2018 LEXUS RCF torque

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)

498 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)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 wheel
surface. 4
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WARNING ■
Replacing a flat tire ●
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle 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 with hands, feet or other body parts while
changing a tire, etc. may result in burns. ●
Failure to follow these precautions could cau se the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to 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 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) 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 holes
of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

500 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration. Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. ■
The spare tire ●
RC350/RC300:
The spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.●
Use the spare tire temporarily , and only in an emergency.●
Make sure to check the tire inflat ion pressure of the spare tire. (  P. 548)■
When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valv e and transmitter, low
inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning sys-
tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warn ing light comes on, the
light remains on. ■
When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driving
with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with front and
rear tires of the same size except fo r vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires)
Install the spare tire on one of the front whee ls of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires. 4
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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

548 8-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC350/RC300 (type A) 
RC350/RC300 (type B)Tires and wheels Tire size 235/45R18 94Y, T155/70D17 110M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)
Tire size 235/45R18 94Y, T145/70D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8J, 18  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)

5498-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC350/RC300 (type C) 
RC350/RC300 (type D) Tire size P235/45R18 94V, T155/70D17 110M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)
Tire size P235/45R18 94V, T145/70D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8J, 18  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)

550 8-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC350/RC300 (type E) 
RC350/RC300 (type F) Tire size 235/40R19 96V, T155/70D17 110M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 8 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 19  8J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)
Tire size 235/40R19 96V, T145/70D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front
tires, 8 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 19  8J, 18  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft •
lbf (103 N •
m, 10.5 kgf •
m)