2019 Lexus RC F Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Lexus RC F is a beautiful luxury sports car that gives off a captivating mix of speed and style. The RC F has a style that makes it stand out. Its athletic stance, aggressive front grille, and smooth aerodynamic lines give it a strong presence. Under the hood, a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine roars to life and puts out 472 horsepower. The rear-wheel-drive configuration and 8-speed automatic gearbox make driving a thrill. Inside, there are high-quality materials, comfy sport seats, and cutting-edge technology that give the car an air of sophistication. The 2019 Lexus RC F is a luxury performance car that combines speed and style. Its exhilarating performance and undeniable appeal make it a hit with drivers and viewers alike.

Odometer/trip meter display

• Odometer
  Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
• Trip meter A/trip meter B
  Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently.
  To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button.
• Eco Driving Indicator
  During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
  Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
  • The shift lever is in any position other than D.
  • A paddle shift switch is operated.
  • Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (P. 301)
  • The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
• Start-up display
  When the engine is started, the name of the vehicle is displayed on the multi-information display.
  While the start-up display is being displayed, the meter display cannot be changed even if the drive mode is changed. When the start-up display is finished, the meter display for the currently selected mode will be displayed.
  Torque distribution display (if equipped)
  Torque distribution may not be displayed correctly in some cases, such as when the vehicle passes over road expansion joints.
• G-force display
  • The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is parked on an incline.
  • The steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure displays are disabled until the engine has warmed up (the variable red zone of the tachometer has retracted to 7300 rpm).
    After the engine has warmed up, these displays will be enabled.
  • Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
  • If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount display may be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for a while, the display will be enabled.
• Suspension of the settings display
  In the following situations, the operation of the settings display will be temporarily suspended.
  • When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
  • When the vehicle begins to move
• Tire pressure
  • It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
  • “—” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to unfavorable radio wave conditions.
  • Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
• When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
  The following information data will be reset:

   

  • Drive information
  • Lap timer: Measured lap times, history
  • G-force: Record of the maximum G-forces
• Using the lap timer
  If the engine is stopped while a lap is being timed, the lap timer will stop and the lap time up to that point will be recorded.
• 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.

WARNING

• Caution for use while driving
  • When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
  • Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
• The information displayed at low temperatures
  Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, 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 braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.
• Cautions during setting up the display
  As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

Smart access system with push-button start

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key.

• Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 145)
• Opens the trunk (P. 151)
• Starts the engine (P. 207)

Antenna location

1. Antennas outside the cabin
2. Antennas inside the cabin
3. Antenna inside the trunk
4. Antenna outside the trunk

Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

• When locking or unlocking the doors
  The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.)
• When opening The system can be operated when the elec-
  tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
  When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
  The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.
• Battery-saving function
  The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time.
  • In the following situations, the smart access system with a push-button start may take some time to unlock the doors.
    The electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
    The smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 5 days or longer.
  • If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at the passenger door. In this case, hold the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
• Conditions affecting the operation
  The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
  (Ways of coping: P. 518)
  • When the electronic key battery is depleted
  • Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
  • When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
  • When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic objects
    Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
    Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
    Metallic wallets or bags
    Coins
    Hand warmers made of metal
    Media such as CDs and DVDs
  • When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
  • When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves
    Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
    Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
    Digital audio players
    Portable game systems
  • If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window
  • When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
• Note for the entry function
  • Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
    The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
    The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.
    The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.
  • Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the doors will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
  • As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the electronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
  • Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
  • The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is within the effective range.(The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
  • If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
  • Touching the door lock or unlock sensor while wearing gloves may prevent lock or unlock operation.
  • When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will be given.

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