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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 534
If you think something is wrong .............................................541
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 542
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 543
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 549
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 570
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 584
If the engine will not start .........597
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 599
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............600
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 604
If your vehicle overheats .........608
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................... 614 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ....................618
Fuel information ......................... 636
Tire information........................... 639
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............651
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize......................... 662
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 664
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 665
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)...................................667
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................ 676
Alphabetical inde x ................................6809Vehicle specifications
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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
• Lexus Enform
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)4-4. Refueling
●Close both side doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 6 3 6
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refu eling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before openin g the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on th e fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers...................532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................533 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................534
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 541
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 542
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 543
If a warning message is displayed..................................... 549
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................................ 570
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................584
If the engine will not start ........ 597
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............................ 599
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............ 600
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................604
If your vehicle overheats ........ 608
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................614
5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.Turn the engine switch to AC CESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage wh en the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the
build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Ti er Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as et hers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the fo rmulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure th at it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasolin e that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking fo r a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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Front turn signal lights ......................... 210Replacing light bulbs ........... 524, 529
Turn signal lever .................................. 210
Wattage ................................................. 635
Fuel ...............................................................231 Capacity ................................................. 622
Fuel gauge ....................................... 92, 98
Fuel pump shut off system.............542
Information ........................................... 636
Refueling...................................................231
Type ..............................................622, 636
Warning light .......................................544
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ........... 108, 115
Current fuel consumption ..... 108, 115
Fuel filler door ..........................................231 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 233
Refueling...................................................231
Fuel gauge ..........................................92, 98
Fuel pump shut off system................. 542
Fuses ........................................................... 519
Garage door opener .......................... 444
Gauges ................................................92, 98
Glove box ................................................ 436
Glove box light ...................................... 436 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................... 383
HD Radio
® system ................................ 351
Head restraints........................................ 164
Headlight cleaner .................................223
Headlights ................................................. 214 Automatic High Beam system .................................................... 217
Light switch............................................. 214
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Heaters Air conditioning system ................. 420
Heated steering wheel ................... 429
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 424
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Hill-start assist control ........................287
Hood ...........................................................481 Open .........................................................481
Hooks Cargo hooks .......................................438
Coat hooks ........................................... 443
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 30
Horn............................................................. 168
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