2015 LEXUS RC350 fuel

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive............................... 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children .......................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Exhaust gas precautions .............75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........ 76
Alarm ................................................. 78
Theft prevention labels ...............80 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 82
Gauges and meters (RC350) ....................................... 90
Gauges and meters (RC F) ............................................. 96
Multi-information display (RC350) ..................................... 103
Multi-information display (RC F) ............................................. 110
Fuel consumption information ..................................123
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2Instrument cluster

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................................. 130
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................135
Trunk................................................... 141
Smart access system with push-button start.......................146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................152
Rear seats........................................155
Driving position memory.......... 157
Head restraints .............................. 161
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................164
Inside rear view mirror...............166
Outside rear view mirrors....... 168
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 171
Moon roof ....................................... 175 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 180
Cargo and luggage .................... 187
Vehicle load limits ....................... 190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............193
Automatic transmission ............199
Turn signal lever .......................... 204
Parking brake .............................. 205
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC350) .................................... 206
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F) .......................................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................208
Automatic High Beam................ 211
Fog light switch ............................. 216
Windshield wipers and washer ........................................... 217
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 225
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component4Driving

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................524
If you think something is wrong.............................................531
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 532
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 533
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 539
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 560
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare
tire)................................................. 574
If the engine will not start ........ 587
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...........................589
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 590
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 593
If your vehicle overheats ..........597
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................600 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 604
Fuel information ......................... 620
Tire information........................... 623
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 635
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize......................... 646
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 648
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 649
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)....................................651
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 660
Alphabetical index ................................ 6649Vehicle specifications
For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 135
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Opening/closing the side window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534, 541
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 225
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 607
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560, 574
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 607
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5 41
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights /side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 204, 208
Front fog lights
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 512, Watts: P. 619)
*: If equipped
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ....................................... 82
Gauges and meters (RC350) ....................................... 90
Gauges and meters (RC F) ............................................. 96
Multi-information display (RC350) ..................................... 103
Multi-information display (RC F) .............................................110
Fuel consumption information ................................. 123

842. Instrument cluster
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )
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(if equipped)
Pre-collision system warn-
ing light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 5 3 4 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 3 3 )*1 Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 3 3 )Open door warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
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(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 3 3 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 5 3 4 )
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1Master warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )
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(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 3 3 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 3 5 )
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 5 3 4 )

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Instrument cluster
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
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 tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Shift position and gear position ( P. 199)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 1 0 3 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 5 3 9 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
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.
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