2018 LEXUS RCF differential

396 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) 
RC F (vehicles with TVD [Torque Vectoring Differential])
* : Do not place the floor jack under either torque transfer module. Torque transfer modules
* Jack point

474 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U) (If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s
door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof. (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. (If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
system has overheated
This message may be disp layed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following:
• Continuously driving at high speeds or through
sharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins
continuously
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding
extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.Warning message Details/Actions(Flashes)

5458-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)* : The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.Electrical system Battery
Open voltage at 68  F
(20  C): 12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value, charge
the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine and all
lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Automatic transmission Fluid capacity
* RC350 10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
RC350AWD/RC300
AWD 10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
RC300 9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.)
RC F 11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE ■
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0  F (-18  C): SAE90
Below 0  F (-18  C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90

546 8-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC350/RC300 (vehicles without LS D [Limited Slip Differential])
RC350/RC300/RC F (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
RC F (vehicles with TVD [Tor que Vectoring Differential])
* 1
: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differen tial Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
* 2
: Torque transfer modules are located on the ri ght and left sides of the rear differential
unit.
* 3
: Using torque transfer module fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration of performance, vibration, or ultimately damage the TVD system of your
vehicle.Rear differential Oil capacity 1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
* 1
Oil capacity 1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
* 1
Differential
Torque transfer module
* 2
Oil capacity 1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.) Left-hand side:
0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Right-hand side:
0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscos-
ity Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equiva-
lent
* 1
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
* 3

619Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Cleaning......................................... 376, 381
Aluminum wheels .............................. 377
Exterior....................................................376
Interior ...................................................... 381
Seat belts ............................................... 382
Clock ......................................................... 355
Coat hooks..............................................358
Compass .................................................. 366
Condenser .............................................. 406
Console box ............................................ 351
Cooling system ..................................... 404
Engine overheating...........................526
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 268
Cup holders ............................................ 352
Current fuel consumption ....... 108, 122
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ....................... 569 Daytime running light system...........226
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............338
Rear window........................................338
Windshield............................................338
Differential
Front differential .................................545
Rear differential................................... 546
Dimension ............................................... 536
Dinghy towing ....................................... 206
Display
Drive information...................... 108, 122
Dynamic radar cruise control .....268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ................... 265
Multi-information display....... 103, 118
Warning message.............................460
Distance ...........................................108, 122
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 391
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................. 347
Door lock
Doors.........................................................145
Smart access system with
push-button start ..............................156
Wireless remote control..................140 D

627Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Odometer ........................................... 91, 96
Oil
Engine oil............................................... 540
Front differential oil........................... 545
Rear differential oil ............................ 546
Opener
Hood ........................................................393
Trunk ........................................................... 151
Outer foot lights.................................... 347
Outside rear view mirrors ..................178
Adjusting and folding........................ 178
Blind spot monitor............................ 290
Linked mirror function
when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................... 338
Outside temperature...................... 91, 96
Overheating ........................................... 526 Paddle shift switches................... 215, 216
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 280
Parking brake .........................................222
Parking lights ..........................................225
Light switch........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 250
Warning light ....................................... 454
Personal lights ....................................... 349
Pop-up display ................................. 111, 129
Power outlet ........................................... 355
Power steering (Electric power
steering system) .................................. 313
Warning light ....................................... 454
Power windows....................................... 182
Door lock linked
window operation ...........................184
Jam protection function................... 183
Operation................................................182
Window lock switch ..........................182
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 250
Warning light ....................................... 454O P
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

631Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Switches
Active rear wing switch ..................307
ASC (Active Sound Control)
switch.................................................... 223
Audio remote control
switches
* Automatic High Beam system ....228
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch................................................... 290
Cruise control switch...................... 268
Door lock switches .............................147
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 166
Emergency flashers switch ........... 442
Engine switch .......................................207
Fog light switch ................................... 232
Garage door opener
switches .............................................. 359
Heated steering wheel
switch....................................................344
Ignition switch ......................................207
Intuitive parking assist switch ........ 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) switch ....264
Light switches ...................................... 225
Meter control switches ........... 106, 119 Moon roof switches .......................... 186
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................178
Paddle shift switches............... 215, 216
Power door lock switch ................... 147
Power window switches ..................182
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ...................................................338
Seat heater switches ........................ 345
Seat ventilator switches .................. 346
Snow mode switch ............................. 214
“SOS” button ....................................... 370
Talk switch
* Telephone switches
* Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch .................. 174
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ..................................................... 414
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) switch .......................... 310
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ....................................................274
VSC OFF switch ................................. 314
Window lock switch ..........................182
Windshield wiper
and washer switch ......................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch ................................................... 339
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

633Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Tools............................................... 490, 504
Top tether strap.........................................76
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ...................................................... 310
Total load capacity ............................... 204
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 206
Emergency towing............................ 444
Towing eyelet....................................... 447
Trailer towing ...................................... 205
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................312
Traction Control (TRAC) ...................312
Trailer towing ......................................... 205
Transmission.............................................213
Automatic transmission ....................213
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................... 219
M mode ................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
Trip meters .......................................... 91, 96 Trunk ............................................................ 151
Internal trunk release lever .............153
Luggage security system................. 152
Smart access system
with push-button start..................... 151
Trunk features...................................... 353
Trunk grip ................................................ 152
Trunk light................................................153
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
Trunk storage extension ................ 357
Wireless remote control................... 151
Trunk light.................................................. 153
Wattage .................................................553
Turn signal lights ..................................... 221
Replacing light
bulbs .............................434, 436, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) ...........................................310
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.