Lexus RC F (2022 year). Manual in english — page 8
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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
tion other than D
■
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to
M. Gears can then be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choosing.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
When a gear change is necessary to
protect the engine or automatic
transmission when the engine cool-
ant temperature or automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is low, or
other reasons.
In the following situations, the gear will
not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
“Slippery Road. Cannot Shift to
Lower Gear” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The vehicle speed is low (upshift
only).
■
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Selecting gears in the M position
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The lever will return to its original posi-
tion immediately after operation.
1
Right turn
2
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4
Left turn
■
If the turn signals do not stop flash-
ing after turning left or right, or if
you want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite
direction to either position
2
or
3
. If
you move the lever to either position
1
or
4
, the selected turn signals will flash.
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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4
Driving
To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again releases
the parking brake.)
U.S.A.
Canada
■
Parking the vehicle
■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■
Usage in winter time
*
: if equipped
■
The ASC system can be operated when
The driving mode select switch is in SPORT
S+ mode. (
Parking brake
Operating instructions
NOTICE
■
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
A
B
ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)
*
The ASC system sonically empha-
sizes the vehicle’s response to the
driver’s operation of the accelera-
tor pedal and shift lever or paddle
shift switches. The dynamic engine
sound enabled by this system helps
the driver further enjoy the feeling
of unity with the vehicle, particu-
larly when driving in M mode.
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the
switch turns on
the lights as follows:
U.S.A.
Canada
1
The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
(
P.138) turn on.
2
The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
3
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights (
lights listed above turn on and off
automatically. (When the engine
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.)
4
(U.S.A.) Off (
■
Daytime running light system
●
The daytime running lights illuminate
using the same lights as the parking lights
and illuminate brighter than the parking
lights.
●
To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automati-
cally when all of the following conditions
are met. (The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the
or
*
position
*
: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after
they illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again.
●
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights
can be turned off by operating the switch.
●
Compared to turning on the headlights,
the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less
electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
■
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
A
B
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4
Driving
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system to malfunc-
tion.
■
Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in
,
or
: The headlights and tail lights turn off
30 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off and a door is opened and all of the doors
and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off
immediately if
on the key is pressed
twice after both side doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to
or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open,
the lights automatically turn off after 20
minutes.
■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is
turned off or turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while
the lights are turned on.
■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically
adjusted according to the number of pas-
sengers and the loading condition of the
vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with other road users.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(
1
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
Turning on the high beam head-
lights
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1
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
2
Turn the headlight switch to the
or
position.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the system is operating.
■
Conditions to turn the high beams on/off
automatically
●
When all of the following conditions are
met, the high beams will be turned on
automatically (after approximately 1 sec-
ond):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 21
mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with head-
lights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road
ahead.
●
If any of the following conditions is met,
the high beams will turn off automatically:
• The vehicle speed is below approxi-
mately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have
their headlights or
tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road
ahead.
■
Camera sensor detection information
●
The high beams may not be automatically
turned off in the following situations:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from
around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by
another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be
detected due to repeated curves, road
dividers or roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear in a far-
away lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not
on
●
The high beams may be turned off if a
vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-
AHB (Automatic High
Beam)
The Automatic High Beam uses a
camera sensor located behind the
upper portion of the windshield to
assess the brightness of the lights of
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically turns the high
beams on or off as necessary.
WARNING
■
Limitations of the Automatic High
Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High
Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning
the high beams on or off manually if nec-
essary.
■
To prevent incorrect operation of the
Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High
Beam
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4
Driving
out its headlights turned on is detected.
●
House lights, street lights, traffic signals,
and illuminated billboards or signs and
other reflective objects may cause the
high beams to change to the low beams,
or the low beams to remain on.
●
The following factors may affect the
amount of time taken for the high beams
to turn on or off:
• The brightness of the headlights, fog
lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles
ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-
tional lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled
vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient,
curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of
luggage in the vehicle
●
The high beams may turn on or off unex-
pectedly.
●
Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be
detected.
●
In the following situations the system may
not be able to correctly detect the sur-
rounding brightness level. This may cause
the low beams to remain on or the high
beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or
vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-
sary to manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• When driving in inclement weather
(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• When the windshield is obscured by fog,
mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or dam-
aged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or
dirty
• When the temperature of the camera
sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is
equal to that of headlights, tail lights or
fog lights
• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles
ahead are turned off, dirty, changing
color, or not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,
dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle
• When driving through an area of inter-
mittently changing brightness and dark-
ness
• When frequently and repeatedly driving
ascending/descending roads, or roads
with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces
(such as stone-paved roads, gravel roads,
etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking
curves or driving on a winding road
• When there is a highly reflective object
ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
mirror
• When the back of a preceding vehicle is
highly reflective, such as a container on a
truck
• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-
aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly
• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to
a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• When the headlights are changed
between the high beams and low beams
repeatedly in an abnormal manner
• When the driver believes that the high
beams may be flashing or dazzling
pedestrians or other drivers
■
Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-
rarily lowered.
1
Turn the engine switch off while the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
●
The headlight switch is in
or
.
●
The headlight switch lever is in the origi-
nal position.
●
Automatic High Beam switch is on.
2
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3
Within 30 seconds after
2
, repeat
pushing the headlight switch lever to the
high beam position then pulling it to the
original position quickly 10 times, then
leave the lever in original position.
