2020 Lexus RC F Owner’s Manual

The 2020 Lexus RC F is a high-performance luxury sports coupe that is both exciting and a great example of the never-ending quest for automotive greatness. Lexus is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and engineering skills. The RC F’s bold, aerodynamic design and aggressive front grille give it a sense of power and status. Under the hood is a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine that puts out a heart-pounding 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque, making it easy for the car to reach high speeds that are sure to thrill. The well-tuned rear-wheel-drive system and smooth 8-speed automatic transmission make driving fun and fast. The adaptive variable suspension makes it easy to switch from a comfortable ride to a sporty one. Inside the 2020 RC F, there are sport seats made of soft leather and an easy-to-use navigation system with a 7-inch screen. The 2020 Lexus RC F wins hearts with its artful mix of performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. This makes it a strong contender in the highly competitive sports coupe market.

Lexus Enform Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a subscrip-tion-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning System
(GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is supported by Lexus’ designated response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect ser-vice, you are agreeing to be bound by the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to time, a cur-rent copy of which is available at Lexus.com. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such then-applicable Terms and Conditions.

System components

• A “SOS” button
• B LED light indicators
• C Microphone

Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:

• Automatic Collision Notification*
  Helps drivers receive a necessary response from emergency service providers. (P.55)
  *: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
• Stolen Vehicle Location
  Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (P.55)
• Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
  Connects drivers to response-center support. (P.55)
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance
  Provides drivers with various on-road assistance. (P.55)

Safety Connect Services Information

• Phone calls using the vehicle Blue-tooth® technology will not be possible during Safety Connect.
• Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the contiguous United States only). Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite sig-nal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agreement required. A variety of subscription terms is available; charges vary by subscription term selected and location.
• Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location will function in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico and in Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United States, Puerto Rico and in Canada.
• Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and Enhanced Road Assistance will not function in the United States Virgin Islands. For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no Safety Connect services will function in and outside the United States Virgin Islands.
• Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommunications Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
• Languages
  The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages. The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
• When contacting the response center
  You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

Safety Connect LED light Indicators
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red indicator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions:

• Green indicator light on = Active service
• Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
• Red indicator light (except at vehi-cle start-up) = System malfunction (contact your Lexus dealer)
• No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

Safety Connect services
Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency, con-tacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.

Stolen Vehicle Location 
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) in the United States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada, and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with the recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with third par-ties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Lexus.com.

Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.

Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included war-ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-ton to reach a Safety Connect response center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

Safety information for Safety Connect 
Important! Read this information about exposure to radio frequency signals before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-els for mobile wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by the following U.S. and international standards bodies.

• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
• NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement) Report 86 [1986]
• ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) [1996]
  Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, and government health agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
  The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in addition to those standards.

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 is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
• The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stopping the alarm system

• 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. 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 alarms:
• 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. (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 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.332)
• Alarm-operated door lock
  In the following cases, depending on the situation, 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 activated.
• While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
• When recharging or replacing the battery

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s onboard computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

• Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
• If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
• If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
  NOTICE To ensure the system operates correctly
  Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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