2019 LEXUS RCF engine oil

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RC F_U 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 442
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 443
7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ............................... 444
If you think something is
wrong.............................................451
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 452
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 453
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 460
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ................................... 489
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency
tire puncture repair kit) ........ 502
If the engine will not start ..........516
If the electronic key does
not operate pr operly .............. 518
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 522
If your vehicle overheats......... 526
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 532 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 536
Fuel information ......................... 554
Tire information .......................... 557
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 569
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize......................... 578
8-4. Certifications
Certifications ............................... 579
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ...............................600
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) .................................. 601
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ................................. 6037
When trouble arises 8
Vehicle specifications
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For owners

15Pictorial index
RC F_U Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145Locking/unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Opening/closing the side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Locking/unlocking by using the me chanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 454, 462
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 241
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 32 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 489, 502
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
Headlights/turn signal lights/side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221, 225
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Front fog lights
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 432, Watts: P. 553)
* : If equipped6
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98 2. Instrument cluster
RC F_U Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 118)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (  P. 460)
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator ( ) enters the red zone, a buzzer will sound and the indicator will turn red
and start flashing. Also, a warning message will be displayed.
Engine oil temperature gauge Displays the engine oil temperature. If the engine oil temperature gauge indicator
( ) enters the red zone, the indicator will turn red and start flashing.
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Digital speedometer
Analog speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (  P. 213)
Odometer and trip meter display Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Eco driving meter Displays the vehicle acceleration. The more rapidly the vehicle is accelerated, the
lower the number of blue segments displayed, indicating that your driving is less eco-
friendly. This meter is designed as a guideline to show the eco-friendliness of your
driving. 1
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Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (dayti me, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the inst rument panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once. ■
Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimm ed when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “  ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Pop-up display ●
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.●
Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (  P. 129)■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.■
Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (  P. 129)
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components●
Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed. ●
In the following situations, th e engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 526)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flash-
ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.

104 2. Instrument cluster
RC F_U Odometer/trip meter display area
(  P. 115)Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change (if equipped)
Meter control switches (  P. 106)
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button (  P. 107)
◆ F SPORT models 
Main meter in center position 
Main meter moved to the right 4
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Instrument cluster
RC F_U Clock (  P. 91)
Outside temperature (  P. 91)
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators (  P. 84)
• Shift position display (  P. 213)
Content display area Main meter in center position:
Displays various drive information on th e main meter. Additionally, warning or
advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Drive information (  P. 108)
• Warning message (  P. 460)
Main meter moved to the right:
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or advice pop-up displays w ill be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 107)
• Warning message (  P. 460)
Odometer/trip meter display area
(  P. 115)Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change (if equipped)
Menu icons (  P. 107)
Meter control switches (  P. 106)
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button (  P. 107)1
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Instrument cluster
RC F_U * 1
:Resetting:  P. 106
* 2
: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
* 3
: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
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: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.■
Eco Driving Indicator
 P. 116■
Boost gauge/engine oil temperature ga uge/engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped)
* 1
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The
display will change color if the
specified pressure is exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil tempera-
ture. The display will flash if the
engine oil temperature exceeds
284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer will sound an d warning message
will be displayed if the engine oil pressure becomes low. (  P. 460)This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle.
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: For F SPORT models, this item is not ava ilable when the main meter is in the center
position. 1
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Instrument cluster
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Vehicle settings
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Meter settings Item Settings Details
Scheduled maintenance
Maintenance data reset Select to reset the message indicating
maintenance is re quired, after the
required maintenance is performed.
(  P. 385)
Oil maintenance
Engine oil maintenance data reset Select to reset the engine oil mainte-
nance information (message indicat-
ing maintenance is required and
distance until the next oil change)
after engine oil maintenance is per-
formed. (  P. 403)
Item Settings Details
Language Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light) On
Select to enable/dis able the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Light. (  P. 109)
Off
Switch settings (except F SPORT mod-
els) Select to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1 Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on ea ch Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items:  P. 108)Drive information 2
Drive information 3