Canceling Launch Control; Launch Control Will Not Operate Properly When - Lexus RC F Owner's Manual

234 4-5. Using the driving support systems
7 Firmly and fully depress the accel-
erator pedal.
The control standby state will be entered
and the engine speed will be automatically
maintained between 1500-2000 r/min.
If the "LAUNCH" indicator turns off,
release the accelerator pedal and perform
this procedure again from 6.
8 Within 3 seconds of depressing the
accelerator pedal, release the
brake pedal to start off.
The "LAUNCH" indicator will turn off 3
seconds after the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
If the brake pedal is not released before the
"LAUNCH" indicator turns off, release the
accelerator pedal and perform this proce-
dure again from 6.
After starting off, when the accelerator
pedal is released, launch control will stop
operating.

Canceling launch control

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Perform any of the following:
 Shift the shift lever to any position
other than D.
 Operate the drive mode switch to
select any mode other than SPORT
S+ mode.
 Press the
 Press the "LAUNCH" switch.
Operation condition
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When all of the following conditions are
met, launch control can be enabled:
The engine and transmission are suffi-
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ciently warmed up.
The engine, transmission, driving support
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systems, etc. are not malfunctioning.
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switch.
Launch control will not operate prop-
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erly when
In the following situations, launch control
may not operate properly:
When the brake pedal is not firmly
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depressed and the rear wheels slip.
When starting off on a road surface that
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is wet with rain, standing water, etc.
When starting off on a slick road surface.
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When the vehicle has not been properly
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maintained (tires are worn out, tire pres-
sure is low, etc.).
WARNING
Launch control precautions
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not use on public roads.
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Use only when road and ambient con-
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ditions are safe.
Before use, ensure that no people or
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obstructions are nearby.
Proper use of launch control requires
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an expert level of driving skill. When
using launch control, always check the
track conditions and surrounding area.
Do not start off with the rear wheels
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spinning.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the vehicle when
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using launch control
As launch control applies a large load
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on vehicle components, do not use it
excessively.
Always follow the correct operation
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procedures as described in this man-
ual.