2016 LEXUS RC350 engine

4737-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule,
please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure described below:While the engine is running, switch the multi-information display to the “Settings”
screen. ( P. 9 2 , 9 8 )
Select “Scheduled Maintenance” (or “Mainten ance System”) on the “Settings” screen.
Select “Yes” on the “Scheduled Maintena nce” (or “Maintenance System”) screen.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists an d are kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well informed ab out the operations of all systems on your
vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.
A message will be displayed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
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4747-2. Maintenance
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WA R N I N G
■If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents , and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component
wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash any affected area
immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds
which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. ( P. 4 9 7 )

4757-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the indicator (if equipped) and connections. ( P. 4 9 7 )
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 4 9 6 )
Engine/intercooler coolantIs the engine/intercooler coolant at the correct level?
( P. 4 9 3 )
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 488)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Radiator, condenser and
intercooler radiatorThe radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator
should be free from foreign objects. ( P. 4 9 5 )
Wa s h e r f l u i dIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( P. 5 0 0 )

4777-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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Maintenance and care
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
( P. 4 9 7 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 9 6 )• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
( P. 4 9 3 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 8 8 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 5 1 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 522)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser
and intercooler radi-
ator ( P. 4 9 5 )
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Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P. 5 1 0 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
( P. 500)• Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

4807-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 4 9 5 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or fallin g material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.

4857-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC350/RC300
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (P. 5 1 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 9 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 8 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 9 0 ) Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 4 9 6 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 5 0 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 9 5 )
Radiator ( P. 4 9 5 )1
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4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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RC200t
Fuse boxes ( P. 5 1 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 9 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 8 8 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 9 0 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 3 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 4 9 6 ) Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k (
P. 5 0 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 9 5 )
Intercooler radiator ( P. 4 9 3 )
Radiator ( P. 4 9 5 )
Intercooler coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 5 )1
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