
5597-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent
to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
●Used wheels
●Bent wheels that have been straightened
●Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your alumi-
num wheels.
●When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are
still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
●Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
●Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber
hammer when balancing your wheels.
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters that allow the tire pressure warning sy stem to provide advance warning in the event
of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (P. 537)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Other-
wise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

5607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. Doingso may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affe ct the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, make sure to have tires se rviced by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional or other qualified ser-vice shop. In addition, make sure to purcha se your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitte rs may not work properly with non-genu- ine wheels.

6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The spare tire
●RC200t: The spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
●Use the spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire. ( P. 679)
■When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning sys- tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driving
with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size)
Install the spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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6448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional that is
less than 100 km (62 miles) away for tire repair or replacement.
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is marked on the bottle. The sealant should be replaced before the expiry da te. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified an d equipped professional for replacement.
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the seal ant has been used and needs to be purchased, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. The compressor is reusable.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40 C (-40F) to 60C (140 F).
●The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on your vehi- cle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for any otherpurposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may not beremovable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a wet
cloth.
●During operation of the kit, a loud operatio n noise is produced. This does not indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit to check or to adjust the tire pres- sure.
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)
while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
RC200t (17-inch tires)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1RC200t104 mm (4.1 in.) Min.
RC F112 mm (4.4 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*27 - 10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704, FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Vehicle speedFront wheel kPa (kgf/cm2 orbar, psi)
Rear wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 orbar, psi)
More than 190 km/h
(118 mph)270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
190 km/h (118 mph) or less240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)
Wheel size17 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

6809-1. Specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC200t (18-inch tires)
RC200t (19-inch tires)
RC200t (spare tire)
Tire size235/45R18 94Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Front wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Rear wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)
Wheel size18 8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/40R19 96Y XL, 265/35R19 94Y
Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front wheel kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Rear wheelkPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size19 8J (235/40R19), 19 9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT145/70D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size18 4T
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC F
Tire size Front tires: 255/35ZR19 (92Y) Rear tires: 275/35ZR19 (96Y)
Spare tire (if equipped): 225/40ZR19 (93Y)
Tire inflation pres- sure (front and rear) (Recommended cold
tire inflation pres- sure)
Vehicle speed
Front wheel kPa
(kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Rear wheel kPa
(kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
More than 220 km/h
(137 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
220 km/h (137 mph) or less250 (2.5, 36)250 (2.5, 36)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (spare) (Recommended coldtire inflation pres-
sure)
290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm2 or bar, 42 psi)
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 19 9J Rear wheels: 19 10J Spare wheel (if equipped): 19 8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

723Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Electric power steering
system ..................................................592
Low fuel level .......................................593
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 591
Master warning light ........................593
Open door............................................593
Pre-crash safety system .................592
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights.................................593
Slip indicator......................................... 592
SRS............................................................. 591
Tire pressure ........................................593
Warning messages .............................. 597
Warning reflector storage belt .......499
Washer...................................................... 273
Checking ...............................................534
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Switch ...................................................... 273
Washing and waxing ...........................506
Weight.......................................................668
Wheels ......................................................559
Replacing .............................................. 559
Size............................................................ 679
Window lock switch ............................ 227
Windows ...................................................227
Power windows .................................. 227
Rear window defogger .................. 484
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 485
Windshield wipers ............................... 273
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .....................273
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................275
Winter driving tips ............................... 384
Wireless remote control .................... 158
Battery-Saving Function ...................177
Locking/Unlocking ................. 164, 170
Replacing the battery ...................... 563
WMA disc ................................................. 417