power steering LEXUS RCF 2022 Owner's Manual

381What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC F Owner's Manual
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.304)
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.300, 308)
 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.308)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.300, 308.
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

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Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 239
Cargo capacity...............................................126
Cargo hooks ................................................. 225
Center Display .............................................208
Chains .............................................................. 204
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ................................................................... 44
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ......................270, 335
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel or seat heater
precautions.................................................. 219
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ........................................ 95
Cleaning Exterior .....................................238, 247, 251
Interior ............................................................. 243
Radar sensor..................................................153
Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 239
Clock ................................................................ 228
Clock settings ............................................... 228
Coat hooks......................................................227
Compass ......................................................... 234
Condenser ..................................................... 268 Console box .................................................. 225
Consumption screen .................................... 83
Cooling system..............................................267
Engine overheating...................................336
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................. 171
Cup holders Front cup holders ...................................... 224
Rear cup holders........................................ 224
Current fuel consumption .......................... 75
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .. ............................358
D
Daytime running light system .................. 138
Daytime running lights
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...................... 215
Rear window ................................................. 215
Windshield ..................................................... 215
Differential Differential oil ...............................................344
Dimension ...................................................... 340
Dinghy towing................................................. 127
Display Center Display ........................................... 208
Drive information .......................................... 75
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 166
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Warning message .................................... 308
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 256
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 221
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 92
Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................98
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system.............................................................. 94

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Door glasses ....................................................112
Door lock.......................................................... 92
Open door warning buzzer93, 94, 304
Open door warning light ......................304
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............................................. 304
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......................................... 203
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) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ......................................................75
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................199Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................ 302
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function ............................. 99 If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 330
Replacing the battery ................................ 281
Emergency flashers .................................... 292
Emergency tire puncture ............................ 311
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 300
If a warning light turns on...................... 300
If a warning message is displayed.... 308
If the battery is discharged .................... 332
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 330
If the engine will not start........................ 327
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................329
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ...................................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........................... 311, 321
If you lose your keys .................................329
If you think something is wrong......... 298
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 292
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....295
If your vehicle overheats ........................336
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 130
Compartment..............................................265
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Fuel pump shut off system.....................299
Hood ................................................................ 262
Identification number .................................341
If the engine will not start........................ 327
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 292
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 128
Overheating .................................................336
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 342
Checking ....................................................... 267

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Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity ...........................................................341
Checking ....................................................... 265
Low engine oil pressure warning light.......................................................................... 301
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 203
Engine switch ..................................................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 292
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................199 Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................ 302
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 225
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 273
Vehicles with a spare tire ........................ 321
Vehicles without a spare tire .................. 311
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 343
Brake....................................................268, 344
Washer ........................................................... 270
Footwell light ................................................... 221
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment..................................................... 103
Cleaning......................................................... 243
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105 Seat heaters ....................................................219
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators ..............................................219
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................341
Fuel gauge........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system.....................299
Information .................................................... 347
Low fuel level warning light ................. 304
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Type ....................................................................341
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 75
Current fuel consumption ........................ 75
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................329
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 299
Fuses ................................................................. 283
G
Garage door opener ................................. 229
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ....................................................76
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 224
Glove box light ............................................. 224
H
Headlight aim ................................................ 285
Headlights Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287

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Heated steering wheel ................................219
HeatersAutomatic air conditioning system .......211
Heated steering wheel.............................. 219
Outside rear view mirrors ......................215
Rear window ..................................................215
Seat heaters .................................................... 219
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Hill-start assist control .................................199
Hood Open ............................................................... 262
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 225
Coat hooks ....................................................227
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ................................................................... 109
I
I/M test ............................................................ 259
Identification Engine ...............................................................341
Vehicle ............................................................340
Ignition switch (engine switch).................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 292
Illuminated entry system ........................... 222
Indicators ........................................................... 63
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 367
Maintenance ................................................ 255
Power windows..............................................112
Tire pressure warning system ............. 275
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 109
Instrument panel light control ....................73
Interior lights.................................................... 221 Front interior light ........................................ 221
Rear interior light ......................................... 221
Intuitive parking assist Function ........................................................... 186 Warning message ...................................... 188
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............................ 263
Vehicle-equipped jack ................. 312, 322
Jack handle .......................................... 312, 322
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 115
Power windows ............................................. 112
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................98
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Keys Battery-saving function.............................. 99
Electronic key ................................................ 88
Engine switch ................................................ 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 330
If you lose your keys .................................329
Key number plate ........................................ 88
Keyless entry ..........................................92, 98
Mechanical key ............................................. 88
Replacing the battery ................................ 281
Warning buzzer ............................................ 99
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Departure Alert LDA indicator ............................................. 303
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) Operation ....................................................... 164
Warning message ...................................... 169
Language (multi-informa tion display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49

