2017 LEXUS RC200T maintenance

5787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid- able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or wate r entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head- lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L (2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
RC200t only
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)  Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon  Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the message as necessary.
RC200t onlyIndicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been reset.) Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Afterchanging the engine oil, the message should be
reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance  Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the message.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

6128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are in tended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displaye d on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to- vehicle distance decreases:
●When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds your vehicle speed
●When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow speed
●Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
●When depressing the accelerator pedal
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system func-tions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (RC200t)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 526)
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 540
■Warning buzzer
 P. 595

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9Vehicle specifications
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................668
Fuel information..........................683
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ............685
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ......................... 697

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9-1. Specifications
RC200t
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
RC F
*: Unladen vehicle
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length4695 mm (184.8 in.)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*11395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 in.)
Tread*1
Front1580 mm (62.2 in.)
Rear1600 mm (63.0 in.)
1570 mm (61.8 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass2170 kg (4784 lb.)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity
Front1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear1205 kg (2657 lb.)
Overall length 4705 mm (185.2 in.)
Overall width 1845 mm (72.6 in.)
Overall height*1390 mm (54.7 in.)
Wheelbase 2730 mm (107.5 in.)
Tread*Front 1555 mm (61.2 in.)
Rear 1560 mm (61.4 in.)
Gross vehicle mass 2250 kg (4960 lb.)
Maximum permissi- ble axle capacity
Front 1260 kg (2778 lb.)
Rear 1260 kg (2778 lb.)

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Vehicle specifications
9-3. Items to initialize
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance data*After changing the engine oilP. 526
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 538

707Alphabetical index
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Moon roof precautions .................. 234
Power window lock switch............227
Power window precautions .........230
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 565
Seat belt precautions .......................... 48
Seat heater precautions ................ 490
Trunk precautions .............................. 173
Cleaning .......................................... 506, 511
Aluminum wheels ..............................507
Exterior................................................... 506
Interior ........................................................ 511
Seat belts..................................................512
Clock .......................................................... 501
Coat hooks ..............................................504
Condenser ............................................. 529
Console box ........................................... 496
Cooling system ...................................... 527
Engine overheating ......................... 659
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control .....298
Cup holders ............................................ 497
Current fuel consumption.......... 134, 141
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 49
Customizable features .......................686
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) .......415
Daytime running light system ......... 265
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 484
Rear window........................................ 484
Windshield ........................................... 484
Differential............................................... 678
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) .......415
Dimensions ............................................. 668
Display
Drive information........................ 134, 141
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 315
Multi-information display........ 131, 139
Warning message ............................ 597
Distance ............................................ 134, 141
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............516
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................. 492
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 164
Smart entry & start system ............. 175
Wireless remote control .................158
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........... 591
If a warning light turns on................ 591
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 597
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 650
If the engine will not start .............. 648
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.........................................654
If you have a flat tire ............... 619, 633
If you think something
is wrong.............................................. 589
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....664
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency........... 581
If your vehicle needs to
be towed.............................................582
If your vehicle overheats ............... 659
Engine........................................................ 670
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 248
Compartment...................................... 522
Engine switch....................................... 247
Hood ......................................................... 518
How to start the engine .................. 247
Identification number .......................670
If the engine will not start .............. 648
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 247
Overheating ........................................ 659
Engine coolant....................................... 527
Capacity................................................. 676
Checking ................................................527
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 384
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system ................. 92
Engine oil ................................................. 524
Capacity................................................... 671
Checking ............................................... 524
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 384
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 526
Engine oil temperature gauge ..........124
Engine switch ..........................................247
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 349
Warning light....................................... 592
Expert mode ........................................... 352