2015 LEXUS RC350 transmission fluid

1864-1. Before driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pe dals at the same time while driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 5 6 0 , 5 74 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

2024-2. Driving procedures
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by oper-
ating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is oper-
ated.
8-speed models: Th e selected gear,
from M1 to M8, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
6-speed models: The selected gear,
from M1 to M6, will be fixed and dis-
played in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will no t change unless the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
●When a gear change is necessary to protect the engine or automatic trans-
mission when the engine coolant temperature or automatic transmission
fluid temperature is low, or other reasons.
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippe ry road surface” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
Selecting gears in the M position
1
2

2034-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperatur e is high, “Transmission Fluid High Temper-
ature” will be displayed on th e multi-information display and the vehicle will go into trans-
mission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 229, 233)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 229, 233)
●When switching the driving mode to sp ort mode while driving in D position.
(  P. 2 7 8 )
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 5 8 9
■AI-SHIFT
●The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitab le gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the sh ift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to the M position cancels the function.)
●8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automatically se lects a suitable gear for sporty driving
according to driver’s input and driving co nditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting
normal mode with the driving mode select sw itch or shifting the shift lever to the M
position cancels this function.)
WA R N I N G
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden accele ration, as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.

5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
RC350: This light also 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.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC350 only
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
RC350 only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the VGRS (Variable Gear
Ratio Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

6119-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*
RC350 (2WD)10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
RC350 (AWD)10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
RC F11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90

670Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Engine ....................................................... 606ACCESSORY mode....................... 194
Compartment...................................... 479
Engine switch ........................................ 193
Hood ........................................................475
How to start the engine ................... 193
Identification number ...................... 606
If the engine will not start............... 587
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 193
Overheating .........................................597
Engine coolant....................................... 484 Capacity .................................................. 610
Checking............................................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................90, 96
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................. 481 Capacity ................................................ 607
Checking................................................. 481
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 315
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 96
Engine switch ...........................................193
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 282
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 283 Warning light .......................................534
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode ........................................... 286 First-aid kit storage belt......................434
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............. 560
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit ......................... 574
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................... 611
Brake..........................................................613
Washer ...................................................490
Fog lights.................................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Footwell light .......................................... 428 Wattage ...................................................619
Front fog lights......................................... 216 Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Switch ........................................................ 216
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 152 Adjustment.............................................. 152
Cleaning................................................. 463
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................. 157
Head restraints ...................................... 161
Jam protection function....................153
Seat heaters .......................................... 426
Seat position memory ....................... 157
Seat ventilators.....................................427F