2017 LEXUS RC200T radiator cap

5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC200t
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Intercooler radiator ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
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5237-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC F
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of theengine compartment.
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
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5287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Coolant selection
Only use “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 hybridorganic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixt ure of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -35 C [-31F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine and intercooler coolant reservoir caps, drain
cock and water pump. If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another dulyqualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling sys-
tem.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot (RC200t)
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap, intercooler coolant reservoir cap and radiator cap. ( P. 662)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
■When the engine is hot (RC F)
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap. ( P. 662) The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap isremoved, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri- ous injury.
●RC200t: While the engine and radiators arehot, do not loosen or remove the coolant res-ervoir cap, radiator cap, or intercooler cool-
ant reservoir cap. High temperature steam or coolant couldspray out.
●RC F: While the engine and radiator are hot,do not loosen or remove the coolant reser-voir cap.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

716Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................298
Radiator .................................................... 529
Radio ........................................................... 415
Rear fog light ............................................271
Replacing light bulb.......................... 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights....................................593
Rear seat.....................................................212
Fold down the seatback ................... 212
Luggage security system ...................171
Rear turn signal lights..........................260
Replacing light bulbs........................ 574
Turn signal lever .................................260
Wattage..................................................682
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.................... 222
Outside rear view mirrors............. 224
Rear window defogger ..................... 484
Refueling ....................................................281
Capacity................................................... 671
Fuel types ................................................ 671
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened ......................................... 283
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 283
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 563
Fuses ........................................................ 566
Light bulbs ............................................ 570
Tires............................................................ 619
Reset the maintenance data ............ 526
Rev indicator .................................. 120, 127
Rev peak ......................................... 120, 128
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.