Lexus RC F dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus RC F owner's manual, 2020 to 2025. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2020 to 2025 RC F warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
What to do: Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or Drive-Start Control is operating; Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Parking brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) or (flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally.
What to do: Check the parking brake is fully released. If the light stays on, the brakes may not work properly: stop and get help rather than driving on.
Brake hold operated indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 320) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 *2
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire, 332); Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. If the warning light does not turn off after a few minutes, perform initialization If the light does not turn off after performing initialization, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
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| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| Parking brake warning light | Red* | (flashes) or (flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Inappropriate pedal operation warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) indicator | Amber | (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | (flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 320) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire, 332); Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. If the warning light does not turn off after a few minutes, perform initialization If the light does not turn off after performing initialization, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system. | |
| Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 *2 | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2020 Lexus RC F Owner's Manual; 2021 Lexus RC F Owner's Manual; 2022 Lexus RC F Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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