
4657-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline oracidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, su ch as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 2 4 8 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window cl ean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

5097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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6059-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This is the primary identification number fo r your Lexus. It is used in register-
ing the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top
left of the instrument panel and in the
engine compartment.
This number is also on the Certifica-
tion Label.
Vehicle identification
RC350RC F

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 518
Wattage ................................................... 619
Battery....................................................... 487 Battery checking ................................487
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................... 593
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 315
Warning light ...................................... 533
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................ 297
Bluetooth
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Audio system .......................................376
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................378
Brake Fluid.......................................................... 486
Parking brake...................................... 205
Warning light ...................................... 533
Brake assist ............................................. 282
Break-in tips............................................... 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ............................................ 94, 101
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 297 Card key ....................................................130
Care................................................458, 463
Aluminum wheels .............................. 459
Exterior ...................................................458
Interior ..................................................... 463
Seat belts................................................ 464
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................434
CD player................................................ 352
Chains ......................................................... 316
Child restraint system ............................ 57 Child seats definition .......................... 57
Child seats installation............... 64, 70
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 50
Installing a CRS to the passenger seat ............................. 61
Installing a CRS to the rear seat ........................................................... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ....................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap..........................73
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I/M test ......................................................472
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 606
Vehicle ................................................... 605
Ignition switch (engine switch)..........193
Illuminated entry system .................... 430
Immobilizer system..................................76
Indicators .................................................... 85
Initialization Maintenance......................................... 467
Meter.................................................107, 119
Moon roof ...............................................176
Multi-information display ........107, 119
Power windows .................................... 172
Tire pressure warning system................................492
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 498
Inside rear view mirror .........................166
Instrument panel light control...............................................94, 101
Interior lights........................................... 429
Intuitive parking assist......................... 254
Jack Positioning a floor jack .................... 476
Vehicle-equipped jack ...... 560, 574
Jack handle ..................................560, 574
Jam protection function Front seats .............................................. 153
Moon roof ...............................................176
Power windows .................................... 172 Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button start........... 135, 141
Wireless remote control......... 135, 141
Keys .............................................................130 Battery-saving function ....................148
Electronic key ....................................... 130
Engine switch ........................................193
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 590
Key number plate ............................... 130
Keyless entry ......................................... 130
Mechanical key.......................................131
Replacing the battery ...................... 507
Warning buzzer...................................136
Wireless remote control................. 130
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance.......... 473
General maintenance .................... 469
Maintenance data ............................. 604
Maintenance requirements.......... 466
Maintenance system .................... 107, 119
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 533
Master warning light ........................... 534
Meter Changing the display...............93, 100
Indicators.................................................. 85
Instrument panel light control ............................................ 94, 101
Meters............................................... 90, 96
Multi-information display ....... 103, 110
Operating the meter control switches ......................................... 105, 111
Settings .............................................107, 119
Warning lights ........................................84
Warning message ............................ 539
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 420
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 166
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................420
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 168
Vanity mirrors ......................................435 MMS (Multimedia messaging
service).................................................. 386
Mobile Assistant ................................... 328
Moon roof ................................................. 175 Door lock linked moon roof operation...................... 176
Jam protection function.................... 176
Operation................................................ 175
MP3 disc ................................................. 352
Multi-information display........... 103, 110 Audio system-linked ................ 103, 110
Drive information........................ 106, 112
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 233
“F” content .................................................114
G-force ...................................................... 117
Lap timer....................................................114
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 249
Navigation system-linked ..... 103, 110
Settings ............................................ 107, 119 switch settings...................... 107, 119
Switching the display ................. 105, 111
Torque distribution .............................. 116
Warning message.............................539
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
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