2018 LEXUS RC350 flat tire

5678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning

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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items 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
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 385
Engine oil maintenance dataAfter changing the engine oilP. 403
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 414

615What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repl ace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 489)
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 502)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 532)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

621Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds...........453
If a warning light turns on...............453
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 518
If the engine will not start................. 516
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................................... 522
If you have a flat tire .............489, 502
If you think something is wrong................................................ 451
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........443
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 444
If your vehicle overheats ................526
Engine ....................................................... 539 ACCESSORY mode..................... 208
Compartment......................................397
Engine switch .......................................207
Hood ........................................................393
How to start the engine ..................207
Identification number ...................... 538
If the engine will not start................. 516
Ignition switch (engine switch)....207
Overheating .........................................526 Engine coolant ...................................... 404
Capacity................................................. 544
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter ........................320, 320
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................................91, 96
Engine immobilizer system .................. 79
Engine oil ................................................. 400 Capacity.................................................540
Checking .............................................. 400
Preparing and checking before winter ........................320, 320
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 403
Engine oil temperature gauge............96
Engine switch ..........................................207
Enhanced VSC ....................................... 312
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 313 Warning light ....................................... 454
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Expert mode ............................................ 316

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 353
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire.............. 489
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit......................... 502
Floor mats ................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission ................. 545
Brake ........................................................547
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights .................................................. 232 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Footwell light .......................................... 347 Wattage ................................................. 553
Front fog lights ....................................... 232 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Switch....................................................... 232
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................51
Front seats .................................................. 161 Adjustment ............................................... 161
Cleaning .................................................. 381
Correct driving posture .................... 32
Driving position memory ................ 166
Head restraints ....................................... 171
Jam protection function ................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 166
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Seat position memory....................... 166
Seat ventilators ....................................346 Front turn signal lights .......................... 221
Replacing light bulbs ........... 434, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
Fuel............................................................... 241 Capacity.................................................540
Fuel gauge ........................................ 91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 452
Information............................................554
Refueling .................................................. 241
Type............................................. 540, 554
Warning light .......................................455
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .......... 108, 122
Current fuel consumption............................ 108, 122
Fuel filler door.......................................... 241 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Refueling .................................................. 241
Fuel gauge ...........................................91, 96
Fuel pump shut off system .................452
Fuses...........................................................429
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Side mirrors ..............................................178
Adjusting and folding........................ 178
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................ 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Side windows .......................................... 182
Slip indicator........................................... 454
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ............................. 145, 151
Starting the engine ............................207
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 323
Spare tire.................................................. 489 Inflation pressure ............................... 548
Storage location ................................ 490 Spark plug ............................................... 544
Specifications......................................... 536
Speed indicator................................ 93, 99
Speedometer ......................................91, 96
Sport mode ...............................................301
Steering lock ............................................ 210
Column lock release .........................210
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 344
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 532
Sun shade .................................................. 187
Sun visors................................................. 354

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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Tachometer ........................................ 91, 96
Variable red zone................................. 101
Tail lights................................................... 225 Light switch ........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system.............. 79
Luggage security system ................ 152
Theft prevention labels ....................... 82
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 420 Maintenance data ............................. 548
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 413
Warning light ...................................... 455
Tire information ..................................... 557 Glossary ................................................ 564
Size ........................................................... 560
Tire identification number............. 559
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................562 Tire pressure warning system ........... 413
Initializing ................................................. 413
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.................. 413
Registering ID codes ......................... 414
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................................... 414
Warning light .......................................455
Tires ............................................................. 412 Chains ..........................................322, 322
Checking ................................................. 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................502
If you have a flat tire ............. 489, 502
Inflation pressure................................548
Information............................................ 557
Replacing ...............................................489
Rotating tires .......................................... 412
Size ...........................................................548
Snow tires .............................................. 323
Spare tire................................................489
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................. 413
Tire pressure warning system ....... 413
Warning light .......................................455
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RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 393 P. 151 P. 241
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 393
P. 548
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 540, 554
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 548
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 540
Engine oil type
P. 540