2017 LEXUS RC350 coolant reservoir

5017-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RC300
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (→P. 540)
Battery ( →P. 513)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 504)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 509)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 506)Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 512)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 516)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 511)
Radiator (→ P. 511)1
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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t
Fuse boxes (→P. 540)
Battery ( →P. 513)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 504)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 506)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 509)
Brake fluid reservoir ( →P. 512) Washer fluid tank (
→P. 516)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 511)
Intercooler radiator (→ P. 509)
Radiator (→ P. 511)
Intercooler coolant reservoir (→P. 511)1
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5037-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
RC F
Fuse boxes (→P. 540)
Battery ( →P. 513)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 504)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 509)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 506)Brake fluid reservoir (
→P. 512)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 516)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 511)
Radiator (→ P. 511)1
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5
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10

5097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Coolant
RC350/RC300RC200t
RC F
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” lin e, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( → P. 630)
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5107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Intercooler coolant reservoir (RC200t only)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line,
add coolant up to the “F” line.
(→ P. 630)
■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 hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixt ure of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -31 °F [-35 °C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool ant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -44° F [-42°C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, ho ses, engine and intercooler coolant reservoir caps, drain
cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus de aler test the cap and check for leaks in the
cooling system.
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5117-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirt y or you are not sure of their condition,
have your vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot (RC350/RC300/RC200t)
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap, intercooler coolant reservoir cap and
radiator cap. ( →P. 634)
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. 634)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water and
antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cool-
ing. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator (if equipped)
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or inte rcooler as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the full (“FULL” or “F”) and low
(“LOW” or “L”) lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”4
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Engine (RC350/RC300)Engine (RC200t)
Engine (RC F)Intercooler (RC200t)

6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
●RC350/RC300: While the engine and radi-
ator are hot, do not loosen or remove the
coolant reservoir cap or radiator cap. (The
radiator cap is located under the engine
cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.
●RC200t: While the engine and radiators are
hot, do not loosen or remove the coolant res-
ervoir cap, radiator cap, or intercooler cool-
ant reservoir cap.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray 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.