2021 Lexus RC F Owner’s Manual

The 2021 Lexus RC F is a high-performance luxury sports coupe with a striking style and high-quality craftsmanship. As a member of the RC line, this model stands out on the road with its powerful design. The RC F has a strong naturally aspirated V8 engine under the hood, which gives it great acceleration and a thrilling ride. The interior is made with care and has high-quality materials and the latest technology, so both the driver and the guests will be comfortable and have fun. With its mix of sportiness and luxury, the 2021 Lexus RC F is a good choice for people who like to drive and are looking for a lively, stylish car that performs well. With its unique mix of sportiness and elegance, the 2021 Lexus RC F is the pinnacle of automotive engineering. It invites drivers to go on a trip of pure excitement and find out what driving pleasure is all about.

Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front-passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.

System components

• Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
• SRS warning light
  For the U.S.A.
• AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
• AIR BAG ON” indicator light
  For Canada
• AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
• AIR BAG ON” indicator light

WARNING
Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

• Wear the seat belt properly.
• Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
• Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front pas-senger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, discon-nect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-nated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger may not activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
• Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback pocket).
• Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
• Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.
• Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
• Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
• If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illumi-nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
• When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order.
  (P.43)
• Do not modify or remove the front seats.
• Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
• Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.
• Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.
• Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
• Do not place anything between the console box and front passenger seat. Otherwise, the system may not detect the front passenger properly, leading to improper operation of the airbags.
• Adjust the front passenger seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling. If the head restraint is left in contact with the ceiling, the system may not detect the front passenger properly, leading to improper operation of the airbags.

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.

WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

• Important points while driving 
  • Keep the trunk lid closed.
  • If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-cle even when the trunk lid is closed, open the windows and have the vehi-cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
• When parking
  • If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the engine.
  • Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
    If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle’s interior.
  • Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
• Exhaust pipe
  The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.

Riding with children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

• It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
• Use the window lock switch to avoid children operating the power window accidentally.  ( P.113)

Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions that need to be observed, different types of child restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in this manual. Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installation method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the restraint system.

Table of contents 

• Points to remember: P.42
  Child restraint system: P.43
  When using a child restraint system: P.44
  Child restraint system installation method
  • Fixed with a seat belt: P.46
  • Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor: P.49
  • Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap): P.51
• Points to remember
  The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.
  • Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for child restraint systems.
  • Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
  • Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.

WARNING

• When a child is riding 
  Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
  • For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system which is correctly installed. For installa-tion details, refer to the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation instruction is provided in this manual.
  • Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
  • Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.
• Handling the child restraint system
  If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-den swerving, or an accident.
  • If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visible. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.
  • Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided with the child restraint system manufac-turer and that the system is properly secured.
  • Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
  • If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk.

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