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“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, 273
Torque distribution ...................................... 78
Units .................................................................... 76
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 76
Warning message.................................... 308
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 ............................................... 344
Engine oil .........................................................341
Opener Fuel filler door............................................... 150
Hood................................................................ 262
Trunk ................................................................... 96
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 221
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179 Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 105
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 215
RCTA function ..............................................179
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 336
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................134, 135
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................137
Parking brake warning light .................302
Warning message .......................................137
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
PCS warning light .................................... 303
Personal lights................................................. 221
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................203
Power easy access system ....................... 105
Power outlet .................................................. 226
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) ............................................................199 Electric power steering system warning light ................................................................302
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

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PCS warning light .....................................303
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............................................................ 171
Radiator ........................................................... 268
RCTA Function ............................................................ 179
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........... 179
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
..........................................................................305
Rear seats Seat heaters .................................................... 219
Seat ventilators.............................................. 219
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage.......................................................... 346
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 109
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Rear window defogger ...............................215
Refueling Capacity ...........................................................341
Fuel types.........................................................341
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 329
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 150
Remote Touch .............................................. 206
Replacing Electronic key battery................................281
Fuses ................................................................ 283
Light bulbs.....................................................286
Tires .................................................................... 321
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 255
Rev indicator .................................................... 70
Rev peak............................................................... 71
S
Seat belt reminder light................. 304, 305
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.......................................................................... 243
Driver’s and front pa ssenger’s seat belt
reminder light and buzzer ................ 304
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights and buzzer ................................... 305
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light........................................ 301
Seat heaters .....................................................219
Seat position memory................................. 105
Seat ventilators ...............................................219
Seating capacity.............................................126
Seats Adjustment ..................................................... 103
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 42
Cleaning ......................................................... 243
Driving position memory ........................ 105
Power easy access system .................... 105
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters ....................................................219
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators ..............................................219
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 138
Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 110
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 164

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Radar sensor...................................... 153, 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 148
Service reminder message ..................... 255
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................ 132
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
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................................ 287
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Side windows ................................................... 112
Slip indicator .................................................. 303
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location........................................... 98
Entry functions................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................128
Snow tires ....................................................... 203
Spare tire...........................................................321 Storage location ......................................... 322
Spark plug ...................................................... 343
Specifications ................................................ 340
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.............................. 219 Meter control switches .............................. 74
Power easy access system .................... 105
Steering wheel position memory........ 105
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Storage features .......................................... 223
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 338
Sun visors ........................................................ 228
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 ................... 292
Engine switch ................................................ 128
Garage door opener switches........... 229
Heated steering wheel switch ...............219
Ignition switch ............................................... 128
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................. 73
Intuitive parking assist switch ................ 186
“LAUNCH” switch .................................... 193
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 ............................... 211
Seat heater switches...................................219
Seat ventilator switches ............................219
“SOS” button................................................... 53

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Trunk storage extension ........................ 226
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
TVD (Toruqe Vectoring Differential) ... 197
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 228
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 228
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................199
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................199
Vehicle identification number ................ 340
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............199
Vehicle sway warning display ....................76
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................219
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............199
W
Warning buzzer
Open door....................................................304
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 176
Brake Override System ......................... 302
Downshifting ..................................................135
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt.........................................................................304
Drive-Start Control .................................. 302
Electric power steering .......................... 302
High coolant temperature ................... 300
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
Low engine oil pressure.......................... 301
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 113
Parking brake .............................................. 302
Pre-collision braking................................. 158
Rear passengers’ seat belt ................... 305 Warning lights...............................................300
ABS.................................................................... 301
Automatic headlight leveling system304
Brake Override System .........................302
Brake system............................................... 300
Charging system....................................... 300
Driver’s and front pa ssenger’s seat belt
reminder light .......................................... 304
Drive-Start Control...................................302
Electric power steering...........................302
High coolant temperature.................... 300
LDA indicator ............................................. 303
Low engine oil pressure .......................... 301
Low fuel level .............................................. 304
Malfunction indicator lamp .................... 301
Master warning light................................ 305
Open door warning ................................ 304
Parking brake indicator ..........................302
Pre-collision system................................. 303
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ............................................................. 305
Slip indicator................................................ 303
SRS ..................................................................... 301
Tire pressure ............................................... 305
Warning message .......................................308
Warning message display.............................81
Washer Checking ....................................................... 270
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................203
Switch.................................................................143
Washing and waxing.................................. 238
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................126
Load limits .......................................................126
Weight............................................................ 340
Wheels ............................................................. 279 Size ....................................................................345
Window lock switch ...................................... 113
Windows Power windows ............................................. 112
Rear window defogger............................ 215