4
If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-
matic High Beam indicator is turn on
and off 3 times.
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■
Switching to the high beams
Push the lever away from you.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system
again.
■
Switching to the low beams
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again.
■
Temporarily switching to the low
beams
Pull the lever toward you and then
return it to its original position.
The high beams are on while the lever is
pulled toward you, however, after the lever
is returned to its original position, the low
beams remain on for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the Automatic High
Beam will be activated again.
■
Temporarily switching to the low beams
It is recommended to switch to the low
beams when the high beam may cause
problems or distress to other drivers or
pedestrians nearby.
Turning the high beams on/off
manually
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
Operating the
lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows. The
lever will return to its original position
after operation.
Intermittent windshield wipers with
interval adjuster
1
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever up by 2 levels
2
Move the lever up by 1 level
3
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 1 level
4
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 2 levels
Depending on the operating state of
the wipers when the wiper lever is
operated, the wipers will operate as
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off
• Current wiper operation: Intermit-
tent operation
• Current wiper operation: Low
speed operation
Windshield wipers and
washer
Operating the lever can use the
windshield wipers or the washer.
NOTICE
■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-
age the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Temporary operation
Temporary operation
or
Intermittent operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Off
or
Low speed operation
or
High speed operation
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• Current wiper operation: High
speed operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when
intermittent operation is selected.
5
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
6
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
7
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When the
engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
1
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Intermittent operation
or
High speed operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Low speed operation
or
No change
or
No change
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
Move the lever up by 2 levels
2
Move the lever up by 1 level
3
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 1 level
4
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 2 levels
5
AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sensor
detects falling rain. The system automati-
cally adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator
will turn on
when AUTO mode is selected.
Depending on the operating state of
the wipers when the wiper lever is
operated, the wipers will operate as
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off
• Current wiper operation: Low
speed operation
• Current wiper operation: High
speed operation
• Current wiper operation: AUTO
mode (Intermittent operation)
• Current wiper operation: AUTO
mode (Continuously)
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Temporary operation
Temporary operation
or
Low speed operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Off
A
or
High speed operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Low speed operation
or
No change
or
No change
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Temporary opera-
tion
*1
or
Low speed opera-
tion
*2
or
High speed opera-
tion
*2
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
No change
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
*1
: After temporary operation, the mode
will return to AUTO mode.
*2
: AUTO mode will be canceled.
When AUTO mode is selected, the
sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by
turning the switch ring.
6
Increases the sensitivity
7
Decreases the sensitivity
8
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When the
engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
The wipers can be used as intermittent
windshield wipers, which operate
regardless of vehicle speed or amount
of raindrops. The intermittent wind-
shield wiper operation can be switched
when the vehicle is stopped and the
wiper is off. The wiper operation can-
not be switched during AUTO mode
or while the intermittent windshield
wipers are operating.
Press and hold
until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing.
If
is pressed and held until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing again, it will
return to its previous state.
The wiper can be switched when the vehi-
cle is stopped and the wipers are off.
or
Low speed opera-
tion
*2
or
High speed opera-
tion
*2
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
Switching between the intermit-
tent windshield wipers and
rain-sensing windshield wipers
(vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
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4
Driving
■
Operation of the intermittent
windshield wipers with interval
adjuster
1
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever up by 2 levels
2
Move the lever up by 1 level
3
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 1 level
4
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Move the lever down by 2 levels
Depending on the operating state of
the wipers when the wiper lever is
operated, the wipers will operate as
follows.
• Current wiper operation: Off
• Current wiper operation: Intermit-
tent operation
• Current wiper operation: Low
speed operation
• Current wiper operation: High
speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Temporary operation
Temporary operation
or
Intermittent operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Off
or
Low speed operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Intermittent operation
or
High speed operation
or
High speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
or
Off
Low speed operation
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when
intermittent operation is selected.
5
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
6
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
7
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When the
engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
■
The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping
operation several times, the wipers operate
one more time after a short delay to prevent
dripping.
However, this final wiper operation will not
be performed while driving.
■
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-
tion (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the following even
when the wipers are not in AUTO mode.
●
Intermittent wiper interval
●
Wiper operation when the washer is
being used (delay until drip prevention
wiper sweep occurs)
With low speed windshield wiper opera-
tion selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent
wiper operation only when the vehicle is
stationary.
■
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.
●
If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode
while the engine switch is in IGNITION
or
No change
or
No change
Wiper lever oper-
ation
Wiper operation
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4
Driving
ON mode, the wipers will operate once
to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F
(-30°C) or lower, automatic operation
may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO
mode.
■
When the windshield wipers are in tem-
porary operation (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
AUTO mode cannot be activated even if
is pressed.
■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■
Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in
AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers
or anything else do not become caught
in the windshield wipers.
■
Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield
and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■
When there is no washer fluid spray
from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may
be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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4-4. Refueling
4-4.Refueling
Close both side doors and windows,
and turn the engine switch off.
Confirm the type of fuel.
■
Fuel types
■
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.
■
If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-
nates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate erroneously if refueling is performed
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open
the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●
After exiting the vehicle and before
opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge
any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard
when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●
Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank.
●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled.
●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
●
Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●
Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing
so may damage the vehicle, such as
causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel
system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.
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