Lexus RC-F (2022 year). Manual in english — page 14

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5-3. Using the interior lights

1

On

2

Off

■

Rear

Turns the light on/off

If the front interior light is off, the rear light
can be turned on/off separately.

Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to engine switch mode, the presence of

the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or personal

lights do not respond as normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.354)

Operating the personal lights

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and personal lights. Otherwise,

the lights will be damaged.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

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5-4.Using the storage features

Glove box (



P.240)

Front cup holders (



P.240)

Rear cup holders

*

(



P.240)

Console box (



P.241)

*

: If equipped

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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1

Open (press the button)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the

engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-

TION ON mode.

■

Trunk opener main switch

The trunk opener main switch is located in

the glove box. (



P.102)

■

Removing the partition

The insert inside the glove box can be

removed.

■

Removing the insert

Rear cup holder insert can be removed.

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event

of sudden braking or sudden swerving,

an accident may occur due to an occu-

pant being struck by the open glove box

or the items stored inside.

Front cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an accident or

sudden braking, causing injury. If possi-

ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

Rear cup holders (if equipped)

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Push the knob.

Lift by hand to fully open the console box.

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

1

Loosen the belt

2

Tighten the belt

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

beverage cans in the cup holders.

Inappropriate items must not be stored in

the cup holders even if the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an accident or

sudden braking and cause injury. If possi-

ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed.
In the event of sudden braking, an acci-

dent may occur due to an occupant

being struck by the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks on the floor to their stowed posi-

tions.

First-aid kit storage belt

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5-5. Using the other interior features

5-5.Using the other interior features

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

■

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box rim allows

power cables to be passed through when

the console box lid is closed.

Fold down the armrest for use.

Long objects can be loaded in the vehi-
cle by utilizing the trunk space and
rearseat area.

Other interior features

Power outlet

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Armrest (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Trunk storage extension (if
equipped)

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Pull down the armrest.

2

Separate the fastener and turn
back the trunk door cover.

3

Open the inside trunk door from
the trunk and load baggage or
other items.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

To use the coat hook, push it in.

WARNING

■

When not in use

Ensure that the inside trunk door is

closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items

stored in the trunk may be thrown for-

ward into the cabin, resulting in injury.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

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The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

1

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

3

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on the coat

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Clock

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

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Maintenance and care

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior. . . . . . . .

248

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior . . . . . . . . .

253

6-2. Matte paint care guide (if

equipped)

Basic knowledge about matte

clear coat. . . . . . . . ...

257

Washing your vehicle . . . ..

261

Frequently Asked Questions

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

262

6-3. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..

266

6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

268

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . ..

270

Positioning a floor jack. . . .

271

Engine compartment. . . ...

273

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . .

279

Tire inflation pressure. . . ..

285

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . ..

286

Air conditioning filter. . . ...

288

Electronic key battery. . . .

289

Checking and replacing fuses

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

291

Light bulbs. . . . . . . . .

294

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

■

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) part (if equipped)

●

As the CFRP parts may change color if

they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for

extended periods of time, Lexus recom-

mends that your vehicle be stored in a

place where it will not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Black stainless steel window moldings

The stainless steel window moldings are

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their

finish may be damaged or the color may

change.

■

Self-restoring coat

*

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become shorter

when the coating is warmed by applying

warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

*

: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a

self-restoring coat.

■

Automatic car washes(vehicles without

CFRP parts)

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Wash the vehicle with the active rear

wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed

with the active rear wing raised, depend-

ing on the type of automatic car wash, the

brushes of the automatic car wash may

become stuck on the active rear wing. In

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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this case, the active rear wing may not be

washed very well or may even be

scratched or damaged.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

■

Automatic car washes(vehicles with

CFRP parts)

Do not use an automatic car wash as they

may scratch the CFRP parts and damage

their finish or damage the fixed rear wing.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system. (



P.104)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

without matte black painted wheels)

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

with matte black painted wheels)

As matte black painted wheels require dif-

ferent cleaning methods than conventional

aluminum wheels, be sure to observer the

following. For details, consult any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are

excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral

detergent to remove the dirt.

●

When using detergent, make sure to

rinse it off with water immediately. Then

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the matte black paint from

being damaged, make sure to observe

the following precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or abra-

sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash, disa-

ble/do not select the wheel brush func-

tion(if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure pressure

washer or steam cleaner.

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather.

■

Diffuser (Vehicles with titanium muf-

flers)

The cleaning method for the diffuser on

vehicles with titanium mufflers differs from

that for normal diffusers.

●

When using detergent, make sure to

rinse it off with water immediately. Then

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the diffuser from being dam-

aged, make sure to observe the following

precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the diffuser using a

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not apply any ceramic coatings or use

abrasive detergents.

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Brake caliper coating

●

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

paint.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Side windows water-repellent coating

●

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side win-

dows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth

as soon as possible.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

●

When the water-repellent performance

has become insufficient, the coating can

be repaired. Contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.147)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

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WARNING

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust

pipes to become quite hot, do not touch

the exhaust pipes while the engine is run-

ning or immediately after the engine is

turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the exhaust pipes until they have

cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if

equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

■

Application of coatings to the vehicle

body (vehicles with CFRP parts)

Do not apply any kind of coating to the

vehicle body as doing so may damage

the paint or reduce its durability.

■

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights. Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

To prevent damage to the windshield

wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from

the windshield, pull the driver side wiper

arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-

senger side. When returning the wipers

to their original position, do so from the

passenger side first.

■

When using an automatic car wash

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield

wipers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.147)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate and the wiper blades may

be damaged.

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When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Suspension parts

• Steering parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30

cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged. Also, do not

continuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

●

Do not point the nozzle of a high pres-

sure washer at the areas shown in the

illustration, as high pressure water may

damage the oil coolers.

■

Hood vent

When washing the vehicle, do not allow a

large amount of water to enter the hood

vent at once, such as when using a

bucket, etc. or point the nozzle of a high

pressure washer at the hood vent.
Water may get inside the engine com-

partment and affect the engine and other

components.

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Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.

Wring out any excess water from the cloth
and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces
of detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

■

When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

■

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) parts (if equipped)

When cleaning, remove dirt using a soft

moist cloth or synthetic chamois, and then

wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.34)

An electrical malfunction may cause the

airbags to deploy or not function prop-

erly, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Center Display: Organic substances

such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline

solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine,

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

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Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
Allow the leather to dry in a shaded
and ventilated area.

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Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.

NOTICE

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

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Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

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Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System +)

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.156)

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Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas