2021 LEXUS RCF cooling

3387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Cooling fans
Radiator
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the full (“FULL”) and low
(“LOW”) lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not oper ate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
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B
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B
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.

3397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fans and belts. Failure to do so may
cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
●While the engine and radiator are hot,
do not loosen or remove the coolant
reservoircap.
High temperature steam or coolant
couldspray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

3448-1. Specifications
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 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
10W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W- 30
at the next oil change.Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here
as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
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Cooling system
Capacity*12.2 qt. (11.5 L, 10.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid orga nic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

394Alphabetical Index
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments.............. 241
Cargo capacity............................................... 126
Cargo hooks ..................................................227
Center Display ...............................................210
Chains .............................................................. 205
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ................................................................... 44
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ...................... 272, 336
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 221
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ........................................ 95
Cleaning Exterior ...................................240, 248, 252
Interior ............................................................. 245
Radar sensor..................................................153
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments.............. 241
Clock ................................................................ 230
Clock settings ............................................... 230
Coat hooks..................................................... 229
Compass ......................................................... 236
Condenser ..................................................... 270 Console box ...................................................227
Consumption screen .................................... 83
Cooling system............................................. 269
Engine overheating................................... 337
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................. 171
Cup holders Front cup holders ...................................... 226
Rear cup holders........................................ 226
Current fuel consumption .......................... 75
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 360
D
Daytime running light system .................. 138
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................... 217
Rear window .................................................. 217
Windshield ...................................................... 217
Differential Differential oil ....... ................................. .......346
Dimension ...................................................... 342
Dinghy towing................................................. 127
Display Center Display ............................................. 210
Drive information .......................................... 75
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 166
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Warning message ...................................... 310
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 258
Door courtesy lights ................................... 223
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 92
Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................98
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system.............................................................. 94