3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............. 125
Automatic transmission.............. 128
Turn signal lever............................. 133
Parking brake ................................. 134
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 134
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 136
Automatic High Beam ................ 138
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................. 141
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 148
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................. 151
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 154
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......................... 161
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................................................ 168
Intuitive parking assist ................. 176
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 182
Driving mode select switch....... 190
Driving assist systems .................. 192
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ........................ 196
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch ............................... 200
Center Display .............................. 202
5-2. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system .205 Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators..................... 212
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................. 215
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ................ 217
Trunk features ................................. 219
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 220
Garage door opener .................. 222
Compass .......................................... 227
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior.................................... 232
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 235
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....238
General maintenance................ 239
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 242
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.243
Hood ................................................. 245
Positioning a floor jack .............. 245
Engine compartment .................. 247
Tires ................................................... 255
Tire inflation pressure................... 261
Wheels ............................................. 263
Air conditioning
filter ................. 264
Electronic key battery ................ 265
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care
2446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Light bulbs
( P.270)
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
• Phillips-head screw- driver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
( P.252)
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.261)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.254)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fans and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.252)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.
3188-1. Specifications
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■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter
RC350
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter
RC350
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)
3731-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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0_OM_(U)_1810373Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................134
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 283
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer ......................................... 282
Anchor brackets ............................................... 41
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283 Approach warning........................................ 173
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................134
Assist grips ..................................................... 220
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 205
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 137
Automatic High Beam ............................... 138
Automatic light control system................136
Automatic transmission ..............................128
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Average fuel economy..................................72
Average vehicle speed .................................72
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Wattage ..........................................................326
Battery Battery checking ........................................253
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Warning light ...............................................282
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Fluid.....................................................................321
Parking brake ................................................134
Warning light ...............................................282
Brake assist ......................................................192
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
C
Card key ............................................................ 82
CareAluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior............................................................ 232
Interior .............................................................235