Lexus RC-F (2022 year). Manual in english — page 3

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1-3. Theft deterrent system

*

: If equipped

■

Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal

items are left in the vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
The system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

■

Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:



Unlock the doors or open the trunk
using the entry function or wireless
remote control.



Start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

The doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

Alarm

*

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



A locked door or trunk is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.



The intrusion sensor detects
something moving inside the
vehicle. (Example: an intruder
breaks a window and gets into the
vehicle.) (if equipped)



The tilt sensor detects a change of
vehicle inclination. (if equipped)

Setting/deactivating/stopping
the alarm system

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For safety and security

●

The trunk is opened using the mechanical

key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle

using an inside lock button.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (



P.340)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the bat-

tery

■

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
detection



The intrusion sensor detects intrud-
ers or movement in the vehicle.



The tilt sensor detects changes in
vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.

This system is designed to deter and
prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all
intrusions.

■

Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will
be set automatically when the alarm is
set. (



P.60)

■

Canceling the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving
things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor before setting the alarm, as they

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Intrusion sensor (if
equipped)/Intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor (if equipped)

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will respond to movement inside the
vehicle.

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Press the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor cancel switch.

Press the switch again to re-enable the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
Each time the intrusion sensor and tilt sen-

sor is canceled/set, a message will be

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster.

■

Canceling and automatic re-enabling of

the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

●

The alarm will still be set even when the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are

canceled.

●

After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

are canceled, pressing the engine switch

or unlocking the doors using the entry

function or wireless remote control will

re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt

sensor.

●

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will

automatically be re-enabled when the

alarm system is deactivated.

■

Intrusion sensor detection considera-

tions

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

People or pets are in the vehicle.

●

A window or the moon roof (if equipped)

is open. In this case, the sensor may

detect the following:

• Wind or the movement of objects such as

leaves and insects inside the vehicle

• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices

such as the intrusion sensors of other

vehicles

• The movement of people outside the

vehicle

●

Unstable items, such as dangling acces-

sories or clothes hanging on the coat

hooks, are in the vehicle.

●

Places with extreme vibrations or noises,

or situations in which the vehicle is sub-

ject to repeated impacts or vibrations:

• When parked in a parking garage

• When ice adhering to the vehicle is

removed

• When the vehicle is in an automatic or

high-pressure car wash

• When in a hail or lightning storm

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For safety and security

■

Tilt sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

The vehicle is transported by a ferry,

trailer, train, etc.

●

The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.

●

The vehicle is inside a car wash that

moves the vehicle.

●

Any of the tires loses air pressure.

●

The vehicle is jacked up.

●

An earthquake occurs or the road caves

in.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the intrusion sensor func-

tion correctly

●

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover them.

●

Do not spray air fresheners or other

products directly into the sensor holes.

●

Installing accessories other than genu-

ine Lexus parts or leaving objects

between the driver’s seat and front

passenger’s seat may reduce the

detection performance.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

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2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Gauges and meters . . . . .

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Multi-information display. . ..

78

Fuel consumption information

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2-1.Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

Warning lights

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.304)

High coolant temperature
warning light

*2

(



P.304)

Charging system warning
light

*1, 2

(



P.304)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

*2

(



P.305)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

(



P.305)

SRS warning light

*1

(



P.305)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.305)

Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light

*2

(



P.306)

Parking brake warning light
(



P.306)

Electric power steering system
warning light

*1

(



P.306)

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*1

: These lights turn on when the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*3

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

(orange)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (if equipped)
(



P.307)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

(if

equipped) (



P.307)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.307)

Automatic headlight leveling
system warning light (



P.308)

Open door warning light
(



P.308)

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.308)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(



P.308)

Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights

*3

(



P.308)

Master warning light

*1

(



P.309)

Tire pressure warning light

*1

(



P.309)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning light not come on

when you start the engine, this could

mean that these systems are not available

to help protect you in an accident, which

could result in death or serious injury.

Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.140)

Tail light indicator (



P.142)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.143)

Automatic High Beam indicator
(if equipped)

*1

(



P.144)

Rear fog light indicator
(



P.147)

Gear Shift Indicator (



P.139)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.163)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.179, 187)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)
(



P.179)

Cruise control “SET” indicator
(



P.179, 187)

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

Drive mode indicators



TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
control mode indicators

*1

: These lights turn on when the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

*2

: The light comes on when the system is

turned off.

*3

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is turned to

IGNITION ON mode while the
BSM main switch is turned on.

• When the BSM main switch is

turned on while the engine switch is

(white)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (if equipped)
(



P.170)

(green)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (if equipped)
(



P.170)

(orange)

(flashes)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (if equipped)
(



P.170)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors

*3, 4

(if equipped) (



P.190)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator (



P.198)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.213)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.213)

TRC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.213)

Smart entry & start system indi-
cator

*5

(



P.132)

Security indicator

*6

(



P.58,

60)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*5, 7

(



P.70)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

*1

(



P.80)

“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator

*1, 6

(



P.42)

“EXPERT” indicator (



P.213)

“LAUNCH” indicator
(



P.205)

“NORMAL” indicator
(



P.204)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.204)

“SPORT S” indicator (



P.204)

“SPORT S+” indicator
(



P.204)

“COSTOM” indicator
(



P.204)

“STANDARD” indicator (if
equipped) (



P.210)

“SLALOM” indicator (if
equipped) (



P.210)

“TRACK” indicator (if
equipped) (



P.210)

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in IGNITION ON mode.

