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440 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC F_U WARNING ■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e the bulb immediately  after turning off the
lights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns. ●
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb. 
Also, if the bulb is sc ratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.●
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to  secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation  to build up on the lens.■
To prevent damage or fire  ●
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.  ●
Check the wattage of the bulb before  installing to prevent heat damage. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 7
When trouble arises Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Indicates that engine  oil level is low
This message may ap pear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
RC F
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system; or
• The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.Warning message Details/Actions 
         
        
        
     
        
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4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 7
When trouble arises Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal.
(10 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
37  F (3  C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
RC350/RC300
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated
 Turn the TRAC on. (  P. 314)(If equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
 Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine  oil, the message should
be reset.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
*  should be per-
formed soon.
 Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset. 
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
(  P. 385)Warning message Details/Actions 
         
        
        
     
        
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480 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U (If equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
 Check and change the engine  oil, and oil filter by
your Lexus dealer. After chan ging the engine oil, the
message should be reset. (  P. 403)
Indicates that all maintenanc e is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
* .
 Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the message has been
reset.) 
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed.
(  P. 385)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
 Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
Indicates that, since the VSC  (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-collision braking and pre-
collision brake assist are  stopped (The pre-collision
warning function will be operational)
 Turn the VSC on. (  P. 315)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre -Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this message  is displayed continuously,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.Warning message Details/Actions 
         
        
        
     
        
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540 8-1. Specifications
RC F_U ■
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.Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system With filter Without filter
RC350 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/
RC300 AWD 6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.) 6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
RC300 4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.) 4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)
RC F 9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.) 8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.) 
         
        
        
     
        
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5458-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
RC F_U * : 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 
         
        
        
     
        
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621Alphabetical index
RC F_U 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