If your vehicle overheats ........... 337
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 339
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 342
Fuel information............................ 349
Tire information ............................. 351
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 360
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 369
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 370
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 380
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 380
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 382
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)... .......

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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

9
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive
your vehicle when un der the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual.
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this , or Do not let this
happen .

12Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Doors .......................................................................................................................... ..P.92
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.92
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................. P.112
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.332
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.302, 310
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... ...P.95
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.96
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.96
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.332
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.302, 310
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.110
Adjusting the mirror angle ...............................................................................................P.110
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ ... P.111
Driving position memory
*.............................................................................................. P.105
Defogging the mirrors ...................................................................................................... P.21 7
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Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.143
Precautions for winter season ..................................................................................... P.204
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................... P.217
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.242
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.150
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .150
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.343
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.273
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.347
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.204
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.273
Coping with flat tires............................................................................................... P.313, 319
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.264
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.264
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.343
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.337
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................... P.195
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.13 8
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.138
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.138
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.138
Stop lights
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.138
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 3
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P.288, Watts: P.348)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.128
Starting the engine/changing the mode .................................................................. P.128
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................ P.294
When the engine will not start ..................................................................................... P.329
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Shift lever...................................................................................................................P .132
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.133
Precautions for towing ................................................................................................... P.297
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.133
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.66
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.66
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.62
When a warning light comes on .................................................................................P.302
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.73
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.73
When the warning messages are displayed........................................................... P.310A
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Parking brake........................................................................................................... P.137
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.137
Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.205
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................. P.310
Headlight switch .....................................................................................................P.138
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.136
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
................................................................................................................................................... P.138
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.143
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.143
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 72
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.31 0
Headlight cleaners
*1......................................................................................................... P.143
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.294
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................. P.96
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.264
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1.................................................. P.108
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.108
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.105
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1........................................... P.108
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.213
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.213
Rear window defogger..................................................................................................... P.217
Audio system
*2
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.98
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Outside rear view mirror switches ..................................................................... P.110
Door lock switches ...................................................................................................P.94
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.112
Window lock switch ................................................................................................ P.113
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................................... P.277
*:If equippedAudio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches .................................................................................... P.134, 135
Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.74
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................... P.175
Cruise control switch.............................................................................................. P.171
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.164
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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221-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks.
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.