LEXUS RC F (2019 year). Instruction

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The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted

individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail

lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made

to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once.

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Outside temperature display

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In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the

display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a

garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “_ _”or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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Pop-up display

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In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will

be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display or the odometer/trip meter

screen (F SPORT models).

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

P. 111)

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Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (

P. 111)

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

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Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates

the maximum engine speed.

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The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red

zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the

engine after it has cooled completely. (

P. 526)

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SPORT S mode



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 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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Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P. 118)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P. 460)

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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

) 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°F (-40°C) to 122°F

(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature

is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

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

(

P. 213)

Odometer and trip meter display

Odometer:

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:

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 inde-

pendently.

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 eco-

friendly. This meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your

driving.

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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 100 mph
[160 km/h])

This setting can be enabled on the

multi-information display.

: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

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Rev indicator (SPORT S mode/SPORT S+ mode)
When the shift lever is in M, an indi-
cator on the tachometer will be dis-
played in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indi-
cator 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.



SPORT S mode



SPORT S+ mode

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Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT S mode)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.

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Meter display and layout
P. 301

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker
Brighter

Changing the display

Instrument panel light control

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The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Welcome illumination of the analog speedometer

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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.

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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

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Variable red zone

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Eco driving meter

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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 acceler-

ator pedal being depressed, the eco driving meter may not display the eco-driving

state correctly.

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When the shift lever is moved to P, N or R, the segments will turn gray and the eco driv-

ing meter will not operate.

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 rpm to 7300 rpm depending on the

engine coolant temperature.

Before driving under extremely high load condi-

tions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the

engine.

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted

individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail

lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made

to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once.

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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.

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Outside temperature display

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In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the

display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a

garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “

” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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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. 129)

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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.

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Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (

P. 129)

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●

Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents 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. 526)

• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator (

) is in the red zone and flash-

ing.

• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator (

) is in the red zone and flashing.

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings.

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Except F SPORT models

Menu icon display area

Displays the following items.

When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature and clock are dis-

played.

• Menu icons (

P. 107)

• Outside temperature (

P. 91)

• Clock (

P. 91)

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,

warning or advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (

P. 107)

• Warning message (

P. 460)

Indicator/shift position display area

Displays the following items:

• Indicators (

P. 84)

• Shift position display (

P. 213)

Multi-information display (RC350/RC300)

Summary of functions

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Odometer/trip meter display area

(

P. 115)

Displays the following items:

• Odometer/trip meter
•

Distance until next engine oil change (if equipped)

Meter control switches (

P. 106)

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button (

P. 107)

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F SPORT models



Main meter in center position

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Main meter moved to the right

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Clock (

P. 91)

Outside temperature (

P. 91)

Indicator/shift position display area

Displays the following items:

• Indicators (

P. 84)

• Shift position display (

P. 213)

Content display area

Main meter in center position:
Displays various drive information on the main meter. Additionally, warning or

advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.

• Drive information (

P. 108)

• Warning message (

P. 460)

Main meter moved to the right:
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,

warning or advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (

P. 107)

• Warning message (

P. 460)

Odometer/trip meter display area

(

P. 115)

Displays the following items:

• Odometer/trip meter
•

Distance until next engine oil change (if equipped)

Menu icons (

P. 107)

Meter control switches (

P. 106)

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button (

P. 107)

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Using the content display area

The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.

:Select menu icons

:Change

displayed

con-

tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor

Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen

Pressing and holding the switch will display the first screen of the selected menu

icon.

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Except F SPORT models
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen

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F SPORT models
Move the main meter

When the main meter moves to the right, the menu icons will be displayed on the

left side.

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Registering a top screen (except F SPORT models)
The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold

• A message asking to confirm if registration is desired will be displayed. If the

selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-

played.

• When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be dis-

played.

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Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (after reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on

, display the desired

item and press and hold

If both of the displayed items are resettable, a message will be displayed asking

which item(s) to reset.

Using the multi-information display

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Using the odometer/trip meter display area

Items in this area are operated using the odometer/trip meter and trip meter
reset button.
Press: Change displayed item

Each time the button is pressed, the

displayed item will be changed.

Press and hold: Reset

Display the desired trip meter and

press and hold the button to reset the

trip meter.

Select a menu icon to display its content.

Drive information (

P. 108)

Select to display various drive data.

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance

• Compass display (heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter

control switches.

Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control (

P. 268)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (

P. 261)

Warning message display (

P. 460)

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is

detected.

Settings display (

P. 111)

Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.

Menu icons

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F SPORT models: Some drive information items can only be displayed when the
main meter is in the center position or when it is moved to the right.

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Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the following.

F SPORT models (when the main meter is in the center position): Each item is dis-

played separately.

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Drive information 1

• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)

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Drive information 2

• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)

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Drive information 3

• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)

Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on

. (

P. 111)

Drive information (

)

Item

Content

Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption

Average fuel

economy

After reset

Displays average fuel consumption since display
reset

1, 2

After start

Displays average fuel consumption since engine
start

After refuel

Displays average fuel consumption since refuel

2, 3

Average

vehicle

speed

After reset

Displays average vehicle speed since display
reset

After start

Displays average vehicle speed since engine start

Elapsed time

After reset

Displays elapsed time since display reset

After start

Displays elapsed time since engine start

Distance

Driving range

Displays driving range with remaining fuel

3, 4

After start

Displays drive distance since vehicle start

Other

Blank

No item

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: Resetting:

P. 106

: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.

: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be

updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the

actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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Eco Driving Indicator
P. 116

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Boost gauge/engine oil temperature gauge/engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped)

Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The
display will change color if the
specified pressure is exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil tempera-
ture. The display will flash if the
engine oil temperature exceeds
284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer will sound and warning message
will be displayed if the engine oil pressure becomes low. (

P. 460)

This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on factors such as the

road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show

the actual condition of the vehicle.

: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the center

position.

LEXUS RC F (2019 year). Instruction - part 6