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Check the radiator, condenser and
intercooler radiator and clear away
any foreign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
RC350/RC300 AWD
RC300
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reser-
voir cap, intercooler coolant reservoir
cap and coolant inlet cap. ( P.312)
The cooling system may be under pres-
sure 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 cooling. Be sure to read
the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-
vent it from damagi ng parts or paint.
Checking the radiator, con-
denser and intercooler radiator
(if equipped)
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or
intercooler radiator as they may be hot
and cause serious injuries, such as burns.
Checking and adding the brake
fluid

2827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.309)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

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Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
RC300
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the full (“FULL” or “F”)
and low (“LOW” or “L”) lines on the
reservoir.
Engine (RC350/RC300 AWD) Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
Engine (RC300)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
Intercooler (RC300)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
A
B
A
B
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C

3338-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to
a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine

3831-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Turn signal lever ...........................................133
Wattage.......................................................... 326
V
Vanity lights...................................................... 221
Vanity mirrors ................................................. 221
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 192
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................193
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................193
Vehicle identification number ..................316
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............192
Vehicle sway warning display ....................75
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 212
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 192
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............192
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................285
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 173
Brake Override System ......................... 284
Downshifting ......................................... 131, 132
Drive-Start Control .................................. 284
Electric power steering .......................... 284
High coolant temperature .................... 282
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 161
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)...............285
Low engine oil pressure......................... 283
Open door..............................................87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake .............................................. 284
Pre-collision braking................................. 155 Seat belt ......................................................... 286
Warning lights............................................... 282 ABS ...................................................................283
Brake Override System .........................284
Brake system................................................282
Charging system........................................282
Drive-Start Control...................................284
Electric power steering...........................284
High coolant temperature.....................282
LDA indicator ............................................. 285
Low engine oil pressure.........................283
Low fuel level .............................................. 286
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................283
Master warning light................................. 287
Open door warning ................................ 285
Parking brake indicator ..........................284
Pre-collision system................................. 285
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 286
Slip indicator ................................................ 285
SRS ....................................................................283
Tire pressure ................................................ 287
Warning message display............................76
Warning messages ..................................... 290
Washer Checking .......................................................254
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Switch.................................................................. 141
Washing and waxing.................................. 232
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................123
Load limits .......................................................123
Weight.............................................................. 316
Wheels ............................................................. 263 Size .................................................................... 322
Window lock switch ........................................111
Windows Power windows ............................................. 110
Rear window defogger.......................... 209
Washer .............................................................. 141
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 209
Windshield wipers ......................................... 141