2017 LEXUS RC200T oil

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Maintenance and care
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine o il may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or afterreplacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel- erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
RC200tRC F
Engine oil selection P. 672, 674
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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■After changing the engine oil (RC200t only)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
While the vehicle is stopped, press the meter control switch on the steering wheel.
Press the  or  meter control switch on the st eering wheel, select, and then
press the meter control switch.
Press  or  meter control switch on the steering wheel to select “Oil Maintenance”
and then press .
Select “Yes” and then press .
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of
used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling
or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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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.

6048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safetysystem)A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high A buzzer also sounds. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) system has overheatedThis message may be displayed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following: • Continuously driving at high speeds or throughsharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins continuouslyA buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that engine oil level is low This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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

6288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheelsurface.
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WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after thevehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas wi th hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tireto fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m,76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel or nament, as it may fly off the wheel while the vehicle is moving.• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel. • If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holesof the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualif ied and equipped professional.