If the system is functioning correctly,
the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in
the system. If this occurs, have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

*4

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

*5

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*6

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

*7

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

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Locations of gauges and meters

If the drive mode is changed, some of the meter displays and the gauge layout will
be changed.

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.



Normal mode

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.78)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.311)

Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indica-
tor (

) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red and start

flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator (

)

enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3°C (37°F) or

Gauges and meters

Meter display

A

B
C

D

E

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lower.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (



P.135)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.77)



Eco drive mode

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.78)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.311)

Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indica-
tor (

) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red and start

flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator (

)

enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3°C (37°F) or
lower.

F

G

H

I

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A

B
C

D

E

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Eco driving meter

Displays the vehicle acceleration. The more rapidly the vehicle is accelerated, the lower the
number of blue segments displayed, indicating that your driving is less ecofriendly. This
meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your driving.

Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (



P.135)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.77)



SPORT S mode

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
These illustrations show the default meter display for SPORT S mode. The meter displays
for SPORT S mode can be changed on the settings display of the multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.78)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.311)

Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indica-
tor (

) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red and start

flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator (

)

enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.

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C

D

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Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3°C (37°F) or
lower.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (



P.135)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.77)



SPORT S+ mode

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
These illustrations show the default meter display for SPORT S+ mode. The meter displays
for SPORT S+ mode can be changed on the settings display of the multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.78)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.311)

Fuel gauge
Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3°C (37°F) or
lower.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

E

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B
C

D

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Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indica-
tor (

) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red and start

flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator (

)

enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (



P.135)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.77)

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Speed indicator

When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed unit display will turn
yellow.

The indicators will be displayed in yellow
(corresponding to a speed set by a user) or
red (fixed at 200 km/h [125 mph]

*1

or 160

km/h [100mph]

*2

)

*3

.

This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display.

*1

: Type A

*2

: Type B

*3

: Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

■

Rev indicator (SPORT S
mode/SPORT S+ mode)

When the shift lever is in M, an indica-
tor on the tachometer will be displayed
in 3 steps. When the 3rd level indicator
is displayed, the indicator will flash and
a buzzer will sound to notify you of
shift-up timing.

The indicator may be displayed when
downshifting, depending on the engine
speed.
These illustrations show the default meter
display for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+
mode. The meter displays for SPORT S
mode and SPORT S+ mode can be
changed on the settings display of the
multi-information display.

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SPORT S mode
SPORT S+ mode

■

Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT
S mode)

The engine speed reaches or exceeds
3600 r/min, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.

■

Meter display and layout

If the drive mode is changed, some of
the meter displays and the gauge lay-
out will be changed. (



P.204)

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Welcome illumination of the analog

speedometer

●

When the driver’s door is opened, the

analog speedometer will illuminate. Then,

when the driver’s door is closed, the

analog speedometer will illuminate and

go off (pulsate) 3 times.

●

In the following situations, the analog

speedometer will not pulsate even

though the driver’s door is opened and

closed:

• Within 60 seconds after the analog

meter pulsation completes

• Within 60 seconds of turning the engine

switch off

■

Variable red zone

To help protect the engine, the engine

speed is controlled by starting the red zone

of the tachometer at different engine

speeds ranging from 3700 r/min to 7300

r/min depending on the engine coolant

temperature. Before driving under

extremely high load conditions, make sure

to sufficiently warm up the engine.

A
B

Changing the display

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Eco driving meter

●

The number of blue segments displayed

on the eco driving meter

decreases/increases depending on the

vehicle acceleration. Use this meter as a

guideline when you wish to drive in an

eco-friendly manner that reduces fuel

consumption.

However, on a downward grade where

the vehicle can accelerate without the

accelerator pedal being depressed, the

eco driving meter may not display the

eco-driving state correctly.

●

When the shift lever is moved to P, N or

R, the segments will turn gray and the eco

driving meter will not operate.

■

Dimming the analog speedometer

lighting

The analog speedometer lighting will be

dimmed when the ambient light is bright,

such as during the daytime, and SPORT S

or SPORT S+ mode is selected.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 20 km/h [12 mph])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “_ _” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

■

Pop-up display

●

In some situations, such as when a switch

operation is performed, a pop-up display

will be temporarily displayed on the

multi-information display.

●

Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.

(



P.86)

■

Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

■

Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display. (



P.354)

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low temper-

atures, the information display monitor

may respond slowly, and display changes

may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could

cause the driver to downshift again,

causing rapid and excessive engine brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

death or injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

Do not let the indicator of the tachom-

eter enter the red zone, as it repre-

sents the engine speed range which

exceeds the maximum safe engine

speed.

●

In the following situations, the engine

may be overheating. In this case,

immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place, and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (



P.341)

• The engine coolant temperature

gauge indicator (

) is in the red

zone and flashing.

• The engine oil temperature gauge

indicator (

) is in the red zone and

flashing.