2021 LEXUS RC350 fuel filter

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Air conditioning filter..................275
Electronic key battery ................ 277
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 278
Headlight aim................................. 280
Light bulbs ........................................ 281
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 286
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 286
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 287
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 289
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 293
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 294
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 295
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 303
If you have a flat tire..................... 307
If the engine wi ll not start ........... 314
If you lose your keys ..................... 316
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 316
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................................................ 319
If your vehicle overheats ........... 322
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3268-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 328
Fuel information............................ 339
Tire information .............................. 341
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 351
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 361
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 362
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 372
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 372
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 374
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 380
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 382
Alphabetical Index ...................... 385
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

2546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.281)
•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.262)

Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.273)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.264)
• 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.262)
■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.

3308-1. Specifications
■RC300
■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.
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Model2.0 L 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS) engine
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with tur-
bocharger)
Bore and stroke3.39  3.39 in. (86.0  86.0 mm)
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.5 gal. (66.4 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.)

385Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 141
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 201
Air conditioning filter ................................. 275
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 275
Automatic air conditioning system .....215
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 219
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 ...................................... 296
Alarm ....................................................................57 Warning buzzer ......................................... 295
Anchor brackets .......................................41, 49
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................201 Warning light ............................................... 297 Approach warning......................................... 181
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 141
Assist grips ..................................................... 230
Audio system-linked display .......................76
Automatic air conditioning system ........215
Automatic headlight leveling system ....143
Automatic High Beam ................................144
Automatic light control system................ 142
Automatic transmission ............................... 131
M mode ............................................................134
Paddle shift switches ....................... 133, 134
Snow mode.................................................... 133
Average fuel economy..................................73
Average vehicle speed .................................73
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Battery Battery checking ........................................263
If the battery is discharged ..................... 319
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 205
Warning light ...............................................296
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).......................... 191
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 139
Fluid...................................................................334
Parking brake ................................................137
Warning light ...............................................295
Brake assist ......................................................201
Break-in tips...................................................... 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................... 191
C
Card key ............................................................ 84